Welcome to the Official Website for the Lincoln Fire Company of Ephrata, PA
“Protectors of the West Side”
“It shall be the mission of the Lincoln Fire Company No. 1 of Ephrata, PA to anticipate and provide safe, appropriate and professional response to fire, rescue, hazardous materials and environmental emergencies needed by our dynamic community. We shall be Volunteers, dedicated to minimizing loss from these emergencies through fire suppression, training, public education, investigation and innovative programs.”
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It's Fund Drive Friday!
Lincoln Fire Company Station 16, October 17
Let's talk about our turnout gear. This ensemble of specialized equipment helps to protects firefighters from fire and other dangers.
Our gear is made of fire resistant material and has multiple layers of fabric to keep us safe. There are strict industry standards that need to be met for turnout gear to be effective. Did you know our gear can be exposed to about 1600 degrees farenheit before it ... (Full Story & Photos)
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It's Fund Drive Friday!
Lincoln Fire Company Station 16, October 11
This week's question is "Why are you the Lincoln Fire Company?"
While our organization was not officially chartered until 1906, records indicate that the organization was formed in 1851. At the time, we were called the Washington Fire Engine and Hose Company. The name switch to the Lincoln Fire Company occurred in the late 1800's. Our area of town was originally known as New Ephrata which was later ... (Full Story & Photos)
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