On Sunday Morning 11/24 Engine 62-2 and Tanker 62 were dispatched as part of the 3rd Alarm Assignment to Assist Station 42(GAP) on a working Building Fire at the Weis Market on Lincoln Highway. Tanker 62 dumped two loads of water and Engine 62-2 dumped one load and their crew … [Read more...]
On Monday Evening, members of Witmer drilled on water a supply with East Lampeter and neighboring departm ents. Within Witmer’s response area, water tanker shuttles are an indispensable means of getting the “wet stuff on the red stuff”. Proper shuttles will ensure a constant … [Read more...]
Interested in a great, home cooked meal and want to support a 100% volunteer fire department? Well we have a event function for you. Visit us on October 19, 2019 for our Fall Ox Roast. Read more about our Ox Roast by clicking here. We hope you will join us. … [Read more...]
On Saturday, members of Witmer participated in the final day of Pump II class at Rheems Fire. Members worked with other departments to put classroom training in application by flowing hand lines, master streams and completing a pump relay. Special thanks to Rheems … [Read more...]
4TH ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE
Come out and join us on Saturday October 5th from 10AM-2PM at our 4th Annual Open House. You can meet our members along with East Lampeter Township Police and the Lancaster County Sheriff's Department which will feature a K-9 demonstration.We will also have Fire Apparatus on … [Read more...]
Engine 62-1 was dispatched along with Rescue 48 and EMS to assist Station 63 on a multiple vehicle crash with entrapment in the 1600 block of Lincoln Highway. Engine 63-1 arrived and confirmed entrapment in one vehicle. Engine 62-1's crew pulled a hand line on arrival and … [Read more...]
The New Engine 62-1 Has Arrived
Our new 2019 Pierce Enforcer all-wheel drive engine has arrived. We'll spend the next several weeks on driver training and equipment mounting. Our hope to have it in service by the end of April. A big thank you to the community residents, businesses and East Lampeter Township … [Read more...]
Animal Rescue
Earlier today Company 62 was dispatched to a very unique situation in which the caller was requesting assistance to retrieve a herd of 150 sheep that were in the pasture next to the Conestoga River and as the water levels came up and exceeded flood levels from the heavy rains … [Read more...]
Major Vehicle Accident Assist To 61
Early this morning E62-1, Squad 62-1, and Squad 62-2 assisted Station 61 (Upper Leacock) with a major vehicle accident on Route 23. Crews arrived to find a 2 vehicle accident with multiple people trapped, E62-1 operated on the scene for around an hour before clearing while the … [Read more...]
First Due Garage Fire
At 1136 last night Company 62 and surrounding departments were dispatched to the 2200 Block of New Holland Pike for a reported dwelling fire. Deputy 62 arrived and found a fully involved detached garage. E204 arrived next followed by Rescue 61 and E62-2 and Crews quickly knocked … [Read more...]
Lumber Yard Fire (61 First Due)
Company 62 made a full department response to a large fire in a lumber storage building in the 61first due. Upon arrival crews found a large volume of fire throughout the building with multiple other buildings in danger, E62-2 arrived as the second arriving engine and took the … [Read more...]
Vehicle Accident With Entrapment Assist
E62-1 and Squad 62-1 assisted Company 63 with a vehicle accident with 1 patient confined in front of Station 63, E63-1 arrived first and went to work stabilization and extrication, when E62-1 arrived crews assisted with patient care and controlled hazards and was back in service … [Read more...]
Working Building Fire Assist
At 1421 hrs E63-1, E62-2, and Truck 63 were dispatched to the Continental Inn at 2285 Lincoln Highway East for a reported outbuilding fire, when Chief 63 went enroute LCWC advised they are receiving multiple calls for a pool house on fire, at this point Chief 63 … [Read more...]
Working Fire In The First Due
Friday Morning at 09:46 hours LCWC dispatched box 62-6 for a reported Dwelling Fire on Aberley Lane in the Devon Creek Development off New Holland Pike. Chief 62(KAUFFMAN) went en route and reported a column of smoke from several miles out. East Lampeter PD arrived and reported a … [Read more...]
New Shirts For Sale
**New "Heavy Engine" shirts!** New t-shirts available to purchase featuring our Engine 62-2, email jlapp@witmerfire.com if you are interested in purchasing one. … [Read more...]
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