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2 • October 21, 2012 Salute to Our Firefi ghters Lancaster, PA

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Recognizing Fire Prevention Month ...................3Have 2 Ways Out ! ..............................................3Establish a Home Fire Safety Plan ......................4Teaching Children About 9-1-1 ...........................4Don’t Compromise Your Family’s Fire Safety ......5Fire Extinguisher Know-How ..............................6Space Heaters Should Be Used With Caution .....6Adamstown Fire Department .............................7Akron Volunteer Fire Department ......................7Bareville Fire Company ......................................8Bart Township Fire Company ..............................8Bowmansville Fire Company ..............................9Brickerville Fire Company ..................................9Columbia Consolidated Fire Department .........10Columbia No. 1 Fire Department ......................10East Petersburg Fire Company No. 1 - Station 23 .........................................11Elizabethtown Fire Department .......................12Ephrata Pioneer Fire Company No. 1 ................12Farmersville Fire Company ...............................13Fivepointville Fire Company .............................13Garden Spot Fire/Rescue ..................................14Haz-Mat 2 Environmental Fire & Rescue Company .......................................14Keystone Wildfi re Crew Inc. ..............................15Lafayette Fire Company ...................................15Lancaster Township Fire Department ...............16

Lincoln Fire Department ...................................16Lititz Fire Company No. 1 .................................17Middle Creek Search & Rescue .........................18Fire Department Mount Joy ..............................19Mountville Fire Company No. 1 ........................20New Danville Fire Company .............................20Penryn Fire Company No. 1 ......................21Pequea Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 ...........................21Quarryville Fire Company No. 1 ..........22Rawlinsville Volunteer Fire Company ..............................22Reinholds Fire Department ..............23Rothsville Volunteer Fire Company ..................23Schoeneck Fire Company ..................................24Strasburg Fire Company No. 1 ..........................24Susquehanna Fire & Rescue Company No. 4 .............................................25Upper Leacock Fire Company ...........................25West Earl Fire Company ...................................26West Hempfi eld Fire & Rescue Company .........26Willow Street Fire Company .............................27How to Prevent a Chimney Fire ........................28What is Creosote Anyway? ...............................28Prepping the Fireplace for the Season .............29The ‘Silent Killer’ Should Be Taken Seriously ...30Keep Your Dryer Running Safe and Smooth .....31

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Lancaster, PA Salute to Our Firefi ghters October 21, 2012 • 3

Salute to Our Firefi ghters was created to honor area fi refi ghters, search and rescue teams, fi re police, and fi re company supporters in Lancaster County. These volunteers give their time and talents in an ongoing effort to keep their neighbors and neighborhoods safe.

Included in this section are articles offering ideas, plans, and actions that can be taken to keep your home safe from fi re; such as establishing a fi re safety plan, how to prevent chimney fi res, and fi re extinguisher know how.

All fi re companies in Lancaster

County were invited to participate in this special tribute section. Featured in these pages are those who responded. Thank you for your willingness to be a part of this project.

Fire companies not in this year’s section who would like to participate next year may contact: Amanda E. Janaszek Retail Advertising Sales Manager 717.291.8863 [email protected]

Take the opportunity, during Fire Prevention Month and every month, to show your support of the fi refi ghters

of Lancaster County. A simple “thank you,” participation in their fund-raising events, or a donation to your local fi re company would show your appreciation for their commitment and efforts.

Lancaster Newspapers will donate a portion of the proceeds of this publication to participating fi re companies.

Fire companies are always looking for volunteers to serve in many areas of their organizations. Not every member is trained to go into burning buildings, but each role that supports those who do is important.

“The reality is that when fi re strikes, your home could be engulfed in smoke and fl ames in just a few minutes” according to the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA.org).

The NFPA emphasizes that “It is important to have a home fi re escape plan that prepares your family to think fast and get out quickly when the smoke alarm sounds. What if your fi rst escape route is blocked by smoke or fl ames? That’s why having two ways out is such a key part of your plan.”

“This year’s theme, “Have 2 Ways Out!”, focuses on the importance of fi re escape planning and practice.”

Here are suggestions for your home plan:

■ Make a map of your home. Mark a door and a window that can be used to get out of every room.

■ Choose a meeting place outside in front of your home. This is where everyone can meet once they’ve escaped. Draw a picture of your outside meeting place on your escape plan.

■ Write the emergency telephone number for the fi re department on your escape plan.

■ Have a grown-up sound the smoke alarm and practice your escape plan with everyone living in your home.

■ Keep your escape plan on the refrigerator and remind grown-ups to have your family practice the plan twice a year or whenever anyone in your home celebrates a birthday.

Source: NFPA.org

FIRE PREVENTION MONTHRecognizing

Have 2 Ways Out!


People rely on fi re and smoke detectors to help keep them safe in their homes. Though fi re and smoke alarms are effective, a fi rm fi re safety plan that will keep everyone calm should a fi re occur could make the difference between life and death.

The U.S. Fire Administration says that more than 3,500 Americans die each year in fi res, while roughly 18,300 more men, women and children are injured each year. Cooking accounts for the greatest percentage of residential fi res, followed by arson. Dryer vent fi res are also a big concern. FEMA says that smoke, rather than the fi re’s fl ames, is responsible for 75 percent of all deaths by fi re.

In addition to physical injury and material damage, fi res can cause a host of problems. Psychological distress, monetary damages and loss of pets may come with fi res. Loss of irreplaceable personal items is also a concern. Although fi res can be devastating, they’re also highly preventable, and smoke alarms and a home fi re safety plan are two precautionary measures everyone should take.

Creating an evacuation plan doesn’t have to be complicated. Such a plan can be established in a few minutes and then reinforced through practice every so often to keep everyone fresh on what to do.

* Begin by assessing the layout of the home. Figure out the two best exits from the home.

* If your home doesn’t have two doors, invest in a fi re ladder so that one of the windows can be a point of exit.

* Know how to gain access to the exits, including the best path to take to avoid injury. It’s a good idea to consider a few different scenarios. A kitchen adjacent to the upstairs staircase may become engulfed in fl ames and make exit by way of staircase impossible. Just because you have doors to the outside doesn’t mean they’ll present the best type of exit.

* Sketch out the layout of the home and the escape plan. Smoke can make it diffi cult to know up from down. Be sure everyone can reach the exits even if vision is obstructed. Try it with your eyes closed.

* Check fi re alarms routinely, and change batteries at least every year.

* Make sure windows can be easily opened if they are an exit point.

* Make note of who will be helping children or the elderly out of the home.

* Establish a place where the family will meet outdoors. This area should be far enough away from the home so that everyone will be safe from

smoke, fl ames and falling debris. Fires may ignite fuel explosions, so be sure the meeting spot is a good deal away.

* Children should be instructed to run to the meeting spot immediately without waiting behind for anyone to catch up. No one should reenter the home after arriving at the meeting spot.

* Do a few practice runs so that everyone will be accustomed to getting out quickly.

* While in most cases it is better to escape and let the fi re department extinguish a fi re, in the event of a small fi re, occupants may be able to stanch it with a personal fi re extinguisher. Follow the acronym PASS to properly put out the fi re.

- PULL the pin in the extinguisher.

- AIM the nozzle or hose at the base of the fl ames.

- SQUEEZE the trigger.

- SWEEP the foam across the fi re base; do not just aim in one place.

Fire safety is very important. In conjunction with smoke alarms, a fi re safety plan can help everyone get out alive.

In January, 3-year-old Jaden Bolli, of Maple Shade, N.J. dialed 9-1-1 when his grandmother collapsed at home. The toddler had learned how to call emergency services just days before from his mother. The boy told the dispatcher that it was his grandmother’s blood sugar. However, she really had suffered a stroke. Paramedics arrived in time and were able to help the woman. Bolli saved his grandma’s life.

A parent never knows when an emergency will strike. His or her only hope may be the fast-thinking action of a young child who has called for help.

