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Our community operates its own police and fire/emergency medical services.

The crime rate in the region is one of the lowest in the country. On a scale of 1 to 10, the region’s crime rate is 2. (www.bestplaces.net). The region’s overall average response time for emergency call is 4.5 minutes.

Whitehouse Police

The local police department also has programs/campaigns to engage the community in promoting crime prevention and citizen’s protection. Programs such as Safe T City Program, Car Seat Checks and You Drink and Drive You Lose. A School Resource Officer is also available to all schools within the Anthony Wayne District. The police department also offers property check.

The Department consists of the full time Chief of Police, nine full time officers, seven part-time officers, and a civilian clerk/office assistant. Full time dispatching services are provided by the Lucas County Sheriff’s Department by calling 419-243-5111 (dial 9-1-1 in any emergency situation). To contact the Whitehouse Police Department after hours or on weekends/holidays, contact Lucas County Dispatch Center by calling either 911 or 419-213-5111 and you will be connected with a Whitehouse Police officer.

6925 Providence Street

Whitehouse, OH 43571

419-877-9191 – Police Department Direct Line

For Emergency: Dial 911

Whitehouse Fire Department

The Whitehouse Fire Department consists of 1 staffed station, a full-time Fire Chief, 10 full-time Firefighter/Paramedics, 19 part-time Firefighter/EMT-Bs or higher and 30 volunteers (some of these are full or part-time employees also).

The Whitehouse Fire Department was established in 1896. In 1978, the Lucas County Life Squad was housed at the Whitehouse Fire Station. Our station is manned 24 hours a day and responds to emergency calls throughout Whitehouse and the surrounding area.

10550 Waterville Street

Whitehouse, Ohio 43571

Phone: 419-877-0363

The nearest hospital in the region is St Luke’s Hospital. A 314-bed facility located in Maumee, Ohio. Located 10 miles away and driving time of approximately 10 minutes.

St Luke’s Hospital

5901 Monclova Road

Maumee Ohio 43537

Phone: 419.893.5911

Other medical facilities in the region:

Arbors of Waterville – A 100-bed facility providing long-term skilled nursing care and short-term rehab.

Browning Masonic Retirement Community – A community for people 55+ and older.

Elizabeth Scott Community- A facility offering independent, assisted living, skilled nursing, rehab, and respite care services.

Heartland of Waterville- A skilled nursing facility that also provides comprehensive medical services.

Otterbein at Monclova- A skilled nursing and rehab neighborhood for senior lifestyles.

The Lakes of Monclova Health Campus- Adult day health and assisted living, skilled nursing, and specialized memory care services.

Whitehouse Country Manor- Provides comprehensive skilled nursing care and rehabilitation, ventilator dependent care, and long-term care in a professional, caring environment.

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