Lafayette Fire Company

10/23/2026

Thank you Reaching Higher Tree Care's Tom, Saxon, Brad, and Shane for serving Lafayette Fire Company with your professional tree care services and your generosity.

Like so many of our neighbors, we experienced extensive tree damage in the July storms. Our volunteers had cleaned up everything within reach, but special equipment was required to deal with the remainder of the tree line.

Reaching Higher didn't hesitate when asked to join forces with our team. They went above and beyond the call of duty, and we are extremely grateful.

If you have tree care needs and are looking to support a local business that supported Lafayette Fire Company - we hope you will consider the Reaching Higher Tree Care team.

10/23/2026

Your help is needed.

SUBMIT A CRIME TIP OR OTHER SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY TO OUR POLICE AGENCYUse this anonymous tip form to submit information regarding suspicious,

10/20/2026

TRAINING TUESDAY/ PROMOTION

Training Tuesday is where we highlight a member of our organization, and their recent training accomplishments. This is to give recognition to their hard work and dedication to the community they serve. This recognition goes to FF Waylon Martin.

Waylon joined us in June of 2024, beginning in our Junior Program, then later joining the ranks as a firefighter. On top of serving at Lafayette, Waylon is also an active member at the Farmersville Fire Company since 2023. At Lafayette, Waylon is a huge part of our weekend staffing initiative, taking time to serve the ELT community. Waylon is a part of our new member onboarding committee serving as a friendly face to welcome them in. He is someone those newer members can follow and learn from while under his wing. Waylon most recently received a promotion to the “black front” status following the completion of his final required class. The following certifications FF Martin holds are;

Pro Board Firefighter I
Pro Board Hazmat Operations
Vehicle Rescue Technician
EMR (Emergency Medical Responder)

Waylon was most recently recognized at our monthly membership meeting for completing his “black front” which signifies a fully interior qualified firefighter. Achieving this status is an accomplishment for our members as it entails rigorous in house competency sign-offs as well as interior qualification certifications.

Waylon currently works for Landmarks Homes as a construction laborer. Outside of serving the community Waylon enjoys traveling with friends and family, hiking, and wakeboarding.

Please assist us in congratulating FF Waylon Martin on this amazing accomplishment. While Waylon has completed the required classes, he says his commitment to training has not gone away and plans to continue furthering his fire service knowledge showing what it means to be a Lafayette member. Congratulations Waylon!

10/20/2026

Over the weekend, our crews were out and about attending various community events. They began the day by hosting E-Town College to take part of their into - the - streets initiative. They assisted our crews with miscellaneous cleaning tasks around the fire house making everything shine!

Our squad crew then headed over to assist our support members at K&A Appliance Inc. community day, supporting one of our local businesses while spreading fire safety!

Members then ended the day by ensuring a clean engine bay floor. Staffing members then took time to review engine operations, showing a new member the ways, then ensuring a clean looking hose bed.

We are always looking for new members to join our team. If firefighting doesn’t interest you, we are are actively seeking new members to join our support ranks assisting in community events and much more. If any of this interests you stop by any Monday evening or email [email protected] to learn more.

10/07/2026

🔋Charging into Fire Safety 🔌
Lafayette volunteers started off last week hosting the Mellinger Parent and Preschool groups for their annual field trip and fire safety experience and then stopped by the Greenfield Lancaster Wellness Fair to share tips.

With nearly every device in our homes, schools, workplaces and even our vehicles & daily transportation utilizing batteries and chargeable devices - it’s important to follow some important safety tips to avoid the dangers of battery 🪫 fires.

🔌 Cheap charger - don’t risk it.
🛌 Always charge devices 📱on hard surfaces
🔥If it feels hot stop using it
🔋Fully charged - unplug it.
🏍️ For rides and tools - charge them outside

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09/18/2026

East Lampeter units are currently operating on a serious crash with entrapment across from the Pennsylvania State Police barracks. Please Avoid the area of Route 30/Lincoln Highway and Oakview rd. The area will be closed for an extended time period.

***UPDATE*** As of nine PM the roadway has been reopened.

09/16/2026

CLINICAL SAVE AWARDS

Monday evening, at our monthly board meeting, eight of our members were awarded clinical save awards for their efforts on a cardiac arrest on Strasburg PK. The incident occurred on June, 2nd, 2026. The combined life saving efforts of East Lampeter Township Police Department, Witmer Fire Protective Association, Lancaster EMS, and 911 Communications Division Lancaster County Department of Public Safety allowed the patient to survive the heart attack and walk out of the hospital with no neurological deficits, after an intensive hospital stay.

Moments like these are few and far between, but it gives time to recognize the continued everyday efforts our volunteers put in to protecting and saving lives in East Lampeter Township. The combined efforts of these individuals saved the patients life, so please assist us in congratulating them on this amazing act.

PICTURE (Left to right) Jr.FF/ EMT Ethan Hutchinson, Captain Suzi Sutton, Chief Engineer Howard Hershey, Fire Police Captain Pedro Ureña, Assistant Fire Chief/ EMR Dave Keens, Lieutenant Gary Nissenzone, Chauffeur Joey Smith
(Not pictured) Witmer Assistant Fire Chief/ EMR Jason Keys, Chauffeur Bob Sloyer

09/15/2026

TRAINING TUESDAY

Every Tuesday we are going to highlight a member of our organization, and their recent training accomplishments. This is to give recognition to their hard work and dedication to the community they serve. This recognition goes to Senior FF/ EMT Kim Herskowitz

Kim joined us in August of 2020, serving as a duty crew firefighter. Kim has continually served as an active member serving in various positions within our organization. Kim currently serves as our cadet camp director putting hundreds of hours into planning and executing the two day long camp. Kim is an asset to our department, being a leader to new members sharing her wealth of fire service knowledge. Below are the current certifications kim holds

Fire Fighter I & II
Fire Instructor I & II
Fire Officer I & II
Public Fire and Life Safety Educator I & II
Pumps I & II
Driver Operations
Emergency Medical Technician
Vehicle Rescue Technician
Live Fire Instructor
Live Fire Instructor In Charge
Incident Safety Officer
Hazardous Materials Technician

Kim currently works at Lancaster County Career and Technology Center in the protective services as a fire instructor. Kim also works part - time at Brickerville Fire Company as a firefighter. Outside of the firehouse service, Kim enjoys going on road trips with her family, going to Disney World, and watching/ playing field hockey. Kim has a bachelors in Psychology from Shippensburg and a masters in education from Millersville .

We want to take a moment to thank Kim and all of the hard work she puts into Lafayette. Between hundred of hours of cadet camp planning and ex*****on, planning company level trainings, or simply staffing the firehouse. Kim is a great asset to our department. Thank you Kim for all your hard work!

09/14/2026

Huge shout out to Matt and Jason Ohrel, owners of Andy's Market in Columbia, for donating dinner for our volunteers this evening. Dinner consisted of various subs, chips, and drinks. We appreciate the support!

09/14/2026

Yesterday morning, four members from Lafayette participated in Penn Medicine Park’s 9/11 memorial stair climb. Members joined with Witmer Fire Protective Association, both successfully completing the 110 flights of stairs. Great job to the members who participated, and may we never forget.