Many parents wonder when the right time is for teaching youngsters about 9-1-1 or calling for emergency services. It doesn’t have to be based on age but rather maturity level. A mature 3-year-old may be able to grasp the concept and learn how to use the phone. However, parents may have to wait a little longer for a less mature child.

Some adults are apprehensive about teaching the 9-1-1 lesson because they fear a child may dial the number by accident or even on purpose when there is no emergency. Many a police offi cer has responded to a call only to fi nd that a child has made the call. Some areas will give individu-als a warning. Others may issue a fi ne if 9-1-1 is dialed too many times without an emergency. This can be a deterrent to teaching about calling the police. However, when done the right way, many children can grasp the difference between using 9-1-1 in the wrong and right way.

1. Explain the purpose of 9-1-1. It is a method of contact-ing the police, fi re department or ambulance when there is an emergency only. An emergency is when Mom, Dad or someone else in the house is hurt and can’t get up; there is a fi re; or the police are needed, like if there is a burglar or a bad fi ght.

2. Indicate that the adults in the house will dial the phone whenever possible if there is an emergency. The child is learning only in case Mom or Dad can’t get to the phone.

3. Discuss the buttons on the phone. Show the child how to push them in the right order.

4. Now may be the time to also teach the child his or her full name and address. This is something many kindergart-ners are urged to know.

5. Roll-play with the child. Go over instances that are emergencies and non-emergencies so he or she will under-stand the differences between both and when 9-1-1 may be needed.

Again, stress the importance that 9-1-1 should not be dialed just for fun. Mommy is not sick if she simply has a headache! With time, children can grasp the concept of 9-1-1 and be a lifesaver at a time when an adult cannot reach the phone.

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(ARA) - Most people have experienced the shriek of a smoke alarm when cooking a meal or stepping out of a steamy shower, when there is no hazard present. The instant reaction is to fi nd a way to silence the alarm. Unfortunately, some people may even pull down the alarm to make the piercing sound stop. To avoid the problem in the future, many choose not to reinstall the smoke alarms, creating a potentially deadly situation.

In fact, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reports that two-thirds of home fi re deaths resulted from fi res in homes with no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms.

Nuisance alarms, as they are called, are caused by numerous sources such as cooking, dust and insect infestation - but no matter the source, if you’ve heard them, you don’t want to experience them again. Since many of these day-to-day issues are diffi cult to avoid, the best solution to virtually eliminate the nuisance and keep your alarm intact is to choose a smart smoke alarm, such as the IoPhic smoke and fi re alarm. With a microprocessor that changes sensitivity according to the nuisance source, the IoPhic

smart technology is inherently immune to elements such as dust and steam.

James Milke, professor and chair of the Department of Fire Protection Engineering at the University of Maryland, is constantly stressing the importance of installing the appropriate alarm and keeping it properly maintained to ensure the maximum safety for your family.

“As an expert in fi re engineering, I can say that disabling smoke alarms after a nuisance incidence is a very serious problem and can lead to extremely dangerous situations for families. The best solution to protect your family is to purchase a smoke alarm that adapts to many situations and only sounds in the case of a fi re,” says Milke. “In a study I recently conducted at the University of Maryland testing 10 different smoke alarm technologies, the IoPhic smoke and fi re alarm from Universal Security Instruments was found to be an improvement in smoke alarm technology.”

The fi rst new technology to launch in more than 30 years and fi rst ever smart alarm, the IoPhic smoke and fi re alarm from Universal Security Instruments

uses Universal Smoke Sensing Technology to help prevent nuisance alarms. The recent study from the University of Maryland’s School of Fire Protection Engineering confi rmed that the new IoPhic line of smoke and fi re alarms are more resistant to nuisance alarms, even while you are cooking.

In addition to safely reducing nuisance incidences by using a smart alarm, families should take the following steps to ensure fi re safety in their homes:

* Smoke alarms should be installed in every bedroom, outside each separate sleeping area and on every level of the home, including the basement.

* Smoke alarms are an important part of a home fi re escape plan, but remember they are only one step. Keep your family prepared for a fi re emergency by creating a plan and practicing it once a month.

* Keep yourself up-to-date on the fi re safety industry by reading resources such as NFPA.org (National Fire Protection Association).

For more information, visit www.SmokeAlarms.com.

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Fire Extinguisher KNOW-HOW

Fire extinguishers are an important safety component in any home or building. They can mean the difference between a devastating fi re or a minor incident. Although a fi re extinguisher in the hands of a trained adult can be a life- and property-saving tool, many people are not properly skilled in the use of fi re extinguishers. A large portion of the public has not received training on fi re extinguisher use and when to use them. Sometimes the use of the wrong extinguisher can exacerbate a fi re, as there are different fi re extinguishers for different types of fi res. Learning when and where to use an extinguisher can be a matter of life and death.

TYPE OF EXTINGUISHER Not all fi res are alike, and fi res started from different materials require the use of different extinguishing agents to safely and quickly put the fi re out. There are

fi ve different types of extinguishers, and generally each will feature a symbol to show the applicable fi re on which they can be used.

■ Class A: These are used onordinary substances, like cloth, wood, paper, and plastics.

■ Class B: These extinguishers are used on fi res that feature fl ammable liquids, such as oil-based paints or gasoline.

■ Class C: These extinguishers are used on electrical equipment, such as tools or appliances that are plugged in.

■ Class D: Commonly found in specifi c factories, these extinguishers are used on fl ammable metals.

■ Class K: Combustible cooking materials, like animal oils and fats, can be extinguished with this

agent. They are commonly found in commercial kitchens, but are now infi ltrating residential markets as well.

■ Multipurpose: Some extinguishers combine different agents so they are applicable for a range of fi res.

WHEN TO USE A FIRE EXTINGUISHERSmall fi res may be smothered with an extinguisher. If the fi re has spread or is already large in size, it’s likely only a trained fi refi ghter can handle the blaze. Only use a fi re extinguisher in these circumstances.

1. The fi re is small and contained.

2. You have already called the fi re department.

3. There is little chance of being consumed by toxic smoke.

4. You can escape safely if necessary.

5. The fi re is not between you and the escape route.

6. You are physically able to carry its weight and exert the necessary pressure to operate it.

Fire extinguishers should be routinely inspected and maintained to ensure they will be effective. Some need to be shaken to keep the dry chemicals from settling. Others need to have the pressure at the correct level. An extinguisher may need to be recharged or replaced if it is damaged. Individuals can talk with fi refi ghters about possible training courses in the use of fi re extinguishers. This will help a person know the correct way to handle and activate an extinguisher should it need to be used.

Space heaters may seem like an excellent way to provide supplemental heat on chilly days. However, research points out that these units tend to be dangerous.

According to the National Fire Prevention Association, around one-third of fi res in the home can be attributed to space heaters. They also account for three-quarters of fi re-related deaths in U.S. homes.

One of the biggest risk factors with space heaters is their tendency to get hot on the surface. When a hot space heater comes in contact with surrounding combustible materials, such as draperies or bed linens, the risk for a serious fi re will only increase.

Space heaters should come with instructions for proper use and placement, including several feet from walls and other combustibles. However, in crowded living situations or homes with small children and pets, it is easy for space heaters to be inadvertently moved or knocked over.

If a space heater is needed in a home, select a type that will be the safest option.

• Consider an electric model that doesn’t require the replacement of fuel, such as kerosene.

• Choose a radiator type that doesn’t feature any external heating coils.

• Look for models with a tip-over safety shut off. There are others that will automatically shut off if the unit senses too much heat from a close-by object.

• Select sturdy models that aren’t prone to tip over, meaning look for short, stout heaters, rather than tall, skinny ones.

• The best type of space heaters have the heating element deep inside of the machine and only emit hot air.

• For those with an old-fashioned heater that features heating coils directly behind a mesh screen, discard of this unsafe appliance promptly.

