WELCOME Please pardon our dust as we update our site to better serve you! Welcome to the Loveland-Symmes Fire Department website. We hope that you will find our site beneficial. Whether you are a resident learning about our services, or a fellow firefighter surfing the net, our goal is to provide a website that is enjoyable and informational. The members of LSFD strive daily to provide an unparalleled level of service to our community. We accomplish our mission through many of the programs listed on this site. Should you need any additional information or have comments on our department or site, please feel free to contact me.  Our headquarters phone number is 513-583-3001.  We wish you and your family safe days ahead as we strive to improve the quality of life in our district. Otto J. Huber Fire Chief   See the new list of TIPS for using outdoor fire places, fire pits, and fire bowls. See the new fee schedules and requirements for plan inspections.   Your Fire Department The Loveland-Symmes Fire Department provides Fire and Emergency Medical Services to 28,000 residents, under contract to the City of Loveland and Symmes Township.  Located throughout the City and Township are four firehouses that house personnel and equipment that respond to emergencies when needed. The department is composed of nearly 60 firefighters who are assigned to ambulances and fire trucks.  These firefighters work on one of three (3) rotating shifts. With this cadre of professionals we are able to provide not only advanced life support (ALS) medic units, but also rescue and firefighting services that are unparalleled in the region. <Read more>   Mission Statement 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.  2008 Emergency Details FIRE - 787                EMS - 1510 Run totals through August 1, 2008  Click here to see our website statistics:  http://www.lsfd.org/stats/ RECENT NEWS LSFD Honor Guard at Paul Brown Stadium Second Working Fire of the Day in Symmes Township LSFD Responds to Working House Fire Read More... Homeland Security Homeland Security Advisory Health Tip Controlling your blood pressure is critical According to JNC VII (the seventh report of the Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Pressure): Normal blood pressure is below 120/80 mm Hg A blood pressure of 120/80 mm Hg to 139/89 mm Hg is called "prehypertension." Those in the 130/80 mm Hg to 139/89 mm Hg range are at twice the risk of developing high blood pressure A blood pressure of 140/90 mm Hg or above is considered high blood pressure Even though you might not feel high blood pressure, it is a major risk factor for many kinds of health problems, including: Heart attack Stroke Kidney disease Heart failure (Source www.WebMD.com) Remember   Helpful Links City of Loveland Symmes Township

 

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