Author: Brian McDermitt

Congratulations to our Brother, James A. Startzel, who retired with over 30 years of service to the Hanover Fire Department and for his unwavering dedication to IAFF Local 2045. Brother Startzel was instrumental in working to better our Local, and the position of his brothers and sisters of 2045. Serving multiple terms as the Local President he provided leadership in the fight for better pay, working conditions, and the fair treatment for all. All while showing the willingness to work alongside management to provide the best service for the customers we swore to protect.

Brother Startzel was a coordinator for the “MDA Fill the Boot” in which the citizens of the Hanover Area very graciously helped to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for families in the local area fighting this terrible disease. Jim also gave his time to attend numerous MDA day camps and functions continuing his support for the kids and families.

Many members of Local 2045, have been in the trenches with Jim for his 30 years. The best and the worst calls, trainings, shifts, it didn’t matter. The voice of Brother Startzel carried over everyone and everything. He was a voice of love, reason, gratitude, and respect.

We as a Local, owe a “HUGE” Thank You to Brother Startzel and his family for the years of service and dedication. We love you Brother and will continue what you and the rest of the Retirees have started for Local 2045.

ON SATURDAY JULY 11TH, THE SOUTH HANOVER WEIS MARKETS AND THEIR CUSTOMERS DONATED A PALLET OF GATORADE AND WATER TO THE DEPARTMENT. LOCAL 2045 WOULD LIKE TO THANK WEIS MARKETS AND THEIR CUSTOMERS FOR THE GENEROUS GIFT.

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LOCAL 2045 WOULD LIKE TO WISH EVERYONE A HAPPY AND SAFE FOURTH OF JULY AS WE CELEBRATE OUR NATIONS 244th BIRTHDAY.

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TODAY LUNCH WAS PROVIDED BY SHOE ORTHODONTICS IN SUPPORT OF THE HERO HELPER CHARITY. MEALS WERE DROPPED OFF AT THE THREE FIREHOUSES. LOCAL 2045 CAN NOT THANK OUR COMMUNITY AND LOCAL BUSINESSES ENOUGH FOR ALL OF THEIR SUPPORT.

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LOCAL 2045 WAS PROVIDED LUNCH FOR ALL OF THE SHIFTS THIS WEEK, BY DOMINO’S PIZZA. WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK DOMINO’S, JAY & VANESSA WARREN, AND THEIR STAFF FOR THE DELICIOUS GIFT.  WE APPRECIATE ALL OF THE SUPPORT WE HAVE RECEIVED DURING THIS PANDEMIC.

3 HOGS BBQ STOPPED BY TODAY, AND DROPPED OFF SOME OF THEIR DELICIOUS PULLED PORK AND CHICKEN SANDWICHES. LOCAL 2045 WOULD LIKE TO THANK 3 HOGS FOR THIER DONATION OF DELICIOUSNESS AND SUPPORT TO THE HANOVER AREA.

EASTER SUNDAY STARTED RIGHT OFF WITH A AUTOMATIC FIRE ALARM (AFA), THEN ANOTHER AFA LATE MORNING. RIGHT BEFORE EASTER DINNER AT STATION 79-2, A CRASH WAS DISPATCHED ON FREDERICK STREET AROUND TURKEY HILL. A MOVING TRUCK TOOK OUT AN ELECTRIC POLE, WITH WIRES DOWN. FREDERICK STREET IN THAT AREA WILL BE CLOSED FOR A WHILE, MET-ED HAS EXTENSIVE REPAIR WORK.

IAFF LOCAL 2045 WOULD LIKE TO WISH EVERYONE A SAFE AND HAPPY EASTER

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TODAY, UTZ POTATO CHIPS SURPRISED THE MEMBERS OF C SHIFT AT STATION 1. UTZ DROPPED OFF BOXES OF CHIPS, PRETZELS, AND OTHER GOODIES. LOCAL 2045 WOULD LIKE TO THANK UTZ AND ITS EMPLOYEES FOR ALL OF THEIR SUPPORT AND ALL OF THE DELICIOUS TREATS.

LOCAL 2045 AND THE NASHVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT, HAVE DECIDED TO CANCEL THE JOINT WING FEED. THIS IS BECAUSE OF THE CORONAVIRUS. PLEASE CONTACT THE MEMBER YOU BOUGHT YOUR TICKET/TICKETS FROM, FOR A FULL REFUND. WE ARE PLANNING ON HAVING A WING FEED IN THE FALL, PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR A DATE AND WHEN TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE. WE APOLOGIZE FOR THE INCONVENIENCE.

FIREFIGHTER KORY WEAVER WAS SWORN IN TODAY BY DISTRICT MAGISTRATE JEFFREY SNEERINGER. AFTER BEING SWORN IN, HIS FIANCEE SARAH HAD THE HONOR OF PINNING ON HIS BADGE. KORY JUST COMPLETED THE FIRE ACADEMY, AND HIS FIRST DAY ON THE JOB WAS TODAY. IT IS OFFICAL, HE IS A B SHIFTER.