Lebanon has fired its embattled fire chief after the city manager said the chief again failed to follow policies and procedures.
Capt. Steven Johnson was named acting chief, replacing Perry Gerome on Monday.
Gerome was replaced after investigation of an accident involving one of the Lebanon Fire Department’s engines, according to a statement issued Tuesday.
“As a result of an investigation conducted by City Manager Pat Clements regarding a traffic accident involving one of the city’s fire engines, it was determined that city policies and procedures were not followed. As a consequence, and in light of previous disciplinary action, Fire Chief Gerome’s employment with the City of Lebanon was terminated on Sept 19, 2016,” according to the statement.
Gerome declined to comment Tuesday.