Lebanon Station Fire Tower
US 556, NJ 15
Lookout Details
| Registry Numbers | US 556, NJ 15 (view other lookouts in United States, New Jersey) |
| Date Registered | March 3, 2004 |
| Nominated by | Bob Spear |
| Location |
Brendan Byrne State Forest Burlington County, New Jersey |
| Coordinates |
N 39° 53.531' W 074° 34.880' (view using Google Maps) N 39° 53' 32" W 074° 34' 53" N 39.892183° W 074.581333° |
| Elevation | 136 ft (41 m) |
| Built | 1950 |
| Administered by | New Jersey Forest Fire Service |
| Cooperators | New Jersey Forest Fire Service, Division B |
Description
At 54 years, Lebanon Station fire tower is one of New Jersey’s oldest. The NJFFS 80’ Aermotor tower with 7’x7’ metal cab replaced the old Four Mile tower overlooking the fire-prone “pinelands.” In recent years a CCC era pine plantation grew to 80’ tall, restricting the view. A timely timber harvest restored the vista and supplied lumber for a variety of state projects.
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Visit Reports
January 12, 2007: J.Bensch
Condition |
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| Needs paint? | No Response |
| Shutters OK? | Yes |
| Condition of wood OK? | Yes |
| Stairs OK? | Yes |
| Glass intact? | Yes |
| Good condition? | Yes |
| Comments: | Tower does not have shutters. Fresh painted in red and white NJFFS scheme. |
Electronics and Enroachments |
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| Are electronic sites enroaching on tower? | No |
Access and Signs |
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| NHLR sign posted? | No |
| Directions to tower signed? | Yes |
Staffing |
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| Staffed? |
Yes
Usually year round except during periods of wetness and snow cover.
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Opportunities for Volunteer Support |
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| Volunteers staffing opportunities? | No Response |
| Volunteer maintenance opportunities? |
No Response
Tower owned, manned and maintained by New Jersey Forest Fire Service. Located in Division B jurisdiction.
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