This morning the Brasserie restaurant held a benefit brunch to raise funds towards the new ladder truck purchase. Several Lafayette members attended the event. A total of 1075 was raised for the truck. We would like to offer a huge thank you to the owners of the Brasserie and all … [Read more...]
Ok so the tanker thing got a few people but on Tuesday the REAL much awaited addition to the 63 fleet finally arrived.nbsp Co. 63 took delivery of a 16 Bulk Foam Trailer.nbsp The trailer built by MGS in Denver PA is one of 3 trailers funded by the County of Lancaster. Co. 27 … [Read more...]
Monday morning started out for the 63 house around 530 with a 2 car crash at Rt. 340 and the Rt. 30 ramp.nbsp 1 Patient was transported for injuries.nbsp 12 hours later we were back on the street headed to Co. 211s So. Manheim Twp. first due for a gas leak. E633 was placed in … [Read more...]
Today FF Irizarry conducted 2 fire prevention tours for The Wonder Club school in Lancaster. Several children got a chance to see the station apparatus and learn about fire safety. If your group would like a tour call the station 392-5097 and ask for the fire safety division. … [Read more...]
The much anticipated addition to the 63 house has finally arrived. Since several people on a local fire related website have convinced the entire fire service trucks are not needed anywhere for anything we have decided to replace the truck with this tanker.nbsp With only 2 people … [Read more...]
The 63 house ended October with 60 runs and there is no relief in sight.nbsp Sunday the 30th Units from 63 were sent to Rt. 30 amp Rt 462 for an MVA.nbsp E631 arrived to find a car that had went over the embankment into a wooded area. Monday morning Truck 63 was sent as part of a … [Read more...]
This evening Firefighter Joe Gura and his fiance Jess were married in front of family and friends at a local church. Following the ceremonies the bride amp groom rode Engine 633 to their reception at the firehouse. Their wedding was bittersweet as Joe is scheduled to be deployed … [Read more...]
Around 1000 this morning Truck 63 and E633 were sent as part of the first alarm assignment to a farm in the 200 block of Witmer Rd. for the building fire.nbsp First arriving Deputy 410 reported a small structure with smoke showing.nbsp E411 Bird in Hand arrived and put a quick … [Read more...]
You havent seen the much anticipated new addition to the Lafayette fleet yetnbsphave younbsp Neither have wenbspnbsp It seems that our new addition has run into some manufacturing delays.nbsp But dont worry we still arent going to let the cat out of the bag. It is believed that … [Read more...]
What has already been a busy month for the 63 house remained busy over the weekend. Friday evening units from 63 and 24 were sent to our hot spot intersection on Rt. 462 at the 30 west on-ramp for a 2 car MVA. 2 patients were transported from this crash with minor injuries. … [Read more...]
Training tonight consisted of the crew from 63 and several members from 24 Eden going to the Training Center to go over ladders and ladder truck operations.nbspnbsp The night started with a show amp tell of each unit and an overview of the basic operations of each then the 63 … [Read more...]
The rain began shortly before noon on Friday and didnt let up until Saturday evening. The latest info. is that the Eastern part of Lancaster County got between 10 to 12 inches of rain in this period causing flooding that we havent seen in years.nbspnbsp The incidents started with … [Read more...]
Today the volunteers were on the road at several locations for training and some other events. First E631 with firefighters D. Keens C. Masterson J. Beiler and J. Torres headed out in the driving rain for the practical portion of their PA State Engine Company Ops class at the … [Read more...]
Around 1330 today Co. 63 was sent for an MVA at the Queen Pharmacy in the 900 block of E. King St. in Lancaster Twp.nbsp E631 arrived to find a single vehicle which was completely inside of the store with extensive damage to the entrance area of the store.nbsp Crews from E631 and … [Read more...]
For the second time this week units from 63 were alerted for the MVA at PA 462 at the westbound Rt. 30 on ramp.nbsp Chief 63 arrived with a 2 car crash both vehicles with heavy front end damage. Amazingly nobody involved was injured. E631 and E633 remained on the scene for about … [Read more...]
