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​John Falk:  With heavy hearts, we share the passing of John C. Falk Sr., our recently retired treasurer and Lifetime Member of the Central Ohio Chapter of SFPE. John passed away peacefully on October 10, 2025, at age 79, surrounded by his loving family.

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For 33 years, John served as our treasurer, guiding the chapter with integrity and wisdom. His 44-year career at Capital Fire Protection Co. and NICET Level IV certification in sprinkler system design reflected his passion for excellence, inspiring us all to learn and grow. Known for his sharp wit and steady presence, John was a pillar of our community.

We extend our deepest condolences to John’s family.

 

John’s full obituary is available at: https://www.rutherfordfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/john-falk-3/.

 

In his honor, let us carry forward his dedication to SFPE-COC. May his memory be a blessing.

 

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SFPE COC Names Lifetime Members.  The Borad of the Central Ohio Chapter voted to name five members as Lifetime Members.  These people have been influential in the development and growth and provided exceptional service to our chapter.  The Lifetime Members are:

 

Dick Weitzel

Gerald Tulga

Bruce Larcomb

John Falk

Phil Gentile

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The 2025 Burn Center outing was held on September 22, 2025. We are pleased to report that the outing was sold out with a total of 204 golfers. 

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Check presentations will be made on December 2, 2025.  Details will be available shortly.    

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For more information on the outing, visit our Burn Center Outing page.

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The latest edition of our Fire Bucket Newsletter is now available.  Click here. 

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