Loveland-Symmes
Fire Department
2016
Annual Report
Report
Annual
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Mission Statement
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Mission, Vision, Values
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TO PROVIDE THE MOST TECHNOLOGICALLY ADVANCED FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE
WITH THE HIGHEST TRAINED PROFESSIONALS AND TO DELIVER THAT SERVICE TO
OUR CUSTOMERS WITH LOYALTY AND COMPASSION.
Vision
TO PROVIDE THE HIGHEST LEVEL
OF SERVICE TO OUR RESIDENTS IN
THE MOST EFFICIENT AND COST-
EFFECTIVE MANNER THROUGH
INNOVATION, PROFESSIONALISM,
PARTNERING, AND A COMMITMENT
TO EXCELLENCE.
Values
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THE VALUES OF THE LOVELAND-SYMMES FIRE DEPARTMENT ARE BASED UPON
A BELIEF OF PROVIDING OUR CUSTOMERS (INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL) WITH A
BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE.
OUR VALUES CENTER AROUND:
Caring · Integrity · Honesty · Trust
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Message From Fire Chief Otto J. Huber
I would like to once again congratulate the men
and women of the Loveland-Symmes Fire Department for
another year of excellence and continued improvement.
Whenever we look back on the previous year, I am always
amazed by the amount of progress this organization
makes in moving our emergency services forward.
2016 was no exception. As you will see in the
report provided, L.S.F.D. continues to take many
progressive actions to improve service and keep our
public safe. It takes a great deal of cooperation and
coordination to make our organization successful,
including the support of our taxpayers, elected officials,
the Fire Board and, last but certainly not least, the men
and women who make our service function every day.
We have been challenged on many fronts in
providing service, especially in the emergency medical
field. Our pre-hospital care system has become the gate-keeper of medical care
for too many individuals who lack the care needed to address chronic medical
conditions, forcing them to rely on 9-1-1 as a primary care provider. Nowhere is
this more obvious than with the heroin epidemic. L.S.F.D. has stepped up to that
challenge and we’ve taken steps to prepare for anticipated future growth in demand
for emergency medical services.
We look forward to what lies ahead for our community and stand ready to
accept the challenges and opportunities of 2017 and beyond.
Thank you for allowing us to serve you. May the future bring health and safety
to you and yours!
Sincerely,
Otto J. Huber
Fire Chief
OHIO
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2016 Incidents
Staffing And Response
During 2016 the L.S.F.D. brought back peak time staffing positions. These positions are assigned to
Station 63 and Station 61. The purpose of these positions is to provide for additional staffing during
the busiest days of the week and times of the day. The peak personnel work 40 hours per week, either
Tuesday – Friday or Wednesday – Saturday. During the peak hours both the fire apparatus and medic
unit in station 61 and 63 are staffed. This helps with providing the level of service the community has
come to expect.
