East Petersburg Volunteer Fire Company Station 23

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Shortly after 1:30pm, EPFC Volunteers were alerted first due for a motor vehicle collision with reports of people trapped on Lancaster Rd at Kreider Ln in East Hempfield. Chief 23 arrived and found a multi-car collision with one persons still inside their vehicle. Rescue 23 (staffed with 5) and Squad 23 (staffed with 4) made the response. Once on scene, the Rescue and Squad crews stabilized the vehicle and began extrication. Engine 69-1 Hempfield Fire Department assisted.

Yesterday afternoon (2/21) the 23 HOUSE, along with several automatic aid companies, were alerted for a building fire in the 2300blk of Lancaster Rd. Assistant 23 went responding and was advised by LCWC of a snowmobile on fire inside of a garage. Chief 23 arrived and found a working snowmobile fire with extension into the building. Engine 26-1 and Engine 23-1 arrived together and each stretched attack lines to began making a push. Truck 23 and Tower 67 took positions on the a...lpha/bravo and bravo/Charlie corners and were advised to open the roof for interior companies. Fire was extinguished in the garage as well as the second floor office area. Multiple companies assisted with overhaul and checking for extension. Departments on scene were: Rohrerstown Fire Company Manheim Fire Department West Hempfield Fire & Rescue Mountville Fire Company No. 1 Brunnerville Fire Company Manheim Township Fire Rescue Penryn Fire Company No. 1 Hempfield Fire Department Lititz Fire Company No. 1 Mastersonville Fire Co West Earl Fire Station 29 Thanks to Rothsville Fire/Ambulance Company 24 for standing by in our station while we worked the incident.

To our community and neighboring fire companies: It is with deep sadness that the East Petersburg Fire Company announces the passing of one of our Life Members Roger Howard, Sr. Roger served our Fire Company for 56 years and held many positions in our fire company and the Fire Police Division. Over the years Roger's commitment to answer emergency calls and countless hours involved working details around the station are unmeasurable. Please keep your prayers and thoughts with... Roger's wife and family as they go through this time. Rest in peace Roger Howard, Sr you will certainly be missed! Services will be held at Groff's Family Funeral Home, 528 W. Orange St, Lancaster on Wednesday morning Feb. 17th at 11:00 The family will receive friends on Tuesday evening Feb. 16th from 6:00 - 8:00, and 10:00 Wednesday morning, prior to the service. Sincerely Chief Don Schoenberger and President Tom Enlow

Just before 4am, Truck 23 was alerted to assist Hempfield Fire Department with a fire alarm in the 300blk of E Main St. As Deputy 23 and the Truck made their response, LCWC advised they were upgrading the assignment to a building fire. Truck 23 arrived an positioned on the Alpha/Delta corner of the building. Deputy 23 and Chief 23 established Command 69. Eventually this incident would span 3 alarms and brought the Engine and Traffic unit from 23. Members of 23 worked in several areas of fire suppression and overhaul throughout the building. The EPFC worked the scene for approximately 5 hours. Photo from WGAL

Just after midnight, the 23 HOUSE was alerted first due for a motor vehicle collision on PA route 283 eastbound in the area of mile marker 26.7. Deputy 23 arrived to find a single vehicle that had exited the highway and overturned. With the occupant out of their vehicle, Rescue 23 arrived and began patient care. Engine 23-1 and Engine 69-1 (Hempfield Fire Department) arrived and controlled hazards.

At approx 0400 this morning, Rescue 23 was transferred to Manheim Fire Department while they worked a barn fire as well as a motor vehicle incident. Unfortunately, the motor vehicle incident had involved fire apparatus from our friends at Mastersonville Fire Co. From all of us, we wish everyone a speedy recovery.

Just before midnight, Engine 23-1 was alerted to assist Manheim Township Fire Rescue with a house on fire in the 600blk of Quarry Rd. Engine 23-1 and Deputy 23 made the response. Engine 208 (Manheim Township Fire/Rescue - Station 207) arrived to find a working fire from an attached garage. Engine 23-1 arrived from the west side and laid a supply line from a secondary water source. The crew from Engine 23-1 was directed to advance an attack line from Engine 208 and assist with fire suppression. As of this post, crews are will working to get the fire under control. Station 23 has additional crews in station.

Rescue Co 23 and Chief 23 handled a morning crash on Lancaster Rd. Initial reports from LCWC were of a vehicle that struck a pole and overturned. Chief 23 arrived to confirm one vehicle overturned and the occupant out. Rescue 23 arrived and mitigated hazards and assisted with patient care. Traffic 23 also responded.

Today during the lunch hour rush, the 23 HOUSE was alerted first due for a motor vehicle collision with reports of people trapped. Chief 23 arrived and found 2 vehicles off the roadway with 2 occupants still inside their vehicle. Rescue 23, Engine 231, Squad and Traffic units all made the response. Once on scene, the Rescue and Engine Companies began stabilizing both vehicles and prepared for extrication. 2 occupants were extricated from the vehicles and transported to local hospitals.

