2008 Call Log
Jan	26
Feb	26
Mar	15
April	20
May	22
June	24
July	8
Aug	--
Sept	--
Oct	--
Nov	--
Dec	--

Total	141
2007	268
2006	275
2005	242
2004	236

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2008 Events

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Photos of 4/12 Breakfast

West Earl Fire Station's Kitchen gets an equipment update on February 16th.

2007 Events

Santa making his rounds in West Earl Township the Saturday morning before Christmas

Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 8th.

WEST EARL FIRE COMPANY RECEIVES GRANT FROM FEMA

The West Earl Fire Company is happy to announce the recent award of our grant application to the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. This is a federal grant through the Department of Homeland Security. Additional information on this grant program is here: http://www.firegrantsupport.com/

WEFC shall be using the $114,065 awarded to purchase new SCBA ( self contained breathing apparatus )aka:airpaks. The SCBA we will be purchasing will meet the most current regulations for this equipment and shall replace the current SCBA that we have, some of which has been in service for 20 years.

A single SCBA can cost as much as $7500. We are hoping to buy 20 complete SCBA with a spare cylinder for each. Also in the application was a "RIT"-pak. RIT is Rapid Intervention Team, used to rescue downed or otherwise in trouble firefighters. We currently do not have a RIT-pak.

FREE SMOKE DETECTORS AVAILABLE FOR YOUR HOME

We have 36 smoke detectors that we received from ABC27 News in Harrisburg. They are available to anyone in our first due area who does not have a smoke detector.

If you are in our first due area and are interested in obtaining a smoke detector, complete the two forms below and contact us. If you qualify, you will receive a smoke detector. If you are unable to install it yourself, we will install it for you at no charge. This offer is good while our supply lasts.

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Application for Smoke Alarm

Smoke Alarm Installation Waiver

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Smoke Detector Safety & Installation Tips

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2006 Events

JUNIOR FF's TRAIN AT LCPSTC

March 12, 2006

This Saturday members of the Conestoga Valley High School Fire Club, including 3 members of WEFC, were given the chance to put their skills to work. Over the past few weeks students have been learning about engine company operations. To further their learning experience, the club spent the day at the Lancaster County Public Safety Training Center. While at the training center, students practiced deploying hand lines, hooking up to a hydrant, and loading hose beds. All of these are skills vital to successful firefighting and are essential for new members of the fire service.

The Conestoga Valley High School Fire Club is in its first year. The first of its kind in Pennsylvania, the club is lead by Mr. Doug Stoner, a part of Conestoga Valley School District faculty and also a member of Millersville Fire Co. In addition to engine company operations, club members have received Intro to Safety Training and will soon be learning ropes and rigging.

Instructor Buddy Hess explains basic master stream operations

Members Participating:

Assoc. Member DJ Beckner
Assoc. Member Crystal Stoltzfus
Jr. FF Ben Voran

Tanker 3-13 Staff

FF Dave Stoltzfus
FF Nicole Hummel

West Earl Firefighters break down lines following an evolution

2005 Events

2005 FIRE PREVENTION

October 17, 2005 Today members of the West Earl Fire Company traveled to Brownstown Elementary to teach some of the students about fire prevention.

Students practiced a simulated fire drill in the Lancaster County Firemen's Association's smoke trailer. It is always important to have working smoke detectors and know two ways out of your home.

Students then participated in a tour of Engine 3-13-1, discussing some of the equipment we use and answering all of their questions about firefighting.

BUSY WEEKEND FOR WEST EARL VOLUNTEERS

October 8 & 9, 2005 With Lancaster County seeing nearly 12" of rain, WEFC was kept busy throughout the first due.

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FOAM TASK FORCE DRILL

October 1, 2005 Personnel from Station 3-13 hosted a drill for the Lancaster County Foam Task Force (LCFTF) at the Brownstown campus of the LCCTC. This drill allowed crews to practice both foam application and rural water supply drills throughout the day.

Stations attending the drill included 1-4 (Durlach-Mt. Airy), 1-5 (Ephrata), 1-10 (Stevens), 2-2 (Brunnerville), 2-7 (Neffsville), 3-2 (Blue Ball), 3-5 (Farmersville), 3-10 (Martindale), 4-10 (Witmer), 6-3 (Lafayette) and 6-4 (Lancaster City).

VEHICLE RESCUE TRAINING AT LCPSTC

June 21, 2005 18:30 On June 21st, West Earl volunteers traveled to the Lancaster County Public Safety Training Center on Champ Blvd. to participate in vehicle rescue training with members of Station 1-2.

Crews from the two stations worked together in two groups and completed dash roll, roof removal and advanced stabilization evolutions. Firefighters from both companies had the opportunity to work with each other and use tools from both companies.

FF Stoltzfus demonstrates a roof cut to Jr. FF Voran

Capt. Hummel assists FF Hummel in "popping" a door

with hydraulic spreaders, while FF Martin cuts a roof post.

WEST EARL FIREFIGHTERS TRAIN FOR VEHICLE FIRES

April 12, 2005 19:00 After completing vehicle rescue training a few months ago, the company disposed of the cars by holding vehicle fire training, giving the newer members some valuable hoseline practice. Members reviewed safety considerations while operating at these incidents, followed by practical evolutions including foam operations.

Asst. Chief Nolt oversees operations

Station 3-13 Responds to the First Working Dwelling Fire in Lanco for 2005

Jan 2, 2005 01:21 Early in the morning on January 2nd, West Earl's volunteers were dispatched to a dwelling fire on Oregon Pike, reported to be well involved by Akron Borough Police. Upon arrival, crews encountered a room & contents fire, making entry on Side 1 and quickly extinguishing the fire. Luckily, no occupants were found during search efforts. Station 3-13 personnel were assisted by crews from 1-2 (Akron) during overhaul efforts.