Up a tree

By Susan Gartner

Photo by Paul Abendroth

Last month, a call came into the Greene County 911 center reporting a 7-year-old girl stuck in a tree. MTFR sent a fire engine and medic unit to the scene. Once it was determined that the ground ladder would be unable to reach her, firefighter/EMT Jeremy Rea climbed the tree to make contact with the girl who had climbed her way up over 20 feet into the tree but couldn’t get back down. Rea made sure she was okay and kept her calm until the Village crew got there with their bucket truck. The girl was then handed over to Village crew member Kelley Fox in the bucket truck. Cedarville Township Fire crew was also on hand with their ladder truck. The little girl was safely returned to her family.

Thanks to all our hard-working emergency and rescue personnel. We are lucky to have you.