Lancaster Fire Department

08/30/2026

Congratulations to Lancaster Firefighters Emily Spensley, Ellie Klar and Brittney Zenz, and the rest of the Entry Level Firefighter Class!

08/11/2026

⛈Showers and storms move through the region late tonight and into Tuesday morning with some storms becoming severe. Damaging wind gusts will be the primary threat with any severe storms. Storms will gradually exit by late morning.

08/09/2026

*** POST EXPIRED: Sunday's second round of storms will remain to our southeast. ***

Another complex forecast scenario is on tap for the area today as morning storms move through. There is some potential these will be severe (damaging winds, large hail) but how long these linger through the morning/early afternoon will play a big impact on if we see storms this evening. And that's a BIG if. Should the morning storms play out like what we're thinking, the threat for evening storms would be low overall. BUT - if storms can get going during the evening, they would have a damaging wind and flooding threat with them and would probably have a higher severe potential than the morning activity ⛈️

08/08/2026

08/07/2026

Let us handle lunch today! Brat / Hot Dog meals on the Courthouse Square. Open NOW until 2pm (or when we run out).

07/30/2026

The Most Important Emergency Response Tool May Be "Information"

When a fire, chemical spill, or transportation accident occurs, emergency responders often have to make life saving decisions before they even arrive on scene. What hazards are present? Is the smoke toxic? Should nearby residents evacuate or stay indoors? What protective equipment is needed?

The answers to many of those questions come from information provided through the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA).

Facilities that store certain hazardous chemicals are required to report them to local emergency planning officials and fire departments. That information allows emergency responders to prepare long before an emergency happens by developing pre-incident plans, identifying potential risks, mapping hazardous material locations, and coordinating with neighboring jurisdictions.

For example, if a warehouse fire involves hazardous chemicals, responders can quickly determine what products may be involved, understand how they could react with water or other materials, identify potential health hazards to firefighters and the public, and establish the safest response strategy. This preparation helps reduce response time, improve firefighter safety, and better protect nearby residents, businesses, and the environment.

EPCRA also strengthens partnerships between local government, emergency management, fire departments, industry, and public health agencies. Planning together before an emergency leads to faster, safer, and more effective decisions when every second counts.

Emergency preparedness doesn't begin when the sirens sound, it begins months and even years beforehand through planning, communication, training, and the sharing of critical information. EPCRA is one of the key reasons our emergency responders can arrive better prepared to protect our communities when the unexpected happens.

If your business has questions about EPCRA reporting requirements, hazardous chemical reporting, or emergency planning responsibilities, Grant County Emergency Management is here to help. We encourage you to reach out with any questions, we're happy to provide guidance and connect you with the resources you need to help keep our community safe.

07/27/2026

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