Lafayette Fire Company

Engine 63-1 and Engine 62-1 ( Witmer Fire Protective Association ) handling 2 calls for service in a local shopping mall just before noon. One call was reported for a natural gas leak, and the other was reported for an electrical issue within a building. Truck 204 ( MTFR )and … [Read more...]

During the rush hour commute this evening, Engine 63-1, Engine 63-2, Engine 62-2, and Squad 63-1 handled a Trailer Fire at a local business in the 2000 Block of Old Philadelphia Pike. Crews used a Scissor Lift and Ladders to extinguish the fire. Units were on scene for about an … [Read more...]

At 19:05, Truck 63 was dispatched as part of the first alarm assignment to the first block of Stony Hill Road in Eden Township for a house fire. Multiple 9-1-1 callers reported a well involved house. The address is roughly 12 miles from our district and we would normally not be … [Read more...]

The LFC would like to congratulate Duty Crew member, Zach Eberly (left), and Firefighter, Ty Edmunds (right) on achieving their yellow and black fronts respectively. Well done, gentlemen! Keep striving toward your Technician Level.   … [Read more...]

Members, take a look at the monthly training update. Special thanks to Captain Bezek from MTFR for the guidance on making the update as another method to continue our education. … [Read more...]

This evening, Truck 63 and Squad 63-1 took part in the Annual East Lampeter Township National Night Out. Truck 63 provided bucket rides to our community members and gave fire truck tours. A big thank you to those that came out to meet local first responders and businesses, and a … [Read more...]

The Conestoga Restaurant is graciously hosting a fundraiser to benefit our Volunteer Fire Company July 19-21 from 10am-close! Beat the heat and get something great to eat! There will be fire info/demos for children, 50/50 drawings each day, limited edition fire T-shirts for sale, … [Read more...]

Yesterday afternoon at 4:19pm, the LFC was dispatched to Tanger Outlets on Lincoln Highway for a reported vehicle fire. Numerous 9-1-1 calls were flooding Lancaster County-Wide Communications reporting a large column of smoke visible inside the Tanger property. LCWC advised … [Read more...]

The LFC would like to give a huge thank you to Keith Einig, Local Realtor Alex Reedy, and some additional families of Smoketown Elementary School for a gracious donation of water to our company. Our firefighters will use this water to re-hydrate after calls and training. … [Read more...]

On Saturday, June 1st, The Lancaster County Firemen's Association honored LFC Life Member, the late Francis Ostermeier, who passed away March 11th, 2019. A service was held during the annual LCFA Convention in Neffsville. Each member being recognized for their service had their … [Read more...]

Just after 21oo hours, Engine Company 63 was dispatched to move up to Company 47 (Paradise) while their units worked a multi-alarm barn fire in Paradise Township. Engine 63-2 responded with five members and covered the greater Paradise area with Tanker 49 (White Horse) until just … [Read more...]

Congratulations Chauffeur Vince Walls on your recent awards! Vince has been awarded the Chiefs Award and a recognition award for heading up most of the recent Fire Prevention Details. Vince came to LFC two years ago after leaving the fire service for a few years. Vince quickly … [Read more...]

At 11:36 hours, Station 63, 62 (Witmer) 48 (Ronks), and 6 (Lancaster EMS) were dispatched for a vehicle accident with entrapment in the 1600 block of Lincoln Highway East in Bridgeport. Engine 63-1 arrived first and confirmed a two vehicle crash with rollover, two people trapped … [Read more...]