LANCASTER COUNTY FIREMEN'S ASSOCIATION
OFFICERS 2019-2020
After the 2013 bylaw changes, the elected officers are now the Board of Directors. The twelve elected officers were divided in three groups of four with rotating terms of office, they are:
President
E. Roger Noll
VP of Finance
Jack Rutter
VP of Operations
John Alexander
Secretary
Audrey A. Noll
Treasurer
Ernest Rojahn Jr.
Financial Secretary
Steve S. Shenk
PA Fire Services Institute
Ernest Rojahn Jr.
Chaplain
Jimmy Fannin Jr.
Assistant Chaplain
Steve S. Shenk
Lancaster County VOAD
E. Roger Noll
Lancaster County VOAD Alternate
Audrey A. Noll
Cumberland Firemen's Assn. Delegate
Ernest Rojahn Jr.
Directors
Mark Fritz
Greg Leaman
Larry Miller
Steve Roy
Randy Gockley
John Sweigart
Executive Committee
John Alexander
E. Roger Noll
Audrey A. Noll
John Sweigart
Larry Miller
COMMITTEES 2019-2020
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
John Alexander, Chairman
John Sweigart
Larry Miller
President E. Roger Noll
Secretary Audrey A. Noll
Following the By-laws, the President & Secretary serve as non-voting members of this committee
SOG COMMITTEE
Steve Shenk, Chairman
Audrey Noll
John Alexander
NOMINATING COMMITTEE
Members of the Executive Committee
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
Steve Shenk, Chairman
Audrey Noll
Mark Fritz
PUBLICITY COMMITTEE
Ernie Rojahn, Jr, Chairman
Audrey Noll
Steve Shenk
Greg Leaman
Randy Gockley, Co-Chair
LCFA CHAPLIN
Chaplain Jimmy Fannin Jr., Chairman
Steve Shenk
FIRE EXPO COMMITTEE
John Alexander, Chairman
Audrey Noll, Admin. Coordinator
E. Roger Noll
Ben Summers
Nick Summers
Jere Buchter
Larry Miller
John Eitnier
Mark Fritz
Phyllis Miller
Jacque Creamer
BY-LAWS COMMITTEE
Steve Shenk, Chairman
Greg Leaman
John Alexander
Audrey Noll
INDEPENDENT REVIEW COMMITTEE
Steve Roy, Chairman
John Alexander
Audrey Noll
MEMORIAL COMMITTEE
Steve Shenk
Audrey Noll
Chaplain
IFSTA MANUALS COMMITTEE
Ernie Rojahn, Jr, Chairman
Steve Shenk
Mark Fritz
Greg Leaman
Audrey Noll
LCFA AUDITING COMMITTEE
(INTERNAL AUDITS)
Audrey Noll, Chairman
Steve Shenk
Mark Fritz
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Jack Rutter, Chairman
Ernie Rojahn, Jr – Treasurer
Audrey Noll
Larry Miller
Steve Shenk
LONG RANGE PLANNING COMMITTEE
Jack Rutter, Chairman
John Alexander
John Sweigart
Larry Miller
President E. Roger Noll
Secretary Audrey A. Noll
ANNUAL CONVENTION COMMITTEE
Greg Leaman, Chairman
Chaplain
Steve Shenk
Audrey Noll
TRAINING COMMITTEE
John Sweigart, Chairman
John Alexander
Randy Gockley
E. Roger Noll
FIRE SAFETY EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Audrey Noll, Chairman
Mark Fritz
Steve Shenk
PEQUEA LANE FACILITY
BUILDINGS-GROUNDS & EQUIPMENT
John Alexander, Chairman
Larry Miller
John Sweigart
All Committees of the LCFA shall operate as stated in Section 6-21 of the current bylaws.
HISTORY
The Lancaster County Firemen's Association was Organized in 1921 and H. H. Shenck of Manheim was named president during the organizational period. The LCFA was Chartered May 26, 1923 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania and the President at that time was Chief Frank Dean, Lancaster City FD.
