The Lebanon City Council unanimously ratified a new four-year contract with the International Association of Firefighters, AFL-CIO Local 1952, starting in 2026. The contract calls for a 3.75% increase on base salary for career firefighters starting in 2026, with a 4% increase for the next three years. Captains will receive a prorated salary of $85,886 effective Sept. 1.
“The city and the firefighters union negotiated in good faith, with both parties demonstrating a willingness to compromise and make meaningful concessions,” Mayor Sherry Capello said to city officials.
There were 1,294 calls for the fire department in 2026 through August, according to Fire Chief Aaron “A.J.” Sweitzer. The number one call for fire service continues to be automatic fire alarm calls that total 515 calls in the same time frame…