Work to achieve response standards as close as possible that align with NFPA 1710. Lebanon Fire Department provides Advance Life Support EMS. Geographical challenges will prevent us from fully meeting this standard. NFPA Benchmarks: ALS Ambulance arrival in less than 6 minutes no less than 90% of the time. 1 Minute for call processing, 1 Minute for the crew to respond following dispatch, 4 minutes for travel time, Our current resources allow us to meet this standard no less then 60% of the time.
The hiring of 4 new firefighters will enhance the department's ability to staff a third ambulance more frequently and help maintain current response times.