Lafayette Fire Company

We'd like to congratulate our friends at our sister station, the Witmer Fire Protective Association, on the delivery of the new Engine 62-1. The unit is a 2019 Pierce Enforcer pumper. We look forward to this new engine being placed in service and assisting us on calls very soon! … [Read more...]

It is with deep regret that we must announce the passing of Lafayette Fire Co. Life Member, Fran Ostermeier. Our company was notified by Fran's family that he died this morning at his residence within Masonic Village of Elizabethtown. Fran was a member of the Lafayette Fire … [Read more...]

At 06:50 this morning, Company 63 was dispatched with Lancaster EMS to Route 340 at the Route 30 Westbound on-ramp for a vehicle accident with injuries. Witmer Fire Company Deputy 62 (G. Sherman) came across the accident just after impact and notified Lancaster County … [Read more...]

3/9/2019 - On Saturday night, the LFC celebrated another year of service with our annual awards banquet held at the New Holland American Legion. Members and their families gathered for a night of food, fun, and fellowship. We'd like to give a huge thanks to the banquet committee … [Read more...]

3/9/2019 - We'd like to give a huge thanks to the Alert Fire Company of Downingtown, PA for sending us Tower 45 to cover our township while our members enjoyed our annual awards banquet. This is a long-standing mutual aid agreement between our fire companies. We'll see you guys … [Read more...]

03/05/2019 - Just after 0900 this morning, Company 63, Lancaster City Engine 64-3 and Lancaster Township Rescue 66 were dispatched to the 100 block of N Conestoga Drive for a vehicle accident with confinement. Multiple 9-1-1 callers reported a single vehicle that had overturned … [Read more...]

At 07:14 this morning, Stations 61 (Upper Leacock), 31 (Bareville), 62 (Witmer), 29 (West Earl), 63 (Lafayette), and 204 (Manheim Twp) were dispatched to 230 W Main Street in Leola for a building fire. Multiple 9-1-1 callers reported flames and smoke visible from a business … [Read more...]

02/19/2019 - For drill this evening, Lafayette members were given two presentations by local firefighters. The first session was a review of building construction. This is critically important information for firefighters to be able to better understand fire behavior in different … [Read more...]

2/05/19 - At 10:14 hours, Truck 63 was dispatched as part of the second alarm assignment to the 300 block of S Marshall Street in Lancaster City. First due companies were already at work fighting a fire in a two story, middle-of-the-row house. Truck 63's manpower was directed to … [Read more...]

01/05/19 - Today, Fire Chief Dave Keens, Chauffeur Scott Hershey and Fireman Brett Fassnacht are attending a fire-ground command class at Red Lion Hotel in Harrisburg. The class is hosted by Swatara Township Fire Rescue and presented by Battalion Chiefs Nick Martin (Salisbury, … [Read more...]

The Lafayette Fire Company is in desperate need of volunteers to help us serve the community. Do you have experience with information technology and computers? We need you! Do you have experience in running a business? We need you! Do you enjoy fundraising for a great … [Read more...]

12/2/2018 - At 02:51 this morning, Truck 63 was dispatched to assist Lancaster City in the 300 block of Howard Avenue (Hill Rise Apartments) on a 2nd alarm structure fire. Multiple 9-1-1 callers reported fire showing from the roof of the building. Truck 63 responded with 5 … [Read more...]

Ole Saint Nick will make his rounds atop of our fire truck this holiday season! Santa will make his rounds around our fire due run district throughout the month of December on Tuesday and Thursday evenings starting at 6:00PM. Our fireman will also be handing out candy canes. … [Read more...]