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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.”
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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It's Fund Drive Friday!
Lincoln Fire Company Station 16, October 04
This week, we answer the question "What is RIT"? You may have seen in the past that we've posted that one of our crews arrived on scene of an incident and established RIT. But what exactly does that mean? RIT stands for Rapid Intervention Team. This is a group of firefighters who are specially trained and equipped to rescue other firefighters who are injured, trapped, or lost while fighting a fire. ... (Full Story & Photos)
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