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Lebanon fire chief reports ISO upgrade, rising apparatus costs and lithium‑ion battery fire incidents
Summary
Fire Chief A.J. Schweitzer told council the department’s ISO rating improved from class 4 to class 3, training hours rose, apparatus costs have jumped and the department has investigated multiple fires tied to lithium‑ion batteries. He also outlined community outreach and an engine purchase co-funded by the city.
Fire Chief A.J. Schweitzer briefed council at the pre-council meeting on department operations, equipment costs, training and public-safety outreach.
Schweitzer said the department’s Insurance Services Office (ISO) classification improved from Class 4 in 2018 to Class 3 after a 2024 evaluation, a change that can reduce homeowners’ insurance premiums. He credited improvements by the department, the water authority and the regional dispatch center for the upgrade.
The chief highlighted equipment and budget pressures. Showing his presentation, Schweitzer said the new Engine 16 — which the city funded at 50% — had a quoted base price of $778,000; “If we were to order that today, it…
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