Fire Ops 101

Portland Fire Department hosted its first Fire Ops 101 training for local and state officials and media personnel Saturday. Pictured above, Duane Monroe — he’s the Republican nominee for the south district Jay County Commissioner seat up for election in November — Portland Board of Works member Steve McIntosh and Portland attorney Greg LeMaster carry a mannequin onto a Jay Emergency Medical Service ambulance Saturday. Participants experienced live fire suppression, search and rescue, vehicle extrication and a cardiac arrest event simulation. (The Commercial Review/Bailey Cline)