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Three fires squeeze LFD
Lebanon Fire District crews responded over a 24-hour period, starting Wednesday evening, to three significant fire incidents. The…
ODF: Entire state now in fire season
As of June 15, all Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) districts are in fire season. This means that…
LFD, ODF respond to brush fire behind water plant
Lebanon Fire District responded early Saturday afternoon, June 20, to a report of a structure fire in the…
Farmers help LFD with field fire on KGAL Road
Lebanon Fire District responded to a two-acre grass fire in the early evening of June 15. Firefighters were…
Fire on Wiley Creek
Blaze burns home, land Fire destroyed a home and spread into nearby wildland Sunday evening, June 14, on upper…
Fire damages historic barn on SH’s Airport Road
Fire damaged an historic barn near the intersection on Airport Road, between 49th and 50th avenues, adding to…
Wildfire Safety Open House provides tips for fire season
By Satina Tolman For The New Era A free Wildfire Safety Open House, hosted April 30 by Pacific…
Wildfire grant coordinator announces free homeowner course
Following the hiring of a grant coordinator, Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District announced its kick-off event from…
Lebanon fire at old mill site extinguished
Lebanon Fire District crews were dispatched to a reported fire at the old mill site in the 800…
Nearly $1 million deficit anticipated in Lebanon Fire budget
Prior to its regular meeting, the Lebanon Fire District Board of Directors met with the Budget Committee to…
Lebanon Fire District presents overview, challenges to board
Lebanon Fire District held a workshop for its Board of Directors on March 5, providing a five-hour deep…
Sweet Home Fire District reports positive movements
The Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District continues to build its equipment and programs, thanks in part to…
Fire from matchstick destroys house on Rowell Hill
An early morning fire destroyed a home on Rowell Hill Sunday, March 8, Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance…
SH hand crew filling out the full body of the fire district
According to what Fire Chief Nick Tyler has to say, it sounds like the year is starting out…
Fire station roof leaks fixed, eight promoted in district
A recently reported roof leak at the new Lebanon Fire District Station 31 has been repaired, but the…
Lebanon Fire faces leaking roofs
Lebanon Fire Chief John Tacy reported they are inspecting two stations that are showing signs of roof leakage.…
SHFAD board approves health screening contract
Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District Board members on Wednesday, Jan. 21, approved a contract that will provide…
Fire starts outside vacant Rite Aid
A fire at the vacant former Rite Aid building in Lebanon gained some attention from Lebanon Fire District…
Lebanon Fire District faces more calls, less staff
Lebanon Fire District reported it responded to 7,181 emergency incidents in 2025. The district said it has seen…
Cigarette butt puts volunteer firefighters to first test
Just hours after completing its Volunteer Fall Fire Academy, the Lebanon Fire District (LFD) put its newest recruits…
Outgoing LFD Chief Rodondi leaving ‘organization that stands apart’
Joseph Rodondi had served for some 35 years at every rank in the fire service when he retired…
New fire chief steps in
Two chiefs were sworn in to their new roles at the Lebanon Fire District, one of which replaced…
Four step into new roles at Lebanon Fire District
Four firefighters at Lebanon Fire District were subjects of a swearing-in and pinning ceremony during the board meeting…
Fire chief announces retirement, new chief named
After serving 40 years in the fire service, Lebanon Fire Chief Joseph Rodondi announced his retirement, marking the…
Scene Around Town: Lebanon Fire Safety Expo
Lebanon Fire District held its annual Fire Safety Expo on Oct. 4, giving the community an opportunity to…