2016 Fire Incidents
Fire Details
Auto Accident
CO Alarms
E.M.S. Assist
Fire Alarms
Fire Nuisance
Appliance Fire
Grass Fire
Spill / Leak
Vehicle Fire
Fire Other
Customer Service
Total
187
30
581
191
25
11
11
27
18
34
422
1,537
2016 Fire Incidents By City & Township
2016 Fire Incidents By Location
City of Loveland
Symmes Township
Mutual Aid
Total
524
190
1,537
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2016 Incidents
E.M.S. Details
Auto Accident
Assist Fire Department
2016 E.M.S. Incidents
429
9
Cardiac Arrest / DOA
22
Chest Pain
176
Abdominal Pain
109
Convulsions / Seizures
63
Diabetic Emergencies
42
Ingestion / Poisoning
26
Stroke
40
Unconscious / Fainting
109
Unknown / Person Down
414
Medical Emergency
110
Respiratory Emergency
184
Sick Person / Illness
410
Trauma (Non-Highway)
589
Total
2,732
2016 E.M.S. Incidents By City & Township
2016 E.M.S. Incidents by Location
City of Loveland
1,468
Total
2,732
Symmes Township
Mutual Aid
1,147
117
E.M.S. Transports vs Non-Transports
E.M.S. Transports vs Non-Transports
ALS/BLS Transports
Non-Transports
Total
1,796
2,732
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Mutual Aid Recieved Fire
2016 Mutual Aid Given & Received
0
Anderson
0
0
Evendale
Mutual Aid Given Fire
Anderson
Blue Ash
2
Deerfield
73
Goshen
33
Evendale
Fairfax
Hamilton
Lebanon
Madeira / Indian Hill
Mason
Miami
Milford
Montgomery
Sharonville
Stonelick
Sycamore
West Chester
Total
0
14
1
3
19
36
0
3
2
1
3
0
190
Blue Ash
Deerfield
Fairfax
Goshen
Hamilton
Lebanon
Madeira / Indian Hill
Mason
Miami
Milford
Montgomery
Sharonville
Stonelick
Sycamore
West Chester
Total
25
31
0
0
8
0
0
1
13
3
23
8
25
0
2
0
139
Mutual Aid Given E.M.S.
Mutual Aid Received E.M.S.
Anderson
0
Anderson
0
0
Evendale
0
Blue Ash
Deerfield
24
Goshen
38
Evendale
Fairfax
Hamilton
Lebanon
Madeira / Indian Hill
Mason
Miami
Milford
Montgomery
Sharonville
Stonelick
Sycamore
West Chester
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Total
0
13
0
5
0
25
1
2
0
0
5
0
114
Blue Ash
Deerfield
Fairfax
Goshen
Hamilton
Lebanon
Madeira / Indian Hill
Mason
Miami
Milford
Montgomery
Sharonville
Stonelick
Sycamore
West Chester
Total
2
3
0
2
0
0
0
0
2
0
2
0
0
1
0
12
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2016 Community Risk Reduction
Fire Department Connection (FDC) Program
Fire Department Connections (FDC) are part of the fire sprinkler systems in commercial buildings. When a
fire occurs in these buildings, water is discharged from the sprinkler heads to suppress and extinguish the
fire. The connection is used by the fire department to supplement the water supply to the sprinklers and/or
charge the interior fire hose connections within the building if it is so equipped. There are 95 FDCs located at
various locations throughout the City of Loveland and Symmes Township, and they are inspected bi-annually.
The Fire Inspectors ensure the marker sign is visible and undamaged. Obstructions are removed, the caps are
removed, cleaned and lubricated; and the connection is checked for any damage. The inspectors also ensure
that the system’s water supply is ready and operating.
Fire Inspections
Fire Inspections
Re-Inspections
Fire Code Violations
FDC Inspections
Fire Hydrants
1,080
223
489
95
Fire Hydrants Serviced
3,200
FDC Inspections
Fireworks
Fireworks Shows
Smoke Detector Neighborhood Blitz
Fire Hydrant Service
The Loveland-Symmes Fire Department serviced over
3,200 hydrants this year. Our men and women go out
twice annually to ensure all the fire hydrants are in good
working order and ready in the event of an emergency.
During the service they flush the hydrant to ensure there
are no foreign objects or debris in the hydrant, and the
valves are in good working order. All of the caps are
greased as well to ensure they can be removed easily
when the hydrant is needed.
95 This year we were able to continue our transition of
colors from white hydrant and green bonnets, to green
hydrants with white bonnets; the changeover occurs as
we have each hydrant sandblasted and re-coated with
8 paint.
The Loveland-Symmes Fire Department went door
to door last year to every household in the City of
Loveland and Symmes Township to help reduce fire
fatalities. We are doing this by ensuring every home
has a working smoke detector. We provide and
install smoke detectors into homes that do not have
a working detector. We also provide batteries, as we
encourage all residents to change their battery when
they change their clocks twice a year.
