Your Voice: A letter from Lebanon Fire

On Tuesday the Town of Lebanon will be voting whether or not to enter into a lease agreement for the purchase of a new Attack Pumper to replace Engine One. Currently Engine One is a 1989 FMC with a six person open cab, 67,780 miles and 3,892 Hours.

Engine One has been providing excellent service to the town of Lebanon for 25 years but is ready to be replaced. No heat in the cab, equipment stored high on the sides of the truck, exposed Self Contained Breathing Apparatus and tools are just a few problems with the 25-year-old truck.

By replacing the Attack Pumper the crew and equipment will be stored out of the weather and will be safer, ladders and other tools will be stored in a compartment to prolong their service life and will make it safer for crews to handle being lower on the truck.

The Lebanon Fire Department understands residents don’t want their taxes to increase with an over the top, has all the bells and whistles piece of fire apparatus, so the committee has cut the trucks options down to a minimum where price, safety, and need are the only factors. Working with different Fire Apparatus Dealers/Salesmen they have come up with a price that will include all three of the previous factors. At $392,500 the Lebanon Fire Department feels it has accomplished a low price, provided safety to firefighters and the town and has met the needs that the Attack Pumper will be a very suitable fit for its role within the department and town. With a 7 year lease the annual payment will be $61,736 per year.

With the ever changing advancements in building construction, crash test ratings and the pursuit of higher standards of protection for the town. The Lebanon Fire Department is asking you to vote yes on Referendum #8 for a new Attack Pumper. You can visit our website and view the Power Point Presentation at www.lebanonmefire.org or you can call the station at (207) 457-3922 and speak with the Chief or any member of the truck committee. Thank you for all your support.

Daniel L. Roy,

Assistant Fire Chief

Lebanon