This has been a challenging year for some of our members to take off-site and hands-on training classes due to many being cancelled because of COVID-19. However, a few were able to continue and finish with on-line classes and obtain certifications. Congratulations to Asst. Chief Kris Macauley for successfully receiving his Certification in Plans Examiner 1 and 2. And, also to Captain Jamie Rohrer for successfully receiving his Certification in Fire Inspector 2. To all the members of Station 23, keep up the good work with striving to continue your fire service education.

Congratulations to Rescue Engineer Dave Hardy and his wife Nicole on the birth of their daughter Caitlyn Joy! Caitlyn arrived shortly after 3am! Mom and daughter are doing fine!!

To our fellow citizens and friends of the East Petersburg Fire Company: We unfortunately have to announce that the Fall 2020 Pot Pie has been cancelled. As of right now, the Winter Pot Pie scheduled for February 2021 will go on but will be reviewed once again as that time approaches. We are very sorry to have to do this but we are hopeful to see all of you in February! Thank you, Frank Mokros ... Chair Person See more

Truck 23’s crew wants to send a big thank you to our new friends on Valley Road who invited us to stop by their lemonade stand today. It was a great day for some refreshing lemonade!

A big thank you to Weis Markets in Chelsea Square! Fire Chief Don Schoenberger and Borough EMA Director Diane Garber accepted a donation of water and Gatorade for your volunteers! Your generosity is very much appreciated!!

The Officers and Members of the 23 House want to acknowledge and congratulate the following members accomplishments: Firefighter Tyler Keebler on completing Exterior Firefighter. Tyler is one step closer to completing his Engine Rider Qualification. Firefighter/EMT Chris Grappy on completing his Engine Rider qualifications.... Firefighter Kyle Brandt on completing his Truck Rider qualifications. Administrative Assistant/Photographer Maddy Rohrer on completing Hazmat Awareness. Asst Chief/Paramedic Kris Macauley on obtaining Pro-board certifications in Incident Safety Officer and Health and Safety Officer. Asst. Chief/Paramedic Macauley has also completed and received his certificate in Fire Prevention and Fire Investigation from Bucks County Community College.

From everyone at the 23 House, have a Happy and Safe 4th of July!

Want to take on a more active role in your community? What a great way by becoming a member of the local fire company. The East Petersburg Volunteer Fire Company would love to have you help us by serving in any of the positions including Firefighting/ Rescue personnel, Fire Police, Administration, Support Staff, Junior Firefighter and with fire prevention/ public events. Check our website (www.epfc23.com) for the application and position description roles under the How to J...oin tab. If you have questions please talk to any of our current members or email [email protected]. See more

On behalf of the members of the East Petersburg Fire Company, it has been our pleasure to bring smiles to the faces and a little joy into the hearts of those who have experienced a birthday or special event during this time of quarantine. We have tried our best to accommodate the dates and times for all those that have contacted us for the special recognition by way of a parade of fire apparatus followed by car loads of well-wishers. As Lancaster County has entered the "Green..." phase for COVID-19 restrictions, families will once again be able to enjoy more traditional events. Events already on our schedule will be honored so that we don't disappoint anyone that is already counting on the fire apparatus being in attendance. No additional "Drive By" events will be scheduled after June 30th, 2020. We are honored to serve all the citizens in East Petersburg Borough and East Hempfield Township. Thank you for including us in your special events! The runs were as much a blessing to our firefighters and staff as we hope it was to each of you! Thank you from the leaders of EPFC.

Additional photos from today's incident.

At approx 1530hrs, the 23 HOUSE was alerted first due for a house on fire in the 1800blk of State St. Chief 23 arrived and reported a 2 story dwelling with smoke showing from the bravo side entrance. Engine 23 arrived first securing a water source and stretching an attack line. Crews found fire on the first floor in the dinning room. Truck 23, Engine 67 and Rescue 23 began to open the walls finding extension. The bulk of the fire was quickly extinguished and ventilation began on the first and second floors. No injuries were reported. Additional photos to come. Hempfield Fire Department Rohrerstown Fire Company Mountville Fire Company No. 1 Manheim Fire Department Fire Department Mount Joy Manheim Township Fire Rescue Susquehanna Valley EMS

To our citizens and visitors we serve: We have been notified of Facebook postings by an individual that is associated with our fire department, which is extremely upsetting with what we represent and offer to our communities. Many of us have grown up in our community or have moved here many years ago with our families and take these comments to heart as we continue to provide fire and rescue services to our citizens and visitors. Many of you know us, and our families, and you... must understand that these comments do not represent who we are as individuals or our fire company. The East Petersburg Fire Company is in it's 110th year of providing fire and rescue services to our communities and without hesitation, we WILL provide our services to each and everyone that requires it. The fire company will be handling the situation and moving forward as the respected and reputable organization we are known as to the communities we serve. Thank you President G. Carpenter Fire Chief D. Schoenberger