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Executive Director:
Susan Deutschle
Central Ohio Chapter
740 Lakeview Plaza Blvd.
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Worthington, OH, 43085
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Battle of the Badges
Thank you for a successful 2010!
We look forward to seeing you in 2011!

Pictures from past "Battle of the Badges" Stair Climb events.
 Click here to download the Battle of the Badges 2010 brochure!
DOWNLOAD THE BROCHURE (PDF)
 
A Friendly Competition Between
Fierce Rivals for a Good Cause


Battle of the Badges is an exhilarating stair-climbing and fundraising competition that raises money and awareness for the work of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Join hundreds of firefighters and law enforcement officers at the Rhodes State Office Tower on February 27, 2010 to race up 40 flights of stairs as part of a relay team (2 person or 4 person) or tackle the entire tower yourself. The fastest individuals from the Fire Climb and the Law Enforcement Climb will be recognized at the 2010 Arnold Fitness Expo.

Cystic Fibrosis Impacts
Ohio Safety Forces


Officers with Daughters

Pleasant Township firefighter Lt. Kalub Patterson and Columbus Police Officer Tony Monturo have daughters with cystic fibrosis (CF) - a genetic disease that shortens their lives by damaging their lungs and digestive systems. More than 10 million Americans are unknowing, symptomless carriers of the defective CF gene. Fifty years ago, boys and girls with CF rarely lived long enough to attend elementary school. But today, thanks to the efforts of scientists and caregivers supported by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, the median age of survival is nearly 37. More research is needed, however, to continue adding precious years to the lives of children like Taylor and Macey Monturo and Makenzie Patterson.
 
 CORPORATE AND ORGANIZATIONAL SPONSORS
(as of September 1, 2009)

 Arnold Sports Festival March 4-7, 2010 - The Arnold Sports Festival is the largest multi-sport festival in the nation, with 18,000 athletes competing in 44 sports and events, including 12 Olympic sports, and an 800-booth Fitness EXPO. Tickets available at: ww.ticketmaster.com/arnold
Ricart Automotive  Ricart Automotive is the only car dealer in Columbus eligible for thousands in volume rebates passed on as savings to their customers. They’re dealin’!            
 Commercial Control Services Inc. Commercial Control Services Inc. provides products and services intended to maximize comfort, security, and efficiency within Commercial and Institutional buildings.
LMS Marketing LMS Marketing, founded in 1981, is a manufacture's representative firm dedicated to the handling of CCTV, Security and Card Access Products.
 Hooters Fighting fires and crime is serious business and the girls at Hooters love to welcome these heroes and their families at four Ohio locations (three in Columbus and one in Toledo). Great food in a friendly atmosphere.
 Ohio Building Authority - Facility Management Manager of five state buildings in Ohio, including the Rhodes State Office Tower, the Riffe Center, Ocasek Government Building, Lausche State Office Building, and the DiSalle Government Building.
 The Fraternal Order of Police of Ohio, Inc. The Fraternal Order of Police of Ohio, Inc. is Ohio's largest law enforcement organization dedicated to the advancement and protection of law enforcement officers and their families
 star The Capital City Lodge No. 9 is presently the fifth largest local lodge in the F.O.P. with more than 4,000 members and represents 29 law enforcement agencies throughout Franklin County.
OHOO - BOB 2010 - Ohio Police The Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police is dedicated to cultivating professionalism and innovation among police executives in order to assure the continued success of the law enforcement community.
 firefighters IAFF Local 67 is the exclusive bargaining unit representing the men and women of the Columbus, Ohio Division of Fire from the rank of Fire Fighter through Assistant Chief. Fifteen hundred (1500) strong, our members are dedicated to protecting the lives and property of the citizens of Columbus.
 The Ohio Fire Chiefs' Association The Ohio Fire Chiefs' Association supports the interests of Ohio's fire chief officers through education, professional development, legislative advocacy, communication and information exchange and peer networking.
CME Federal Credit Union  CME Federal Credit Union was first formed in 1935 to serve our public servants, firefighters initially, then police. Now, if you live, work, worship, volunteer or attend school in Franklin County you can join CME.
 Box 15 - Columbus, Ohio Box 15 supports the work of the first line of defense against the ravages of fire, the men and women of the fire service, by providing on-scene hydration, nutrition and core temperature stabilization.
OHOO - BOB 2010 - Thompson Logo Thompson Building Associates Inc. is a full service restoration company whose business is satisfying our customers' needs: quick response, professional guidance, and superior workmanship.
MSA


MSA provides comprehensive services in architecture, interior design, planning, and environmental graphics. They pride themselves on the structured and educational process of design they share with their clients.

