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First Responder Friday

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Do you know a First Responder or Front-line worker who deserves to be recognized for their dedication to our community? K96 and Marblehead Soap Company bring you First Responder Fridays! K96 and The Marblehead Soap Company are asking you to nominate First Responders or Front-line workers who are today’s heroes, stepping up to help our communities. To nominate your own First Responder, go to wkfm.com Listen every Friday with The Morning Crew at 7:30 for First Responder Fridays –Kami & Josh will announce the First Responder or Front-line worker of the week!

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Nov 6, 2026

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First Responder Friday Brought To You By FriendShip 4-11-25 11.04.2025

Every Friday is a First Responder Friday, brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠ FriendShip ⁠⁠⁠.⁠ The First Responder of the Week wins a gift card to Friendship, perfect for fuel, snacks, Ohio's Tastiest Chicken and more! Today we talk about The Townsend Township Fire Department, who were nominated by their Chief Jon White. Take a listen to what Chief White had to say about his crew and if you know someone who...

First Responder Friday Brought To You By FriendShip 4-4-25 04.04.2025

Every Friday is a First Responder Friday, brought to you by ⁠⁠ FriendShip ⁠⁠.⁠ The First Responder of the Week wins a gift card to Friendship, perfect for fuel, snacks, Ohio's Tastiest Chicken and more! Today we talk about Matt Stacey a Fire Fighter with the Margaretta Township Fire Department, who was nominated by Elijah. Take a listen to what Elijah had to say about Matt and if you know some...

First Responder Friday Brought To You By FriendShip 3-28-25 28.03.2025

Every Friday is a First Responder Friday, brought to you by ⁠ FriendShip ⁠ .⁠ The First Responder of the Week wins a gift card to Friendship, perfect for fuel, snacks, Ohio's Tastiest Chicken and more! Today we talk about Kris Parsons, a police officer at The Sandusky Police Department and a Marine, who was nominated by Kevin Rolden. Take a listen to what Kevin had to say about Jamie and if yo...

First Responder Friday Brought To You By FriendShip 3-21-25 21.03.2025

Every Friday is a First Responder Friday, brought to you by FriendShip .⁠ The First Responder of the Week wins a gift card to Friendship, perfect for fuel, snacks, Ohio's Tastiest Chicken and more! Today we talk about Jamie Bartus, a police officer on Kelleys Island, was nominated by Donna Joiner. Take a listen to what Donna had to say about Jamie and if you know someone who deserves recogniti...

First Responder Friday 3-14-25 14.03.2025

Every Friday is a First Responder Friday, brought to you by FriendShip The First Responder of the Week wins a gift card to Friendship, perfect for fuel, snacks, Ohio's Tastiest Chicken and more! Today we talk about Gidget Jarvis, a nurse at The Ohio Veterans Home, nominated by Sharre Morey. Take a listen to what Sharre had to say about Gidget and if you know someone who deserves recognition fo...

Friendship First Responder Friday - 01 03 2025 03.01.2025

Every Friday is a First Responder Friday on Moon Over Middays, brought to you by Friendship! The First Responder of the Week wins a gift card to Friendship, perfect for fuel, snacks, Ohio's Tastiest Chicken and more! Today we talk about Edward Thorn from the Wellington Fire Department, nominated by his daughter, Kaylee. Take a listen to what Kaylee had to say about her dad and if you know someone...

Lew Kalin - 12 06 2024 06.12.2024

CONGRATULATIONS! to Lew Kalin who was the Friendship First Responder of the Week on Moon Over Middays! Lew was nominated by Lavonne, take a listen to hear what Lavonne had to say about his work with the Navy and Milan Fire Department! Lew has won a $25 gift certificate from Friendship - perfect for fuels, snacks, Ohio's Tastiest Chicken and more! If you have someone you would like to nominate for...

First Responder Friday - Carrie Pocock 15.11.2024

Friday's are First Responder Friday's brought to you by Friendship on Moon Over Middays! Every Friday at 1:30 we talk about a "First Responder of The Week" and that person wins a $25 gift card to Friendship - You're Always Welcome! Today's recipient was Carrie Pocock, ER Nurse Manager at Fisher-Titus Medical Center in Norwalk. Carrie was nominated by Barb! Take a listen to hear what Barb had to sa...

First Responder Friday - James Ford - 11 01 2024 01.11.2024

CONGRATULATIONS! to James Ford, the K96/ Friendship First Responder of the Week! James was nominated by Shea and is not only a State Police Detective but also a Firefighter! Take a listen to hear what Shea had to say about James and Thank You to James for everything he does to keep everyone safe. James wins a $25 gift card to Friendship! Do you know someone who deserves to be recognized for their...

