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The Colerain Township Fire Department (Ohio) released the preliminary report on Friday July 11, 2008, of findings on the deaths of two of their crewmembers, Captain Robin Broxterman and Firefighter Brian Schira that occurred on April 4, 2008 while battling a residential structure fire.

The report is a product of the Squirrelsnest Lane Line of Duty Death Fact Finding Committee which was comprised of members of the Colerain Twp. F.D and the Cincinnati Fire Division. Captain Robin Broxterman and Firefighter Brian Schira died inside the home on April 4th, 2008, while fighting a fire. They fell through a section of floor weakened by flames.

The report outlines a number of changes that had been implemented as a result of the investigation into the fire. They include a review of the way crews fight basement fires, sending an additional ladder company to the scene of any fire, the purchase of more thermal imaging cameras, the recommendation of radio headsets for personnel, and a review of all procedures along with additional training.