The Lancaster County Firemen's Association currently has 89 Lancaster County Emergency Service Organizations as members and over 1,000 individuals who are members of these organizations who have chosen to be individual members of the LCFA.
In October 1937 the Association began a monthly news magazine called the Lancaster County FIREMAN.
In April 1973 the name was changed to THE PA FIREMAN following the Firemen's Association State of Pennsylvania agreement to subscribe to the FIREMAN for all its member organizations with the understanding that their organizational information and legislative issues would be included in the publication.
This agreement continues to this day. The LCFA maintains its own inhouse fully integrated publishing capabilities.
Lancaster County's FIRE EXPO evolved from a Fire Equipment Show hosted by LCFA at Park City Shopping Center on October 28 1973. In 1974 the LCFA joined with other area Fire Associations to host the Middle Atlantic State Fire Protection Seminar at Manheim Twp Middle School on September 6, 7, 8, 1974 at which time the name FIRE EXPO ‘74 appeared. In 1975, FIRE EXPO '75 was held at Dutch Wonderland Park on Rt 30 East of Lancaster City on May 16, 17, 18, 1975.
More than 6,000 attended from 21 states. FIRE EXPO continued to increased in size and in 1990 FIRE EXPO moved to the Pennsylvania Farm Show complex in Harrisburg, PA where it continues to this day and draws over 20,000 participants in recent years.
The LCFA has sponsored Fire Training and Educational opportunities since it was formed and held organized fire training at several sites around the County over the years.
On December 9, 1970 LCFA President Charles Danner signed an agreement to purchase an 23 acre Farm on Pequea Lane in West Lampeter Township, Lancaster County PA. for development as a fire training site.
This facility continues to operate today with a Class “A” Burn Building, Collapse Rescue Training Area and a Confined Space Simulator that compliments our new County Government sponsored Public Safety Training Center.
The LCFA purchased and maintains a pumper at the training site and subsidizes the cost of company training for its member organization, and funds special training opportunities each year.
The LCFA supports the Lancaster County Line of Duty Death Memorial at the County Public Safety Training Center for Fire, Law Enforcement and EMS personnel who gave their life in the line of duty in Lancaster County.
In the mid 70's the LCFA became the Pennsylvania Distributor for Fire Protection Publications (FPP) and the International Fire Service Training Association IFSTA publications.
The LCFA operates a Fire Safety Trailer at no cost to the member organizations and their schools, day care centers and community groups.
The LCFA also maintains photo and computer equipment needed to support a County-wide Accountability Tag System that serves all various agencies that wish to participate.
The LCFA maintains a Library for its membership featuring copies of most of the national publications for many years, many video tapes and current copies of NFPA Codes and a lending library of Fire Safety Education material.
RESOURCES
The LCFA has a large inventory of training aids available for use as well.
The LCFA provides a resource library for members to use. This library includes subscriptions to NFPA, ISO and other standards and ratings organizations.
FIRE EXPO OFFICE
LCFA FIRE EXPO
630 East Oregon Rd
Lititz, PA 17543
PHONE:
717-581-5469
877-856-2808
Fax 717-735-7459
Contact Information:
EMAIL:
E-Mail: Expo@LCFA.com
FIRE EXPO
Lancaster County Firemen's Association reported another successful FIRE EXPO SHOW and wishes to thank all who helped make it a success.
According to John Alexander, chairman of the Lancaster County FIRE EXPO committee there was a grand total of 15,638 in attendance for the 46th Annual FIRE EXPO Show held at the Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg, Pa. May 15-16-17, 2020.
Almost half of FIRE EXPO attendance comes from outside of PA, in recent years the guest register included guests from more than 30 states, Canada and Taiwan. FIRE EXPO is fast becoming a true national FIRE EXPO.
The attendance included 15,320 individual paid admissions plus 2,024 exhibitor paid admissions for their representatives and guests.
The attendees had the opportunity to visit with a total 316 exhibitors who participated by offering displays at 1155 booth spaces and exhibiting 198 vehicles including 105 engines, 35 rescues, 18 aerials,and 40 ambulances for a combined total 1353 spaces utilized.
