| ACTIVE DUTY DATE: | 1978 |
| CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING: | Firefighter II, Engineer |
| POSITION HELD: | Firefighter/Engineer |
| OFFICES HELD: | Fire Chief 1986-1988, 1st Asst Chief, 2nd Asst Chief, Captain. |
| DEPT AWARDS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS: | 25 years of Dedicated Service, 2004. |
| ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIPS: | IVFA |
| EMPLOYMENT: | Employed at Louisville Plant of Major Auto Maker |
| FAMILY MEMBERS ON LTVFD : | Mark is the son of Founding Member, 2004 LTVFD Co-Firefighter of the Year, past Fire Chief and current FF/ENG Myron Huth |
| DEPT PROJECTS & DETAILS: | Crusade for Children, Community Service Projects, Dept Details |
| ACTIVE DUTY DATE: | 1978 |
| CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING: | Firefighter, Engineer, Heavy Rescue |
| POSITION HELD: | Firefighter/Engineer |
| OFFICES HELD: | Grievance Committee Member |
| DEPT AWARDS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS: |  LTVFD Firefighter of the Year 2002, 25 years of Dedicated Service,2004. |
| ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIPS: | IVFA |
| COMMUNNITY ACTIVITIES: | 4-H |
| EMPLOYMENT: | Employed at Louisville Plant of Major Auto Maker |
| FAMILY MEMBERS ON LTVFD : | Wayne is the son of Founding Member, 2004 LTVFD Co-Firefighter of the Year, past Fire Chief, and current FF/ENG Barney Hammer |
| DEPT PROJECTS & DETAILS: | Crusade for Children, Community Service Projects, Dept Details |
| ACTIVE DUTY DATE: | 1991 |
| CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING: | Firefighter, EMT, Heavy Rescue, HazMat Operations |
| POSITION HELD: | Firefighter/Engineer |
| OFFICES HELD: | Capt. 1999-2000, Capt. 2002-2004 |
| DEPT AWARDS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS: | Dedicated Service to LTVFD's Grievance Committee |
| ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIPS: | IVFA |
| COMMUNNITY ACTIVITIES: | Weblos Leader |
| EMPLOYMENT: | Employed at a local Woodworking and Construction Company |
| HOBBIES, INTERESTS, FAMILY INFO: | Married, 2 children. Enjoys hunting, fishing & camping. |
| FAMILY MEMBERS ON LTVFD : | Charles' wife Kelli is a former Department Member and his father-in-law Tom Compton was a Founding Member of LTVFD. |
| DEPT PROJECTS & DETAILS: | Crusade for Children, Community Service Projects, Dept Details |
| ACTIVE DUTY DATE: | 1997 |
| CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING: | Firefighter II, Engineer, Heavy Rescue |
| POSITION HELD: | Firefighter/Engineer |
| OFFICES HELD: | President, LTVFD Board of Directors |
| DEPT AWARDS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS: | District 16 Firefighter of the Year 2001, Outstanding Performance, Dedication to the Department, Named LTVFD Township Guardian |
| ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIPS: | Retired Police & Fireman's Association |
| COMMUNNITY ACTIVITIES: | Hoosier Knobs Car Club, Providence Boosters, St. Mary's of the Knobs Catholic Church |
| EMPLOYMENT: | Retired Firefighter |
| HOBBIES, INTERESTS, FAMILY INFO: | Enjoys Classic Cars and spending time with his wife and grandchildren. |
| DEPT PROJECTS & DETAILS: | Crusade for Children, numerous Fire Prevention School Visits, Fundraising for FDNY families following 9/11, Dept Details |
| ACTIVE DUTY DATE: | 2004 |
| CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING: | Firefighter, First Responder, Heavy Rescue Technician, Engineer. |
| POSITION HELD: | Firefighter/First Responder/Engineer Grievance Committee Member |
| DEPT AWARDS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS: | Dedicated Service, 2004 |
| ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIPS: | IVFA |
