Mayday and the Aftermath with Steve Conn

The evening of March 21, 2003 was normal for the crew of Colerain, Ohio Township’s Engine 26.

The guys were cleaning up after dinner. Then the dispatcher interrupted them with a call to a structure fire.

When they arrived on scene, the crew found a single-family residence with flames showing. Police said there might be someone trapped inside.

Lt. Steve Conn and a rookie partner made entry and began to search. Minutes later, Steve found himself in a world of trouble.

What happened next taught him a lot about dealing with mayday situations and their aftermath.

Steve Conn is a battalion chief and a public information officer for the Colerain Township, Ohio, Department of Fire and EMS where he has served for over 30 years. He is also a registered nurse with 30 years of experience in interventional cardiology.