No need to wait for the Blitz if a resident needs a
battery changed, or help with a bad smoke detector.
They can contact the L.S.F.D. at 677-7000 any time
and a representative of the department will respond
to assist them.
Smoke Detector Neighborhood Blitz Program
Homes Visited
6,681
Smoke Detectors Installed
75
Batteries Replaced
106
Total Staff Hours
1,670.25
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2016 Community Risk Reduction
School Safety Programs
St. Columbans
Symmes Elementary
LECC
LPS-1
Attendance
275
275
300
400
Total Attendance
Birthday Parties
1,200
Attendance
1,000
Jump House
Events
Attendance
7
5
1,000
Blazing The Trail To Literacy Program
Blazing the Trail to Literacy is a reading program the L.S.F.D. created for area schools. The
program encourages kids to read through a reading competition held at their school. One winner
is chosen from each grade. The winners receive a gift and a pizza party from the Fire department.
Public Education & Events
Blazing the Trail Program
City of Loveland
Symmes Township
Attendance
3 Schools
3 Schools
108
Public Education Events
Birthday Parties
Blood Pressure Checks
Block Parties
Safety Talks
Static Displays
Station Tours
Parades
Festivals
Open Houses
CPR Classes
Total
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7
7
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19
14
5
7
4
4
203
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2016 Finance
2016 Financial Summary
2016 Expenditures
Payroll/Taxes
Retirement
Workers Comp
Healthcare
Vehicles/Equipment
Professional Fees
Training
Uniforms
Liability Insurance
Maintenance
Communications
Fuel
Office/Software
Senior Expo
Fire Tower
Total
$3,378,081
$323,301
$31,354
$384,374
$52,194
$65,782
$60,503
$82,787
$40,176
$10,855
$34,345
$45,250
$110,845
$6,275
$29,717
$4,655,839
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Annual Shift Training
2016 once again was a very busy year for routine
in-house training as well as many hosted training
programs. The in-house training takes place daily. Each
day begins with the morning conference call to get all
employees on the same page and to find out any needs
of personnel working. During the daily conference call
employees also review a pre-plan, a Near Miss report,
and/or an E.M.S. Protocol. Each day every station
completes daily equipment checks, familiarization, and
maintenance. Every week a specific shift drill is assigned
for all personnel to complete either at their station or
together at a fixed location as a multi-company drill.
2016 Training And Capital Assets
Every quarter the L.S.F.D. trains with its Collaborative
partners at a designated location. These trainings are
known as multi-company drills. During these trainings,
crews respond from a staged location to a realistic
scenario so they can practice working together and
interacting as they would on an actual structure fire.
Training Hours
FLIR Thermal Imaging Cameras
Using Capital Improvement budget funds, the
L.S.F.D. completed a project to provide every on-duty
firefighter with a thermal imaging camera from FLIR.
The importance of the camera comes in navigation,
seeing through smoke, differentiating heat energy,
and crew accountability. This project included
two different trainings. The first training was an
orientation training that was completed on shift. The
second training was a hands-on training that involved
burning a simulator box and a doll house. During
these trainings personnel learned how the camera
works and other uses for the camera to help keep
firefighters safe.
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2016 Training And Capital Assets
Fire Inspector
The Loveland-Symmes Fire Department hosted an 80-hour Fire Inspector class in 2016. The class was held at station
62 and delivered by a State of Ohio Fire Safety Inspector instructor. This course exceeds the state of Ohio requirement
for Level 2 inspector. L.S.F.D. had eight personnel attend and receive certification for this 80-hour class.
Fire Instructor
The L.S.F.D. sent three personnel to the Fire Instructor program which was hosted at Great Oaks. All three of
these personnel successfully passed the instructor program and are now state certified instructors. Through
this 80-hour program, L.S.F.D. has added three instructors to our training staff.
