Oct 5, 2025: It’s #FirePreventionWeek. Did you know the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) estimates that lithium-ion batteries cause over 2,000 fires each year in the United States? Lithium-ion batteries store a significant amount of energy in a compact space. These … [Read more...]
The members and officers of Lafayette Fire Company extend our gratitude to Representative Smith-Wade-El. Members noticed our PA state flag was deteriorating and were looking into replacement options and Representative Ismail Smith-Wade-El graciously offered to donate a PA State … [Read more...]
This evening, our duty crew is enjoying the evening at Conestoga Valleys football game against Ephrata. Crews joined Pumper Tanker 62 from Witmer Fire Protective Association to enjoy an evening of camaraderie. … [Read more...]
On September 9th around 6 PM companies 63 and 62 were alerted for a motor vehicle fire in the parking lot of the Brasserie. Chief 63-2 & Capt 63 arrived to find one vehicle fully involved with extension into a neighboring vehicle and surrounding vegetation. Engine 63 arrived … [Read more...]
This afternoon, Companies 62, 63, and 41 operated on a Vehicle Fire in the 1900 Block of Old Philadelphia Pike. One car was on fire and was extinguished by crew members working. … [Read more...]
On Saturday, Deputy Chief Fassnacht took our 1978 Mack CF pumper to the 4th Annual Antique Fire Apparatus Muster hosted by Pleasant Hill Fire Company in York County. Nearly 30 legacy units from across Pennsylvania and Maryland came together for a day full of fellowship and fire … [Read more...]
Today, we remember the life of the late Jan G. Fassnacht. Today marks 30 years since Jans passing. Jan, a community servant who dedicated most of his life to emergency services. The late Jan G. Fassnacht was a second generation fireman who started his volunteer career with the … [Read more...]
RESCUE TRAINING August 5th: Members from Lafayette, Witmer Fire Protective Association and Upper Leacock Fire Company converged at our firehouse for some vehicle rescue training. John Sileski, our local MES Tools & Hurst rescue representative gave us a lesson on stabilization, … [Read more...]
CADET CAMP 2025: An action packed 2 days of Lafayette Fire’s Cadet Camp that serves all of Lancaster! Lafayette along with several mutual aid fire companies and first responder agencies hosted a record 62 cadets between the ages of 8-14 to give them a hands on experience with … [Read more...]
LAFAYETTE, WE ARE HERE Today we had the honor of hosting our namesake General Marquis de Lafayette on the 200th anniversary of his tour of America following the Revolutionary War. It was on this day in 1825 that General Lafayette traveled from Gap into Lancaster, stopping to … [Read more...]
July 25: 2 SERIOUS CRASHES OVERNIGHT Around 11:00 pm Thursday evening Squad 63 was dispatched to assist Witmer 62 to the 2300 block of Old Philadelphia Pk. for a crash with entrapment. First arriving units reported a 2 vehicle crash with one driver trapped and unconscious. … [Read more...]
Annual Hose Testing by KLR Fire Service
July 25: KLR Fire Service tackled Lancaster. "The week of Lancaster" has been a long-standing tradition from way before we were a Monday- Friday work force. Keeping with the tradition KLR had a week of hot sunny days to do their work, which proves that some things never change. … [Read more...]
July 23: BUSY MORNING Around 3:15 this morning, units from Lafayette and Witmer Fire Protective Association were alerted for a vehicle fire on Old Philadelphia Pk. In Bridgeport. Units and Crews arrived to find a well involved car. Crews from both companies worked together to … [Read more...]
July 19: BUSY SATURDAY MORNING Lafayette volunteers have been busy this morning handling 5 calls for service, all before Noon. Calls were as follows: 1. Fire Alarm - Lincoln Highway - Hotel 2. Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) - 2200 Block of New Holland Pk. - Assist 62 3. Carbon … [Read more...]
This morning, Tower 63 and Squad 63 worked a dwelling fire on Northview Drive in Manheim Township … [Read more...]