• A space heater should be the only major appliance on one circuit to avoid an electrical overload and fi re.

• Do not use extension cords with a space heater, as the cord tends to overheat quickly.

• Turn off the space heater when a room is unattended. These heaters must be used under supervision. Leaving them unmonitored in a room is a recipe for trouble.

• Use space heaters as a last resort. Heavy blankets and clothing can chase away the chill.

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ADAMSTOWN FIREDEPARTMENT

30 S. Poplar Street, Adamstown, PA 19501(717) 484-4157

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Steve Roth, Larry Hartranft, Jim Heale, Derek Miller, Hunter Martin, Mark Martin,Ed Zalewski, Dwayne Shank, Travis Wieder, Tom Wieder

29 membersOrganized: April 29, 1874

Fire Chief: Steven Karl RothPresident: Steve Dunn

Special activities and info:• Santa rides a decorated fi re truck on Christmas Eve in Adamstown.

• The original building was destroyed in a fi re in 1921. A new fi re station was constructed circa 1926 for a cost of $14,035.22.

• The Adamstown Fire Company still owns the fi rst piece of fi refi ghting apparatus, a “Little Giant” hand-pumper, and Model-T fi re fi ghting pieces. They can be seen at the current fi re station.

AKRON VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

1229 Main St., Akron, PA 17501(717) 859-1351

www.akronfi re.org

Scott Allen, Tim Hoffman, Louis Oberholtzer, David Deamer, Aaron Murray, Justin Gehman, Tom Murray, Tom Murray Jr., Tom Murray III, Harlan Zimmerman, Andy Foreman, Lyn Beiler, Justin Beiler, Jeff Zimmerman, Ben Meiskey, Larry Weaver, Lynn Crills, Ken Lausch, Lurrin Zimmerman

79 membersOrganized: 1893

Fire Chief: Tim HoffmanPresident: Ken Lausch

Special activities and info:• Founded in 1893, Akron Volunteer Fire Company provides service to Akron Borough and Ephrata and West Earl townships.

• The AVFC’s junior fi refi ghter program allows boys and girls, age 14 and older, to learn service, commitment and dedication to others while working alongside fi refi ghters at emergency calls in a safe and fun environment.


BAREVILLE FIRE COMPANY211 E. Main Street, Leola, PA 17540

(717) 656-7554 www.barevillefi re.com

Bill Howard, Mike Ranck, Dave Swiger, Jake Ebersol, Earl Wenger, Abigail Rineer, Curtis Frey, Leroy Ebersol, Andrew Oberholtzer, Keith McQuate, Melvin Jay Beiler, David Ray King, Andrew Sauder, Randy Smith,

John Lee King, Mel Stoltzfus

60 members Organized: September 10, 1910 Fire Chief: Nelson Oberholtzer

President: Harvey Nolt

Special activities and info:• In November of 1910, two hand-drawn chemical tanks were purchased at a cost of $535. • The company recently purchased a 2012 Pierce 75’ Quint with a 500 gallon water tank and a ladder that extends from the top of the truck. • Bareville Fire Company visits approximately 15 schools in the area for fi re prevention education.• All You Can Eat Breakfast: First Saturday of each month from November to May• Charcoal Steak Dinner: May 25, 2013• Annual Consignment Auction: August 24, 2013 • Chicken Pot Pie Supper: September 28, 2013

BART TOWNSHIP FIRE COMPANY

P.O. Box 72, Bart, PA 17503(717) 786-3348

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Dave King, Darlene Swisher, Frank Wright, George Welk, Brian Herr, Ken Klaassen, Cathy Frackman, David Arroyo, Travis Hoover, Deb Hoover, Mike Hoover, Clinton Frackman, Dave Farmer, John Graybill, Ethel Armer, Mary England, Dorothy Grier, Sue Welk, Sue Fromm, Carol Farmer, Jodi LeFevre, Curt Woerth,

Sarah Glick, Levi Glick, Chad Graybill, Randy Hershey, George LeFevre, Eric LeFevre, Christy Frackman, John Woerth

216 membersOrganized: September 24, 1946

Fire Chief: David KingPresident: Brian Herr

Special activities and info:• Organized fi re protection came to Bart Townshp on March 5, 1946 when 38 residents met at the Bart High School. Before the night was over, they elected a president and a fi re chief.• All You Can Eat Breakfast, 2nd Saturday of every month, except March.• All Day Mud Sale, 1st and 3rd Saturdays in March.• Turkey Shoot, November 17, 4 p.m.• Annual Christmas Bazaar, December 1, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. • Annual Chicken BBQ and Yard Sales, 1st Saturday in August.

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BOWMANSVILLE FIRE COMPANY

P.O. Box 302, Bowmansville, PA 17507(717) 445-6293

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Jim Musser, Jeff Good, John Nolt, Mike Lehman, Mike Kulp, Torrey Sensenig, Eli Sauder, Nevin Weaver, Ken Martin, Steve King, Matt Martin


Fire Chief: James MusserPresident: Mike Lehman

Special activities and info:• Bowmansville Fire Company will celebrate 100 years May 17, 2013, with an Open House, parade and fi reworks.

• The company protects about 15 square miles in Brecknock Twp., and about 10 miles of PA Turnpike. It annually runs approximately 130 calls a year in Lancaster and Berks counties.

• Bowmansville Fire Company is 100% volunteer.

BRICKERVILLEFIRE COMPANY

10 Hopeland Road, Lititz, PA 17543 (717)626-6711www.brickervillefi re.com www.brickervillefi re.net

Nevin May, Larry Eckert, Kevin Eckert, Jeff Strauss, Wesley Morgan, Dustin Bair

30 active members Organized: June 1947President: Kurt Gardner

Fire Chief: Sid Adams

Special activities and info:• In December, 1943, a committee was formed to provide fi re protection for the area. Three years later in 1946 the committee built three cisterns which were sponsored by the Baron Stiegel Lions Club. One year after the cisterns were built, a charter was granted in June 1947 to the Brickerville Fire Company No. 1.

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COLUMBIA CONSOLIDATEDFIRE DEPARTMENT

265 S. Tenth St., P.O. Box 270, Columbia, PA 17512 (717) 684-2695www.CCFD8-7.com

Lorenzo Gomez, Pauline Torbert, Hannah Deets, Picenti Moussa, Stephanie Wagner, Edward McCauley Jr., Nichole McCauley, Brad Hemperly, Charles Snyder III

23 members Organized: 2000Fire Chief: Charles E. Snyder III

President: Edward J. McCauley Jr.Special activities and info:• CCFD was formed when 3 Columbia Borough fi re companies merged: Vigilant Steam Fire Engine & Hose Company No. 2, Shawnee Fire Company No. 3 and Keystone Hook & Ladder Company No. 5. Since 2011, CCFD staff members have averaged more than 290 hours of training each month as well as 260- 300 calls for services each year. The department is actively recruiting fi refi ghting staff.• Bingo every Sunday at 6 p.m. Meat Bingo the fi rst Saturday every month. SWO Wrestling the third Saturday of every month. Family Movie Night the fourth Friday of every month.• Assistant Chief Franz “Jodi” Fifolt received the CCFD Valor Award and was honored by Columbia Borough for saving the life of an elderly gentleman who was trapped in his burning vehicle.

COLUMBIA NO. 1FIRE DEPARTMENT

137 S. Front St., P.O. Box 57, Columbia, PA 17512-0057 (717) 684-5100www.columbiafi re.com

Scott Ryno, Michael Anderson, Gary Weber, Jr., Todd Stahl, Ken Falcon, Ashley Hoffmaster, Nikki Anderson, Tom Wise, Curtis Shearer, Don Zink, Sheryl Kliewer, Tim Wright, Judy Anderson, Todd Lightcap, Jr., Dan Hatterer, Justin Warner, Nick Martin,

Percy Wise, Simon Veach III, Joseph Felus, Denny Hershey, Frank Splain, Jr.