National Fire Academy
Two of the department’s Captains attended the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland. One attended
the 10-day “Interpersonal Dynamics” program while the other attended the 10-day “Managing Major Fires”
program.
NFFF Mental Health Awareness Program
The department hosted a one-day class presented by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation on mental health
awareness. This program teaches responders the signs to watch for with PTSD and other signs of mental health
problems as they relate to our line of work.
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Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
Through a federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant
Program (AFG) grant the fire department received all
new SCBAs. This project was funded by the federal
government through a grant with the Northeast
Fire Collaborative. This project was funded for
$700,000. Along with new equipment comes training
for all personnel. All personnel were put through
several mandatory trainings to become familiar and
comfortable with the new SCBAs. These trainings
included the one- and two-minute drill that involves
the firefighter getting dressed and breathing air
through the SCBA, and an SCBA confidence maze that
challenges firefighters to navigate through confined
space, climb ladders, pull hose lines and simulate
other work activity while breathing on the SCBA.
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Fire Training Tower
The fire training tower construction was completed in 2016.
The 4-story training tower with a 2-story residential area
and 1-story annex will provide the L.S.F.D. the opportunity
to expand our training. The building provides an area for
the department to conduct live fire training, aerial device
operations, ground ladder deployment, mayday drills, and
multi-company drills. The tower will be a great asset to
not only the L.S.F.D. but all of the mutual aid agencies that
choose to subscribe to its use.
Mayday Management Study
The L.S.F.D. hosted a 1-day firefighter mayday management
study program presented by nationally recognized Fire
Chief Don Abbott. This program reviewed the data from
Don’s study on maydays. During this program personnel
learned of the leading causes of maydays and how they are
being resolved.
2016 Training And Capital Assets
Street Smart Performance Program
A 1-day program, taught by Dr. Brian Crandell,
Street Smart Performance program was hosted this
year. This program focuses on the development and
training of personnel. Ten officers and instructors
attended this 1-day training.
“Just Culture” Personnel Management Training
A 2-day training with staff personnel from the
“Just Culture” company was presented this year.
The program is designed to deliver a fair and
equal system to evaluate incidents that occur in
today’s culture. During this program personnel
learned different processes to evaluate the cause of
incidents.
Bag Boat Project
Through the Capital Improvement project budget the Fire department completed a swift water equipment
assessment. One of the needs identified in the assessment was a means to allow for quicker deployment
of watercraft and personnel to swift water events. The funds allowed the department to place a boat in a
bag, motor, and personal protective equipment on the Rescue truck. The training for this new equipment
took place during the Swift Water class and Rescue trainings.
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2016 Training And Capital Assets
Swift Water Tech Class
The Loveland-Symmes Fire Department hosted
a 40-hour swift water tech class in the spring of
2016. This class was taught by instructors from
the state and federal USAR team. Swift water
instructors from within the L.S.F.D. assisted
with the delivery of this program. L.S.F.D. had
10 personnel in the program and 6 personnel
attended the program from the Hamilton County
USAR team. was funded though a regional grant.
All 16 personnel successfully passed all
aspects of the strenuous 40-hour program.
The swift water program is important for
our risk of rapid moving water due to flash
flooding and recreational activities on the
Little Miami River. This program was
funded though a regional grant.
Department Rescue Training
In addition to any rescue trainings that are
conducted on shift or at special operations team
trainings, the L.S.F.D. also does Rescue Training
every fifth Thursday. During these trainings,
on- and off-duty personnel complete an exercise
similar to a multi-company drill. Topics include
rope rescue, confined space rescue, machinery
extrication, structural collapse shoring and swift
water rescue.
Urban Search And Rescue (USAR) Training
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The Loveland-Symmes Fire Department has 4
personnel assigned to the special operations
team known as Hamilton County USAR. This
team responds to all types of technical rescue
events in the Region. The 4 personnel attended
continuing education training sessions that
included Structural Collapse, Trench Shoring,
Water Rescue, Wide Area Search, Rope Rescue,
and Confined Space Training.
