Home Departments Fire & EMS Personnel Personnel Chief Ryan Dipzinski Chief Dipzinski is responsible for operations of the Division of Fire as well as several projects including Warren County Technical Rescue Team Manager for Lebanon, public education and training. He has more than 23 years’ experience in the fire service and holds numerous certifications and degrees. Chief Dipzinski currently resides in Warren County with his wife of 20 years and 4 children. Battalion Chief Derek Harper Battalion Chief Harper is responsible for the daily operations of Unit 1 and oversees EMS. He is a father of three children and has nearly 20 years’ experience in the fire service. Chief Harper currently works on several important projects including Emergency Medical Services and grants. Derek enjoys coaching and attending his children’s sporting events, golfing and spending time with friends and family. Battalion Chief Don Trapp Battalion Chief Trapp is responsible for the daily operations of Unit 2 and oversees training and wellness. He has been with Lebanon Fire since 2014 and has 26 years in the fire service. Don has served the department as Health and Wellness Officer, Incident Safety Officer, PEER Fitness Trainer and as the former Union President for six years. Don enjoys spending his free time with his wife and children, watching his children’s sporting events and exercising. Battalion Chief Josh Pirk Battalion Chief Pirk is responsible for the daily operations of Unit 3. He has more than 25 years’ experience in the fire service, more than 20 of which have been with the Lebanon Fire Division. Josh oversees several projects and programs for the division including communications and technology and spends his free time with his family and watching his children’s sporting events. Lieutenant Michael Kalp Lieutenant Kalp is responsible for Fire / EMS operations for Unit 1 and is the department’s quartermaster. He is a 16-year veteran of the Fire Service, more than 14 of which have been with the Lebanon Fire Division. Lt Kalp enjoys spending time with his family and physical fitness. Lieutenant Andrew Heet Lieutenant Heet is responsible for Fire / EMS operations for Unit 1 and is the department’s EMS inventory and supply officer. He has been in the fire service for more than 10 years. Lt Heet enjoys exercise and spending time with his wife, two daughters and their pup. Lieutenant Michael Thumann Lieutenant Thumann is responsible for Fire / EMS operations for Unit 2 in addition to small engines, ladder testing, hose testing and driver’s training. He is a 23-year veteran of the fire service, 10 of which have been with the Lebanon Fire Division. Lt. Thumann served his country for four years as a Marine and enjoys boating. Lieutenant Kyle O'Keefe Lieutenant O’Keefe is responsible for Fire / EMS operations for Unit 2 and fire station maintenance and repair. He has over 13 years’ experience in the fire service and joined the Division in 2021. Kyle is a dedicated husband and father and enjoys family time, playing guitar, the outdoors and his dog Bodhi. Lieutenant Kyle Jones Lieutenant Jones is responsible for Fire / EMS operations for Unit 3 as well as fleet maintenance. He is an 18-year veteran of the Fire Service and has served in Myrtle Beach and Lockland. When not at home with his wife and two dogs he loves to be outdoors, hunting or traveling. Lieutenant Gary Fannin Lieutenant Fannin is responsible for Fire / EMS operations for Unit 3 as well as SCBA operations. He is a 13-year veteran of the Fire Service. When he’s not at work he spends time with his wife and four daughters and is an avid outdoorsman and hunter.