Safety System
Fire Department
The Kinsman Fire Truck Company, as it was originally named, came into being around 1926. In 1929 John “Jack” Carkhuff became its first Chief. With a Model T Ford truck and a few chemical tanks housed in the A.G. Birrell Garage, they were ready to serve the public. Telephone calls were relayed there by an obliging operator.
Today, the Fire Department Building continues to be owned and operated by the Fire Association. The Township Trustees contract to house the taxpayer emergency vehicles there.
Kinsman Volunteer Fire Department
8450 Center Street
Kinsman, Ohio 44428-9503
PH: 330.876.3375 (Business calls only)
For Emergencies please DIAL 911
Contact information:
Kinsman Township
P.O. Box 399
Kinsman, Ohio 44428-9503
For email-based contact:
http://www.kinsmantownship.org/index.php/community/contact-us
Chairman - Timothy Woofter: 330.876.3825
Linda Miller: 330.876.6235
Vice Chair - Greg Leonhard: 330.876.4256
Fiscal Officer - Rosalie Mott: 330.876.1040
The Kinsman Fire Truck Company, as it was originally named, came into being around 1926. In 1929 John “Jack” Carkhuff became its first Chief. With a Model T Ford truck and a few chemical tanks housed in the A.G. Birrell Garage, they were ready to serve the public. Telephone calls were relayed there by an obliging operator.
Today, the Fire Department Building continues to be owned and operated by the Fire Association. The Township Trustees contract to house the taxpayer emergency vehicles there.
Kinsman Volunteer Fire Department
8450 Center Street
Kinsman, Ohio 44428-9503
PH: 330.876.3375 (Business calls only)
For Emergencies please DIAL 911
Contact information:
Kinsman Township
P.O. Box 399
Kinsman, Ohio 44428-9503
For email-based contact:
http://www.kinsmantownship.org/index.php/community/contact-us
Chairman - Timothy Woofter: 330.876.3825
Linda Miller: 330.876.6235
Vice Chair - Greg Leonhard: 330.876.4256
Fiscal Officer - Rosalie Mott: 330.876.1040
(from left to right) Captain - Chad Thompson, Fire Chief - Douglas Elser,
Assistant Chief - Cory Van Kanegan, Lieutenant - Larry Pleva |
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Vehicles
Engine 33 (1998 New Lexington on a Spartan Chassis, shown on left)
1250GPM Hale pump with 1,000 gallons of water on board, 6 seated positions, with 5 of them being air pack seats, Variety of tools, ladders and hoses, as well as a brand new Scott Eagle Thermal Imaging Camera to aid in the detection of fire spread, Hurst Combi-Tool mounted, in the event that there is more than one MVA at a time, Serves as the primary unit for all structural and vehicle fires in Kinsman Township, and a secondary pumper to the surrounding areas
Tanker 33 (2003 International Tanker One Series)
Because there are no fire hydrants in Kinsman, all of the water needed to put out fires has to be carried in by trucks such as this, Carries 2,000 gallons of water and is equipped with a 1500GPM Darley pump, Vehicle can accommodate 2 people, one of which can wear an air pack, An extra air pack is on the vehicle and lines can be attached so that both people can fight a fire if necessary, Primary unit for all Mutual-Aid fires and a secondary unit for Kinsman Township
Rescue 33 (1988 GMC American Eagle)
Our rescue truck is similar to others, but unique in its own way. With a 500 Gallon tank and a 750GPM pump, it can function like a pumper if needed, but carries enough equipment to handle many different rescue situations, Because of the rural area that we protect, we also carry a variety of farm rescue equipment and a grain bin rescue device, This rescue truck is primary to all motor vehicle accidents and rescue calls for Kinsman Township, and secondary to our surrounding areas, Equipment includes: Hurst “Jaws Of Life”, Vehicle Stabilization Equipment, Pneumatic Airbags, Confined Space Rescue Equipment, Chain Saws, Hazmat Spill Equipment
Brush 33 (1991 Ford F-250)
This pickup truck looks like many ordinary pickups, but carries 100 gallons of water and a portable pump unit for fighting grass and brush fires quickly and efficiently, Because of it’s 4X4 capabilities, we can get to most places with this unit in almost any weather condition.
