Witmer Fire Protective Association

Witmer, PA

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Ox Roasts

For over 70 years, Witmer Fire Protective Association has held Ox Roasts as a major fundraiser to fund our operations. We typically hold three Ox Roasts per year. The second Saturday in February, third, fourth (traditionally) or fifth Saturday in April (possible change due to Easter holiday) and the third Saturday in October.

Almost all food is made on site, and all meals are take-out only through our drive-thru lanes. Our Ox Roasts are known the nation over for providing a good hearty meal to all those who come to enjoy it. We have regular customers from across the street, as well as the states of PA, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, New York and beyond (sometimes even Florida!)

Our menu includes:

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  • Slow Cooked Beef
  • Homemade Filling
  • Home Cooked Potatoes
  • Lancaster County Sweet Corn

Foam Container

  • Homemade Gravy
  • Locally Made Rolls & Butter
  • Cole Slaw
  • Peaches
  • Ice Cream
  • Cookie
  • Drink

Our Ox Roasts are great for families, destination clubs/groups, day trips, or lunch/dinner on a whim!

Ox Roast Dates for 2023 are as follows: 

  • February 11, 2023
  • April 22, 2023
  • October 21, 2023

Drive-Thru opens at 11:00AM and runs until sold out.

*All Ox Roasts in 2023 will be TAKE OUT ONLY*

Prices:

$18.00 per meal*

If you would like to join our email or regular mailing lists to receive Ox Roast dates, reminders, and information, please send an email to oxroast@witmerfire.com, or sign our sign-up sheet at the next Ox Roast you attend. Your information will not be provided to anyone other than the Witmer Fire Protective Association.

We are located on Mount Sidney Road, between the Old Philadelphia Pike and Horseshoe Road. Our street address for mapping websites and GPS units is 455 Mount Sidney Road, Lancaster, PA 17602.

All proceeds from our Ox Roasts benefit the Witmer Fire Protective Association.

Thank you for your continued support and patronage!


*Due to continuously changing market prices for meat and other ingredients, the 2023 Ox Roast price is subject to change for the April 2023 and October 2023 Ox Roasts. 

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Squad 62-2 is currently assisting Ronks Fire Company on a vehicle accident involving a tractor trailer, providing traffic control in the area of N Ronks Rd/Lincoln Highway East. Avoid the area if possible. ... See MoreSee Less

Squad 62-2 is currently assisting Ronks Fire Company on a vehicle accident involving a tractor trailer, providing traffic control in the area of N Ronks Rd/Lincoln Highway East. Avoid the area if possible.
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Witmer Fire was excited to be a part of this new program. We gained one Junior directly by the efforts and another two joined by word of mouth from a classmate in the program. Congratulations to all the cadets. ... See MoreSee Less

Witmer Fire was excited to be a part of this new program.  We gained one  Junior directly by the efforts and another two joined by word of mouth from a classmate in the program.  Congratulations to all the cadets.Image attachmentImage attachment+3Image attachment
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Best Program ever! I remember my son being in that program 16 years ago.

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Tanker 62 in the city? Your eyes are not playing tricks on you. We were asked to fill barricades for today’s Girls on the Run event. Best wishes to all participants, especially our CV teams at the event. ... See MoreSee Less

Tanker 62 in the city?   Your eyes are not playing tricks on you.  We were asked to fill barricades for today’s Girls on the Run event.  Best wishes to all participants, especially our CV teams at the event.Image attachment
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Oh thats neat. Fillable barricades. Better than those goofy oil drums they used to use.

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Tanker 62 in the city?  Your eyes are not playing tricks on you.  We were asked to fill barricades for today’s Girls on the Run event.  Best wishes to all participants, especially our CV teams at the event.

Tanker 62 in the city? Your eyes are not playing tricks on you. We were asked to fill barricades for today’s Girls on the Run event. Best wishes to all participants, especially our CV teams at the event. ...

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Are you lookign for a rewarding career? Applications for Telecommunicator 1 (911 Operator/Dispatcher) are now open! Applications will be open May 1st to May 13th.
Follow this link https://co.lancaster.pa.us/1144/Employment-Opportunities 
Title of job- Telecommunicator 1 (Multiple Vacancies) 
Job ID- 3968

Are you lookign for a rewarding career? Applications for Telecommunicator 1 (911 Operator/Dispatcher) are now open! Applications will be open May 1st to May 13th.

Follow this link https://co.lancaster.pa.us/1144/Employment-Opportunities
Title of job- Telecommunicator 1 (Multiple Vacancies)
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We still have meat available!  2lb containers at $7.50/lb.  All meat is fully cooked and frozen.  All you need to do is thaw it out, reheat it and serve!  Please call 717-393-1259, ext 3.  Leave your name and number and we will get back to you!

We still have meat available! 2lb containers at $7.50/lb. All meat is fully cooked and frozen. All you need to do is thaw it out, reheat it and serve! Please call 717-393-1259, ext 3. Leave your name and number and we will get back to you! ...

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Tanker 62 operating in the city?  At the request of LCPD, Witmer Fire is filling barricades in three different locations around the city for the Race Against Racism.

Tanker 62 operating in the city? At the request of LCPD, Witmer Fire is filling barricades in three different locations around the city for the Race Against Racism. ...

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