![]() ![]() He said changes are the first steps toward eventually becoming a department with paid staff.Ī full-time fire chief was recently hired, and they hope to hire two firefighters over the next year. According to Steve Cradick there are 10-12 men that will join the new members.Īn attorney for the Owen Valley Fire Territory Board, which oversees the department, said the contract they offered to the volunteer organization was fair. The fire territory voted to create a new fire department in their last meeting. We are proud of the fires extinguished, lives and property saved, children and teachers we have met in schools, parades, we have participated in protection at Owen County Fair Event, and successful vehicle extrication and much more.” We are proud of the group of men we have and the professionalism they have shown throughout the years. It has been an absolute pleasure being able to serve our fellow Spencer residents day in and day out. We sincerely appreciate all the support we have been shown by the community. “It seems we are at a point of no return. In a Facebook post by the department, it reads: There is concern that homeowner and business insurance rates will increase as the number of responders decrease. There are more than 20 firefighters on the Owen Valley Fire Department – some are career firefighters. A majority of fires are car accidents, according to the fire department. To the family, please visit our floral store.The department responds to more than 300 calls a year. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Holy Cross Lutheran Church or Cross Borders in Fort Wayne. ![]() Robert was proceeded in death by his parents, sister Patricia and brother Michael.Ī private funeral will be held for his family on April 11, 2020. Robert is survived by his wife, Patricia his children Kim (John) Richards, Karen Shea, Julie (Tom) Goodman and Elice (Brian) DeRoos grandchildren Kellee, Shellee, Kelsey, Macy, Jakob, Kylee, Dominic and Morgan great granddaughters McKenzie and Hailee and many close nieces and nephews. ![]() He retired in 2002 after working for BAE System Controls for 37 years and was a retired volunteer for Washington Township Volunteer Fire Department. After graduating from Bishop Luers High School, he served in the Army during the Vietnam war. Robert was born on Apto Mary Jane and Robert Shea, Sr. Robert Shea, 74, of Fort Wayne, passed away on April 9th at Kingston Care Center. ![]()
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