35 members Organized: July 4, 1796Fire Chief: Scott K. Ryno

President: Michael S. AndersonSpecial activities and info:• Volunteers also staff numerous fund raising activities, spend thousands of hours each year in training and provide fi re safety education programs, facility tours and general public relations for groups throughout the community.

• Columbia No. 1 Fire Department is believed to be the oldest ALL volunteer Fire Department operating in the Commonwealth of Pennyslvania.• Columbia No. 1 Fire Department responds to 550+ incidents each year in Columbia Borough and surrounding communities. It operates a 2009 engine, 2012 ladder truck as well as 2 squads, 2 boats and a 6x6 all-terrain vehicle. • Bingo held every Thursday and Saturday evenings.

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EAST PETERSBURG FIRE COMPANY NO. 1 - STATION 236076 Pine Street, East Petersburg, PA 17520 (717) 569-5035 www.EPFC23.com

160 members (includes 70+ active fi refi ghters

and fi re police)Organized: December 8, 1909Fire Chief: James Rohrer Jr.

President: Brandon Jumbelick

Special activities and info:• It will hold its annual Pot Pie Take Out, Saturday, November 3 from 10 a.m. until sold out.

• Organized and held the second annual 9/11/01 Memorial Stair Climb, Sunday, September 16, from 8 a.m. until noon at Clipper Stadium.

• East Petersburg Fire Company celebrated 100 years in December 2009.

• Since its organization in 1909 with 30 members, East Petersburg Fire Company’s current location has three drive through bays, six pieces of apparatus, two antique fi re apparatuses and nearly 160 members.

John Wider, James Resch, Dana King, Maria Howard, Austin Howard, Dustin Harnly, Ed Kinney, Don Schoenberger, Kelsie Harnly, Matthew Schneider, James Rohrer Jr., James Rohrer Sr., Steven Shenk, Sharon Baumann, Roger Howard Jr., Sid Gochnauer,

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ELIZABETHTOWNFIRE DEPARTMENT

171 N. Mount Joy St., Elizabethtown, PA 17022(717) 367-5300

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Tom Wagner, Ryan Myers, Kevin Basehore, William Splain, Nathan Klepping, Kayce Farris, Bill Bestwick, Matt Bigler, Matt Lenker,Denise Bestwick, Marc Hershey, Jeff Kinsey, Dave Shriner, Gary Landvater, Roger Neuenschwander

55-65 membersOrganized: Incorporated in 1878

President: Tom WagnerChief of Department: Jason Bock

Special activities and info:• Motto: Semper Peratus (Always Ready)• The Elizabethtown Fire Department was instituted in 1859 and incorporated in 1878. Records show that there was interest and activities dating back to 1827.

EPHRATA PIONEER FIRE COMPANY NO. 1

135 S. State St., Ephrata, PA 17522 (717) 733-4850www.ephratafi re.com

Jay Martin, Jeff Wilson, Steve Kintzler, Scott Zimmerman, Dennis Townsley, Dave Whitcraft, Jim Wiegand, Paul Swangren,Ray Foltz, Cameron Hildebrand, Robert Zoll, Kevin Panzram, Matthew Hildebrand, Robert Crills, Larry Young, Paul Wise,

Bill Rockey, Troy Redcay, Scott Eichelberger, Bill Peters, Cody Bowen, Kyle Hackman, Allen Pettyjohn, James Kiefer, Mike Kiefer,Ken Weber, Vernon Schmuck, John Eitnier

71 active membersOrganized: September 17, 1888

Fire Chief: Allen PettyjohnPresident: James Kiefer

Special activities and info:• The Ephrata Pioneer Fire Company was founded on September 17, 1888.

It had some of the fi rst fi re alarm boxes to alert the fi refi ghters and had motorized equipment by 1916. The fi rst ladder truck for the company was a horse-drawn cart purchased in 1921.• In 2013, the Ephrata Pioneer Fire Company will celebrate 125 years of service.

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160 S. Poplar St., Elizabethtown1-800-866-5919

Thank you to ourarea firefighters!

256 SouthMarket Street,Elizabethtown

ServingElizabethtownsince 1980

367-5878

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FARMERSVILLE FIRE COMPANY74 E. Farmersville Road, Ephrata, PA 17522

(717) 354-5841www.farmersvillefi re.com

Randy Reiff, Galen Fisher, Mervin Zimmerman, Kenneth Zimmerman, Ammon Zimmerman, Jonas Reiff, A. Ray Zimmerman, Glenn Martin, Earl Good, Earl Oberholtzer, Leon Oberholtzer, Lamar Zimmerman, Cleason High Jr., Alvin Burkholder, David Sensenig, Menno King,

Larry Weaver, David Rupp, Leroy Weaver, James Ulrich

52 active membersOrganized: Incorporated March 2, 1948

Fire Chief: Earl Good President: Amos Zimmerman

Special activities and info:• Started Quick Response Service, June 1996 to respond to medical emergencies.

• Annual Mud Sale held on the Third Thursday in March at 4:30 p.m.

FIVEPOINTVILLEFIRE COMPANY1087 Dry Tavern Road, Denver, PA 17517

(717) 445-4933www.fi vepointvillefi re.net

Justin Martin, Rodney Good, Jeffrey Stewart, Jonathan House, Howard Martin, Glenn Mains, Jake Wise, Jesse Zimmerman, Stephanie Wolfe

35 membersOrganized: June 1957Chief: Nelson Shirk

President: Jake Wise

Special activities and info:• Runs one engine and one tanker

• Serves western Brecknock Township

• Holds an annual May Sale on fi rst Saturday in May each year

1011 DryTavern Road, Denver, PA17522

717-445-6791 or 1-800-856-4031

We supportFivepointsville Fire Co.

Thank You!


GARDEN SPOT FIRE/RESCUE339 E. Main St., New Holland, PA 17557 (717) 354-8311 www.newhollandfi re.net www.blueballfi re.com www.GSFR39.com (January 1, 2013)

Nate Good, Jamie Weir, EJ Hillard, Cory Simo, Brendon Harnish, Stefan Kuenzli, Mark Willwerth, Bryan Buch, Chad Coblentz, David Groff, Jerry Mason, Michael Beiler, Thomas Curtis, Alex Longland, Emory Hay, Amador Cruz, Darryl Keiser, Kirk Neidermyer, Jeff Martin, Larry Martin, Butch Johnston, Daniel Huyard, Paul Nolt, Daniel Horning, Troy Kauffman, Tom Lieberher, John Fischer, Glenn Eberly, Earl Witmer, Nelson Mohler

125 membersOrganized: Liberty Fire Co., of New Holland and Blue Ball Fire Co. will offi cially become Garden Spot Fire/Rescue January 1, 2013.

Blue Ball Fire Co., was organized June 17, 1909.Liberty Fire Company was organized March 24, 1897.

HAZ-MAT 2ENVIRONMENTAL FIRE & RESCUE

COMPANY101 Champ Boulevard, Manheim, PA 17545

(717) 537-4197

No names can be in the paper due to Home Land Security


Fire Chief: Chris StrayerPresident: Kurt A. Windlebleck

Special activities and info:• In 1983, Manheim Township Fire Company and East Petersburg Fire Company formed a specialized team to respond to hazardous materials incidents. In 1984 the team became an independant organization responding to calls throughout Lancaster County.

• HazMat 2 will celebrate 30 years in 2013. It recently completed a state inspection and is licensed as a level one team.

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Special activities and info:• Chicken & Waffl e Dinner at the East Station (former Blue Ball), Saturday, November 17, noon to 6 p.m. Eat in or Take out.• November 3 - Craft Show & Soup Sale, East Station - call 354-8094 to order soup• Christmas trees will be sold in December at East Station.


