Lebanon County Fire School Out of Commission

Lebanon PA 9/24/09: Firemen Chuck Killian and Don Miller and EMA Chief Dan Kaufman explained that the Burn Building near LCCTC has been taken out of service on 9/24/09, and is in need of repair or replacement. The ten year old building is ten years short of its 20-year projected life span. Water lifted tiles and caused extensive damage. Four companies trained at the facility each week. Now, firemen from Lebanon Countys 45 fire companies will have to be taken out of service to travel to Harrisburg or Lancaster for training. Repairs could reach $150,000. Replacement would cost $500,000-$1,100,000.

Fire Prevention Activities will take place on October 8 at Dutchway Market, Myerstown from 6-8:30PM and on October 9 at the Lebanon Valley Mall between 6-8PM and October 10 beginning at 5:45PM followed by the Fire Prevention Queen and Princess Pageant.

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