We'd like to take the opportunity to welcome you to the Local IAFF 3111 website. Our goal is to build an open line of communication between our team and the community we serve. While our first priority is always to maintain the highest level of safety for our staff and the community members we serve, we are continually committed to building a honest channel of communication with Anderson Township residents and other IAFF local chapters.

Firefighter Disorientation Training / November 15, 2008

Anderson Firefighters Brian Carlson and Mark Cunningham participate in firefighter disorientation drills as part of the Hamilton County Fire Chiefs Firefighter Safety and Survival class. The two day class was hosted by Sycamore Township Fire Department.

Change Your Batteries / November 1, 2008

Local 3111 would like to remind you that when you change your clocks, make sure you change the batteries in your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms.  This is a good time to make sure all your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms are working properly, make sure you test them as well.

Severe Wind Storm Hits Cincinnati - L3111 Members Make 191 Calls for Assistance / September 21, 2008

A wind storm from the remnants of Hurricane Ike made it's way through the Greater Cincinnati area during the afternoon of Sunday, September 14.  Winds in excess of 70 mph toppled trees and power lines leaving much of Anderson Township, and the Cincinnati area, without power for a couple days.  Some residents did not get their electricity back for more than a week.  During the 48 hours following the storm, Local 3111 members made 191 emergency calls.  A majority of which (110) were for reports of power lines down.  Other calls included assisting residents with medical emergencies as a result of the storm.  Local 3111 members generally make about 300 calls during an entire month. 

Former Anderson Firefighter Receives Distinguished Service Cross / September 10, 2008

Former Anderson Township Firefighter Chief Warrant Officer 5 David F. Cooper was presented the Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) during a ceremony at Fort Campbell, Ky., on July 11, 2008.  Cooper served during both wars in Iraq, including the War on Terror.  During a firefight in central Iraq in 2006, he was left the lone helicopter protecting ground troops after another chopper was shot down.  Low on fuel and ammunition he made the risky decision to land and transfer fuel and ammunition from the downed helicopter to his own.  This act left him vulnerable to attack, but it ultimately saved the lives of the troops on the ground.  The DSC is the Army's second highest award for combat valor and is awarded for gallantry in action against an enemy of the United States during military operations. This is the eleventh DSC to be awarded for actions in Iraq since the beginning of Operation Iraqi Freedom.  To date, Cooper is the only aviator to receive the DSC non-posthumously for actions in support of the War on Terror.

For more information about the incident please see an article on ArmyTimes.com.

(160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment Photo)

5K on 5 Mile Race Results and Photos / July 21, 2008

Photos of the second annual 5K on 5 Mile are now in our photo gallery.  Click here  or the photo below for a link to the gallery.

Race results are available at RunningTime.net.
Click here for a direct link to the 5K on 5 Mile results page.

2nd Annual 5K on 5 Mile / May 13, 2008

Join us on Saturday, July 12th for the second annual 5K on 5 Mile Run & Walk, sponsored by the Anderson Township Firefighters Local 3111. All proceeds benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Visit the race web site for more information.

Updates Coming Soon / March 1, 2008

We recently had to remove a number of links throughout our website, including links to our photo galleries and e-mail contacts. We apologize for this and ensure you that site updates will be coming soon.

Welcome to Our New Site / February 20, 2008

It's finally here - the new and improved Anderson Firefighters' website. On these pages you can find out about our most recent calls, get information about charity events and flip through picture galleries of our firefighters hard at work. So look around and check back often for updates. Welcome.

Engine 100 Recognized by Syrian Shriners for Rescue / February 18, 2008

Recently, four Anderson Firefighters were nominated for the Cincinnati Syrian Shriners  Heroism Award as a result of their successful rescue of two trapped occupants in a 2007 house fire. Nominated for the award were firefighters: Bob Herrlinger, Brad Baker, Jeff Durr and Jason Dugan. Fortunately, Jason Parson, who endured a long and painful recovery, was in attendance to show his gratitude and support for the crew that saved his life.

On March 31st, 2007 Anderson Fire Department was dispatched to an early morning structure fire in Station 100’s first due area. Upon arrival, E-100 had heavy fire from the front of the house and the screams of a trapped female occupant. Crew members quickly and aggressively worked to contain the fire while FF Baker broke out a window and pulled the trapped female to safety.

E-100 then made entry through the back door of the single-family house and searched the home for a reported second victim. Searching in near zero visibility and high to moderate heat E-100 with the assistance of Q-101 crew members located the second victim under some furniture and debris. The unconscious victim was quickly removed from the structure and turned over to awaiting crews from Medic 6 and Medic 10 who began immediate ALS treatment.  Due to the severity of the victim’s injuries, the victim was flown from the scene by Air Care to University of Cincinnati Hospital.

Anderson Units on Scene: C-601 (Fire Chief) C-602, C-603, C-605, District Chief 6, E-6, E-10, E-100, Q-101, M-6, M-10.

Mutual Aid: Union Township E-49, M-49 / Little Miami F.D E-76 / Mariemont F.D M-67 / UC Air Care