nbspThese photos were taken at a recent MVA call inside of the Oakview Estates apartment complex parking lot. Crews needed to use high lift jacks and tow trucks to correct the situation … [Read more...]
nbspThe first of several Monday evening training sessions was held this evening at the vacant houses behind the station on Woodland Ave.nbsp This evenings event focused on basic engine company operations. For those who may not be aware an Engine Company is a pumper and the crew … [Read more...]
nbspAround 2130 today Units from 63 and EMS were sent to the intersection of Rt. 462 Lincoln Highway and Greenfield Rd. for an MVA. Chief 632 arrived with a 2 vehicle accident with 1 patient injured. Units assisted EMS and provided lighting and fluid control. Units were on scene … [Read more...]
nbspJust before lunch time today Truck 63 was sent to the 2000 block of Harmony Hill Dr. in East Lampeter Twp. to assist Co. 24 Eden with a house fire in a vacant farmhouse. On their arrival the truck crew was given the RIT Rapid Intervention Team assignment. As the RIT team the … [Read more...]
nbspFor the third time this week Sat. afternoon units were sent to Strasburg Pk. for an auto accident. This time we were operating in the 00 block at a 2 vehicle crash. Several children were transported to local hospitals for minor injuries. The previous incidents were both in … [Read more...]
nbspSaturday and Sunday the Lancaster County Public Safety amp Training Center LCPSTC held a 16 hour state foam technician course as part of their Foam Task Force Weekend. LCFTF Chief Bill Bair was the lead instructor of the program which taught students how to properly apply … [Read more...]
nbspSince Sunday evening moderate to heavy rainfall has caused flooding throughout the Lancaster area. This afternoon the Conestoga River crested around 19 several feet above flood stage. The volunteers were kept busy with the usual calls to rescue stranded motorists who … [Read more...]
nbspAround 430 this evening CO. 63 and EMS were sent to the 2300 block of Lincoln Highway for an MVA. During the response Chief 632 Hershey noticed all of the power was out in the majority of the hotelmall district. On arrival the chief reported a vehicle which had struck a pole … [Read more...]
nbspThis evening the volunteers traveled to the neighboring Witmer Fire Co. for a friendly game of volleyball. The crew played several sets and ultimately were defeated all but 2 times. Chief Nolt who is recovering from a recent shoulder replacement also made an appearance. Next … [Read more...]
nbspJust as a pick up game of kickball was beginning behind the station Co. 63 and EMS were sent to Lincoln Highway E. at Tennyson Dr. for an MVA involving a motorcycle. Chief 632 was the first to arrive and reported 1 patient on the ground with serious injuries. Upon further … [Read more...]
nbspShortly after 5am this morning Co. 63 was sent to the Travel Inn in the 2100 Block of Lincoln Highway E. for a car fire. Chief 632 arrived and reported a fire underneath the vehicle which was extending into the passenger compartment. E631 arrived and placed a 1 34 handline in … [Read more...]
nbspLate this afternoon Truck 63 was sent to stand by for the City of Lancaster while they operated on a 4 alarm fire in rowhomes in the 600 block of Poplar St. in the citys Cabbage Hill section. The Truck responded to Station 3 on E. King St. and was on stand by for about 30 … [Read more...]
nbspAs E631 was preparing to leave the station to respond to a public service call for ducks stuck in a storm drain LCWC advised of a second call in the area for a vehicle fire. E631 changed their response towards the fire. Chief 632 Hershey arrived and found a lawn tractor in a … [Read more...]
nbspAround 5pm this evening Units from 63 24 Eden The City of Lancaster and boats from 66 Lancaster Twp. and 47 Paradise were sent to the Conestoga River near the Walnut St. Bridge for a water rescue. A passer-by reported seeing someone jump from the bridge. After some … [Read more...]
nbspThis evening all units from Lafayette with assistance from 410 Witmer 41 Bird in Hand 512 Willow Street and fire police from several additional departments headed to the Greenfield Corporate Center to stand by during the High Industries 75th anniversary celebration. The event … [Read more...]
