..A...WHIRLWIND...36 HOURS!!!

Our members, along with much of the Ephrata community, are now in full cleanup mode after this weekend's two powerful storms.

Last night's storm was truly unbelievable. No one anticipated the magnitude of what we experienced. Thousands of residents lost power, and some are still without electricity today.

We want to sincerely thank our community for the thoughts, prayers, ... (Full Story & Photos)

Please be patient as we handle highest priorities first ‼️‼️... (Full Story)

Current forecasts indicate the potential for another round of strong to severe storms later today. Now is the time to prepare...not when the warnings are issued.

Please remember: Last night's heavy rain has left the ground saturated, making trees more susceptible to falling. Additional heavy rain and strong winds could bring down more trees, limbs, and power lines. Charge your phones and essential ... (Full Story & Photos)

Today from 12:00 PM until 6:00 PM, our lower-level banquet facility will be open to ANYONE who: Needs to charge phones or other electronic devices... Needs a cool place to escape the heat...or wants a place to sit, rest, and regroup while power is being restored.

If you plan to stop by, please enter through the rear parking lot and park closest to the building. We ask that you leave the parking ... (Full Story & Photos)

While we're all disappointed that the annual fireworks display had to be canceled, the decision was made out of an abundance of caution for everyone involved... spectators, event staff, and emergency responders. Safety will always come first.

The storm left its mark across Lancaster County, with Ephrata Borough and Ephrata Township sustaining significant damage. Downed power lines, fallen trees, ... (Full Story & Photos)

This morning marked the annual Firecracker Race through downtown Ephrata. This year, organizers switched things up, challenging participants with a 5-mile race instead of the traditional 5K.

Pioneer Fire Company was proud to be a part of the event! We had several members representing Station 15 on the course, while our Tower 15 crew set up a cooling shower near the finish line to help runners beat ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Today at Pioneer Fire Company, a wonderful member of our community, Katherine Wilson, along with her children, stopped by the station with bottled water and Italian Ice to help our members beat this brutal heat wave.

Acts of kindness like this remind us just how fortunate we are to serve such an incredible community. Your thoughtfulness and generosity mean more to us than words can express.

Mrs. ... (Full Story & Photos)