Lancaster Professional Firefighters, IAFF Local 319

08/05/2026

08/05/2026

While at USAR Task Force training, members of LCBF USAR were dispatched as part of Lancaster County Rescue Task Force #36 to Lebanon County to assist with a tractor trailer into a garage. Units have been operating for multiple hours.

08/05/2026

Just after 3am , City Fire units were dispatched to the 100 block of N Reservoir St for a reported house fire. Battalion Chief 1 arrived to find fire showing from a 2.5 Story EOR. Fire was then found in the exposure as well. BC1 requested the Working Fire Dispatch, bringing in mutual aid companies.

Thank you to Manheim Township Professional Firefighters, IAFF Local 5423, Willow Street Fire Co, Lafayette Fire Company, and Iron Ridge Fire Rescue

The scene is still active. Please avoid the area.

07/31/2026

See you all on Tuesday!

07/10/2026

Excellent work by all crews involved in saving a life! We are proud to work alongside such outstanding providers from the other agencies in the city.

07/10/2026

*PROMOTIONAL ANNOUNCEMENT*

The members of the Lancaster City Professional Firefighters would like to congratulate FF Luis Acevedo on his promotion to Lieutenant.

LT. Acevedo served as both the 1st and 2nd driver of Engine Co 2 D platoon, then the first driver of Engine 2 A platoon until the closure of Station 6 in 2024. After the closure, LT. Acevedo became the 1st driver of Squad 1 D Platoon. He will now serve in the Fire Marshal Division.

Congratulations, Lieutenant Acevedo!

07/05/2026

Last night C shift handled 29 calls for service in the city and surrounding municipalities largely due to impacts from last night’s storms. Members responded to calls ranging from Residential rescues, to building fires, to gas leaks.

07/04/2026

Happy 250th Birthday to this great nation we get the fortune of being a part of! We hope you all enjoy this huge milestone in our nation’s history, and do your best to keep all your fingers attached tonight. Happy 4th!

07/04/2026

Please avoid the area until further notice.

UPDATE 11:20 A.M.
This incident has been resolved, and area roadways will reopen shortly.

ORIGINAL POST
The area of Third Street and Manor Street is currently closed due to an ongoing police incident. There is believed to be no threat to the public. The public is asked to avoid the area until further notice. Those living in the vicinity should stay inside or check with a uniformed officer before exiting their home. Thank you for your cooperation.