Precision Forensic Testing (PFT) Precision Forensic Testing (PFT) is proud to announce a program where they will donate 5% of their net profits from any sales to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Precision Forensic Testing is a forensic supply company. In an effort to provide teachers with the necessary materials to give their students the full experience of evidence analysis, PFT has developed several educational resource kits.                                                                 
REM R.E.M. works faster, simpler, and together to be your first choice in communications and security. They deliver products of excellent quality and provide outstanding service at a competitive price through teamwork and reliability.
 Lifestar Life Star Rescue, Inc. builds emergency vehicles for squads nationwide and specializes in remounting ambulances and custom designing rescue vehicles. Life Star Rescue, Inc’s online store offers parts for emergency vehicles while the service department specializes in emergency vehicle repair. From the 50,000 square foot manufacturing floor, Life Star Rescue transforms vehicles into high quality ambulances and performance-driven rescue units.
Show Place - Rent To Own  Showplace Rent To Own can help you with all of your rental needs.
 Get Behind the Badge Get Behind The Badge is dedicated to providing immediate financial assistance to the families of law enforcement/fire personnel that have been fatally wounded in the line of duty. They also provide financial assistance on a case-by-case basis to law enforcement/fire personnel critically injured in the line of duty. 
 OHOO - Battle of the Badges 2010 - RR Mobile DJOHOO - Battle of the Badges 2010 - RR Mobile DJOHOO - Battle of the Badges 2010 - RR Mobile DJ R&R Mobile DJ Services uses professional equipment with the ability to push out clear, quality music. In addition to the brilliant sound, they also supply state-of-the-art lighting effects to crank up the energy.
 Hyatt Place Las Vegas Hyatt Place Las Vegas is in the heart of the action located across from the Hard Rock Hotel and the University of Nevada Las Vegas and adjacent to the Hofbrauahus German Brewery.
Las Vegas Hilton Ascend to the pinnacle of luxury at the Las Vegas Hilton, where a recent $100 million redesign sets the stage for a spectacular experience. Marvel at an extraordinary range of amenities designed to dazzle all casino visitors. There is truly something for everybody at Las Vegas Nevada luxury hotel.
 Jeff Glasser and Mark Lynn Photography Jeff Glasser and Mark Lynn are veteran photographers of many events and
sports shoots in Central Ohio. With their complementary styles, they have photographed projects ranging from hockey tournaments to being
official photographers of the Arnold Classic.
John Margeson John Margeson is a professional cartoon illustrator with several children’s books. He also illustrates for a variety of consumer and trade magazines."
 AEP - Ohio AEP Ohio proudly supports the first responders and the work they do in our community. Visit aepohio.com for public electrical safety tips
 Costco Wholesale Costco has all the brand-name products you trust, plus the services you rely on - all at an unbelievable value.
Columbus Funny Bone Comedy Club & Restaurant Logo  The Columbus Funny Bone, now located at the Easton Town Center, has been bringing nationally-recognized humorists to Central Ohio since 1987. The Funny Bone also continues providing the freshest up-and-coming comedians to Columbus, as well as developing local talent. 
 Dan Swartwout - Comedian Dan Swartwout is a nationally touring stand up comedian who performs at comedy clubs across the country. Dan was selected for the Boston Comedy Festival, is a winner of the Carnival Cruise Comedy Challenge, and is the studio audience host for the Ohio Lottery Game Show Cash Explosion.
Liberty Mutual Logo  Discover insurance savings while also giving back to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Central Ohio Chapter. If you receive an auto insurance quote from Evelyn Olson between February 27, 2010 - March 31, 2010, Liberty Mutual will donate $5 to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Central Ohio Chapter. Click here  for additional information.
Rolland Specialty Vehicles  
Kaz Office Systems Specialists


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OHOO - BOB 2010 - Arnold Face Image
What's The Word?
Click here to read a word from the Battle of the Badges Honorary Chairmen.

President, IAFF
Local #67
Jack Reall
 
President, F.O.P. Lodge #9
Jim Gilbert

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