Car 33 (2002 Chevy Blazer)
This vehicle is used to carry extra personnel to incidents, as well as a secondary EMS vehicle that is equipped with oxygen and an AED.
Squad 33 (1998 Wheeled Coach)
Most of the incidents that we are called for as a fire department are EMS calls. Thanks to the residents passing the Fire & EMS levy in the fall of 2012, we were able to contract our EMS service with Johnston Township. This ambulance is fully equipped to handle any emergency, no matter the severity.
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Police Department
Kinsman Police Department Office 8070 State Route 7 Kinsman, Ohio 44428-9503 PH: 330.876.7403 (Answering machine will take your message) Kinsman Township Police is a part-time department with various shift patrols who are very active in the community. We work in conjunction with the Trumbull County Sheriff’s Office on investigations and patrol. We focus on high visibility and community contact, providing property checks as well as senior/disabled contacts during regular patrol hours. We take pride in two special programs--Shop With a Cop and Safety Forces Day, the latter in cooperation with Kinsman Volunteer Fire Department. |
Chief of Police - Leroy Long (1989-present) Sergeant - Christopher Baker (2008-present) Corporal - Clay Beck (2009-present) Secretary - Patricia Mathews (January 15, 2000 to present) Officers: Leonard Emch (2007 to present) Richard Polk (2008-present) Reserve Officers: Robert Markowitz (2000-present) Daniel Gladd (2011-present) John Mosora (2012-present) Joseph Malvasia (2012-present) Chaplain - Mark Beil (Sept. 12, 1999 to present) |
2013 Yearly Police ReportResidential Property Checks: 954
Business Security Checks: 893 Senior Welfare Checks: 151 Auxiliary Hours Donated: 186 Departmental Miles: 22,196 Traffic Warnings: 107 Citations: 21 Escorts: 339 |
Police Vehicles and Statistics
Kinsman has two fully equipped 2008 Ford Crown Victoria police cruisers (pictured on bottom left) and one fully equipped 2008 Chevrolet Impala for the police chief (pictured on bottom right).
Trumbull County Sheriff's Department
Sheriff, Thomas L. Altiere
Chief Deputy, Ernest G. Cook, III
Investigation/Detective Division, Major Thomas Stewart
Warrant/Civil & Security Division, Uniform/Road Division, Major Harold Firster
Personnel Director, Leslie Stredney 150 High St. NW, Warren, Ohio 44481
Phone: (330) 675-2508
All emergency calls should be directed to the Trumbull County 9-1-1 Center.
http://sheriff.co.trumbull.oh.us/index.html
Chief Deputy, Ernest G. Cook, III
Investigation/Detective Division, Major Thomas Stewart
Warrant/Civil & Security Division, Uniform/Road Division, Major Harold Firster
Personnel Director, Leslie Stredney 150 High St. NW, Warren, Ohio 44481
Phone: (330) 675-2508
All emergency calls should be directed to the Trumbull County 9-1-1 Center.
http://sheriff.co.trumbull.oh.us/index.html
Trumbull County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
640 North River Road, Suite B
Warren, Ohio 44483
330-675-2666 (office), 330-675-2667 (fax)
Linda Beil (Director)
Rebecca Whitman (Office Administrator)
(330) 675-2667
Warren, Ohio 44483
330-675-2666 (office), 330-675-2667 (fax)
Linda Beil (Director)
Rebecca Whitman (Office Administrator)
(330) 675-2667
The Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management offers numerous services, including:
- Flooding information
- Hot weather precautions
- Winter weather power outages
- Tornado safety
- Winter weather/Emergency preparedness
Community Services
Red Cross ( http://www.redcross.org/oh/warren)
3530 Belmont Avenue Suite 7
Youngstown , OH 44505
Phone: 330-392-2551
The Mahoning Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross was formed in 2010 when the existing Trumbull County and Mahoning County chapters were merged. In 2014 we added Columbiana County to the chapter’s area. The Chapter oversees all Red Cross operations, activities and services in Trumbull, Mahoning and Columbiana Counties, including disaster preparedness, response and relief operations. The Chapter also works actively with the other Red Cross Chapters in Northeast Ohio to share resources and coordinate services.
