The City Of Live Oak Fire Department is a full time paid department directed by Fire Chief Chad Croft, with 14 personnel including Fire Chief and Safety Officer. The LOFD operates with 3 shifts working 24 hours on and 48 hours off, with each shift having 4 personnel on shift daily. The Live Oak Fire Department has a fleet of three Pumpers, one Haz Mat Heavy Rescue Unit, one 75' Quint, one chief unit and one safety car. The LOFD responds to all Fire Department request inside the city limits and responds for mutual aid in the county and surrounding counties when requested.