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Welcome to the Official Website for the Lincoln Fire Company of Ephrata, PA
“Protectors of the West Side”



“It shall be the mission of the Lincoln Fire Company No. 1 of Ephrata, PA to anticipate and provide safe, appropriate and professional response to fire, rescue, hazardous materials and environmental emergencies needed by our dynamic community. We shall be Volunteers, dedicated to minimizing loss from these emergencies through fire suppression, training, public education, investigation and innovative programs.”

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This past Tuesday and Thursday evening along with most of Saturday your Lincoln Volunteers spent their time training on ropes and rigging

Lincoln Fire Company Station 16, April 19

This is a custom 48 hour class designed specifically for us that starts off as ropes and rigging and then will transition into confine space and Arizona Vortex training in early May. Finally the class will finish up the end of May putting all skills together with vertical and confine space evolutions. Thanks to all the instructors so far who made this class a positive and enjoyable class with ... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption 240 million phone calls

Lincoln Fire Company Station 16, April 17

That's how many times 911 is called annually in the United States.

Thank you to the men and women who take these calls, dispatch resources and monitor the communications for all emergency responders. They may be miles away, but without them, we wouldn't be able to do what we do.... (Full Story & Photos)

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The Easter Bunny brought our Fire Police an early gift: a new Traffic 16

Lincoln Fire Company Station 16, April 16

In the summer of 2024, our Fire Police stumbled across a used vehicle for sale that met all of their needs. A committee had already been established to look into replacing our aging Traffic unit. The Committee and Fire Company acted fast, purchasing the used vehicle at an incredible savings compared to a new vehicle.

The new Traffic 16, has spent the last few months getting lighting and radios ... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption This evening our station is staffed with 5 volunteers who are enjoying dinner and a nice evening around a fire socializing and ready at a moments notice if the need for help in our community arises

Lincoln Fire Company Station 16, April 13

Lincoln encourages our members to socialize and spend time at station cause when the call for help comes we can respond quickly to help those in need. Want to help your community and also partake in these fun activities around station? Stop by some Tuesday evening or send us a message. We are always in need of more volunteers!!!... (Full Story & Photos)

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February 2025 Statistics: For the month of March we were back to our normal busy month again and unfortunately April has even been busier to start with 12 calls already in the first six days

Lincoln Fire Company Station 16, April 06

March report below:

37 Total Incidents

Top Call Runners:
Safety Officer, Randy Gockley - 25 calls
Chief, Richard Gehman - 24 calls
Asst. Chief, Sean McCabe - 21 calls
Firefighter, Addie Northup - 21 calls
Lieutenant, Henry Chedraoui - 20 calls

462 Total Training Hours

Top Training Personnel:
Firefighter, Eric Carpenter - 38 hours
Firefighter, Addie Northup - 31 hours
Asst. Chief, Sean McCabe ... (Full Story & Photos)

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We are sold out of chicken!

Lincoln Fire Company Station 16, April 05

Thanks to all who helped support us!!!... (Full Story)


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Chicken Meals still available!

Lincoln Fire Company Station 16, April 05

!! If you looking for last minute lunch idea stop in.... (Full Story)


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Lincoln Fire Company Station 16, April 05

Meals are $13 each.... (Full Story & Photos)

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