The Payne Fire and EMS were called to 707 Johnson Dr., in the village of Payne at 2:15pm. Upon arrival, smoke and flames were showing along the southwest corner of the soffit area. Automatic mutual aid, from Antwerp and Paulding fire departments responded as well. Firefighters were advised once on scene, that no one was…
On Saturday, July 30th, 27 firefighters and EMTs took part in an all-day Grain Bin Rescue class, presented by the Ohio Fire Academy Direct Delivery program, free to the first responders. The Payne Fire Department hosted the training at the Paulding County Fairgrounds. The one day long class consisted of classroom work for most of…
Saturday, October 30th dawned a little misty and a tad gloomy, but all the better for Halloween festivities across Paulding County. The atmosphere was perfect for some spooky and fun costumes and music and … of course — CANDY! The annual Halloween parade of the village of Antwerp began a couple hours earlier than usual…
Fire Chief Ray Friend is putting up his Fireman’s hat after 53 years on the Antwerp Fire Department. Ray has spent his whole life in Antwerp from the time he was brought home from the hospital. Ray just turned 75 years old this month and he believes now is the time to set aside the…
By: Stan Jordan The above picture is of Antwerp’s new tanker, it will be used in all of Antwerp’s fire district and any emergencies in the surrounding area. The firemen in the picture are left to right: Nick Bragg, Fire Chief Ray Friend, Gale Jordan and Jim Terwilliger. These boys went down to the Atlanta…
Pictured are Rotarian Ray Friend and Antwerp Firefighter Gary Dunlap in front of the pumper unit #44. The unit has been in service for a year now and has several features that make the task of firefighting somewhat easier! The cab holds up to five firemen and the seats are set up in a manner…
