| History of the Lewisburg Fire Department -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lewisburg Volunteer Fire Department proudly protects 6,000 people living in an area of 99 square miles. We operate out of 2 stations that protect a primarily residential area. Our department is a public department whose members are on a volunteer status, with the exception of 4 which are paid. The chief is on station Mon-Fri and 3 Driver/Engineers work 24/48hr shifts. A volunteer is also on station from 1900hrs to 0700hrs. We have an ISO rating of 5/7. The Lewisburg Fire Department was Est in 1898 after the great Lewisburg fire of 1897. The original Dept consisted of approx 8 members and limited resources in which to combat any type of large fires. 110 years later the Department consist of 28 members, 3 engines, 1 tanker/engine,1 75ft ladder truck,1 command unit, 1 all purpose utility truck, 1 operations car and two stations. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
