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  • Loveland Symmes Fire Department’s annual swift water class

    Loveland Symmes Fire Department’s annual swift water class

    Loveland, Ohio – This is a post the Loveland Symmes Fire Department shared on their FaceBook page:

    Congratulations to the attendees of our annual swift water class. Both the students from our own Loveland Symmes and Terrace Park have completed a week long intense swift water class.

    Special thanks to all instructors, Loveland Canoe and Kayak, Milford Community Fire and Evans Landscaping in allowing us to use special spots in their area to achieve the best training possible.

    Dry up gentleman and get ready for the next call!!!

    Photos by Loveland Symmes Fire Department

  • Sign up for Symmes and Loveland Citizen Fire Academy

    Sign up for Symmes and Loveland Citizen Fire Academy

    Loveland and Symmes Township, Ohio – The application deadline is March 7 for residents of the City of Loveland and Symmes Township.

    View sign-up form HERE.

  • Loveland gets new Quint

    Loveland gets new Quint

    Photo courtesy of Loveland Symmes Fire Department

    Loveland, Ohio – The Loveland Symmes Fire Department‘s Quint 62 ladder truck has arrived. A Quint, is a quintuple combination pumper, is a fire truck that combines the capabilities of a ladder truck and a fire engine. “Quintuple” refers to the five functions that a quint provides: pump, water tank, fire hose, aerial device, and ground ladders.

    The new truck purchase was approved by City Council in November of 2022. The purchase agreement with the Sutphen Corporation was for an anticipated total cost of $1,173,708.

  • Loveland Symmes Fire Department Hosting Open House

    Loveland Symmes Fire Department Hosting Open House

    Symmes Township, Ohio – The Loveland Symmes Fire Department will be hosting an open house for fire prevention month on Wednesday, October 9th at the Symmes Safety Services Center from 6 until 8 PM. Children will get a tour of the safety equipment with the firefighters and Hamilton County Sheriff officers, and learn more about fire safety in the homes. There will also be lots more fun on site with a bounce house and refreshments.

  • Residents of Loveland & Symmes Township: Upcoming Citizens Fire Academy

    Residents of Loveland & Symmes Township: Upcoming Citizens Fire Academy

    Loveland, Ohio. – The Loveland Symmes Fire Department (LSFD) is looking for City of Loveland and Symmes Township community members to attend their Citizens Fire Academy, starting Wednesday evening, July 31. 
     
    The Citizens Fire Academy offers adult citizens from our community the opportunity to learn about their fire department. As an academy participant, you will get an introduction to the fire department and learn how firefighters and paramedics do their jobs.

    Classes will be held on Wednesday evenings from 7 PM to approximately 9 PM starting July 31 with graduation Monday, September 9th.

    The LSFD Citizens Fire Academy has a great history of success that we are very proud of. Past participants reported that they truly enjoyed the training and developed a much better understanding of the level of training and dedication firefighters need to perform their tasks. One participant said that she expected that most of the training would be in the classroom and was surprised that it was hands-on education as well.

    “Our Citizens Fire Academy is a fun and easy way to see demonstrations and participate in hands-on training at your own comfort level. You will meet some of our firefighters and have the opportunity to handle some of our equipment” said LSFD Chief Otto Huber. Examples include hose and ladder operations, the use of firefighting equipment, and the ability to see the vehicles and other equipment up close. Huber said, “Naturally this is done in a safe and supervised level and is for people of any ability whatsoever-everyone is welcome.”

    How to Sign up for the LSFD Citizens Fire Academy:

    SCAN THE QR CODE

    EMAIL: TFOUST@LSFD.org

    CALL: 513-697-2384

  • Important message from Deputy Fire Chief Billy Goldfeder about summer pool safety

    Important message from Deputy Fire Chief Billy Goldfeder about summer pool safety

    Loveland, Ohio – As the water fun season is upon us, we are taking this opportunity to aggressively remind our Loveland Area community, along with the greater Cincinnati area of the critical importance of water safety awareness and children.

    Watch this important message from Deputy Fire Chief Billy Goldfeder of the Loveland-Symmes Fire Department.

    Goldfeder delivered this message immediately after Six-year-old Holden Patrick Smith receives honor and becomes the youngest Loveland-Symmes firefighter for saving the life of his cousin. Read that story HERE.

  • Loveland/Symmes Fire Department Awarded Grant Funding for Training and Equipment

    Loveland/Symmes Fire Department Awarded Grant Funding for Training and Equipment

    Loveland – Symmes Township, Ohio – The Loveland Symmes Fire Department has been awarded an Assistance to Firefighters Grant from the Department of Homeland Security in the amount of $184,090.90.

    The funds will be used for the purchase of heart monitors, thermal imaging cameras, and paramedic training.

    As a condition of this grant the Symmes and Loveland communities must match 10% of the federal funds which equals $18,409.10 or $9,204.55 per community. 

    This is the 6th grant received by the fire department in the past two years for equipment and training.

  • Loveland High School designated as public cooling center

    Loveland High School designated as public cooling center

    Loveland, Ohio – The Loveland Symmes Fire Department has designated Loveland High School, 11801 Rich Road, as a cooling center. The site will be open all night. Enter door number 12.

    Pets are permitted if they are restrained.

    The school is open for residents from Symmes, Loveland, and Miami Township. No one in need will be turned away.

    You can sleep there if need be. No cots are provided, you will have to bring your sleeping bags and pillows.

  • Important message from Deputy Fire Chief Billy Goldfeder about summer pool safety

    Important message from Deputy Fire Chief Billy Goldfeder about summer pool safety

    Loveland, Ohio – As the water fun season is upon us, we are taking this opportunity to aggressively remind our Loveland Area community, along with the greater Cincinnati area of the critical importance of water safety awareness and children.

    Watch this important message from Deputy Fire Chief Billy Goldfeder of the Loveland-Symmes Fire Department.

    Goldfeder delivered this message immediately after Six-year-old Holden Patrick Smith receives honor and becomes the youngest Loveland-Symmes firefighter for saving the life of his cousin. Read that story HERE.

  • [Video] SVI refurbs Loveland Symmes Fire Department’s heavy rescue truck

    [Video] SVI refurbs Loveland Symmes Fire Department’s heavy rescue truck

    Loveland, Ohio – Here’s a look at work recently completed for the Loveland Symmes Fire Department. The department contacted SVI Refurb to repurpose and rechassis its high-mileage technical rescue into a multi-purpose Heavy Rescue on a new Sutphen chassis with a refurbished body. SVI used the truck’s existing crane to remove the apparatus’ own body before eliminating the under-utilized crane from the truck.