| EMPLOYMENT: | Employed in Production Department at a local Television Station |
| MISC INFO: | Ryan joined LTVFD after a number of years as a member of another Fire Department. |
| FAMILY MEMBERS ON LTVFD: | Wife Jammie Houchen (1130) |
| HOBBIES, INTERESTS, FAMILY INFO: | Married, 2 step-children. Enjoys Hot-Air Ballooning and trucks. |
| DEPT PROJECTS & DETAILS: | Crusade for Children, Dept Details |
| ACTIVE DUTY DATE: | 1998 |
| CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING: | Firefighter, First Responder, Engineer, HazMat Awareness |
| POSITION HELD: | Firefighter/First Responder/Engineer |
| DEPT AWARDS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS: | 5 years Dedicated Service, 2004. |
| ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIPS: | IVFA |
| EMPLOYMENT: | Employed at a large local Printing Company. |
| HOBBIES, INTERESTS, FAMILY INFO: | Married, 1 son. |
| FAMILY MEMBERS ON LTVFD: | Nephew Zack Douglas |
| DEPT PROJECTS & DETAILS: | Crusade for Children, many Fire Prevention School Visits, Dept Details |
| ACTIVE DUTY DATE: | 2004 |
| CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING: | Firefighter, Advanced Residential Firefighting, CPR, Engineer. |
| POSITION HELD: | Firefighter/Engineer |
| DEPT AWARDS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS: | Outstanding Contributions in Fire, Rescue & EMS Service, 2004 |
| ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIPS: | IVFA |
| EMPLOYMENT: | Employed by a Louisville Energy Company |
| MISC INFO: | Andrea joined LTVFD after a number of years as a member of another Fire Department. She has been a Volunteer Firefighter since 1998. |
| FAMILY MEMBERS ON LTVFD: | Cousins John Miller and Jeff Miller |
| HOBBIES, INTERESTS, FAMILY INFO: | 1 daughter. Enjoys softball, basketball and other sports. She continues to pursue her goals in the Fire Service and EMS fields. |
| DEPT PROJECTS & DETAILS: | Crusade for Children, Dept Details |
| ACTIVE DUTY DATE: | 2004 |
| CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING: | Firefighter |
| POSITIONS HELD: | Firefighter |
| ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIPS: | IVFA |
| EMPLOYMENT: | Employed in the Security field |
| MISC INFO: | Jammie joined LTVFD after a number of years as a member of another Fire Department. |
| FAMILY MEMBERS ON LTVFD: | Husband Ryan Houchen (1125) |
| HOBBIES, INTERESTS, FAMILY INFO: | Married, 2 children. Jammie is originally from Arkansas. |
| DEPT PROJECTS & DETAILS: | Crusade for Children, Dept Details |
2005 LTVFD Firefighter of the Year
| ACTIVE DUTY DATE: | 2004 |
| CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING: | Firefighter, First Responder, HazMat, CPR, Swiftwater Rescue Technician, Flood Rescue, Heavy Rescue |
| POSITION HELD: | Firefighter/FR |
| DEPT AWARDS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS: | LTVFD Firefighter of the Year 2005, Outstanding Contribution to Fire, Rescue & EMS Services, 2004. |
| ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIPS: | IVFA |
| EMPLOYMENT: | Employed at a local Woodworking and Construction Company |
| MISC INFO: | Jeff joined LTVFD after a number of years as a member of another Fire Department. He has been a Volunteer Firefighter since 1999. |
| HOBBIES, INTERESTS, FAMILY INFO: | Pursue goals in the Fire Service and Medical Field. |
| FAMILY MEMBERS ON LTVFD : | Brother John Miller and Cousin Andrea Belden. Jeff's brother Joe is a former LTVFD member. |
| DEPT PROJECTS & DETAILS: | Crusade for Children, Dept Details |
2005 LTVFD Firefighter of the Year
| ACTIVE DUTY DATE: | 2004 |
| CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING: | Firefighter, First Responder, HazMat Awareness & Operations, CPR, Swiftwater Rescue Technician, Flood Rescue, Heavy Rescue |