Joe Pronesti - 08 30 2024 30.08.2024

Joe Pronesti is Elyria's Fire Chief... He recently helped with an unoccupied car that rolled into a retention pond at an area golf course.

Jonathan Earl - 08 23 2024 23.08.2024

Jonathan Earl is the new police chief in Monroeville. He spent nearly 20 years in the police department in Whitehall before coming to Monroeville. He also served in the U.S. Coast Guard.

Gary Lyons - 08 16 2024 16.08.2024

Gary Lyons recently announced his retirement after close to 50 years of service in law enforcement, which included his last stop in Monroeville.

Dawn Allen - 08 09 2024 09.08.2024

Dawn Allen recently announced her retirement from the Sandusky Police Department after 22 years there. She was the first female lieutenant in Sandusky PD history and first female patrol commander there as well.

Jared Oliver - 08 02 2024 02.08.2024

Jared Oliver is Sandusky's 17th police chief in its history. Oliver, who began his law enforcement career in 1997, is a friend of the radio station.

Scott Dahlgren - 07 26 2024 26.07.2024

Scott Dahlgren is the police chief in Norwalk after being named to the top job last November. He's been with the department for over 16 years now. Norwalk is hosting their first annual National Night Out event on August 6th; an event to help strengthen police and community relations.

Curt Cochran - 07 19 2024 19.07.2024

Our Marblehead Soap Company First Responder of the Week is Curt Cochran from the Port Clinton Police Department. Curt was recently named the 2024 Kiwanis Club Police Officer of the Year. He's a five-year veteran of the Port Clinton PD and a school resource officer.

Paul Sigsworth - 07 12 2024 12.07.2024

Erie County Sheriff Paul Sigsworth was nominated because of being a great leader, hard worker and an excellent representation of law enforcement in the area. Paul takes home a Marblehead Soap Company gift card!

Mitchel Cawrse - 07 05 2024 05.07.2024

Sergeant Mitchell Cawrse of the Huron County Sheriff's Office recently help apprehend a suspect who had broken into a stranger's hotel room in Norwalk.

Carson Sparks - 06 28 2024 28.06.2024

Our First Responder of the Week is Carson Sparks from the Norwalk Fire Department. Sparks recently won a gold medal at the United States Power-lifting Association's Nationals in Las Vegas.

Tammy Kahler - 05 24 2024 24.05.2024

Congratulations to Tammy Kahler of the Danbury Township Fire Department, the K96 / Marblehead Soap Company First Responder of The Week! Tammy was nominated by Cheyenne, has been with Danbury for 10 years and recently retired! Listen in to hear what Cheyenne had to say. For being the First Responder of The Week, Tammy wins a gift card from The Marblehead Soap Company ! If you have someone you would...

Ashley Jett - 05 17 2024 17.05.2024

CONGRATULATIONS! to Ashley Jett of the Groton Twp. Fire Department, this week's K96/ Marblehead Soap Company First Responder of the Week! Ashley was nominated by Kyle and wins a gift card to the Marblehead Soap Company. Take a listen to hear what Kyle had to say! If you would like to nominate someone for First Responder Friday's, go to wkfm.com !

Timothy Pluhar - 05 10 2024 10.05.2024

Congratulations! to Timothy Pluhar of University Hospitals, the K96/ Marblehead Soap Company First Responder of The Week! Timothy was nominated by Betty and wins a gift card from The Marblehead Soap Company . Take a listen to hear what Betty had to say about Timothy! If you have someone you would like to nominate, go to wkfm.com !

Thurman Cochran - 05 03 2024 03.05.2024

Congratulations to Thurman Cochran, the K96/ Marblehead Soap Company First Responder of the Week! Thurman works currently as a 911 dispatcher for North Central EMS while also working part-time as an EMT, part-time at Danbury Twp. FD, part-time at Citizens Ambulance, and he volunteers at the Berlin Twp. FD! Thurman was nominated by Sarah. Listen in to hear what Sarah had to say about Thurman and AL...

Jerod Smith - 04 19 2024 19.04.2024

Congratulations to Jerod Smith, Firefighter and Paramedic for the City of Huron - this week's K96/ Marblehead Soap Company First Responder of the Week! Jerod wins a gift card from the Marblehead Soap Company who has products for both men and women and even our furry family members! All the products are organically made and just waiting for you to discover! Jerod was nominated by someone who wo...

Robert Paytosh - 04 12 2024 12.04.2024

Congratulations to Robert Paytosh of the Perkins Township Police Department, the K96/ Marblehead Soap Company First Responder of the Week! Robert was nominated by Linda and wins a gift card to the Marblehead Soap Company . Take a listen to hear what Linda had to say about Robert! If you have someone you would like to nominate, go to wkfm.com !

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