Lafayette Fire Company

The LFC volunteers stayed busy this weekend running another multiple day stretch of working fires. At 8:22 this morning, Truck 63 was dispatched to 702 Hartman Station Road (Company 62's first due) for a reported commercial building fire. Chief 62 arrived first, confirmed fire … [Read more...]

At 3:30pm on Saturday, Engine 63-1 was alerted as part of the first alarm assignment to 854 Village Road in the Village of Lampeter for a house fire. The house was located adjacent to Company 54's quarters. Their station reported a working fire visible from the ramp. Engine 54-2 … [Read more...]

Just prior to 9pm last night, Companies 63, 62 (Witmer), 41 (Bird-In-Hand), 48 (Ronks) and Lancaster EMS were sent to 622 Enfield Road for a house on fire. Multiple 9-1-1 callers reported fire showing from the rear of a single family home. Captain 63-2 (Pfeiffer) arrived and … [Read more...]

Tuesday evening brought the second working fire for the LFC. At 18:25 hours, Engine 63-2 was dispatched as part of the first alarm assignment to 1631 Morningside Drive in Company 54's area for a reported house fire. Engine 63-2 made the response with six personnel within two … [Read more...]

On Tuesday, June 16th at 13:39 hours, Truck 63 was dispatched on the second alarm assignment which was transmitted for an apartment building fire at 607 Rockland Street in Lancaster City. Initial 9-1-1 callers reported large amounts of smoke coming from the attic area of the … [Read more...]

On Monday, June 15th at 3:30pm, Company 63, 62, 48, and 50 were dispatched to 2062 Millcreek Road for an agricultural rescue. Additional information reported a 17 year old male that was trapped under an overturned tractor in a creek. Medic 06-1 arrived first and confirmed the … [Read more...]

Late in the afternoon on June 9th, Truck 63 was dispatched to 2604 Lincoln Highway East (Co. 48 First Due) for a reported structure fire. First-in companies found a well advanced fire on side "charlie" with extension into the roof. Truck 63's crew was order to open the gable end … [Read more...]

The LFC would like to thank Paul Davis for giving our hall an extensive cleaning after it was used as a polling place for the recent election day. Paul Davis regularly donates cleanings, food for our meetings, or money toward items we need. We are extremely appreciative of their … [Read more...]

On Wednesday evening we helped to celebrate a second birthday in our neighborhood. Dylan and Julia Schnader from Crest Avenue turned nine years old! The company turned out in force to celebrate their special day. We even brought along a few members from the earlier parade. … [Read more...]

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2020 will be remembered as extremely busy, yet fulfilling day for the members of LFC. It was a day that we, as a department, had circled on the calendar for several weeks. On this day, our longest active Life Member, Howard Hershey, celebrated his 70th … [Read more...]

At tonight's business meeting, Fire Chief David Keens made the announcement that Firefighter Dylan Leed has officially been promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. Dylan joined the company in April of 2013 at the age of 14. Over the years, Dylan has worked his way through many … [Read more...]

The members of the Lafayette Fire Company send our sincerest condolences to the family, friends, and coworkers of Northwest EMS Paramedic, Doug Zima. Paramedic Zima was assigned to Medic 86-1 this afternoon and while on a call, suffered a medical emergency. His partner signaled … [Read more...]

This week the activity has picked up. The members of the company were dispatched to 14 runs between Monday the 18th and Sunday the 24th. Monday, May 18th 1:05pm – Electrical Fire – 135 W Main Street in Leola (Co. 61 First Due) – Truck 63 was not needed 2:58pm – Outbuilding … [Read more...]

The Lafayette Fire Company is now on Nextdoor.com! You can find us here -> Lafayette FC on Nextdoor … [Read more...]

This week, Lafayette Fire Company members responded to seven calls for service. Monday, May 11th 11:51pm – Carbon Monoxide Alarm – 100 Block of American Avenue Wednesday, May 13th 12:04am – Automatic Fire Alarm – 2165 Lincoln Highway East (Econo Lodge) – False … [Read more...]