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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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Please stop out and support us July 23!

Lincoln Fire Company Station 16, July 02

!!... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption Last evening and overnight the Lincoln Volunteers were dispatched to 12 different incidents including numerous water rescue calls

Lincoln Fire Company Station 16, July 01

Shown are two water rescue incidents in our first due area handled by our water rescue team. The inflatable boat kept on Rescue 16 was utilized to extricate patients from their flooded cars. Lincoln had 14 water rescue qualified people staffing the station at different times throughout the night.... (Full Story & Photos)

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Yesterday was “WaWa Hoagie Day” and we were the recipient of subs for our volunteer staff

Lincoln Fire Company Station 16, June 27

We are honored to participate in the @Wawa Hoagie Day tradition! Thank you WaWa - Ephrata for your donation !!!... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption Here are additional photos of last nights community outreach program we held at the Sycamore Acres Park

Lincoln Fire Company Station 16, June 26

Also while crews were at this program Engineer Josiah Fegley had perspective drivers out preparing for their weekend driver training course. If you are interested in helping your local volunteer fire department we are always looking for Firefighters, Fire Police, and Support Members to help support our mission and operations. Please reach out for more info!!!... (Full Story & Photos)

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Last evening Rescue 16 & Rescue Engine 16-2 assisted Denver Fire Company Station 13 on a reported building fire at Garden Of Stevens Nursing Home

Lincoln Fire Company Station 16, June 25

Crews initially established RIT and also assisted with patient evacuations, logistics, and patient care.... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption May 2025 Statistics: For the month of May we had a slightly slower month with calls and a busy month with training

Lincoln Fire Company Station 16, June 16

27 Total Incidents

Top Call Runners:
Safety Officer, Randy Gockley - 16 calls
Deputy Chief, James Gehman - 16 calls
Lieutenant, Henry Chedraoui - 14 calls
Chief, Richard Gehman - 13 calls
Firefighter, Addie Northup - 13 calls

526.5 Total Training Hours

Top Training Personnel:
Captain, Walt Bair - 37 hours
Safety Officer, Richard Ritter - 35 hours
Asst. Chief, Sean McCabe - 31 hours
Chief, Richard ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Last evening Station 16 along with Traffic 15 Ephrata Pioneer Fire Company handled a two vehicle accident at the intersection of S

Lincoln Fire Company Station 16, June 14

Reading Road & S. Academy Dr. The accident was called in by Lancaster Hazmat Captain 2 as he was in the area.... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption Just after 8AM this morning, the volunteers of Lincoln were dispatched to a vehicle accident involving a horse and buggy

Lincoln Fire Company Station 16, June 08

Upon arrival, we found a buggy that had been overturned after being struck by a motor vehicle. The occupants of both the car and the buggy, as well as the horse, did not suffer any injuries. Traffic 16, Engine 16-2 and Rescue 16 responded and provided traffic control and assisted with removing the buggy from the road. We also escorted the owner and the horse down the road to a safe area.... (Full Story & Photos)

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