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PulsePoint

The City of Columbus Division of Fire is pleased to announce the launch of PulsePoint, the new lifesaving smartphone app that alerts CPR-trained bystanders to someone nearby having a sudden cardiac event. Click for more info....

Sparkys Wish List

The Columbus Division of Fire needs your help with stocking up on fire safety education materials for our community outreach programs. Help us save lives! Pleas click to find out how you can help. Sparkys Wish List

Hydrant Flushing Season

Can Cause Low Pressure, Rusty Water
Check the schedule to see if hydrants are being flushed in your area & learn what to do if you are experiencing rusty water. Columbus Fire flushes daily, late April - July. Other municipalities run through October.

New Ladder Trucks for the City of Columbus

Three new ladder trucks have been put into service to aide residents...

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Fire Chief Gregory A. Paxton

Chief Paxton is the 23rd chief in the 157 year history of the Columbus Division of Fire. Chief Paxton states, “Being part of the long and distinguished history of the Division of Fire is a great honor. I thank Mayor Michael B. Coleman and Safety Director Mitchell J. Brown for the trust that they have placed in me to lead our organization through the difficult financial times that lie ahead. I am committed to the themes of innovation and efficiency as the foundation of improved service at a lesser cost for the citizens of the City of Columbus.”

More About Fire Chief Gregory A. Paxton...

News:

6/10/2013 : New Fire Class
6/6/2013 : CFD Fan Drive
6/3/2013 : Columbus Fire Uncovers the PulsePoint of Community Heroism
5/21/2013 : Pulse Point
5/25/2013 : Massive Emergency Training Exercise
5/21/2013 : EMS Week 2013
12/17/2012 : New Ladder Trucks for the City of Columbus
1/15/2013 : Firefighters For Kids Toy Drive
12/17/2012 : Holiday Safety
3/18/2013 : Mayor Coleman Appoints Gregory A. Paxton Chief of Fire

Date	Level	Type		Source
6/18/2013	Advisory	Important Information	Emergency Recall Order of Propane Cylinders	Public Safety
6/12/2013	Advisory	Weather	Columbus Fire Severe Storm Safety Tips	Division of Fire

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June 19, 2013- August 18, 2013

06/28/2013:Scoonie Penn TOUCH HOOPS CLASSIC
06/29/2013:Scoonie Penn TOUCH HOOPS CLASSIC
06/30/2013:Scoonie Penn TOUCH HOOPS CLASSIC
07/12/2013:Firefighter Graduation Ceremony
07/19/2013:Jazz and Rib Festival
07/20/2013:Jazz and Rib Festival
07/21/2013:Jazz and Rib Festival
08/10/2013:Festival Latino
08/11/2013:Festival Latino
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Key Initiatives:

07/25/2011: Farmers' Market...
03/11/2013: Green Columbus Fund...
03/06/2013: Residential Recycling...
07/22/2011: SWACO...
04/04/2012: $50 Rain Barrels...
01/28/2013: Community Gardening...
04/30/2012: Join GreenSpot...
03/06/2013: Report Littering and Illegal Dumping...

PulsePoint

<p><a href="http://vimeo.com/65443349">PulsePoint App (Columbus, OH)</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/pulsepoint">PulsePoint Foundation</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.</p> <p>Community outreach is critical in encouraging citizen engagement through the PulsePoint app. This Public Service Announcement (PSA) is used in movie theaters and other venues to raise local awareness of the app availability and purpose, and the important role of bystander CPR and publically available AEDs.</p>

PulsePoint App (Columbus, OH) from PulsePoint Foundation on Vimeo

This Public Service Announcement is to raise local awareness of the new Pulse Point app & highlight the important role of bystander CPR and publically available AEDs.

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