Warwick Emergency Services Commission - WESC

01/30/2026

Well done Warwick Ambulance!

The sepsis antibiotic protocol pilot program is now live in Lititz, Warwick Township, and surrounding areas. In partnership with UPMC Lititz and under the leadership of our medical director, Dr. Christine Dang, our ALS providers are now able to identify qualifying sepsis patients, draw targeted blood samples in the field, and start antibiotics before hospital arrival.

This is a major step forward in prehospital care. Evidence shows that earlier antibiotics in sepsis can reduce mortality and shorten ICU and hospital length of stay. Since launch earlier this week, two patients have already been treated using this new protocol.

We are proud of our clinicians and grateful to our partners at UPMC Lititz and the Pennsylvania Department of Health for their collaboration and trust. This is modern, progressive EMS delivering high level, evidence based care when minutes matter most.

10/30/2025

On Tuesday we had some fun with the students at the end of a fire safety visit. Two Brickerville firefighters, Daniel and Wayne, had a friendly competition of who can get their gear on the quickest. All of us had fun cheering them on!

08/21/2025

Please join us on Saturday, Sept. 6th at 8am.

Please join us on Saturday, September 6th as the Warwick Emergency Services Commission hosts the annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony, beginning at 8am. The ceremony will take place in our park, located adjacent to the Lititz Library. Our keynote speaker this year will be Giselle Jiggetts, an NYPD Officer (retired) who worked on 9/11/2001 in New York City, and the following weeks at Ground Zero. We will also honor three local first responders for their service to our community. A limited amount of chairs will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own chairs too.

04/22/2025

Last night, over 60 volunteers from our four fire companies - Brickerville, Brunnerville, Lititz, and Rothsville - gathered together at Lincoln Shoe Company for an evening of learning. Mike Michael, a volunteer firefighter at Lititz FC and an employee of Lititz Mutual Insurance Company, and Cpl. Ryan Gehman of the Penna. State Police Fire Marshal Division, gave a presentation on the importance of fire scene preservation and origin and cause investigation. Using case studies of recent fires in the area, they explained the role of the fire department, fire marshal office, insurance companies, and restoration companies.

A HUGE THANK YOU to Lincoln Shoe Company for providing the space to host our event and to Casey Tommasi from Restoration Relief for providing snacks and drinks for our volunteers. We truly appreciate our business partners in our community.

11/25/2024

Check out this commendation about Firefighter Stephen Martin, who started his fire service career with the Brunnerville Fire Company (and still volunteers when he is able to). We’re very proud of his accomplishments of becoming a career firefighter and being a part of this rescue. This citation is well deserved! Congratulations Stephen Martin!

09/10/2024

Photos from last Saturday's 9-11 Remembrance Ceremony held at Veterans Honor Park of Lancaster County. Barry Lavender was the keynote speaker. All local first responders were also recognized, plus Captain Justin Auker from Brunnerville Fire Company, EMT Scott Strippel from Rothsville and Warwick EMS, and Sgt. Ryan Sweigart from NLCRPD were honored for their service to our community.

07/30/2024

Please join us on Saturday, September 7th at 8am for this year's 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony.

This year's 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony will be held early, on Saturday, September 7th, beginning at 8am, at Veterans Honor Park of Lancaster County. Local resident, retired postal worker, and former NYPD Officer Barry Lavender will be this year's Keynote Speaker. Please join us as we hear Barry's message, remember the events of 9/11/2001, and take time to recognize local first responders for their service to our community.

04/06/2024

Thank you Warwick School District - Lititz, Pennsylvania for inviting WESC to be a part of this event! It was a lot of fun!!

02/23/2024

Fire Commissioner Duane Ober received a commendation from Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) Director Randy Padfield at the Warwick Township Board of Supervisors meeting on February 21st. Duane was thanked for his involvement in the safety planning of Governor Shapiro's Inauguration celebration held at Rock Lititz in January 2023. In addition to being the WESC Fire Commissioner, Duane also serves as the Emergency Management Coordinator for Warwick Township and Lititz Borough.

09/06/2023

The annual WESC 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony will be held this Saturday, September 9th, starting at 8am, at Veterans Honor Park, located behind the Lititz Library. Command Sgt. Major Mike Huxta will be the keynote speaker and three local first responders will be honored for their service to our community. Please join us!