Since children under 9 are admitted free, the committee pointed out there were hundreds of uncounted future fire fighters also in attendance. FIRE EXPO is produced by LCFA.
Fire Expo Contact: expo@LCFA.com
Expo is held at Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center, 2301 N. Cameron St., Harrisburg, PA 17110, Off Rt. I-81
ADMISSION COST
Adults ~ $9 PARKING FEE ~ $10
Children under 9 ~ FREE
Advance tickets available thru May 1, 2020
SHOW HOURS
Friday May 15: 10 a.m. ~ 5 p.m.
Saturday May 16: 10 a.m. ~ 5 p.m.
Sunday May 17: 10 a.m. ~ 3 p.m.
Online ticket sales will be available January 1, 2020 through May 1, 2020. After May 1, tickets will be available at the door.
All ticket sales are prepay by credit card and final, no returns, no refunds.
Fire Expo 2020 Tickets are valid for one day's admission. A ticket may be used for any one of the three days. Children 9 years old and under are FREE and do not need a ticket. Tickets will be mailed to you by US Mail.
Tickets can also be purchased by sending check or money order payable to Fire Expo and a self addressed stamped envelope to: Fire Expo 2020, 630 East Oregon Road, Lititz, PA 17543.
PURCHASE TICKETS
GUIDELINES & RULES FOR ENTRY OF AWARDS
GUIDELINES
1. Firefighter Of The Year
A.) The individual must be a member in good standing of a Lancaster County fire company, that is a member of the LCFA
B.) The individual must be a member in good standing of the LCFA
C.) A biographical sketch shall be provided.
D.) Request should be on fire company stationary, signed by a fire company officer, or more than one individual.
E.) Only one award will be given each year.
2. Distinguished Service Award
A.) Individual must be a member in good standing of an emergency service organization that is a member of LCFA
B.) The individual need not be a member of LCFA
C.) A biographical sketch shall be provided.
D.) Request should be on organization stationary, signed by an officer, or more than one individual.
E.) Only one award will be made each year.
3. Either one or both of the above awards may be made each year.
4. Medal of Valor
A.) Awarded to a Firefighter/EMS for performance above and beyond the call of duty at extreme personal risk, and being instrumental in rescuing and saving another’s life.
6. Medal of Courage
A.) Awarded to a Firefighter/EMS who was involved in and act of bravery in time of emergency.
7. Life Member
A.) Awarded to a member in good standing of the L.C.F.A. for forty (40) years of membership.
B.) The L.C.F.A. executive Board is responsible for this award.
8. Unit Citation
A.) The unit citation is awarded to an individual unit (engine, truck, rescue co.) who, as a team, utilized their firemanship and training to bring a successful out come of an emergency situation.
B.) This award will only be granted one time per company per year
9. Executive Citation
A) The executive Board may award an executive citation to one or more individuals at their discretion.
RULES FOR ENTRY OF AWARDS
1.) All requests must be in the hands of a member of the executive Board no later than April 30, any request there after may not be granted.
2.) There is no limit on the member of awards to be given each year.
3.) The recipient must be a member of an emergency service organization of L.C.F.A.
4.) A description of the action for the award shall be provided.
5.) The full name, address, phone number of the nominee or nominee’s shall be provided.
6.) The name, address, phone number, e-mail address of the chief, or board of the company, making the nomination. The person or persons requesting the awards will be notified if award is granted.
7.) The recipient should be present at the awards ceremony following the memorial services the Friday night before the convention.
8.) As of January 2012 all Valor, Gallantry, an Courage medals will be in the form of service bars.
9.) The Executive Board will attempt to standardize the type, and size of the awards from year to year.
10.) All awards will be the decision of the Executive Board.
