Two Ohio Firefighters Killed Battling House Fire

A veteran Colerain Township, Ohio fire captain and a firefighter were killed Friday morning as they searched a burning house. Initial reports indicate the pair may have fallen through the floor after entering the structure as the first-in crew, Capt. Steve Conn said in a press conference.

The victims have been identified as Captain Robin Broxterman, 37 and Firefighter Brian Schira, 29. Broxterman was the department's first female captain and the mother of two. Local news outlets reported that she was engaged to a firefighter from another area department. (Post Condolences)

Schira was hired by the Colerian department in November, and was formerly with Delhi Township. His friends have begun posting condolences on his MySpace Profile, which indidates he is single. His interests included softball, weight lifting, going to concerns and riding his motorcycle. He also worked at Home Depot.

The first call came in just after 6 a.m. as a carbon monoxide/smoke detector alarm and while enroute crews were advised that it was now reported as a full structure fire with fire reported in the basement.

On arrival, firefighters encountered heavy fire conditions. They entered the home to search for additional victims and find the seat of the fire, Conn said. At some point, there was a "catastrophic structure failure" and the firefighters apparently fell through the floor to the basement. There was no radio contact from the crew.

A second alarm was sounded as the Mayday was called by command and rapid intervention crews went to work, locating the bodies about 30 minutes later, just after 7 a.m.

According to its Web site, The Colerain Township Department of Fire and EMS serves the largest township in Ohio. Colerain Township measures 43.5 square miles, abutting the northwest corner of Cincinnati, and serves over 60,000 residents. The Colerain Township Department of Fire and EMS, formed in 1975 through the combination of two volunteer departments then serving the area, remains on of the largest and busiest suburban departments in the state.

The last line of duty death for the department was in 1977.

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Permalink Reply by sherry miles on April 4, 2008 at 6:12pm
ya but you got to love it
Permalink Reply by Brad Carlson on April 4, 2008 at 6:50pm
May our fellow brother and sister firefighters rest in peace.
Permalink Reply by Lynn on April 4, 2008 at 7:28pm
From the Lenoir City Fire Department in Lenoir City , Tennessee. Our sincere and deepest condolences to the family and friends to the two firefighter's that paid the ultimate price. You will not be forgotten......
Permalink Reply by charles on April 4, 2008 at 7:28pm
may god blessed their family everone besafe out there
Permalink Reply by Jim Brunelle Jr. on April 4, 2008 at 9:28pm
Rest in peace,brother and sister, a moment of silence here for both, my heart goes out to thier families.
Permalink Reply by sandra on April 4, 2008 at 10:54pm
I am so sorry to hear of this tragedy. May the Lord above watch over, grant strength and peace to their families, co-workers and friends. Any loss of a firefighter is devastating...they are our fallen heroes.
Permalink Reply by kim on April 5, 2008 at 12:13am
God took home two good ones. my thoughts are with the family and collegues of both. We all know God has a special place for firefighters.
Permalink Reply by Matthew J Strausbaugh on April 5, 2008 at 9:19am
My heart is breaking to have to post another LODD article on the board.. Rest now Brother and Sister and know that your loss will teach those in the rank and file and those to come..
Our prayers are with you. Kansas Fire and Rescue Kansas, OH
Permalink Reply by michael m madsen on April 6, 2008 at 12:51pm
they will be missed ,my heart is with there familys
Permalink Reply by Jim Brunelle Jr. on April 6, 2008 at 2:09pm
This just sucks!
Permalink Reply by FirefighterFamilies, Etc. on April 6, 2008 at 3:31pm
We will miss Robin. She will always be a fantastic firefighter/paramedic and I am honored to have walked with her through fire.

a fellow brother.
Permalink Reply by Bob Allard on April 6, 2008 at 7:37pm
God Bless our Sister and Brother, and My God Bless them all, our thoughts and prayers go out to all their family.

Stay safe and my God bless them all

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