| POSITION HELD: | Firefighter/FR |
| DEPT AWARDS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS: | LTVFD Firefighter of the Year 2005, Outstanding Contribution to Fire, Rescue & EMS Services, 2004. |
| ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIPS: | IVFA |
| EMPLOYMENT: | Employed at a local Woodworking and Construction Company |
| MISC INFO: | John joined LTVFD after a number of years as a member of another Fire Department. He has been a Volunteer Firefighter since 1999. |
| HOBBIES, INTERESTS, FAMILY INFO: | Expanding his knowledge in the Fire Service. |
| FAMILY MEMBERS ON LTVFD : | Brother Jeff Miller and Cousin Andrea Belden. John's brother Joe is a former LTVFD member. |
| DEPT PROJECTS & DETAILS: | Crusade for Children, Dept Details |
2004 LTVFD Firefighter of the Year
| ACTIVE DUTY DATE: | 1959 |
| CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING: | Firefighter, Engineer. |
| POSITION HELD: | Firefighter |
| OFFICES HELD: | Seargent-at-Arms, Fire Chief 1973- 1974, LTVFD Board of Directors Member |
| DEPT AWARDS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS: | LTVFD Firefighter of the Year 2004, 45+ years of Service 2004, Dedication to the Department (twice) and named LTVFD Township Guardian. He has also been recognized by the Indiana State Fire Marshals Office for his many years of service |
| ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIPS: | IVFA |
| COMMUNNITY ACTIVITIES: | New Albany/Floyd County Building Authority - Treasurer. |
| EMPLOYMENT: | Retired from a major National Corporation. |
| HOBBIES, INTERESTS, FAMILY INFO: | Married, 1 son, 3 daughters. Enjoys spending time with his grandchildren, trains, coins, Ray Harm prints, taking pictures, riding his lawn mower and discussing LTVFD and Floyds Knobs history. |
| FAMILY MEMBERS ON LTVFD : | Father of Firefighter and past Fire Chief Mark Huth |
| DEPT PROJECTS & DETAILS: | Unofficial LTVFD Photographer. Crusade for Children, Fire Prevention School Visits, Community Service Projects, Dept Details |
| ACTIVE DUTY DATE: | 2000 |
| CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING: | Firefighter, First Responder, NFA Incident Safety Officer, Fire Prevention, Juvenile Firesetter Interventionist, Fire Investigation Cause & Origin, HazMat Operations, HazMat Decontamination, HazMat Initial Response Concept Implementation, HazMat Incident Command, Farm Accident Response, Wildland Fire Suppression, Fire Streams and Pump Operations, Floyd County Weapons of Mass Destruction Training Exercise. |
| POSITION HELD: | Firefighter |
| DEPT AWARDS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS: | Dedication to the Juvenile Firesetters Program (now defunct) Dedication to the Crusade for Children Fundraising Program. |
| ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIPS: | IVFA |
| EMPLOYMENT: | Employed at the local School Corporation |
| MISC INFO: | Jeff joined LTVFD after 10 years as a member of another Fire Department. He has been a Volunteer Firefighter since 1990. |
| HOBBIES, INTERESTS, FAMILY INFO: | Spending time with his neice & nephew, collecting Fire Service patches and memorabilia. Jeff devotes many hours to Harvest Homecoming each year, as well. |
| FAMILY MEMBERS ON LTVFD : | Jeff's father, Jerry Read, has been recognized by the Department for his dedication to the Crusade for Children Fundraising Program and Department projects. |
| DEPT PROJECTS & DETAILS: | Crusade for Children, many Fire Prevention School Visits, fundraising for FDNY families following 9/11 and participates annually in the MDA Lock-up. |
| ACTIVE DUTY DATE: | 2004 |
| CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING: | Firefighter |
