Event to be held Thursday September 18th 2008

Lancaster Host Resort - 2300 Lincoln Highway E. Lancaster PA 17602 - (717)299-5500

Noon Shotgun start

Registration starts at 10:30am.

Reception and dinner after golf starting around 5:30pm

Format - 4 Person Scramble

Cost - $90 per individual

$300 per foursome

Price includes golf cart, prizes, and food & beverages.

Prizes - Winning teams, longest drives, holes in one

** -Registration is limited to the first 130 golfers

Tournament benefits capital purchases for the Lafayette Fire Co.

Sponsorship Interest?

Firefighter Sponsorship:
$100 - A sign will be placed at one of the tee boxes

Officer's Sponsorship:

$1,000 - A sign will be displayed at the registration area (Includes one foursome participation)

Chief's Sponsorship:

$2,500 - A prominent banner will be displayed at the registration area (Includes two foursome participation)

Click on this story, then on the PDF logo to download registration form. Mailing instructions are on the form

This morning around 2am, Co. 63 was sent to the intersection of Lincoln Highway E. and Lampeter Rd. in Bridgeport for am MVA with 1 trapped. Deputy 63 arrived and confirmed 1 heavily entrapped. Crews from E631 went to work with the hydraulics while additional crews from E633 and Tower 63 went to work with hand tools to begin the extrication. Truck 24 (Eden) was requested as the 2nd due rescue but was cancelled due to the patient being extricated prior to their arrival. The driver of the vehicle was pronounced dead at the hospital. Units from 63 remained on the scene for about 2 hours while re-construction teams investigated the incident. During this time E633 responded to an AFA on Willow Rd. in Co. 24's area.

Around 6:45 tonight, units from 63, 410 (Witmer), 41 (Bird in Hand), 48 (Ronks), 24 (Eden), and 612 (EMS) were sent to the Burlington Coat Factory on Lincoln Highway for a report of smoke in the building. Crews began to investigate and discovered a small fire in an electrical room as well as signs that indicated a possible power surge in the mall. Additional crews were deployed to check adjacent stores and utility rooms to ensure no further problems existed. Units were on scene for about 2 hours. Thanks to Co. 54 (Lampeter) and 47 (Paradise) for covering the township while we were out.

Around 7am today, Co. 63 and EMS were sent to the 1200 block of E. King St. in Lancaster Twp. for a crash. First arriving units found a single vehicle which had sheared off a utility pole and then struck a building. Power was out in the area. The driver was not injured and crews stood by until PPL arrived on the scene.

The members of the Lafayette Fire Co. want to congratulate Firefighter Ken Bray and Mrs. Bray on the addition of a son to their family on this date. Best wishes to mom, dad and new baby!!

Shortly after 10:00pm, the first alarm consisting of units from 63, 410 (Witmer), 24 (Eden), 48 (Ronks), and EMS were sent to the Quality Inn in the 2200 block of Lincoln Highway E. for a report of smoke in the building. E633 was first arriving and began to check rooms for a problem. Additional crews were sent to all 4 floors to do a room to room check and were unable to find any problem. Engine 632 and Tanker 410-2 were held at hydrants. Crews were on the scene for about 45 minutes. All 3 engines and the tower responded fully staffed and the log showed 31 members for the call.

Just after 11:00 am today, Truck 63 was special requested as part of the 2nd alarm for a house fire in the 2700 block of Willow Street Pk. in Willow Street. First arriving units from Willow Street and Lampeter encountered heavy fire venting from the attic area. Crews attempted an interior attack but were pulled out and the operation went defensive for until the bulk of the fire was knocked down. The tower was the 4th arriving truck and the crew was assigned as RIT to relieve the initial RIT group. The tower crew was later used for salvage and overhaul before returning to the station.

