Lancaster Township Fire Department

About

Lancaster County, PA Station 66 (*Not all incidents are posted.)

Story

The Lancaster Township Fire Department protects about a six square mile area and about 14,000 people on the western edge of Lancaster City in Lancaster County, PA. The department responds out of two stations and operates 3 engine companies, 1 ladder company, 1 heavy rescue company, 1 marine company, and several support vehicles. The LTFD responds to approximately 550 runs on an annual basis which include structure fires, vehicle accidents, miscellaneous fires, fire alarms, and public service calls. LTFD's district is primarily residential with several high-income mansions, low-income housing complexes, townhouse communities, and many single family homes. There are 2 strip malls, several churches, and multiple restaurants in the first due area. Lancaster Township also has several major traffic routes which cross through the district including Route 999, Route 23, Route 462, Route 324, Route 272, Route 222, and Route 741.

Mission

The mission of the Lancaster Township Fire Department is to protect life and property from damage, injury or destruction by fire or accident, storm or natural disaster in Lancaster Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania and the surrounding community.

Products

Engine 661 (1993 Pierce Lance Pumper 2000 GPM/1000 Gallons)
Engine 662 (1995 Pierce Lance Pumper 1500 GPM/628 Gallons)
Engine 663 (1991 Spartan/ALF Pumper 1500 GPM/750 Gallons)
Truck 66 (1998 Spartan/LTI 93' Ladder Tower 1500 GPM/150 Gallons)
Rescue 66 (2006 Pierce Enforcer Heavy Rescue)