Lafayette Fire Company

This Evening, Lafayette Fire Company volunteers met for our April Business meeting and member appreciation dinner. This appreciation dinner was held in lieu of a formal company banquet, due to COVID-19. Annually, the LFC typically holds a formal banquet to recognize the … [Read more...]

This afternoon, Engines 63-1 and 63-2 were dispatched to the Mill Creek Square Shopping Center for a mulch fire. Both engines made the response with 10 personnel. Engine 63-2 arrived and stretched the forestry line on an advancing fire in the mulch bed. Engine 63-1 arrived but … [Read more...]

Drive-thru Chicken BBQ fundraiser April 10th from 11am-sold out at 63 Lafayette Way, Lancaster, PA 17602. Dinners: $12 Halves: $7 Cash or Credit Card Save the date!!! More details to follow in order to expedite the lines! Preorder Details: Help us help you support … [Read more...]

This morning a few members capitalized on the nice weather and completed rookie book check-offs while other members worked on some in-house projects. The newer members drilled on equipment locations, ground ladders, use of the foam Pro-Pak, and master stream operations. Other … [Read more...]

Around 04:20 this morning, Truck 63 was dispatched as part of the first alarm assignment to 245 Hartman Bridge Road in Strasburg Township for a structure fire. Initial 9-1-1 calls reported the butcher shop to be on fire at the location. Chief 5 arrived shortly after dispatch … [Read more...]

This evening, Lafayette Fire Company was joined by Witmer, Bird-In-Hand, and Ronks Fire Companies for our quarterly township-wide drill night at Dutch Wonderland Amusement Park on Lincoln Highway East. Staff members from Dutch Wonderland walked all crews through the park, the … [Read more...]

Congratulations Interior Firefighter Reuben Stoltzfus who has recently Pro-Board Certified to the Firefighter I Level. This is the first milestone in the Pro-Board Fire Certification Series. Keep up the great work, Reuben! … [Read more...]

Congratulations Senior Firefighter Brett Fassnacht, who recently earned Pro-Board Certifications for Fire Company Officer 3, Hazardous Materials Awareness, and Hazardous Materials Operations. For those of you who dont know, Pro-Board is the fire service system for the … [Read more...]

Last evening, while the monthly board meeting was taking place, remaining senior members took advantage of the mild temperatures by gathering the new and probationary firefighters for an overview of hydrant operations and pulling lines. These are some of the most basic, yet … [Read more...]

Congratulations Firefighter Gary Nissenzone in achieving a Black Helmet Front. A black front within the company signifies that the firefighter has successfully completed all training associated with interior firefighting operations. FF Nissenzone recently moved from New Jersey … [Read more...]

The Lafayette Fire Company is pleased to announce a new benefit to the membership of our organization. We have recently agreed to partner with Columbia Southern University to offer our members a tuition discount if they choose to further their education. If an LFC member enrolls … [Read more...]

Thank you Creative Signworks for the donation of decals for white boards in our engine bay. These decals allowed us to revamp our maintenance board, and add a “status board”. We greatly appreciate your support! … [Read more...]

Just before midnight on Saturday Evening, Company 63, 62 (Witmer), and 06 (Lancaster EMS) were dispatched to Route 30 West and Greenfield Road for a Multi-Vehicle Accident. LCWC advised of a multi-vehicle crash with Class 1 Injury. Lt. 63-2 (Leed) arrived with ELTPD to … [Read more...]

On Wednesday afternoon, Company 63 was sent to the 100 block of Foal Court in “Oakview Estates” for a reported brush fire. As crews were getting geared up, the box was filled out to a structure fire putting four engines, three ladders, and a rescue on the assignment. Additional … [Read more...]

Around 7:30 PM Wednesday evening, Company 63 and surrounding units were dispatched t0 144 Greenfield Road for a reported fire in the paint bay at High Steel Plant #2. Lieutenant 63-1 (J. Long) arrived to find smoke showing from the "Bravo" side of the building. After a brief … [Read more...]