Just after 10am this morning Tower 63 was sent to the first block of Green St. in the City of Lancaster for the RIT assignment for a 3 alarm house fire. The Tower arrived and was staged on S. Ann St. while the crew established the RIT at the scene. Thankfully our RIT services were not needed. The tower and crew were on scene for about 45 minutes. While this was going on E633 and E631 handled an investigation call in our first due area.

We are getting closer and closer to moving into our new home!  Over the past week or so we have continued to see significant progress in the building. We now have electric and water turned on. A majority of the restroom fixtures have been installed. The gear racks for the gear room have arrived, and the Plymovent system has arrived and is beginning to be installed in the engine bay. Also late last week our emergency generator arrived. The platforms and ladders have been installed in the hose tower and a majority of the drop ceilings have been installed as well. The kitchen cabinets are mounted and work has begun on the epoxy floors in the day room and stair tower. The parking lot light poles have begun to go up and the engine bay floor heat is up and running. Epoxy flooring has been completed in the 2nd floor restrooms and we continue to see progress on the sprinkler and fire alarm systems. At this point we are hoping to see the majority of the project complete by the end of this month.

Just after midnight Squad 63 was dispatched as part of a squad task force to assist at a house fire in the 400 block of Lancaster Pk. in Providence Twp. near the Buck. The home sat in a wooded area with limited access from the roadway providing for a difficult firefight for the crews who had been battling the blaze since around 2pm. Once the squad and crew arrived they were assigned to assist in some overhaul and clean up duties relieving crews who had been working for several hours. The Squad was on the scene for about 2 1/2 hours.

This afternoon we finally got a chance to see our apparatus inside the new station. The apparatus had to be placed into the station so our contractors could see where such items like the exhaust system and the charging cords needed to be placed. It will hopefully be another month or so until they can move here for good!!!

While cleaning out the station in preparation for our move to the house on the hill we discovered a large box full of slides from the 1970's. Vice President Eric Beiler's father has been gracious enough to scan these slides onto CD's so we can share them with you. Below are some of the ones that have been scanned so far

The members of Lafayette wish everyone out there a happy, safe and prosperous new year. Last year our dedicated volunteer staff handled 539 calls for service without any pay or compensation. This year as we move into our new home we need your help more than ever. Our fire company is totally run by VOLUNTEERS. We are primarily funded by the individual contributions from the residents we serve. While we do receive donations from our municipalities we serve, there is no specific tax in place to fund our operations. WE NEED YOU......please click on the link above or on the Paypal link to make a tax-deductable contribution to help fund our operations.

As we begin the new year we are closer and closer to occupying our new home. During the past week or so, the new station has been buzzing with activity. The majority of the second floor has been finish painted. Installation of epoxy flooring has begun in the administrative hallway, bathrooms and the gear room. The electricians are working installing outlets, switches, and lighting while the sprinkler company continues to install the sprinkler system. All concrete work and the rough paving is now complete. Most of the doors have been installed and the drywall work in the museum area is well underway. Most of our cabinetry has arrived as well as our marquee sign for along the roadway. During the next couple of days we expect to see our gear racks arrive and ceilings begin to be installed. Tentative Occupancy Date is Feb. 1st

Congratulations to two of our members for their recent college graduations. Lieutenant Jeff Keens graduated from Millersville University with a Bachelors Degree in Psychology while Associate Member Amanda Miller graduated from Harrisburg Area Community College with a Bachelors degree in Gerontology. Congrats to both of you!!!!

The members of the Lafayette Fire Co. wish to express our condolences to the family of Captain Scott Marks and the Upper Leacock Fire Company

During the evening rush hour Co. 63 and EMS were sent to Rt. 462 and Rt. 340 in downtown Bridgeport for a crash. Units arrived to find a 2 vehicle crash with one injury. Crews assisted EMS. Units were on scene for about 15 minutes. This call marked the first official call for the "new" duty chief buggy which was operated by Asst. Chief Sabella.