Just after lunch, Engine 63-1, Engine 62-1 (Witmer) and Squad 63-1 were dispatched to the 1600 Block of Lincoln Highway East for a reported Commercial Vehicle Accident. Just before hitting the street, the location was updated to the First Block of Lampeter Road with additional … [Read more...]
Many of us practice fire drills at work and at school, but do you practice them at home? Take time today to plan your escape at home! Always know 2 exits out of your home, keep walkways and window exits clear and have a meeting place outside. Be sure to have working … [Read more...]
For our weekly drill night, members practiced methods for operating our ladder tower in limited space applications. We accomplish this by raising and lowering the outriggers (stabilizers) to cut down on the angles needed for the aerial ladder to reach different points on the fire … [Read more...]
This Afternoon, Engine 63-1 and Squad 63-1 worked a Vehicle Accident at Route 30E and Route 340. Crews controlled traffic and hazardous while EMS tended patient care. Company 62 (Witmer) was dispatched but later recalled, as they weren’t needed. The company worked the … [Read more...]
This Evening, the volunteers headed to the Lancaster County Public Safety Center to refresh on Confined Space Rescues. Teams of 2 made entry into the training building through a narrow pipe and worked to locate a downed civilian in the building. A confined space has limited or … [Read more...]
Congratulations to Firefighter Gary Nissenzone who recently ranked up to Senior Firefighter. A senior firefighter wears an orange helmet front, which means this firefighter has demonstrated proficiency in all areas of the service we provide. Senior Firefighters have riding … [Read more...]
Engine 63-1 and Squad 63-2 handling a crash during the morning commute on Old Philadelphia Pike at Glendale Drive. Units handled traffic and hazard control before clearing. … [Read more...]
Just prior to 5:30pm, the LFC, Witmer Fire Protective Association, Lancaster EMS, and East Lampeter Township Police Department were dispatched to Route 30 Eastbound just prior to Route 340 for a motor vehicle accident. Additional information from Lancaster County PA 911 … [Read more...]
Where does the name “Lafayette” come from? The Beginning of the LFC: June, 10th 1943 – A group of citizens met at the home of George Luttenberger to organize the Lincoln Heights Plaque Association. This group would design and dedicate a plaque honoring local residents … [Read more...]
Just before 5:00PM, Company 63 and Mutual Aid were dispatched to Mill Creek Square for a reported Commercial Building Fire at Christmas Tree Shops. 9-1-1 callers reported a Trash Compactor on fire to the rear of the store and a smoke condition in the building. First arriving … [Read more...]
Late this afternoon, Company 63 handled this two-vehicle accident in the 2300 block of Lincoln Highway East. This area of our district is known as "The Strip" due to the many hotels and commercial properties that line the highway. Crews removed debris and handled some minor spill … [Read more...]
Just after noon, Company 62 (Witmer Fire Protective Association) and 63 were dispatched for a reported Vehicle Fire in the 2000 Block of Drexel Avenue. Arriving units found a small fire on the body of a landscaping vehicle, and quickly extinguished the bulk of the … [Read more...]
This evening, Engine 63-2 and a small crew headed to the Lincoln Fire Company for a ”show and tell” of our 2021 Pierce Enforcer, Engine 63-2. The detail was held by the new Engine Committee at Company 16, as they wanted to check out some newer local pumpers. We were joined by … [Read more...]
The company handles 2 calls for service, overnight. The first being just before 10:00PM last evening for a reported Gas Leak in Greenfield Estates. The company was assisted by Witmer Fire Protective Association and Hand-in-Hand Fire Company for the incident. Crews found an … [Read more...]
Early this morning, Truck 63 was transferred to Garden Spot Fire Rescue - Station 1 for a Truck Company transfer. Company 39 had been operating on a 2 Alarm Commercial Building Fire. Truck 63 stood by for 2 hours before responding to the scene for manpower. The crew assisted … [Read more...]
