Truck 63 Operates at Strasburg 2-Alarm House Fire On Monday July 5th, Truck 63 was dispatched to the 100 block of Beddington Lane in Strasburg for a house fire. Upon arriving, Truck 63 was able to position in the yard to get access to the upper floors of the home. The crew … [Read more...]
Congratulations Firefighters Kyle Zimmerman, Brandon Brubaker, and Laurence Reiff who have recently advanced in our levels. Firefighters Zimmerman and Brubaker have reached a black helmet front, which signifies that they have completed all necessary training associated with … [Read more...]
LFC Receives Distinguished Unit Award from the Lancaster County Fireman’s Association On June 5th, the Lancaster County Firemen’s Association recognized the Lafayette Fire Company with a Distinguished Unit Award for actions taking during a farm rescue that occurred the … [Read more...]
July 4th Evening Keeps the LFC on the Run Just after 10pm Engines 63-1 and 63-2 responded to a dumpster fire in the 100 block of Greenland Drive. Companies found a working fire in a dumpster and flooded the dumpster with water to ensure the fire was … [Read more...]
Just after 8:00AM, Truck 63 was dispatched to Dart Container in Upper Leacock Township as part of the First Alarm Assignment for a Industrial Building Fire. Upper Leacock Companies were initially dispatched for a Fire Alarm Activation at the location, and it was upgraded to the … [Read more...]
Lafayette Fire Company delivered a STEM-based, hands-on experience to nearly 30 local children ages 10-14 to learn all about the first responder world. The camp was fully supported by grants from both Lancaster STEM Alliance & The First Responders Children's Foundation, … [Read more...]
This afternoon, Witmer Fire Protective Association was dispatched to the Target on Covered Bridge Drive for a working Dumpster Fire. Engine 62-1 and 62-2 responded and began knocking a bulk of the fire and started the unloading process. Due to high temperatures today, crew … [Read more...]
This evening, Lancaster City Bureau of Fire worked a 2nd alarm house fire in the city of Lancaster which sent Truck 63 and Engine 54-2 (Lampeter Fire Company) to Fire Station No. 1 for a Transfer Assignment. The task of the transfer assignment is to other answer calls that may … [Read more...]
Today, Engine 63-1 and Truck 63 participated in a rural fire ground drill that was hosted by our neighbors at Witmer, Station 62. Units were dispatched to the 2000 block of Pennwick Road for a simulated barn fire. The farm is just about 2000’ from the roadway so water supply … [Read more...]
This morning, Lafayette Fire Company Bird-in-Hand Fire Company, Witmer Fire Protective Association, Ronks Fire Company, Manheim Township Fire Rescue, Strasburg Fire Company #1, Gap Fire Company, & Lancaster EMS responded to a Building Fire in the 2200 block of Lincoln Highway … [Read more...]
Exciting news!!! Lafayette Cadet Camp received grants from Lancaster Stem Alliance and First Responders Children's Foundation to fully sponsor the inaugural year! Props are being built, equipment purchased and volunteers secured with more than 9 mutual aid first responder … [Read more...]
On Monday evening, May 24th, 2021, just after 18:00 hours, several members of the LFC were gathered at the station to welcome home the new Engine 63-2. Deputy Chief, Jeff Keens and Captain, Matt Pfeiffer delivered the new unit with lights and sirens activated to celebrate the … [Read more...]
We would like to recognize Administrative Member, Megan Imler, for her efforts throughout the company! Megan plays a huge part on our administrative side of the company and will be changing her membership status to Duty Crew and will be contributing to the operations side. … [Read more...]
Early this Morning, Engine 63-1 was dispatched to assist Company 54 (Lampeter) with a reported Dwelling Fire in the first block of Meadow View Avenue. Neighbors in the area reported the back of a dwelling on fire in the area. West Lampeter PD arrived to confirm the reported … [Read more...]
This past weekend, the NCAA Division I Field Hockey Final Four was held in Chapel Hill, N.C. Five USA Field Hockey Umpire Members were selected to officiate at the finals based on their performance during the NCAA First and Second Rounds. One of those umpires is our own … [Read more...]