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2016 Task Force 1
Dive Team Training
Loveland-Symmes Fire Department has 5 personnel assigned to the special operations team known
as Task Force 1. This team is made up of personnel from local fire departments and area sheriffs’
offices. This team trains for 8 hours monthly. Some of the topics of training for 2016 included:
Boat operations, Rescue Dive Certification, Sonar Operations, and Air Operations with the Hamilton
County Sheriff’s Office Air Division.
The Loveland-Symmes Fire Department sent 1 person along with 3 other team members to
Michigan to a 40-hour Sonar Operations class. This program was funded through a regional grant.
Cutting-Edge Technology
Task Force One utilizes the best technology available to aid in locating victims or equipment in or
around water. The team’s boats are equipped with Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) cameras, Side
Scanning Sonar, and 360º High Definition Sonar. This equipment can help expedite locating victims
when time is of the essence.
Tactical Medic
The Loveland-Symmes Fire Department sent 2 personnel to Tactical Emergency Medic training in
Cypress Creek, Texas. This 72-hour program teaches medics battlefield skills so they can interact with
SWAT teams on active shooter events. L.S.F.D. has added 2 personnel to the tactical medic team.
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Eyes Of Freedom
The Loveland-Symmes Fire Department
and Chief Otto Huber have been
committed to honoring the memory of
the lives lost on September 11, 2001.
To share our commitment with the
community, the department sponsored
the visit of a traveling memorial to one of
the nation’s most historic combat units,
the Marine Corp’s Lima Company of the
3rd Battalion/25th Marines Regiment.
“The Eyes of Freedom” is a travelling
memorial that honors the service and
sacrifice of all who answer our nation’s
call; then, now and tomorrow. The
life-size portraits depict the fallen
soldiers of the Lima Company of the 3rd
Battalion/25th Marines Regiment, one of
the hardest hit units in Operation Iraqi
Freedom. Members of the Lima Company
are based out of Ohio and Pennsylvania.
Bone Marrow Donation
This year, Captain Bruce Hawk was identified as a
potential bone marrow match for a child recipient with
a rare disease. Captain Hawk chose to move forward in
the process and be subjected to further medical testing.
The extensive tests verified that Mr. Hawk was the most
suitable match for an anonymous four-year-old male
patient located in the United States. Mr. Hawk’s bone
marrow harvest took place locally in February with no
complications. Due to strict privacy policies regarding
bone marrow donation, it is required that the donor
and recipient remain anonymous for one year following
a transplant. Anonymous updates have revealed that
the transplant has been successful and the child has
returned to pre-transplant activities. We are excited
for the opportunity to learn more information about
the recipient and hope that he has had a full recovery.
If you would like to join the National Marrow Donor
Program (NMDP) or if you would like more information
regarding bone marrow donation, please visit www.
bethematch.org. A simple cheek swab is all that is
required to join the registry and give someone an
opportunity to save a life.
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Community Involvement
Tiger Scouts Den 9/Pack 888
The Loveland-Symmes Fire Department enjoys the opportunity to interact with our local organizations. The
Tiger Scouts Den 9/Pack 888 visited Station 63 to learn about fire safety and their local fire department. Some
of the Tiger Scouts remained at the station following their visit to assist our firefighters with the lowering of
the colors. These young scouts learned a valuable lesson regarding the American flag and its importance.
Fill The Boot
Firefighters from the L.S.F.D. volunteered their
time to raise funds for the Firefighter Cancer
Support Network (FCSN). The FCSN is a national
organization that provides fire department
members and their families’ assistance when
dealing with cancer. L.S.F.D. reached out to
the community in multiple locations to collect
donations from passing vehicles. In one morning,
the community donated $5,333 in support of the
FCSN. This was the third consecutive year that
the community has generously donated to our
annual Fill the Boot Drive.
