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Two Firefighters Who Gave Their All


Just after 6 a.m. on Friday, April 4, firefighters from the Colerain Township Fire Department were called to a house fire on Squirrelsnest Lane. Working to help the residents inside, crews lost communication with two of their fellow firefighters, who had not made it out.

Fire Captain Robin Broxterman, 37, and firefighter Brian Schira, 29, were killed in the line of duty in the basement of the home.

In the days following the deadly fire, the community mourned the loss and said good-bye to the two Tri-State heroes on Wednesday, April 9 with funeral processions, a mass at St. Peter In Chains Cathedral and burial at Spring Grove Cemetery.

Speculation surrounded the actual cause of the fire, but prosecutors later ruled that the fire began due to an electrical problem with a basement fan.

Thursday, April 17th was declared "Firefighter Appreciation Day" to thank local firefighters for all that they do to keep the community safe and to show appreciation for putting their lives on the line to save those of everyone else.

The community will not forget Captain Robin Broxterman and firefighter Brian Schira and their sacrifice.

  
Dead Firefighter's Parents File Wrongful Death Suit
Colerain Township Fire Captain Robin Broxterman and Firefighter Brian Schira both died in a house fire in April of 2008. Video Watch Video
Fallen Firefighter's Parents File Lawsuit
Captain Robin Broxterman's parents have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the owners of the Colerain Township home and the manufacturers of the turnout gear. Video Watch Video  |  Document Read The Lawsuit (pdf) (425.7KB)
Fallen Firefighter's Family Gives Scholarships In His Remembrance
David Benken, Craig Niehaus and Ryan Frank received scholarships to go towards paramedic training. Video Watch Video
Recommendations Follow Firefighters' Deaths
The report does not find the department negligent, but does make suggestions for improvements. Video Watch Video
Memorials Planned For Fallen Firefighters
Captain Robin Broxterman and Firefighter Brian Schira gave the ultimate sacrifice while battling a house fire in Colerain Township on April 4, 2008. Video Watch Video
Fire Training Exercise To Close Colerain Twp. Road
A planned fire may cause residents driving on Hughes Road in Colerain Township to find a new route today. Video Watch Video
Memorial Service Honors All Firefighters
The memorial service stressed the courage and commitment each firefighter, professional and volunteer, gives to the community. Video Watch Video
Cincinnati Fire Museum Honors Fallen Heroes
The museum is displaying the lives of four local heroes who gave the ultimate sacrifice.
Local University Honors Fallen Firefighters
Two Colerain Township Firefighters will be honored at Cincinnati Christian University. Video Watch Video
Fallen Firefighters' Families Receive Donation
The families of Captain Robin Broxterman and Firefighter Brian Schira each received $5,000. Video Watch Video
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