Founded in 1963, and with the addition of EMS in 1983, LHVFD provides Fire/EMS services to Belpre and Decatur townships, and EMS only to Dunham township.
In July 1963, a group of men from Little Hocking, Ohio decided to pursue the organizing of a fire protection service to Belpre and Decatur townships. With equipment acquired from area fire departments the idea became a reality. The first station was owned by an area businessman and was a temporary home before a permanent station could be completed in 1966. Since then, an addition to the station was added and in 1983, emergency medical service was started. LHVFD currently provides Fire and EMS coverage to Belpre and Decatur townships, and EMS only to Dunham township, in addition to Water Rescue and Dive operations in the surrounding areas.
