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.

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🩷 8 lbs. 7 oz. of pure joy!
Mom and baby Zoe are both doing well and will be spending a little time in the hospital before heading home to join the rest of the family.

Congratulations to Mom and Dad, and to all of the proud grandparents on this wonderful blessing. We couldn't be happier for your growing family!
Welcome to the Pioneer family, Zoe!... (Full Story & Photos)

His passion for the fire service was inspired by his desire to give back to the community, as well as by his grandfather, who served as a lieutenant for the City of Lancaster. Andrew says what he enjoys most about the Ephrata Fire Company is that everyone feels like one big family. Outside of the firehouse, he works on the road crew for East Cocalico Township and enjoys spending time at the cabin, ... (Full Story & Photos)

Shortly after dispatch, the incident was upgraded to an entrapment response, bringing Rescue 16 to the scene as additional callers reported an occupant still inside the vehicle.

Assistant 15 arrived and confirmed the vehicle was on its side; however, all occupants had safely self-extricated prior to our arrival. With no entrapment found, the assignment was reduced to Station 15 and EMS.

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