KEYSTONEWILDFIRE CREW

INC.P.O. PO Box 117, Holtwood, PA 17532462 Red Hill Road, Pequea, PA 17565

www.keystonewildfi re.com

Sheron Shank, Mike Hall, Lorie Hall, Ron Cariello, Cody Hufford, Darren Pickel, Devon Pickel, Adam Enterline, Zadok Leggett, Jeremy Culbertson

39 membersOrganized: Incorporated in 1995.

Warden: Mike HallPresident: Jeremy Culbertson

Special activities and info:• Keystone Wildfi re Crew began as a satellite support crew in 1984. In 1987, it took on the name Keystone Wildfi re Crew and became incorporated in 1995. The crew provides cooperative mutual aid fi re suppression to Lancaster County Fire Companies and Forest Districts.

• Keystone Wildfi re Crew can be found at numerous community events and parades, such as the Solanco Fair and Millersville Parade.

LAFAYETTE FIRE COMPANY63 Lafayette Way, Lancaster, PA 17603 (717) 392-5097 www.lafayettefi re.com

Dave Phillips, Jeff Keens, Jeff Hatfi eld, Casey Morgan, Levi Freeburn, Eric Beiler, Scott Hershey, John Long, Bob Landis

63 members (32 active fi refi ghters)

Organized: 1943Fire Chief: Ron Nolt

President: David Phillips

Special activities and info:• The Lafayette Fire Company was founded in 1943 to serve the community of East Lampeter Township and continues to serve a diverse community today.

• The company moved into its new station in April 2012. Dedication of the stations will held in spring 2013.

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LANCASTERTOWNSHIP FIREDEPARTMENT

PO Box 210, Bausman, PA 17504(717) 394-5353www.LTFD.org

Back Row - Lt. Ed Slaymaker, Al Dorich, Ron Comfort Sr., Wes Cave, Craig Jordan, Chris Mosso, Irene Fitzkee, Dale Kline, Lori Jones, Eric Sheetz, Rich Walker, Kevin Morrison, John Jones, Mark Clare, James Logan, Justin Brian, Jackie Brian

Front Row - Lt. Dick Ruhl, Tom Royer, Ed Mckenzie, Captain Brett Fassnacht, Andrew Foster, Barry Dusel, EMA Mike Pickard, Chief Ron Comfort Jr.,Brandon Balmer, Mike Adams, Assistant Chief Steve Roy, Chris Wilson, Lt. Greg Leaman


President: Gregory KolbFire Chief: Ron Comfort Jr.

Special activities and info:• Lancaster Township Fire Department was formed in 1991 with the consolidation of Bausman and Wheatland fi re companies.

• Fire Chief Ron Comfort Jr. leads approximately 50 volunteer fi refi ghters housed in two fi re stations. One is at 125 Fairview Ave., in the village of Bausman, and the other is at 1250 Maple Ave., in Hamilton Park.

• A new central fi re station will be built in the near future along Millersville Pike in Lancaster Community Park to replace the two aging stations.

LINCOLN FIREDEPARTMENT

38 S. Market St., Ephrata, PA 17522(717) 733-6214

www.lincolnfi reco.com

Keith Weaver, Rob Coleman, Emma Witenski, Derrick Tryon, Shawn Conner, Craig Bouder, Josiah Fegley, Laura Martin, Brian Zimmerman, Anthony Zimmerman, Karl Weaver, David Martin, Dale Martin, David Jaquay, Eric Carpenter, Loren Martzall, Susan Wargo, Joleen Dull, Chester Yeakel,

Rosalie Yeakel, Julie Wealand, Gloria Aseli, Richard Geaman, Tim Showalter, Lee Showalter, Matt Showalter, Eric Showalter, Randall Gockly, Esther Mitchell, Darlene Weidman, John Coleman, James Gehman, Mary Louise Kurtz, Rich Ritter


President: Richard RitterFire Chief: Randall Gockley

Special activities and info:• A volunteer fi re company, Washington Hose Co., was formed in the village of New Ephrata in 1851. New Ephrata became the village of Lincoln in the late 1800s and the fi re company’s name changed to the Lincoln Fire Company.

• The current station was constructed in 1998 and houses two engines, rescue, traffi c unit and squad. The company still has its fi rst piece of motorized equipment, a 1921 Reo Speedwagon. In 2010, the Ephrata Area Rescue Service merged into the Lincoln Fire Company.


LITITZ FIRE COMPANY NO. 124 W. Main St., Lititz, PA 17543 (717) 626-2486 www.lititzfi re.org

300 W. Lemon St, Lititz, PA 17543 • www.moravianmanor.org

Moravian Manor is proudto support our local community!

Thank Youto our firefighters

for their many years ofvolunteer service!

41 Front St., Lititz, PA 17543717-626-2209

THANK YOUto all firefighters!


President: Jared Hahn Fire Chief: Ron Oettel

Special activities and info:• Lititz Fire Company #1 was formed in 1894. The town council purchased two hose carts and 1,000 feet of hose for the new company. Its fi rst motorized apparatus arrived in 1921.

• The Lititz Fire Department is continuously accepting applications for membership.

Mike Smith, Ron Oettel, Mike Michael, Steve Sweigart, Brentt Sechrist, Trent Myers, John Hendricks Jr., Christ Martin, Devin

Learn, John Shoultz, Erica Weaver, Mike Resh, Don Rogers, Mark Welner, Doug Stoner, Samuel Habbershon, Ethan Etter

730 S Broad StreetLititz, PA 17543


MIDDLE CREEKSEARCH & RESCUE

P.O. Box 701, Ephrata, PA 17522866-542-LOST

www.midsar.org

Thomas Froebel, Randy Maurer, Ken May, Dee Utz, Kaylee Biddison, Tiffany Yorgensen, Phil Yorgensen, Susan Stauffer, Lynn Walker, Wendy Ewing,Janet Citron, Judy Caskey, Sharon Wise, Terry Fischetti, Cindy Fischetti, Hyacinth Hughes, Ron Small, Bill Hamberger, Sue Hambeger, Jim Stephens,

Fordy Carver, Scott Arndt, Steve Kintzler, Amanda Kintzler, Chris Eichfeld, Erin Eichfeld, Jeff Winters, Greg Chown


Fire Chief: Steve Kintzler President: Mike Musser

Special activities and info:• Middle Creek Search & Rescue (MIDSAR), formed in 1994, is a team of trained volunteers that serves a variety of search needs including a dog team, horse team, emergency communications, command offi cers, fi eld offi cers, and search volunteers.

• Based in Lancaster County, it serves six counties in South Central PA.

• During a recent search, MIDSAR’s operations trailer was severely damaged. Donations are needed to fund its replacement..

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THANK YOUTo all firefighters!

Thank you Firefi ghters!


Special activities and info:• Fire Department Mount Joy provides fi re and rescue services to all of Mount Joy Borough and portions of East Donegal, Mount Joy and Rapho townships, encompassing 28 square miles.

• Fire Department Mount Joy is a combination of the former Friendship Fire Company (organized 1868) and the Florin Fire Company (organized 1947) which merged in 2001.

• Fire Department Mount Joy currently operates a fl eet of 7 units

1 - 2000 GPM Engine 1 - 1750 GPM Rescue/Engine 1 - 100’ Ladder Truck 1 - Traffi c Unit 1 - Utility Pick-up 2 - Duty Chief/Offi cer Vehicles (SUV’s)

FIRE DEPARTMENT MOUNT JOY111 New Haven St., Mount Joy, PA 17552 www.FDMJ.com

40 members Organized: Incorported March 2, 1948

Fire Chief: Buddy HessPresident: Robert Purcell

Jimmy Carr, Jack Richard, Zachary Jones, Nathan Bowser, Mason Brandt, Matt Kratz, Buddy Hess, Andrew Wittle, Tyler Prickett, William Smith, Bob Lutz, Kyle Malone, Philip Colvin, Barry Leber, Dan Zink, Terry Bradley, Matt Gohn, Bob Purcell

347 W. Main St., Mount Joy717-653-2766

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717-653-1461

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West Main AutoWest Main Auto14 W. Main St., Mount Joy

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717-653-57751225 W. Main St., Mount Joy

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102 N. Market St., Mount Joy717-653-2056

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970 Rear W. Main St., Mount Joy717-653-8654

Thank youFire Dept. ofMount Joy!

