Lafayette Fire Company

The members of the LFC would like to extend our sincerest condolences to President and Fire Police Lieutenant, Jeff Hatfield, on the passing of his father, USMC SSgt. Charles E Hatfield (ret). SSgt. Hatfield served for the United States Marine Corps in the Korean War. Per his … [Read more...]

Around 04:30 on Saturday morning, the LFC and surrounding agencies were dispatched to the 200 block of Brook Farms Road for a reported house fire. Multiple calls from neighbors reported fire showing from a single family dwelling. Engine and Truck 204 from Manheim Township's … [Read more...]

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PLEASE DISCUSS THIS POST WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY. The photos you see are from a multi-vehicle accident involving a tractor trailer on Route 30 near Walnut Street late this morning. We had just two firefighters and two fire police officers available for the call. Of the … [Read more...]

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...]