Wed, Mar 3rd, 2010 1:03:00 am - At 1:03am, the Gap Fire Company was alerted by the LCWC to assist Christiana Fire Company for a building fire at 48 Christiana Pike. Chief 5-2 arrives on location reporting a vehicle fire well involved next to a building. ...More Info and Pictures

Wed, Feb 24th, 2010 4:49:00 pm - Today Lancaster County Wide Communications published the year end totals for emergency services for 2009.  LCWC had the company with a total of 318 incidents.  This ranges from emergency runs, public services, fire police incidents, and chiefs investigations.  Engine 422 had 113 runs 48th busiest in the county Truck 42 had 119 runs 13th busiest in the county Rescue 42 had 169 runs 11th busiest ...More Info and Pictures

Mon, Feb 22nd, 2010 11:39:00 pm - At 11:39pm the LCWC alerted the Gap Fire Company for a vehicle fire in the area of Amish Rd and Buena Vista Rd in Salisbury Township. Safety Officer 4-2 (Chris Kennedy) arrives on location updating the address to 5300 Amish Rd with a vehicle well involved. As Rescue 4-2 arrives on location, Chief Engineer 4-2 (Joe Kennedy) begins a quick knock down with a pressurized ...More Info and Pictures

Sat, Feb 20th, 2010 4:00:00 pm - On Saturday night February 20th Engine 422 made the drive to Neffsville (Co 27) for a stand by.  Several weeks eariler Chief Elliott requested the company stand by for Neffsville while they attended the Manheim Township Emergency Services Banquet.  Engine 2 and a crew of 6 departed Gap around 15:30.  Upon arriving at Neffsville the crew was met by Chief Elliot.  The Chief went over ...More Info and Pictures

Tue, Feb 16th, 2010 10:00:00 am - Not out of the woods yet, says the weather forecasters as the second snow storm hits the Lancaster area. With the recent snow of 20 plus inches, more snow blankets the area making if difficult for emergency vehicles to get to their destinations. The Gap fire Company was available to assist on several medical calls as the snow piles up to an additional 30 inches ...More Info and Pictures

Mon, Feb 15th, 2010 7:00:00 pm - Training continues, even in the snow. Although the streets are covered with several inches of snow from a recent snowfall, the Gap firefighters take their training inside and brush up on their skills with ropes with Todd Kirkpatrick instructing the class. ...More Info and Pictures

Sat, Feb 6th, 2010 4:09:00 pm - As the first major snow storm fell in Lancaster County, Gap felt the punch with 23 inches of snow. At 4:09pm the LCWC dispatch Rescue 4-2 to assist public at 789 Willow Lane in the Crestwood Estate development. Upon arrival, Chief Engineer Joe Kennedy had reported a malfunctioning heater in the residence. The heater had shut down due to the fresh air duct covered by ...More Info and Pictures

Thu, Feb 4th, 2010 8:40:00 am - At 8:40am the LCWC dispatched Station 4-2 to assist Station 4-5 (Kinzer Fire Company) for a building fire at 4940 Lincoln Highway. Chief 4-5 arrives on location reporting a out building well involved. The crews of station 4-2 arrived on location and assisted with man-power.   Photos courtesy FF/EMT Rachel Brubaker (4-5) ...More Info and Pictures

Fri, Jan 15th, 2010 8:00:00 pm - Tonight, the Gap Fire Company held their annual dinner/banquet in the banquet facilities of the Shady Maple Smorgasboard in East Earl.  The evening began with a prayer by Elvin Beiler followed by a food buffet.  After a fulfilling meal, Chief Brad Kurtz introduced our distinguished guests, which included Township officials and representatives of the surrounding Fire Companies.  Brad reviewed the statistics for 2009 which ended with a total ...More Info and Pictures

Tue, Jan 12th, 2010 12:48:00 pm - At 12:48pm, the Gap Fire Company was alerted for a vehicle accident involving a tractor trailer at 5081 Lincoln Hwy.  Deputy 4-2 (Wenger) arrived on location, assumed command, and reported a tractor trailer versus a car with blocking.  Rescue 4-2 responded with a crew of 6, with the Engine and Squad responding shortly thereafter.  Upon arrival, Rescue 4-2 assisted with patient care, de-powering of the ...More Info and Pictures