307 W. Main St., Mount Joy717-653-5357

Mission Statement: It shall be the mission of Fire Department Mount Joy to deliver in a highly competent, professional manner, a combination of proactive and reactive fi re, rescue and emergency services. These services will provide the highest possible degree of protection to Mount Joy citizens and their property, from the dangers of modern society.


MOUNTVILLE FIRE COMPANY NO. 126 N. Lemon St., Mountville, PA 17554 (717) 285-5456 www.mountvillefi re.com

Chris Rossi, Michael Dicely, Paul Cook, Rodney Howard, Joe Iocono, Dean Gantz, Jr., Matt Foltz, Brian Saylor, Paul Rossi, Julio Jusino, Andrew Kalbach, Adam Weitzel

245 members Organized: founded in 1874, chartered in 1907 Fire Chief: Dean Gantz Jr. President: Andrew Kalbach

Special activities and info:• Mountville Fire Company No. 1 kicked off its 2013 calendar campaign in September. The calendar that features Mountville Fire Company on the front and back and historic fi re history shots each month. They sell for $20 and areavailable every Monday night at the station or by calling (717) 285-5456.

NEW DANVILLE FIRE COMPANY43 Marticville Road, Lancaster, PA 17603

(717) 872-2181www.ndfc55.com

Chuck Haines, Bill Steele, Tim Kuntz, Matt DeMascolo, Brad Shenk, Cara Haines, Don Shenk, Ben Eddowes

31 active membersOrganized: chartered in 1931

Fire Chief: Brad ShenkPresident: Clyde Thomas

Special activities and info:• New Danville Fire Company was originally part of the Big Four Fire Co. (Refton, West Willow, Lampeter and New Danville). The Big Four was formed in 1920 and disolved in the late 1920s.

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717-285-2327

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PENRYN FIRE COMPANY NO. 1

PO Box 163, Penryn, PA 17564(717) 665-2535

www.penrynfi re.com

Jay Campbell, Ashley Martin, Sam Kochel, Lester Gerhart Jr, Sherri Parson, Zachary Petticoffer, Curtis Houchin, Artie Manchor, Gary Clack, Julie Brandt, Dean Greiner, Doug Bollinger, Jered Hess, Bob Fichthorn, Gregory Schell, Jeri Martin, Shannon Martin, Gerry Wolfe, Ernie

Martin, Micah Diffenderfer, Kelly Saylor, Wilmer Zimmerman


Fire Chief: Shannon MartinPresident: Doug Bollinger

Special activities and info:• Penryn Fire Company #1 celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. Recent activities included a breakfast, historic tour of Penryn, and camping weekend at Penryn Park.

• It will hold its 8th annual Mud Sale, March 16, 2013.

PEQUEA VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY NO. 1

PO Box 8, Pequea, PA 17565656 Bridge Valley Road, Pequea

(717) 284-2948

Kevin Miller, Missy Miller, Debbie Mann, Brandon Evans

16 membersOrganized: May 1947

Fire Chief: Brandon EvansPresident: Kevin Miller

Special activities and info:• Pequea Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 is located in Martic Township, along the Susquehanna River.

• It recently celebrated 65 years in operation.

• Chicken BBQ, third Saturday of every month from May through October.

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QUARRYVILLE FIRECOMPANY NO. 1

217 E. State St., Quarryville, PA 17566 (717) 786-2898 www.QFD27.com

Jim Herr, Keith Wilkin, Tristan Axe, JC Woerth, Kevin Singles, Mike Carr, Curt Appler, Ernie Owen, Sherry Wertz, Michael Swayne, Bill Mankin, Brian Thomas, Mike Ross, James Taylor, Steven Roop, Wayne Brion, Christopher Sharp, Tim Ryan,

Donnie Roop, Jeremy Welk, Carl Diem, Ron Weaver, James Welk, Bill Bare, Curt Woerth, Craig Hassinger, James Hassinger, Jarrett Hassinger, David Drayovitch, William Wipprecht, Tom Worrell, Brian Henry, Steve Hastings, Brian Wertz

60 active membersOrganized: December 1902

Fire Chief: Jamie WelkPresident: Jim Hassinger

RAWLINSVILLEVOLUNTEER

FIRE COMPANYPO Box 1, Holtwood, PA 17532

(717) 284-3023www.rvfd58.com

Jim Rhodes, Mike Trout, Nolan Frey, Donald Snyder, Anthony Williams Jr., Isaac Warren, Nate Barrett, Tim Nye, Brittany Weidman, Joey Evans-McMillen, Carl Strickler Sr., Anthony Williams Sr., Matt Watson, David Wedge, David Walter Sr., Julia Perez, Jeremy Stone, Emily Ebaugh, David Walter Jr., John Ebaugh, Austin Brown, Matt Snyder, Tim Graver, Kenny Graver,

Kevin Evans, Megan Carr, Carl Strickler Jr., Trusty “dog”

86 total members, 36 active Organized: 1952

Fire Chief: Carl StricklerPresident: Dave Walter

Special activities and info:• The Rawlinsville Volunteer Fire Company was founded in 1952 and housed a single engine. The fi re company is now located at 33 Martic Hights Drive.

• It currently operates two engines, a pumper tanker and a brush truck. Specialty equipment includes two boats and utv. The department covers all of Martic Township and parts of Providence, Drumore and East Drumore townships, with an average call volume of 350 emergencies each year.

• It is currently celebrating its 60th year of operation.

Special activities and info:• Quarryville Fire Company #1 was organized in December of 1902. On January 31, 1903 George W. Hensel Jr. was installed as the fi rst president of the department. The company was chartered in April of 1903.

• A Stirling Fire siren was purchased in 1926 and is still in use today on top of the fi rehouse in the bell tower.

• Quarryville Fire Company #1 will celebrate its 110th Anniversary in 2013 and will host the 93rd LCFA Convention in June 1, 2013.

NEWSWANGERFURNITURE

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(717) 786-2020

www.newswangerfurniture.comMon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 9-7;

Wed. 9-5 & Sat. 9-3Most Major Credit Cards Accepted

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306 S. Hess St., Quarryville, PA(717) 786-2600 • 1-800-451-4273

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REINHOLDSFIRE DEPARTMENT

PO Box 225, Reinholds, PA 17569(717) 336-7753

www.reinholdsfi reco.com

Kent Reich, Ryan Brown, Jeremy Brubaker, Taylor Schmeck, Tom Showalter, Dustin Fox, Mike Youndt, Steve Kauffman, Pat Gibson, Ryan Corwin, Talor Arndt, Scott Moyer, Zach Crills, Kurt Reich, Dennis Schmeck, Curt Crouse, John Reich,

Josh Miller, Jim Miller, Roger Weir, Kurt Knoll, Dwight Walters, Dwayne Shank

40 active membersOrganized: December 18, 1914

Charter April 1915.Fire Chief: Kent Reich

President: Dennis Schmeck

Special activities and info:• Reinholds Fire Company maintains the latest equipment to provide the best protection possible for residents and businesses in the community.

• The current fi ve bay fi re station was completed December 1997, complete with meeting rooms, storage, offi ces and small reception rooms.

• Reinholds Fireman’s Carnivals, June 1 and 8, 2013.

