Flashover Training - 5/6/2012
On Sunday, May 6th, 2012, twelve members of ULFC made an early morning trek to the Delaware County Emergency Services Training Center in Philadelphia to train in a flashover fire simulator. A flashover fire is when a fire gets so hot that all the smoke and all other items in a room will spontaneously ignite, creating an immediately non-survivable situation. Learning how to recognize the 'signs and symptoms' and 'reading the smoke' are all important parts of keeping our firefighters better trained, safe, and alive!A three-hour classroom session was held, followed by some live burns where members were able to witness both 'rollovers' and 'flashovers' in live fire conditions. The simulator uses a sunken student sitting area, allowing the fire, heat, and combustible gasses to remain above our heads (like a sunken living room). If not for the sunken student observation area, the drills could not occur as the heat and fire in a flashover is not survivable.
With so many active members training out of the area, Lancaster Township Fire Company (Station 6-6) was kind enough to bring a fully staffed engine to standby and protect the residents of the township while we were gone. It is this type of brotherhood that keeps our members better trained and our residents safe...Thanks Lancaster Township!
Silo Fire - 3/4/2012
On Sunday, Engine 3-11-1, Engine 3-11-2, Tanker 4-10, Tanker 3-13, Engine 204, and Truck 6-3 were dispatched to Stoltzfus Quarry for a reported wood silo fire. Chief 3-11-2 arrived on the scene and updated the location to Iron Stone Mills, the 'old mill' along the Conestoga River. The mill turns wood chips into wood pellets and one of their raw product silos was smoking on arrival. With approximately 2 feet of product in the bottom of the silo burning, a significant amount of water was required to cool and contain the situation. Water was pulled from the river to help with extinguishing the fire. Crews were also kept busy keeping the contaminated runoff from entering the river.Crews remained on scene for close to 3 hours before returning back to station. Thanks to all the work from all companies for making this a success!
Additional Companies: 3-13, 4-10, 204, 6-3, Amb 3-8
Funeral Arrangements for Captain Marks - 12/29/2011
The officers and members of the Upper Leacock Fire Company regretfully announce the passing of Captain Scott L. Marks. Captain Marks entered into rest unexpectedly on December 24th at his residence in Leola. Captain Marks had retired from the NYPD and has been serving the community of Upper Leacock Township since 2006.Captain Marks was widely known throughout Lancaster County and has served Warwick Community Ambulance, Warwick Township EMA, and numerous other organizations.Funeral arrangements are scheduled for Thursday, December 29th, at the Worship Center, 2384 New Holland Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601. A public viewing will be held from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM, with services to follow immediately. A reception will be held following the services at the Worship Center.While Captain Marks will be honored with a Fireman's Funeral there will be no graveside services. In lieu of a full apparatus procession, departments that are wishing to attend are encouraged to show their support with a display of apparatus to be held at the church.
1st Annual Candy Cane Delivery - 12/24/2011
For those living in the Leola and Upper Leacock area of Lancaster County, PA, Santa will be touring your neighborhood atop a giant firetruck this Saturday, December 24th, between 1000 and 1300 hours. Please pass the word along to all your friends and neighbors. Santa will be tossing candy and possibly other goodies to the crowds including Milk Bones for the Doggies. Please feel free to make a donation to the fire departments while the parade passes. The donations, no matter how big or small, will help all the volunteers continue to serve, protect, and help all those in need in the community.