Warren Family Mission (http://warrenfamilymission.com/)
2671 Youngstown Rd
Warren, Ohio 44483
330-394-5437 (office)
330-392-4357 (fax)
The mission has a women's 1 year program, women and children's program, and a shelter for men.
Rape Crisis Team of Trumbull County (http://www.oaesv.org/resources/trumbull-county/)
418 West Main Street
Warren, OH 44482 (Trumbull)
(330) 394-4060
Services offered:
Help Hotline (http://www.helphotline.org/)
PO Box 46, Youngstown, OH 44501
(330) 747-2696
Warren Suicide Hotline (http://www.suicide.org/hotlines/ohio-suicide-hotlines.html)
24 hours / 7 days
(330) 393-1565
(330) 545-4371
Teen Line
(330) 395-8764
3530 Belmont Avenue Suite 7
Youngstown , OH 44505
Phone: 330-392-2551
The Mahoning Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross was formed in 2010 when the existing Trumbull County and Mahoning County chapters were merged. In 2014 we added Columbiana County to the chapter’s area. The Chapter oversees all Red Cross operations, activities and services in Trumbull, Mahoning and Columbiana Counties, including disaster preparedness, response and relief operations. The Chapter also works actively with the other Red Cross Chapters in Northeast Ohio to share resources and coordinate services.
Warren Family Mission (http://warrenfamilymission.com/)
2671 Youngstown Rd
Warren, Ohio 44483
330-394-5437 (office)
330-392-4357 (fax)
The mission has a women's 1 year program, women and children's program, and a shelter for men.
Rape Crisis Team of Trumbull County (http://www.oaesv.org/resources/trumbull-county/)
418 West Main Street
Warren, OH 44482 (Trumbull)
(330) 394-4060
Services offered:
- 24-Hour Crisis Hotline
- Victim Advocacy
- Medical Advocacy
- Accompaniment to Hospital for Forensic Exam
- Legal Advocacy
- Accompaniment to Police Departments and Courts
- Crisis Intervention
- Information and Referrals
- Prevention Education/Programming
Help Hotline (http://www.helphotline.org/)
PO Box 46, Youngstown, OH 44501
(330) 747-2696
Warren Suicide Hotline (http://www.suicide.org/hotlines/ohio-suicide-hotlines.html)
24 hours / 7 days
(330) 393-1565
(330) 545-4371
Teen Line
(330) 395-8764
Strengths
Although Kinsman is representative of "small town USA", they have many local and county resources to help them with numerous situations, ranging from local fire and police issues to issues that require much more assistance and funding, like rape crisis, homeless shelters, disaster relief and preparedness, Red Cross services, and suicide prevention help. Located relatively close to a bigger metropolitan city, Kinsman has access to many resources of the bigger city, such as Trumbull Memorial Hospital (~20 miles away). Also, their well-armed police and firefighting forces enable them to deal with any local emergencies swiftly and completely.
Weaknesses
Since Kinsman is a smaller town with a declining population, they run the risk of being able to adequately maintain their local resources in case of emergencies. And although their police and fire divisions are well-equipped, the staffing is small and in the event there are multiple emergencies, they also run the risk of having to prioritize emergencies sooner than bigger metropolitan areas.
Refernces:
http://www.helphotline.org/
http://www.suicide.org/hotlines/ohio-suicide-hotlines.html
http://www.oaesv.org/resources/trumbull-county
http://warrenfamilymission.com/
http://sheriff.co.trumbull.oh.us/index.html
http://www.redcross.org/oh/warren
http://kinsmantownship.org/index.php/fire
http://kinsmantownship.org/index.php/police
http://homelandsecurity.co.trumbull.oh.us/
http://www.co.trumbull.oh.us/
http://www.helphotline.org/
http://www.suicide.org/hotlines/ohio-suicide-hotlines.html
http://www.oaesv.org/resources/trumbull-county
http://warrenfamilymission.com/
http://sheriff.co.trumbull.oh.us/index.html
http://www.redcross.org/oh/warren
http://kinsmantownship.org/index.php/fire
http://kinsmantownship.org/index.php/police
http://homelandsecurity.co.trumbull.oh.us/
http://www.co.trumbull.oh.us/