Lafayette Fire Company

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...]

The Lafayette Fire Company is proud to announce that we have signed a contract with Pierce Manufacturing to build us a new custom fire engine. The new unit will be a 2021 Pierce Enforcer with a 2000 gallon-per-minute Waterous pump and a 500 gallon tank. It will be powered by a … [Read more...]

The LFC responded to 12 calls for service this week. Monday, May 4th 05:33am – Engine Relocate to Bird-In-Hand Fire Company 08:50am – Automatic Fire Alarm – 2165 Lincoln Highway East (Econo Lodge) – False Alarm Tuesday, May 5th 07:15am – Fire Police for Traffic Control – … [Read more...]

We are always looking for new firefighting recruits. But did you know the Lafayette Fire Company is also looking for people and families interested in helping with non-firefighting positions? Positions are flexible with minimal membership requirements: Social Hall/Venue … [Read more...]

We want to thank our generous donors that helped us raise $1464 on our first #GivingTuesdayNow campaign! We are excited about the impact that 16 people made in one day to raise the funds we need for important personal protective equipment, paying for our building, and for our … [Read more...]

For the week of April 19th to April 26th, 2020, the LFC responded to five calls for service. Wednesday, April 22nd 9:47am - Vehicle Accident Reported Serious - 2200 block of Lincoln Highway East 11:16am - Residential Automatic Fire Alarm - Conestoga Blvd (Lancaster … [Read more...]

We are so grateful for the donation of supplies and gift cards today from Gabe's Lancaster. We majorly rely on community funding and donations to pay for the operations of our firehouse. Our volunteers know these are unprecedented times, but we need your support more than ever … [Read more...]

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From 6pm Sunday, April 5th to 6pm Sunday, April 12th, the LFC was dispatched to 5 calls for service. Tuesday, April 7th 11:20pm - Structure Fire - 2641 Lincoln Highway East (Co. 48 First Due) - Not as reported, assignment recalled. Wednesday, April 8th 9:17am - Gas Leak - … [Read more...]

Congratulations Senior Firefighter / Director Roger Nuenshwander and his fiancé Katy on the birth of their Baby Girl! Lexie was born this morning at 0459 weighing in at 6lbs 7oz. We wish you both the best in this new chapter of your life! … [Read more...]

Monday Member(s) of the week: All of our essential frontline workers. Aside from being essential as a fire company member, we have numerous members that still head to work every day as their full time jobs are just as important to society. Those members are the … [Read more...]

For the week of March 29th, 2020 through April 5th, 2020, the LFC responded to four calls for service. This is sharp drop-off in activity due to COVID-19 and related restrictions to business and travel. Wednesday, April 1st 8:15pm - Automatic Fire Alarm - 2165 Lincoln Highway … [Read more...]