A recently reported roof leak at the new Lebanon Fire District Station 31 has been repaired, but the district is still researching how to extend the life of its roof for Station 34.
Fire Chief John Tacy reported to the Fire Board during its Feb. 10 meeting that the roof leak at Station 34 was discovered about three months after a timeline ended when the district could recover repair costs from a bonding agent, but they are still looking into the warranty for the shingles. Some companies will be looking at the site to provide ideas on how to extend the life of the roof.
As for Station 31, the recently discovered leak has been repaired. Tacy said a camera was used to locate a couple of spots where there was some penetration, and the areas were patched and re-seamed.
Board member Dale White suggested adding an annual roof inspection to the maintenance schedule.
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Eight firefighters were sworn-in for positions as firefighters, engineers, lieutenants and a division chief.
“I think it’s important that we recognize all of our people, and when our people step up and face that challenge,” Tacy said. “This is more than formality. It’s a commitment to service and integrity and courage that these people have stepped forward to do.”
Russell Duerr first introduced the three newest full-time firefighters of the district, who were Sydney Sattler, Mitchell Suing and Bailie Goff-Noreiga. They recently completed the fire academy. Duerr said all three have had prior experience and their foundational Firefighter 1 certification.
Duerr, himself, was sworn-in as a division chief of training (limited duration). Jason Carroll was sworn-in as lieutenant, McKenzie Crenshaw was sworn-in as engineer (limited duration), Tyler Day was sworn-in as engineer and Rylan Rogers was sworn-in as engineer. Not present at the ceremony was Kyle Kimber, who is being appointed as lieutenant (limited duration).
“Firefighting’s not just a job. It’s a promise to protect lives and property, often under challenging circumstances. It requires strength, skill and, above all, heart,” Tacy said.
In other business, the board:
- Heard a property on Snow Peak Drive has applied to be annexed into the fire district;
- Nominated Matt Herb as budget officer;
- Heard the Lebanon Professional Firefighters Local 2163 Union donated 720 pounds of dog food, half of which was donated by Tractor Supply Co., to the Lebanon Soup Kitchen.
- Tacy gave a nod of recognition to WesternU for the great partnership they’ve had with them for several years now.
- The Roundhouse Foundation gave a $2,500 grant to the district to be used for the Linn County Women’s Fire Academy this year.