This Morning, Truck 63 was dispatched with the First Alarm Assignment to the 2600 Block of Lincoln Highway East (48 District) for a Working Motel Fire. 9-1-1 callers reported multiple rooms on fire within the motel. East Lampeter Township Police had a visible column 2 miles … [Read more...]
This Afternoon, Truck 63 and a crew met up with Engine 62-1 at the new Conestoga Valley Middle School to assess placement and positioning for apparatus. A big thank you to FF Miller and Chief Creamer of Company 62 for including us in this detail! … [Read more...]
Lafayette Fire Company is holding its 4th Annual Fasnacht for Fassnachts Event to help you celebrate Fasnacht Day and to help Lafayette remember one of Lancaster's greatest community servants, Jan Fassnacht. Preorder 1 dozen or more fasnachts (A mix of powdered sugar and glazed … [Read more...]
Congratulations to FF Reuben Stoltzfus on obtaining his Senior Firefighter Level! A Senior Firefighter within the company has demonstrated and obtained the necessary training associated with Truck Company and Rescue Operations. Along with this level, Firefighters are required … [Read more...]
For tonight’s drill, the LFC was joined by members from Witmer, Bird-In-Hand, and Bowmansville Fire Companies for an annual refresher on building construction and fire behavior. Topics included the five fire service types of construction, the hazards associated with each, some … [Read more...]
Around 10:30PM, Truck 63 and Engine 63-2 were dispatched on the initial assignment for a Dwelling Fire in the 1900 Block of Pine Drive (Company 62’s District). The homeowner reported a chimney fire that had extended into the walls of the dwelling. Truck 63 arrived to check … [Read more...]
Thank you Urban Werks Detailing for providing us a donation to purchase new Milwaukee Tools! We chose to add a M18 Band Saw and Grinder to our compliment of battery powered tools. These tools will better assist us in cutting metal objects on emergency scenes. We value first … [Read more...]
Congratulations to FF Andrew Smith who recently achieved a “Black Front”, which signifies that he has completed all training associated with interior firefighting. Well done, Smith! Keep up the great work! … [Read more...]
The Lafayette Fire Company has Live - In Opportunities available and is looking to fill (2) Live - In Dorms with the right candidates. Who we are: The LFC is located 2 miles east of the City of Lancaster PA and is one of four fire companies which reside in East Lampeter … [Read more...]
This afternoon, Engine and Squad 63-1 worked a Spill Control Incident in the 1900 Block of Old Philadelphia Pike in the district. Chief 63 came across a diesel spill in his travels and traced it back to a pump at the local 7-Eleven/Sunoco service station. A motorist left … [Read more...]
Just before noon, Truck 63 was dispatched with the Second Alarm Commercial Assignment to the 200 Block of Hartman Bridge Road in Strasburg Township (Company 05 Local). The Truck responded on Dispatch with 4 personnel. Once on scene, the unit was set up for master stream … [Read more...]
Sunday, January 8th, 2023: At 1:32 PM, Lancaster County-Wide Communications dispatched Station 63 for Spill Control in the 100 block of Greenfield Road. East Lampeter Township Police Department officers were on the scene of a non-injury vehicle accident involving a utility … [Read more...]
Around 4:00PM this afternoon, Companies 63, 62 (Witmer), and 48 (Ronks) were dispatched to Lincoln Highway East and Greenland Drive for a Vehicle Accident reported with Entrapment. Callers reported a 2 car accident with an occupant trapped in one vehicle. Captain 63-2 … [Read more...]
In addition to our Oath of Office Ceremony this evening, Fire Chief David Keens presented outgoing Captain Matthew Pfeiffer with a plaque in recognition for his dedicated service to our company and community. Thank you Matt, for your expertise and service as an officer … [Read more...]
This evening, Company 63 held its first business meeting of the new year. At this meeting, company officers and directors took the oath of office for their elected and appointed positions. We’d like to thank East Lampeter Township Chief of Police Stephen Zerbe for joining us … [Read more...]
