Just before 9:15 this morning, Station 44 (Intercourse) along with mutual aide units including Tanker 62 were dispatched for a reported Wood Shop Fire just South of the town of Intercourse on Route 772. Almost immediately a Second Alarm was struck, also dispatching Engine 62-2 to … [Read more...]
This afternoon at 13:29 hours Engine 62-1 was alerted along with Station 61(Upper Leacock),EMS Units from 3-8(Leola) and Medic 3 to a Motor Vehicle Crash with Entrapment involving two vehicles at the intersection of Newport Road and Stumptown Road.Engine 62-1's crew stabilized … [Read more...]
Shortly after 12pm this morning, units were dispatched to the area of the 2200 block of Horseshoe Road for a Vehicle Accident Standby - Vehicle into a Building. Assistant 62 went en-route and shortly afterward was given an update of a Vehicle into a Porch. Engine 62-1 and Squad … [Read more...]
The Officers and Members of the Witmer Fire Protective Association regret to announce the passing of Assistant Chief Engineer James R. Burkholder on Monday, July 29, 2013. James was affectionately known as “Burky” around the fire station. Burky joined the WFPA in November 1983 … [Read more...]
This past Monday evening, members reviewed and practiced their Vehicle Rescue Technician skills at the rear of the station on cars that were graciously provided by Steffy's Towing and Garage of Leola. The Holmotro Rescue tools were put into service during the evolutions and gave … [Read more...]
MVC On Creek Hill Road
This morning at 07:10 hours Station 62 was alerted along with Medic 6-12-8 and Medic 3 to a motor vehicle crash in the 2200 block of Creek Hill Road.Engine 62-1 with OIC Captain Troyer arrived to find a two vehicle crash with fluids on the roadway.There were no injuries so EMS … [Read more...]
Shortly before 5pm today, Engine 62-1 was dispatched to a Vehicle Accident on Route 340 in the area of Airport Road. Units arrived to find a 4 vehicle pile-up crash with some injuries. Squad 62-1 also made the response and shut down the roadway at Route 340 at Mount Sidney Road, … [Read more...]
Today, while on Standby nearby at Station 61 (Upper Leacock) while their members were attending a training event, some fellow firefighting friends from Station 66 (Lancaster Township) stopped by for a visit. A few members of Station 66 started their volunteer firefighting career … [Read more...]
Early in the morning, crews gathered at the station to prepare for and then attend a Class A Burn Day at the West Chester FC Training Grounds with neighboring department, Lafayette (63). Crews spent the morning checking equipment, going over preplans, and gathering needed items … [Read more...]
Engine 62-2 Attends Make-A-Wish
This afternoon, a crew from Witmer once again attended the yearly Mothers Day Convoy that benefits the Susquehanna Valley Make-A-Wish Foundation, who grant wishes to terminally ill children. The Make-A-Wish convoy in previous years has been a World Record Setter and a large … [Read more...]
Spill Control On Mt.Sidney Road
This afternoon at 13:54 hours Station 62 was dispatched to Rt.340 and Mt.Sidney Road for spill control.Assistant 62(Kauffman) arrived to find a two vehicle non injury crash at the entrance to the M&T Bank with fluids on the roadway.Engine 62-1's crew provided spill control and … [Read more...]
This evening, shortly before 6pm, Station 44 (Intercourse) along with other local units were alerted to a Barn Fire on Old Philadelphia Pike (Route 340) just outside the village of Intercourse. Moments later, Engine 44-1 arrived on scene and upgraded the original box to the … [Read more...]
Fatal Aircraft Crash
At 17:48 hours Station 62 was alerted along with Station 63 (Lafayette), Rescue 48 (Ronks), and Lancaster EMS, to a reported Aircraft Down at Smoketown Airport. Initial updates indicated multiple calls received and local police officers reporting smoke in the area. Assistant 62 … [Read more...]
Saturday March 23rd was a busy day for the Station and crews who answered multiple calls for Stand-by Transfers and assists while on the Transfers. During the early evening, Lancaster City Units (64) transmitted a General Alarm Dwelling Fire on Chestnut Street in the City, … [Read more...]
Assist To Station 20
This evening at 18:28 hours Engine 62-2 and Tanker 62 were dispatched to assist Station 204 (Eden) of Company 20 (Manheim Township Fire Rescue) at a Dwelling Fire off of New Holland Ave. The structure, known as the Gammache Mansion, which was 114 years old, had been through … [Read more...]
