Loveland, Ohio – Fire Chief Otto Huber of the Loveland-Symmes Fire Department has successfully completed the process that awards him the professional designation of “Chief Fire Officer” (CFO). The Commission on Professional Credentialing met on February 7, to officially confer the re-designation upon Huber who is one of only 1,210 CFO’s worldwide to receive this designation.

Chief Tom Turner, Assistant Fire Chief of the Loveland-Symmes Fire Department stated, “I have worked with Chief Huber for over 30 years. I have never seen anyone that works harder than him, or anyone that cares more about the community, its residents, or the men and women of the Loveland-Symmes Fire Department. “

The Chief Fire Officer Designation program is a voluntary program designed to, “Recognize individuals who demonstrate their excellence in seven measured components including: Experience, Education, Professional Development, Professional Contributions, Association Membership, Community Involvement, and Technical Competencies.’

Huber received his original designation in 2014. To maintain the designation, he needed to show he has continued to develop as a CFO in four of the areas stated above.

A Board of Review consisting of members of the fire and emergency services profession, academia, and municipal agencies review each application and recommends successful candidates for designation to the Commission.

Huber has been a member of the Loveland-Symmes Fire Department since 1976.



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