In The News 13 April 2017

Highland County Firefighters Association hosts severe weather training

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Courtesy of the Highland County Firefighters Association

On Wednesday April 12, the Highland County Firefighters Association held a severe weather training event.

Brandon Orr, meteorologist from Local 12 in Cincinnati, spoke about severe weather criteria, tornado formation, information on the tornadoes that struck Highland County on March 1 and some winter weather information.

The Highland Amateur Radio Association also attended the training. In all, there were 35 in attendance.

The training was held in the Hillsboro Municipal Courtroom.

Also, on Saturday, April 8, firefighters from Highland, Clinton and Brown counties participated in joint trainings at various locations in Highland County. The trainings were held in conjunction with the Southern Ohio Fire and EMS School.

Firefighters were trained on auto extrication, vehicle fires and pump operations.

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