Lincoln Fire Company - Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

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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.”

This morning the Lincoln Volunteers joined other area emergency services with sending 11 Ephrata Area SD swimmers off to the state competition

Lincoln Fire Company Station 16, March 13

We hope they all did well and swam fast at states.... (Full Story & Photos)

This dog was found by a concerned citizen who found him walking on Rettew Mill Road and dropped at Lincoln fire hall

Lincoln Fire Company Station 16, March 10

Dog is estimated to be 5-6 weeks, male, terrier. Dog was taken to Peaceable Kingdom for vet care. They will hold for 3 days and then take to local rescue. If know who it belongs to or interested in adopting, reach out to peaceable kingdom and they will get you in contact with the rescue.... (Full Story & Photos)

Congratulations to past Lieutenant and current Firefighter John Coleman and his wife on the birth of their first child Kendall Grace born March 6

Lincoln Fire Company Station 16, March 09

Mom and baby are doing great. Next order of business is to move back to our first due!!!... (Full Story & Photos)

Tonight Rescue Engine 16-2 with a crew of 7 covered Annville Fire Co in Lebanon County

Lincoln Fire Company Station 16, March 08

Crews had 1 call while on standby.... (Full Story & Photos)

February 2025 Statistics: For the month of February we had a slower month than normal which was good to give us a break from a busy January

Lincoln Fire Company Station 16, March 05

February report below:

23 Total Incidents

Top Call Runners:
Safety Officer, Randy Gockley - 21 calls
Firefighter, Glenn Zimmerman - 17 calls
Deputy Chief, James Gehman - 15 calls
Chief, Richard Gehman - 13 calls
Captain, Laura Martin - 12 calls

275 Total Training Hours

Top Training Personnel:
Safety Officer, Randy Gockley - 13.5 hours
Captain, Walt Bair - 13 hours
Firefighter, Lamar Buckwalter ... (Full Story & Photos)

This morning, Engine 16-2, the Ephrata Police Department, and other agencies paid their respects to West York Police Officer Andrew Duarte

Lincoln Fire Company Station 16, February 24

Duarte was tragically killed in the line of duty on Saturday while responding to an active shooter incident at UPMC Memorial Hospital.... (Full Story & Photos)

Today Deputy 16 came upon a vehicle accident with entrapment involving a tractor trailer on N

Lincoln Fire Company Station 16, February 18

Reading Road in the area of Fashion Cents. Rescue 16 and Squad 15-1 Ephrata Pioneer Fire Company crew removed the drivers side door and the patent was placed in care of EMS. Rescue Engine 12-1 Akron Volunteer Fire Company 12 assisted with debris cleanup. Traffic 16 & 15 handled traffic control. Ephrata Community Ambulance Association Intermediate 1-1 and Wellspan Medic 4-1 handled patient care.... (Full Story & Photos)

This past Tuesday for training was our 1st night of our annual Hazmat Operations Refresher

Lincoln Fire Company Station 16, February 15

We were joined by Durlach/Mt. Airy Fire Company as well for the training. Lincoln had 29 Volunteers in attendance.... (Full Story & Photos)

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