| POSITION HELD: | Firefighter |
| OFFICES HELD: | Board of Directors Member |
| ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIPS: | IVFA |
| DEPT PROJECTS & DETAILS: | Crusade for Children, Dept. Details. |
2004 LTVFD Firefighter of the Year
| ACTIVE DUTY DATE: | 1958 |
| CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING: | Firefighter, Engineer. |
| POSITION HELD: | Firefighter |
| OFFICES HELD: | Fire Chief 1972- 1973, LTVFD Board of Directors Member |
| DEPT AWARDS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS: | LTVFD Firefighter of the Year 2004, 45+ years of Service 2004, Dedication to the Department (twice). He has also been recognized by the Indiana State Fire Marshals Office for his many years of service |
| ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIPS: | IVFA |
| COMMUNNITY ACTIVITIES: | Church activities, Floyds Knob Community Club. |
| EMPLOYMENT: | Retired from a major National Corporation. |
| HOBBIES, INTERESTS, FAMILY INFO: | Married, 1 son. Enjoys spending time with his grandchildren and discussing LTVFD and Floyds Knobs history. |
| FAMILY MEMBERS ON LTVFD : | Father of Firefighter and 2002 LTVFD Firefighter of the Year Wayne Hammer |
| DEPT PROJECTS & DETAILS: | Crusade for Children, Fire Prevention School Visits, Community Service Projects, Dept Details |
| ACTIVE DUTY DATE: | 2005 |
| CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING: | Firefighter |
| POSITION HELD: | Firefighter |
| ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIPS: | IVFA |
| MISC INFO: | Nathan recently moved to Lafayette Township and joined LTVFD. More info will be posted soon. |
| HOBBIES, INTERESTS, FAMILY INFO: | Pursue goals in the Fire Service and Medical Field. |
| FAMILY MEMBERS ON LTVFD : | Nathan's wife Tanya is a LTVFD member. |
| DEPT PROJECTS & DETAILS: | Crusade for Children, Dept. Details. |
| ACTIVE DUTY DATE: | 2005 |
| CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING: | Firefighter |
| POSITION HELD: | Firefighter |
| ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIPS: | IVFA |
| MISC INFO: | Tanya recently moved to Lafayette Township and joined LTVFD. More info will be posted soon. |
| HOBBIES, INTERESTS, FAMILY INFO: | Pursue goals in the Fire Service and Medical Field. |
| FAMILY MEMBERS ON LTVFD : | Tanya's husband Nathan is a LTVFD member. |
| DEPT PROJECTS & DETAILS: | Crusade for Children, Dept. Details. |
| ACTIVE DUTY DATE: | 2006 |
| CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING: | Firefighter, EMT-B, Engineer |
| POSITION HELD: | Firefighter, Engineer, EMT |
| ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIPS: | IVFA |
| MISC INFO: | Jay recently re-joined LTVFD after returning to Lafayette Township. More information will be posted soon. |
| DEPT PROJECTS & DETAILS: | Crusade for Children, Dept. Details. |
| ACTIVE DUTY DATE: | 2004 |
| CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING: | Mandatory Firefighter |
| POSITION HELD: | Firefighter |
| FAMILY MEMBERS ON LTVFD: | Nephew of John Bierman |
| DEPT PROJECTS & DETAILS: | Crusade for Children, Dept. Details. |
| ACTIVE DUTY DATE: | 2004 |
| CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING: | Mandatory Firefighter |
| POSITION HELD: | Firefighter |
| EMPLOYMENT: | Employed at a local Gas/Convenience Center. |
| HOBBIES, INTERESTS, FAMILY INFO: | Plays in a band. Graduated with Academic Honors |
| DEPT PROJECTS & DETAILS: | Crusade for Children, Dept. Details. |
| ACTIVE DUTY DATE: | 2006 |
| CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING: | Mandatory Firefighter |
| POSITION HELD: | Cadet Firefighter |
| DEPT PROJECTS & DETAILS: | Crusade for Children, Dept. Details. |
