As last evening was the first Monday of the month, we held our December Business Meeting. At this meeting, members of the organization voted on elected officers for the 2024 calendar year. Attached is a list of officers who will serve our organization in leadership roles next … [Read more...]
Santa will be touring Lafayette Fire Company's area of coverage atop one of our engines with a special Toy Express stop at Tanger Outlets Lancaster on December 9, 2023 from 11am-2pm. A special thank you to First Responders Children's Foundation for the special toy … [Read more...]
Congratulations to Firefighter Josh Eberly, who recently obtained his Black Helmet Front. A black front signifies that Eberly has completed all of the associated training regarding interior firefighting operations. Great work, FF Eberly! … [Read more...]
This morning, Company 63, Engine 62-2, and Engine 54-2 (Lampeter) worked a gas leak in the first block of greenfield road. A gas line was struck during a small construction project at the roadside. Units stood by for about 20 minutes until UGI arrived and took over the … [Read more...]
This afternoon, Company 63 and mutual aid worked a Spill Control incident on Route 30 E in the area of Pep Boys. A jack knifed tractor trailer caused the saddle fuel tanks of the truck to spill out onto the bypass. Lancaster County HAZMAT (02) was requested to help control … [Read more...]
Around 9:30PM, Companies 63, 64 (City of Lancaster), 20 Manheim Township), 66 (Lancaster Township), and 54 (Lampeter) were toned out with the First Alarm Assignment for a reported Dwelling Fire in the 1100 Block of Jamaica Road in Lancaster Township (Box 63-08). Engine 64-3 … [Read more...]
Around 9:00AM, Engine Company 63-2 was toned out on the initial dispatch to the 800 Block of Strasburg Pike (54 District) for a working barn fire. Engine 63-2 was the 3rd in engine to the scene and immediately began knocking fire on the “Alpha” side of the structure using its … [Read more...]
Just before the lunch hour, Company 63’s Fire Police (FP) Division was dispatched to the 1900 Block of Millport Road in East Lampeter Township. PSP - Troop J came upon a rolled over truck and trailer, which was carrying hay. Millport Road was closed until the wreckage could be … [Read more...]
Just after 8:00PM this evening, the tones were struck for Companies 63 and 62 (Witmer) to respond to a vehicle fire in the 2200 Block of Lincoln Highway East. Multiple 9-1-1 callers reported a vehicle fire in the administrative parking lot of Dutch Wonderland Amusement … [Read more...]
Lafayette Fire volunteers are very grateful for the Extra Give support shown to our organization from near and far - a single online day of Giving in Lancaster, PA that helps non-profits benefit from the generosity and benevolence of folks like you! We want to say a special … [Read more...]
When changing your clocks back, don't forget to change your Smoke/CO Detector batteries! … [Read more...]
Congratulations to the Company President Jason Beiler and his bride Sabrina, who have tied the knot today! We wish you both a long and happy marriage! … [Read more...]
This Morning, Engine 63-2 was dispatched to assist Company 61 (Upper Leacock) with an Outbuilding Fire on Creek Hill Road. Engine 63-2 took a fillsite at a Fire Hydrant on Geist Road to fill tankers. The Engine operated for about an hour before returning to service. … [Read more...]
Today, Truck 63 covered the Ephrata Pioneer Fire Company (15) while their members attended a Live Burn Training. A big thank you to Company 15 for having us up! … [Read more...]
A major hurdle has been cleared for the revitalization of the Lancaster County Foam Task Force. Thanks to the County of Lancaster, and the Lancaster County Emergency Management Agency (LEMA), the county once again has a bulk supply of firefighting foam concentrate. Almost four … [Read more...]