• Chicken and Waffl e Dinner, February 2013

• Longaberger Basket Bingo, February 2013

ROTHSVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY

2071 Main St., Rothsville, PA 17543(717) 626-7805www.rvfc.com

Jesse Roberts, Greg Young, Mark Steffy, Gordon Young, Dave Unangst, Craig Young, Bob Shreiner, Matt Purnell,Zach Young, Dale Hurst, Ervin Zimmerman, Edward Martin, Jim Hoover, Jason Lutz, Emory Martin,

Elvin Zimmerman, Aaron Hoover, Shawn Conner, Sam Young

94 membersOrganized: Chartered Sept. 4, 1917.

Fire Chief: Claude Young Jr.President: Jesse Roberts Jr.

Special activities and info:• The origin of the fi re service in Rothsville began prior to 1900. Jeff Usner purchased a hand-drawn two-wheel chemical cart with a tank and attached cylinder to protect his property and that of his neighbors. As the 19th century turned into the 20th, the community banded together. They purchased two chemical carts like Usner’s and later purchased a hand-pumper. In 1907 these fi re apparatus were used to fi ght one of the largest fi res in the county, at least at that time, as the Moore and Reitz store in Millway. One of the chemical carts used to fi ght that fi re is currently on display at the Pennsylvania Farm Museum on Landis Valley Road in Manheim Township.

• November 10, Beef & Turkey Supper, Take Out only, 2 p.m. to ?

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SCHOENECK FIRE COMPANY

125 N. King St., Denver, PA 17517(717) 336-6767

Andrew Showalter, Gerald Martin, Tim Hackman, Delbert Sensenig, Linda Weaver, Jay Weaver, Michael Fasnacht, Jerry Fasnacht, Jeff Hackman, Bob Hackman, John Mertz, Jamie Pannebecker, Wendall High, Ivan Martin, Gerald Weaver, Marvin Showalter, John Shirk, Paul Gantert Jr, Derrick Smith, Scott Smith

32 active fi refi ghters10 active fi re police

Organized: 1927 Chartered in 1928

Fire Chief: Jeff HackmanPresident: Robert Hackman

Special activities and info:• Schoeneck Fire Company has 225 social members.

• The department runs two engines and one squad.

• Soup and Sub Sale, October 27, 8 a.m. til sold out

• Craft Show, November 17, 8 a.m. til 2 p.m.

STRASBURGFIRE COMPANY NO. 1

203 Franklin St., Strasburg, PA 17579(717) 687-7232

www.strasburgfi re.com

Brian Bauer, Gwen Bieber, Nathan Bieber, Ervin Jacob Blank, Ken Cramer, Kevin C. Cramer, Nathan Cramer, Robert R. Devonshire, Danny DiPaula, Noah Durling, Kirk Fernitz, Dave Firestone, Amos K. Fisher, Eli Fisher, Elmer Fisher, Issac E. Fisher, Isaac M. Fisher, Ivan F. Fisher, Sam B. Fisher, Les Furlow, Ryan Furlow, Emory Hay, Anya Holmberg, William Hutchinson, James Kiscaden, Bill Koch, Mark Lefever, Mike Lockard, Jeff Long, Allan Martin, Thomas Martin, Patrick Mccardell, Ed Millham, Andrew Neidinger,

Jonathon Peachy, Eli J. Stoltzfus, John F. Stoltzfus, Steve Straley, Josh Sullivan, Chuck Vaughn, Scott J. Weichler, Lenny Weitzel, Sam Welk, Rick Wentz, Dave Work, Justin Wright

Special activities and info:• Formed in 1933, Strasburg Fire Company provides protection to the Strasburg Borough, portions of Strasburg, Paradise and Eden townships.

• In Sep. 2011, the company responded to 167 calls.

• Annual Buffet Turkey Supper, November 10, 3 to 7 p.m. Take outs available. W W W . W I L E Y S P H A R M A C Y . C O M


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Thank-youSTRASBURG

FIREFIGHTERS!


Fire Chief: Rick WentzPresident: Jim Kiscaden


SUSQUEHANNA FIRE & RESCUE COMPANY NO. 4

10th and Manor Streets, Columbia, PA 17512(717) 684-5844

www.susquehannafi re.org

44 active fi refi ghtersOrganized: Feb. 11, 1897

Fire Chief: Garry WisemanPresident: Mark A. Fritz

Special activities and info: • A meeting of the citizen’s and taxpayers of the eastern part of the Borough of Columbia was held at the Eagle Hotel on Feb. 11, 1897, to discuss the matter of a fi re company in the eastern part of the Borough of Columbia. On Feb. 18, 1897, another meeting was held and a motion was made to form a permanent organization and the fi rst offi cers were elected. The membership fee was set at 50 cents. A motion was made to create a steam fi re engine and hose company and to go by the name of Susquehanna Steam Fire Engine And Hose Company #4. The charter was granted by the County of Lancaster at the March 24, 1897, meeting.

• Columbia borough’s designated rescue company.

UPPER LEACOCK FIRE COMPANY

50 W. Main St., Leola, PA 17540(717) 656-9881

www.upperleacockfi re.org

50 members Organized: 1988Fire Chief: Cory Imler President: Jared Nolt

Special activities and info: • Upper Leacock Fire Company originated in 1988 when Leola and Leacock fi re companies merged. At that time they were the fi rst merger in the state of Pennsylvania.

• Annual raw sauerkraut sales, Thanksgiving weekend to New Year’s Day. A Leola Community Christmas, Friday, Nov. 23 - Sunday, Dec. 23, Meadow Brook Farmers Market.

Harold Hoover, Jeremiah Martin, Keith Greiner, Jared Nolt, Doug Imler, Cory Imler, Jaime Spangler, Larry Miller, Cody Houser, Melvin Beiler

Kevin Keyser, Mike Stock, Ryan Kuhn, Andrew Deets, Jay Barninger, Jared Mosteller, Justin Misal, Austin Peters, Sean Montgomery, Bryan Keyser, Michael Splain

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WEST EARLFIRE COMPANY

14 School Lane Ave., Brownstown, PA 17508(717) 656-6791

www.westearlfi re.org

Ben Voran, Clair Hoover, Blake Zimmerman, Debbie Ayers, Ronald Ayers, John Fox, Joey Wright, Dave Stoltzfus, Tyler Stoltzfus, Bob Osborne, Bob Billett,Chris Cardascia, Rick Haverstick, Dalton Kuhn, Lee Burkholder, Austyn Nolt, Leonard Nolt, Nate Stoltzfus


Fire Chief: Nate StoltzfusPresident: Ben Voran

Special activities and info:• Founded in 1937, the West Earl Fire Company serves Brownstown, Talmage and the surrounding area.

• Celebrating 75 years of service

• All-You-Care- to-Eat Breakfast November 17

• Spring Quilt and consignment sale

WEST HEMPFIELDFIRE & RESCUE

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Chimney fi res can result in minor damage or major house fi res that cause loss of life. Whenever dealing with fi re, it’s essential to know safety protocol.

Most chimney fi res result from carelessness on the part of homeowners and lack of chimney care. Simple maintenance and other tips can help keep residents safe. Chimney fi res are easy to prevent if homeowners follow these recommendations.

✔ Annual cleaning of the chimney will remove build-up of soot and creosote from inside the chimney. Leave this job to a certifi ed chimney sweep. Failing to clean the chimney can result in these highly fl ammable materials igniting and potentially spreading fi re to the rest of the house.

✔ Have the chimney inspected once a year for wear and tear and anything that needs to be replaced or mended.

✔ Build fi res with dry, seasoned wood. Dry wood produces less smoke and smoldering than wet wood. Less smoke means less build-up on chimney walls. Look for wood that has been seasoning for at least 6 months to a year.

✔ Build small fi res that are easier to control

and manage. A fi re that burns compactly and well will also produce less smoke and build-up.

✔ While most people tend to prefer the use of hardwoods because they burn longer, it really doesn’t matter which wood is used so long as it is seasoned wood. Seasoned wood burns hot and clean.