Tonight, the volunteers knew that there was going to be training, but they didn't know what type of training it would be. A mock dispatch sent the crews to Conestoga View in Lancaster Twp. for a reported chemical leak. First arriving crews encountered an unknown substance and a maintenance worker lying on the floor. As the "alarm" was upgraded to a Haz Mat assignment, additional units from Lampeter, Willow Street, and a Decontamination engine from Highville were dispatched. With the County Haz Mat Team unavailable, the officers needed to research the chemical and determine if an entry could be made to retrieve a possible victim in the chiller room. After a detailed investigation into the chemical type was made, a crew of 3 entered the room, stopped the leak, and recovered the victim. All personnel then were decontaminated and a critique held. We want to thank the staff of Conestoga View for once again allowing the use of their facility for such a valuable exercise.

After the Tower returned from Strasburg, the 63 house set out for the County Training Center for some Engine Company drills. Tonight the crews practiced fire attack off of standpipes, and fire attack in structures where the standard 200 and 300' preconnects are not long enough, as well as upper floor fire attack in buildings without standpipes.

This evening, just as weekly equipment maintenance was starting, Truck 63 was sent to the 200 block of Gap Rd. in Strasburg Twp. for a building fire. First arriving crews from Strasburg responded to investigate a possible lightning strike from the previous evening and discovered a fire in the home next door to the church at the corner. The interior of the home had been gutted by a fire that had burnt itself out, possible from the night before as well. The truck was assigned the C side of the home and was released shortly afterward.

Over the weekend, the volunteers of Lafayette were notified that the fire company has been awarded Participating Department status by the Office of the State Fire Commissioner. Participating Department is awarded to fire companies who certify at least 10% of their active firefighters in the state's Firefighter 1 or greater. Firefighter 1 is a certification awarded to an individual firefighter after he/she successfully completes a written exam and numerous practical evolutions which test the firefighter on all basic aspects of firefighting covering things like hoseline advancement, proficiency in the use of self contained breathing apparatus, ventilation, hazardous materials, ladders, water supply, forcible entry, and ropes. The written exam covers topics such as building construction, NFPA standards, hazardous materials, terminology, pre fire planning and communications. Firefighters must also complete basic first aid and participate in a live fire interior firefighting evolution before becoming eligible. After completing Firefighter 1, an individual can opt, and is strongly encouraged, to certify as Firefighter 2 which consists of the same testing criteria but covers advanced topics like foam operations, vehicle rescue, report writing, fire hose testing, and hydrant testing. While the current certification acknowledges our 10% level, it is our goal to achieve the 50% level within the next year.

Shortly after 9pm today, Co. 63 was sent to the Lapps Family Restaurant in the 2200 block of Lincoln Highway E. for a fire in the large sign at the front of the property. E633 and Truck 63 crews had to wait until the power could be cut before opening up the sign and extinguishing the fire inside. Units were on scene for about 45 minutes

This evening Co. 63 was sent to the 1200 block of E. King St. for an MVA with 1 trapped. E631 and 633 arrived and had to remove the doors to free 1 patient. Units were on scene for over 1 hour assisting with lighting for the police investigation

This evening the crew went back up to the Stevens Tech Dorms to continue with some rope training. Tonight's evolution was the removal of an injured person from an elevated location using stokes baskets. Crews removed 1 person using the aerial, which would be the prefered method, and the second person without the aerial. Once again, thanks to Stevens Tech for the use of the building

Shortly after 11pm tonight, Truck 63 was sent as part of the first alarm to a woodworking shop in the 2600 block of Stumptown Rd. in Co. 410 (Witmer) area for a building fire. First arriving units reported heavy fire and deployed heavy lines to try and stop the fire from running through the entire shop. Truck 63 arrived on the D side and began cutting trench cuts in the roof and hooking ceilings in the fire area. Engine 633 and 632 were also requested as the fire progressed for additional personnel. Engine 633 was assigned to go establish a tanker fill site on Beechdale Rd. and Engine 632 was brought to the scene to relieve the truck personnel. Crews worked for several hours overhauling the building. The initial crews made a good stop on the fire and half of the building was saved. Thanks to E542 (Lampeter) for covering our station. Lafayette's roster showed 26 firefighters present for this call.