The Loveland-Symmes Fire Department Emergency
Service Unit
Established in 2005, the "LSFD Volunteer Emergency Services
Unit" (E.S.U.) provides supplemental operational and
administrative assistance specifically in the area of fire, disaster and
related emergency services.
Based upon the Federal "Community
Emergency Response Team" (C.E.R.T.) and "Federal
Fire Corps" concept-LSFD took the program a step further!
According to LSFD Chief Ott Huber, the LSFD ESU members may choose to be
assigned to a mutually agreed upon duty crew at a firehouse and
participate directly in emergency response activities along with the on
duty regular firefighters. ESU members are also be subject to
"call out" to assist at specific situations as needed.
Volunteer ESU member duties may include assisting at emergency calls,
traffic control, fire and disaster support services, community events or
long term situations. Additional duties for some ESU members may
also include support services in an administrative capacity within the
fire department.
LSFD ESU, members serve with one of the FINEST fire and EMS
departments in the Tri-State area, on most state-of-the art equipment
and respond to applicable emergencies along with our career professional
personnel. In the city of Loveland and Symmes township the ESU
VOLUNTEERS matter and do make a difference in assisting and
supporting the on-duty career professionals.
LSFD ESU volunteers attend a conveniently scheduled regular
bi-monthly ESU meetings and training sessions.
While LSFD ESU membership are required to maintain a commitment
of time, ESU also provides a unique opportunity for our residents
to learn and apply a wide range of emergency service skills while
contributing DIRECTLY to the Loveland and Symmes Community! LSFD ESU
members also have opportunities for on-duty time, riding and working
alongside of the on-duty personnel!
LSFD ESU is made up of a small and select group of qualified
residents from in and close proximity to the City of Loveland and Symmes
Township. The Department provides everything necessary at no
expense to the successful candidate. The Department also provides:
- Workers Compensation Insurance
- Federal Homeland Hero benefits
- All training, equipment and uniforms
- A Retention Incentive Program
- An opportunity to join the Firefighter's Association
Chief Huber has emphasized that "our ESU members do some
serious and important work." Those who have joined have learned
that they gain at least as much as they contribute. Whether it is
attaining professional training, personal achievement, or helping
citizens during the darkest hours, our Emergency Services Unit members
find that serving as a volunteer with LSFD is one of the most
rewarding aspects of their lives!
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ESU
Members Left to Right:
Standing: Jim Hellyer , Judy Nichols, Marc Wise,
Lt.
Perry Denehy, Nick Patterson, John Wolfert,
Kneeling: Glenna Knapp and Mike Geyman
(Not Pictured: E.J. McCormick)
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ESU
Members Left to Right:
Standing: Jim Hellyer , Judy Nichols, Marc Wise,
Lt.
Perry Denehy, Nick Patterson, John Wolfert,
Kneeling: Glenna Knapp and Mike Geyman
(Not Pictured: E.J. McCormick)
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| Support 62 - Emergency
Services Unit vehicle. |
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