✔ A chimney liner can protect the chimney structure from excessive heating and exhaust fumes. It also enables the chimney to be cleaned more easily.

✔ Install a chimney cap that will prevent

debris, including twigs and leaves that are highly fl ammable, from entering the structure. It can also prevent small animals from entering the chimney and causing a fi re.

✔ Never use combustible materials, such as paper or liquid accelerants to start a fi re. These materials can cause embers to fl oat up the chimney and ignite creosote. Or, they may cause the fi re to burn out of control.

✔Leave the damper open so that there is adequate air fl ow, which will limit the amount of creosote that forms.

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What Is Creosote Anyway?Creosote is the condensation of unburned, fl ammable particulates present in the

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smoke will condense and solidify, collecting on the fl ue. Because wet or “green” wood burns at a lower temperature or smolders, it can cause the fl ue to have a cooler surface

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People looking to embrace the cold-weather season often fi nd snuggling up in front of a roar-ing fi re is both relaxing and warming. Fireplaces are popular components of homes across the coun-try. Ensuring fi replaces are prepared for a season of use is important from a safety standpoint and for personal comfort as well.

The U.S. Fire Administration states that heating fi res account for 36 percent of residential home fi res in rural areas every year. Often these fi res are due to creosote buildup in chimneys and stove-pipes. All home heating systems require regular maintenance to function safely and effi ciently.

One of the most important steps to fi replace maintenance and preparation is having the entire thing cleaned by a professional. A chimney sweep provides a variety of services. According to Ace Chimney Sweeps of Maryland, a chimney sweep will clean out the entire chimney. Many use a high-powered vacuum so that there is no soot or dust entering the home. Depending on the range of services, some sweeps also offer a series of inspec-tions of the chimney, interior fl ue and checks of attic spaces for any damaged areas that will need repair.

The next step will be securing your source of fuel. Many homeowners contract with a provider of seasoned fi rewood. A delivery of one or two cords of wood may take the average fi replace user through the season. Wood can also be purchased at supermarkets or picked up free in different areas. It’s not adviseable to use wood that has just been cut down. It likely contains high levels of moisture that will result in more smoke than burn power, and could lead to deposits forming on the inside of the chimney. Synthetic logs are also

available, but use caution because they may burn unevenly and put out higher levels of carbon mon-oxide. Follow directions on the packages of these products carefully.

It is important to inspect a fi replace screen or guard to ensure it can safely protect against embers escaping the fi replace. In homes where there are young children, an added barrier may be needed in front of the fi replace to prevent little hands from touching the hot screen.

It is vital to open up the chimney fl ue before starting any fi re. This allows fresh air to feed the fi re and will enable smoke to exit the home. Failure to open the fl ue can result in smothering, dirty smoke fi lling the home quite quickly. The fl ue should be closed after the fi re is completely extin-guished so that animals and outside debris don’t enter the home via the opening.

Be sure to have a metal container for removing and storing hot ashes handy. Embers and ashes can stay hot for quite some time, so they should be placed outdoors, ideally far from the home so they don’t set anything ablaze.

Educate household members about the rules of fi replace use. They should be aware that no items should be discarded into the fi re to avoid the emis-sion of toxic fumes or dangerous embers. All it takes is one stray ember to start a huge fi re. Also, improper fuel materials may lead to the buildup of fl ammable creosote on the chimney.

A fi replace can be a focal point, a source of home heating and just a nice place to which to retire when the weather is cold. Preparing the fi replace for use and maintaining it properly are the keys to a safe season of use.

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Those experiencing dizziness or fl u-like symptoms might be quick to assume they have a virus. However, such symptoms could be a byproduct of carbon monoxide exposure at home.

Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless, toxic gas. In 2005, U.S. fi re departments responded to roughly 61,100 carbon monoxide incidents across the country. According to the Journal of the American Medical Association, carbon monoxide poisoning is the leading cause of accidental poisoning deaths in America. Roughly 500 Americans and 400 Canadians die every year due to CO poisoning. Thousands others are hospitalized due to the poisonous gas.

Carbon monoxide forms from the combustion of different types of fuels, including natural gas, gasoline, wood, and kerosene. If improper venting in the home occurs, CO can build up to hazardous levels. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, acute effects of CO illness are due to the formation of carboxyhemoglobin in the blood, which inhibits oxygen intake. At moderate concentrations, angina, impaired vision and reduced brain function may result. At higher concentrations, CO exposure can be fatal.

CO detectors, like smoke alarms, are the single best way to detect harmful CO levels. The detectors work on a chemical reaction causing a color change, an electrochemical reaction that produces current to trigger an alarm or a semiconductor sensor that changes its electrical resistance in the presence of CO. Most detectors require a continuous power source, so they should be plugged in and also have a battery back-up.

The National Fire Protection Association recommends these tips with

regard to CO detectors.• CO alarms should be installed in a central location outside each sleeping area and on every level of the home and in other locations where required by applicable laws, codes or standards. For the best protection, interconnect all CO alarms throughout the home. When one sounds, they all sound.• Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for placement and mounting height.• Choose a CO alarm that has the label of a recognized testing laboratory.• Test all detectors at least once a month.• An alarm could indicate a problem or a low battery. However, many detectors beep intermittently to signal a battery needs to be changed. If an alarm sounds, get out of the house or move to a fresh-air location, like next to an open

window.• Contact your local fi re department’s non-emergency number to fi nd out what number to call if the CO alarm sounds.

It’s important to take CO alarms seriously, as detectors are programmed to indicate the start of a problem before it becomes dangerous.

Preventing CO from building up indoors is also benefi cial.• Never use an outdoor grill indoors.• Make sure all heating equipment is properly sized for the home and vented.• Open the fl ue when using a fi replace.• Warm up a car outside of the garage.• Hire a professional to routinely inspect the equipment.• Repair appliances and heat sources promptly.

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Nowadays, many homeowners are understandably concerned about saving money. In light of the country’s economic woes, homeowners are increasingly looking for ways to save money.

Though it’s important to save money, it’s also important to stay safe, particularly with respect to household appliances. Fortunately, there are ways homeowners can stay safe and save at the same time. Take the household dryer, for instance. The following tips can help a dryer run safely and effi ciently.

Consider metal ducts. Flexible ducts made of plastic or foil can prove very problematic, often sagging and letting lint build up, decreasing effi ciency and risking safety in the process. Metal ducts can be fl exible but won’t sag, leading to less lint build up. What’s more, a metal duct can contain a fi re better than plastic or foil ducts.

Clean all around the dryer. Lint does not only build up within the ducts or lint traps, it can also build up in the area surrounding the dryer as well. This includes behind and underneath the dryer, which can be a signifi cant safety hazard if not cleaned regularly.

Don’t ignore the lint screen. A clean lint screen pays numerous dividends, not the least of which is making a dryer more safe. Clothes also dry faster when the lint screen is clean, meaning the dryer won’t run as long and homeowners will save money.

Wash abnormally stained clothes. Oftentimes, when working in the yard or around the house, a homeowner can spill gasoline or other fl ammable materials on clothing. If that happens, wash these clothes extra carefully, possibly even more than once, before placing them in the dryer.

KEEP YOUR DRYER RUNNINGThe report, Clothes Dryer Fires in Residential Buildings (2008-2010) was developed by USFA’s National Fire Data Center and is based on 2008 to 2010 data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS).

✔An estimated 2,900 clothes dryer fi res in residential buildings are reported to U.S. fi re departments each year and cause an estimated 5 deaths, 100 injuries, and $35 million in property loss.

✔Clothes dryer fi re incidence in residential buildings was higher in the fall and winter months, peaking in January at 11 percent.

✔Failure to clean (34 percent) was the leading factor contributing to the ignition of clothes dryer fi res in residential buildings.

✔Dust, fi ber, and lint (28 percent) and clothing not on a person (27 percent) were, by far, the leading items fi rst ignited in clothes dryer fi res in residential buildings.

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