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Our History

1975 - Riverview Volunteer Fire Department established.

1975 - Thomas Samuel "Sam" Lesslie, Jr. serves as first Chief.

2018 - Station 2 opens

2018 - Chief Lesslie retires after serving as Chief for over 40 years.

Department Officers

  • David Hord, Chief, RV9
  • Gregory Forsyth, Deputy Chief, RV10
  • Lance Couch, Deputy Chief, RV11
  • Harrison Moyer, Captain, RV12
  • Kenneth Kerber, Lieutenant, RV13
  • Jeremy Tillman, Lieutenant, RV14
  • Jake Hughes, Lieutentant, RV15

Tax Board Members

The Riverview Fire Department Tax Board is responsible for overseeing the financial and administrative operations of the department. The board members are dedicated community volunteers who work to ensure that the department has the resources it needs to effectively serve the public. The current members of the board are:

  • Justin LaRoche, Chair
  • Todd Karriker
  • Sam Lesslie
  • Nick Ober
  • Tom Nichols