Golf Outing Participation
Firefighters from the L.S.F.D participated in
multiple charity golf outings this year. The
Mason Professional Firefighters and the
Loveland Athletic Boosters hosted the outings.
The proceeds from these events benefited the
Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) and
the Loveland Athletic Boosters (LAB). We
are honored and proud to support such great
organizations that benefit our community..
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2016 Health and Fitness Program
2016 Year End Physical Fitness Review
During 2016 FireFITT has been our personal
training company. The fitness program
concentrated on strength and endurance.
This combination is essential for firefighters
to function on the fire ground with the
vast array of tasks that are required to be
accomplished.
Total cost for PT 2016 was $5,760
Total hours of instruction were 144 hours
745 hours of PT training took place while
on duty in 2016; this is an average of 2.04
hours of training per day.
The fire department is planning to take the
physical fitness program to the next level
in 2017. We are looking to accomplish this
through the training of peer fitness trainers.
Each of the 3 shifts would have 2 peer
fitness trainers to coordinate the training.
The importance of physical fitness continues
to be a priority for the Fire department. The
number one cause of death for firefighters
in the United States remains overexertion/
stress/medical at 59% of all fatalities and
injuries (NFPA Firefighter fatalities in the
United States 2015). Taking good care of
each member’s fitness level will reduce this
number drastically.
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2016 NorthEast Communications Center
2016 NorthEast Communications Center 2016 Summary
2016 was an eventful year for Northeast Communications, with the hiring of four new part-time personnel
and the promotion of three full-time staff members, including the promotion of Drew Fladung to
Lieutenant of Communications, after the departure of long time Deputy Chief of Communications
Andrew Knapp, who accepted a position as the Director of Communications for the Hamilton County
Communications Center. We are now staffed with six full-time employees, and eight part-time employees.
In terms of upgrades to our dispatch operation, our radio consoles were upgraded to the new MARCS
statewide radio interface. We also continued with our yearly PC replacement, allowing our dispatch stations
and consoles to stay current and well maintained. We have also experienced updates to our ALERTS computer
aided dispatch that allows us to send police and fire units to details in a more quick and efficient manner.
NorthEast Communications 2016 Total Calls
In the City of Loveland, 16,098 total calls for service were processed by Northeast. 15,433 calls for
service were processed for Symmes Township. The total number of incoming calls in 2016 taken by our
dispatchers was 41,915. This is an average of 115 calls processed per day.
City of Loveland
Calls by City and Township
Symmes Township
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2016 Emergency Service Unit
2016 was once again a year of exceptional and generous giving of time and deep personal commitment
by the volunteer members of the Loveland-Symmes Fire Department Emergency Service Unit. L.S.F.D.
ESU consists of community members wishing to “give back” by volunteering to provide emergency and
administrative support services in a variety of ways. While being subject to calls and responding
to fires, rescues and related emergencies is a part of the many roles they play, ESU members are often
detailed to coordinate and assist at community events such as the Amazing Race, Eyes of Freedom
display and Kidfest.
A unique “highway safety light system” was donated the ESU
Traffic Safety Unit by Whelen Engineering. This emergency
lighting dramatically increases the visibility of the unit providing
enhanced protection of first responders operating on interstates
and roads.
Among many accomplishments in 2016 by the ESU members, 6 members joined others in becoming
State of Ohio certified firefighters, All members received annual refresher training in traffic
management and highway survival by the Hamilton County Sheriff ’s Office.
An integral part of the Loveland-Symmes Fire Department, the members of ESU train twice monthly to
ensure that their responsibility of providing support services is second to none. Members of the
community who have time and would be interested in serving as a member of ESU are encouraged
to contact us through the L.S.F.D. web site so that we can set up an informational meeting.
Sr. Lieutenant Jim Hellyer received national certification in the National
Highway Traffic Incident Management System. He also serves on a
national committee related to emergency scene and roadway safety.
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