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...]
Assist to Station 63
Last evening at 18:50 hours Engine 62-2 and Squad 62-1 responded to the Host Resort on Lincoln Highway East to assist Station 63 (LAFAYETTE) with a mass evacuation of the facility due to a sprinkler system malfunction that caused water to come thru the ceilings on the 4th thru … [Read more...]
Weekend Crashes
Last Evening at 23:30 hours Engine 62-1 and Squad 62-1 responded to assist Station 63 (LAFAYETTE) at a crash with reported Entrapment and Multiple injuries on Lincoln Highway East. Units from 62 were on the scene just over four hours. This morning at 06:53 hours Station 62 was … [Read more...]
Farm Rescue In The First Due
This afternoon at 1633 Hrs E62-1, E62-2, Res61, Tr31, Abulance38-1, and Medic4-30 were dispatched to a farm rescue in the 62 first due. Upon responding units were advised that the caller is reporting a child stuck in the PTO shaft of a farm tractor, Chief 62 arrived first and … [Read more...]
Busy Start to 2016
Station 62 has responded to 6 calls in 3 days starting with a crash on 1/5 on Mount Sidney Road just north of Route 340 that was handled by Engine 62-2 due to Engine 62-1 being out of service for scheduled maintenance. We were assisted by Medic 6-1(LEMSA)along with Engine … [Read more...]
New Squad Update!
The Witmer Fire Protective Association general membership gave the new squad committee the go ahead to order the vehicle that was recommended by the group, this particular vehicle is a 2016 Dodge Ram 3500 with a full crew cab and 8 foot bed and 5.7 Liter V8 Hemi VVT Engine. This … [Read more...]
2 Alarm Apartment Building Fire Assist to 63
Monday evening brought the Witmer Volunteers to Lancaster Township for the apartment building fire assist to Station 63. E62-2 was dispatched as part of the initial box alarm with E62-1 being sent later on in the incident. E62-2 arrived and pulled the second line into the … [Read more...]
