Sat, Sep 25th, 2010 12:00:00 pm - The Gap Fire Company has turned 100 in 2010!  We will be celebrating this milestone with an event on Saturday, September 25th, 2010, and you are invited!  Books, tee shirts, and patches commemorating the anniversary will be available for purchase.  Festivities are to include food, children's activities, memorabilia displays, video presentations, an apparatus showcase, and more.  The scheduled event time is from noon-4 PM, with a ...More Info and Pictures

Thu, Aug 26th, 2010 2:55:00 pm - We now have 2011 calendars for sale, as produced by TheFireWithin.org who proudly support volunteer firefighters nationwide.  This beautiful calendar exclusively features many volunteer fire companies from Lancaster County, including the Gap Fire Company.  The calendar is offered for a $20 donation.  The calendar may be purchased at our station and will be available at our upcoming Centennial Celebration on September 25th! ...More Info and Pictures

Thu, Sep 2nd, 2010 1:02:00 pm - Shortly after 1 PM this afternoon, Station 4-2 was dispatched for an outbuilding fire at 5620 Umbletown Rd in Salisbury Township.  Units from White Horse (4-9), Christiana (5-2), Kinzer (4-5), and Paradise (4-7) were also dispatched to assist.  Upon going enroute, LCWC gave Chief 4-2 (Wenger) the update of a diesel shed on fire.  Chief 4-2 arrived on location, assumed command, and gave a report ...More Info and Pictures

Thu, Aug 26th, 2010 12:11:00 am - On Tuesday afternoon several members of the rescue committee left for Pierce Manufacturing in Appleton Wisconsin for final inspection on the new rescue 42.  Over the next several days the crew spent countless hours going over the rescue with the helpful staff from Pierce.  As the crew was leaving the plant on Friday to head home, the Pierce staff was already working on our small ...More Info and Pictures

Sat, Aug 21st, 2010 5:00:00 pm - The Gap Volunteers brought Truck 4-2 to Salisbury Elementary School to participate in the Salisbury Township Historical Society's annual balloon lift-off event.  Crews demonstrated several high-angle belaying techniques for the crowd, and finished the night by constructing a trolley system, allowing local children to "zip line" in a small area at the school.  Children and parents alike delighted in the impromptu entertainment, providing fun for ...More Info and Pictures

Sat, Aug 21st, 2010 3:11:00 pm - On Saturday afternoon, the Company was alerted to a vehicle accident with entrapment at the intersection of Rt. 30 and Mt. Vernon Rd.  Chief 4-2-2 (K. Beiler) arrived on location, confirming two entrapped.  Rescue 4-2 promptly responded with seven personnel and immediately began working on patient extrication.  Truck 4-2 responded shortly thereafter, with Squad 4-2 close in tow to assist the Rescue crew.  Both patients ...More Info and Pictures

Mon, Aug 9th, 2010 4:36:00 am - At 4:36am, Truck 4-2 was alerted to Paradise Township to assist the Strasburg Fire Company (5-10) for a motel fire at The Red Caboose Motel at 312 Paradise Lane.  The fire was contained to one unit by the crews of Engine 4-7-2 and Truck 5-10.  The Truck's crew was held in staging, and was released shortly after the fire was put under control.  The Truck returned to ...More Info and Pictures

Sun, Aug 8th, 2010 3:15:00 pm - At 3:15 PM on Sunday, Rescue 4-2 was dispatched to 879 Strasburg Rd in Paradise Township to assist the Kinzer Fire Company (4-5) for a vehicle accident with entrapment.  First arriving officers found a two vehicle accident blocking the roadway with 4 patients and one person trapped.  Engine 4-5-2 pulled a handline and controlled hazards while the Rescue crew started extrication efforts.  Engine 4-7-1 (Paradise) was requested ...More Info and Pictures

Mon, Aug 2nd, 2010 2:05:00 am - In the early morning hours of Monday, Station 4-2 was dispatched along with units from White Horse (4-9), Christiana (5-2), Kinzer (4-5), and Paradise (4-7) for a mobile home fire on Hilltop Lane in Salisbury Township.  Chief 4-2 (Wenger) arrived on location with a working fire and assumed command.  Engine 4-2-2 arrived shortly after, the engine crew forced the front door and began to attack the ...More Info and Pictures

Sat, Jul 31st, 2010 10:37:00 am - At 10:37am, Truck 4-2 was alerted to assist Station 3-9 (Liberty-New Holland) for an environmental rescue at 535 West Main Street in New Holland Borough.  Assistant Chief 3-9 (Harnish) was first to arrive, and found a person down a large hole in the rear yard.  Crews set up a tripod above the 4 foot wide hole, created numerous rigging options and set up for fresh air ...More Info and Pictures