02/05/2026
From the Interim Fire Chief’s Desk – January Community Summary
As we close out the month of January, I want to take a moment to share a snapshot of the activity and operational demands faced by Lebanon Fire-EMS.
During January, we completed 63 total calls for service, broken down as follows:
• Fire: 4
• Hazardous Situations: 10
• Medical: 34
• Public Service: 9
• No Emergency: 6
We experienced six incidents involving simultaneous (stacked) calls, requiring crews to manage multiple emergencies at the same time. These situations highlight the dynamic and unpredictable nature of emergency response in our community.
Our busiest day of the week was Tuesday, with 12 calls, followed closely by Friday and Sunday, each with 10 calls. The busiest hour of the day was 14:00, with 7 calls, followed by increased activity around 13:00 and 17:00, as well as early morning and late morning hours.
It is important for the community to understand that we only have a third provider on shift between 08:00 and 16:00 hours. Outside of those hours, our crews operate with limited staffing while covering a geographically large town. We are continually challenged to provide high-quality, professional fire and EMS services due to Lebanon’s size and current staffing limitations, particularly during peak call times and stacked incidents.
The FY2027 Fire Department Budget is currently being processed as we move toward the June vote. I encourage community members to stop by the station to discuss the proposed budget or reach out to me directly by phone with any questions. Transparency and fiscal responsibility are critical core values as we move forward as one community, one department, and one town.
Despite the challenges we face, our commitment remains unwavering. We believe in placing our community first, and we demonstrate that commitment every day through responsible fiscal management, transparency, and a continual pursuit of excellence in service to Lebanon.
Thank you for your continued support of Lebanon Fire-EMS and the dedicated men and women who proudly serve this community.
— Interim Fire Chief Kevin Bataran
