Lightning strikes the United States 25 million times a year, which sometimes results in death or permanent injury. The safest place to be when lightning occurs is indoors or inside a hard-topped enclosed vehicle.

All thunderstorms produce lightning and are dangerous. Lightning strikes outside the area of heavy rain and may strike as far as 10 miles from any rainfall. Many lightning deaths occur ... (Full Story & Photos)

Cloud-to-ground lightning: A “stepped leader,” which is invisible to the naked eye, will zigzag downward in roughly 50-yard segments in a forked pattern. A return stroke of bright luminosity travels about 60,000 miles per second back toward the cloud. A flash consists of one or perhaps as many as 20 return strokes.

Cloud-to-air lightning: Cloud flashes sometimes have visible channels that ... (Full Story & Photos)

After hard work and dedication from all that participated, we are proud to announce a ISO rating 3/9E. This will go into effect for all residents and businesses in the Lebanon community 03/01/2023... (Full Story & Photos)

If you plan on burning in Durham County its always good to get a burn permit. How do you get a burn permit? You can come into the fire house, or follow this link https://www.ncforestservice.gov/burn_permits/burn_standard.asp and do it all online in your own time. If you ever have a fire that gets to big for you to handle just call 911.... (Full Story & Photos)

Lebanon Volunteer Fire Department sells high quality reflective address marker signs. Come stop by the fire station and get yours today.

How much are they?
They are only $20.

Where is the fire station?
7900 Russell RD, Durham, NC, 27712

Can I call for more information?
Yes, the phone number is (919)477-4687

Do I have to live in the county to purchase one?
No, You can live anywhere to purchase ... (Full Story & Photos)