118 Chester Road  Enola, PA 17025     Phone: 717-732-1919   Fax: 717-728-9502 Email: wefc19@comcast.net

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIVE-INS WANTED!!!!!!

If you are over 18 years old and want to get out on your own, please call our station @ (717) 732-1919.  Select the prompt for the general voicemail and leave your info.  Live-in Coordinator Stone will get back to you ASAP.

       

HEADLINE NEWS

 

Smokin' Big 4 Raffle

The West Enola Fire Company, in conjunction with Northeast Fire & Rescue, Goodwill Fire Company of West Fairview, Midway Fire Company, and Marysville Fire Company will be holding the Smokin' Big 4 Raffle from July 1st through September 30th, based on the PA Lottery Big 4 Numbers evening drawing. Prizes are guns, cash, gas cards, and big screen TV's.  Tickets are $20.00 a piece, have three (3) numbers on them and are good for all three (3) months. Please see anyone from any of the fire companies listed above to get your tickets! For more information and the list of prizes please CLICK HERE to download a copy of the flyer.

Carnival Time!!!

The 2012 East Pennsboro Emergency Services Carnival will be held at Adams-Ricci park June 18th through 23rd.  Please go to the www.epcarnival.com website for more information.

Comedy Night August 11th!

West Enola Fire Company, in conjunction with Midway Fire Company and the Goodwill Fire Company of West Fairview are proud to announce a night of comedy with Earl David Reed.  The show starts at 8:00pm.  Tickets are $15 each.  Soda and snacks will be provided, and it is a non-smoking BYOB event.  Please call the firehouse at 732-1919 for tickets.

2012 Fund Drive is Under Way!

Residents in West Enola's first due area should have recently received their 2012 donation request.  Please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to help support this non-profit all volunteer organization in our mission to provide emergency services to the community.
If you would like to make a contribution and did not receive a donation letter, or are not in our first due area, please call the firehouse and leave your name and number...we'll send the donation packet out to you!
The West Enola Fire Company thanks you for your continued support!

 


 

Two Tanker Runs

On Tuesday April 10th, Tanker 19 was dispatched to I-83 southbound for a dump truck fire.  Tanker 19 went responding with two; the dump truck was carrying hay, the operator dumped his cargo on the interstate for extinguishment. Tanker 19 supplied Engine 2-13 with water.       

Around noon, Tanker 19 was dispatched to 2040 Fishing Creek Valley Rd in Dauphin County for a brush fire.  Tanker established two personnel and assisted with rural water movement.  Tanker driver (FF Stone) made several tanker runs while Lt. Percherke assisted Brush 29 (Halifax) with fire suppression.

 

  

Busy day for the 19 crews!

On Wednesday March 8th, Engine 19 took in five runs.  The first two were in 19 boxes for back-to-back AFA's - literally going available from the first call at 13:39:18 and being dispatched for the second at 13:39:29 - 8 seconds apart!
Later in the day crews headed into West Fairview for smoke in a structure.  As the evening wore on, crews went to a gas odor call at The Caddyshack in Hampden Township, and a little later on took in smoke in a structure in a Camp Hill box.
 

Company Store Opening Soon!

We now have West Enola Wear available for purchase.  Contact a member for pricing and availability.
Short-Sleeved T-Shirts, Long-Sleeved T-Shirts, Sweat Shirts, Ball Caps, Winter Caps, Sweat Pants, Polo Shirts, and Hoodies are available.  We'll have pictures and pricing posted soon!

 

Fire in 20 Box

On March 5th, shortly after cleaning up from the chimney fire (below) EPFD personnel were alerted of smoking coming from the rear of a family dwelling.  Chief 5B advised a working fire on side C & basement.  Engine 19 arrived on scene and made connection with the hydrant at E. Columbia & South Enola.  Our crew of six then slip up doing various tasks on the fire ground.  A quick and aggressive knock was made by E-20.

 

Smoke from Commercial Building

On March 5th, Engine 19 responded to Wertzville RD & South Enola Dr. for a report of "black smoke" coming from the roof of a commercial structure.  Engine 19 arrived on scene and took side C.  Personnel setup ladders and pulled chimney kit while other EPFD personnel made entry.

 

Mutual Aid House Fire

On February 15th, Engine 19 was dispatched for a working bedroom fire in Hampden (Co. 30) district.  A crew of five assisted with fire suppression, ground ladders, and extensive second floor overhaul.  An aggressive fire attack was made by first arriving units; Engine 37 and Engine 2-30. 

 

Holy Spirit AFA

On February 8th, E-19 responded to Holy Spirit Hospital for an automatic fire alarm.  Upon arrival Chief 2-21 (Hipple) requested the engine to connect with the stand pipe, and send additional personnel to third floor for the initial investigation.  After a thorough investigation was completed, nothing was found, information was relayed to Chief 2-21 and units went available.

EP Township Training

On February 7th a township training was held.  The topic of the night was properly using and securing ground ladders.  Members also got the chance to operate T-17 (Midway).  Other companies in attendance were Creekside (Co. 21), West Fairview (Co. 16), Midway (Co. 17), and Summerdale (Co. 20). 

Forcible Entry Training

Brothers from Monroe (Co. 25) came down with their forcible entry equipment tonight, and allowed us to refresh our entry skills.  Thanks again to Chief 25 (Heckert) and Chief 2-25 (Murphy) for their time and knowledge.

Dauphin County Building Fire

 On January 18th just before 8am, Cumberland County dispatched Tanker 19 for a building fire in Middle Paxton Township (Dauphin) on Water Gap Rd at the Aces bar and restaurant.  The tanker's crew of three assisted with fire suppression and extensive overhaul before being placed into service.
 

BINGO

Come out and joins us Monday nights for some good old-fashioned cash bingo.  Doors open at 5:00, games start at 6:45.  Free dinner for all players (meal varies each week).  Packages starting as low as $18 for 9 cards.  Payouts based on the number of players.  $275 and $500 starting jackpot for 2 blackouts. Minimum $100 payout specials!
 

 
 


 

 

 

 

2012 Calls

Jan 20
Feb 15
Mar 27
Apr 22
May 3
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Total 87
Working Fires
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