CONTACT US
Accountability Badges
Nancy Clinton: 717.560.6530 x3
Safety Trailer Information
Audrey Noll: 717.336.3592
Meeting and Convention Information
Audrey Noll: 717.336.3592
LCPSTC Training Information
Todd Kirkpatrick: 717.537.4194
Website Information
Send Email To: LCFA Webmaster
Fire Expo
Audrey Noll: 717.581.5469
Lancaster County Firemen’s Association
630 E. Oregon Road, Lititz, PA 17543
Phone: 717.560.6530
Fax: 717.560.6531
FORMS & POLICIES
Accountability System Instructions
Download the accountability form and return to LCFA headquarters between 9:30 and 1pm. ID badges will not be issued without the fire chief’s signature on the form. Lancaster County Firemen’s Association will take the badge photo or you may supply a photo on a disk.
Policiies
Safety Trailer Reservation Form PDF
Final Bylaws PDF
LCFA Membership & Beneficiary Form PDF
SAFETY TRAILER
The LCFA operates a Fire Safety Trailer for public fire education at no cost to the member organizations and their schools, day care centers and community groups.
To reserve a date for your company, a reservation form must be completed. The online reservation form is found under the website FORMS link or the Safety Trailer Reservation Form link on the right side of this page.
Read and understand the regulations before submitting your request.
Click here to download the: Safety Trailer Regulations Form PDF
Click here to access the online: Safety Trailer Reservation Form
Click here to view the reserved dates: Safety Trailer Calendar
PEQUEA LANE FIRE SCHOOL
Watch a 5 minute video that presents the training grounds, burn
buildings and training props. Click the “Watch Video” button.
Download the required forms from the Fire School Forms link on the right side of this page to reserve the burn building. Read the LIVE BURN POLICY before proceeding.
Submit your reservation request using the online reservation form link on the right hand column of this page.
Click here to download the: Fire School Forms
Click here to access the: Burn Building Reservation Form PDF
Click here to view the: Burn Building Reservations Calendar
NOTICE POSTED
AUGUST 15, 2018
NOTICE: THE TRAINING FACILITY AIR SYSTEM IS OUT OF SERVICE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE - IF YOU ARE DOING A LIVE BURN YOU WILL NEED TO BRING AN AIR TRUCK.
MEMBER STATIONS ≈ PAST & PRESENT
STATIONS 01-07
Station 01 ◊ Reinholds Air 1
Station 02 ◊ Haz-Mat 2
Station 03 ◊ Martindale Fire Co.
Station 05 ◊ Strasburg Fire Co.
Station 07 ◊ Mountville Fire Co.
STATIONS 10-19
Station 10 ◊ Marietta Fire Co.
Station 11 ◊ Adamstown Fire Co.
Station 12 ◊ Akron Fire Co.
Station 13 ◊ Denver Fire Co.
Station 14 ◊ Durlach & Mount Airy Fire Co.
Station 15 ◊ Ephrata Fire Co.
Station 1-15 ◊ Ephrata Rescue
Station 16 ◊ Lincoln Fire Co.
STATION 17 ◊ E. COCALICO TWP.
Station 17-1 ◊ Reamstown
Station 17-2 ◊ Smokestown
Station 17-3 ◊ Stevens
Station 18 ◊ Reinholds Fire Co.
Station 19 ◊ Schoeneck Fire Co.
STATIONS 20-29
STATION 20 ◊ MANHEIM TWP. FIRE & RESCUE
Station 201 ◊ S. Manheim Twp.
Station 204 ◊ Eden
Station 207 ◊ Neffsvile
Station 21 ◊ Brickerville Fire Co.
Station 22 ◊ Brunnerville Fire Co.
Station 23 ◊ East Petersburg Fire Co.
Station 24 ◊ Rothsville Fire Co.
Station 25 ◊ Lititz Fire Co.
Station 26 ◊ Manheim Fire Co.
Station 27 ◊ Mastersonville Fire Co.
Station 28 ◊ Penryn Fire Co.
Station 29 ◊ West Earl Fire Co.
STATIONS 30-39
STATION 30 ◊ WEAVERLAND VALLEY FIRE CO.
Station 301 ◊ Terre Hill
Station 303 ◊ Goodville
Station 31 ◊ Bareville Fire Co.
Station 32 ◊ Fivepointville Fire Co.
Station 33 ◊ Bowmansville Fire Co.
Station 34 ◊ Caernarvon Fire Co.
Station 35 ◊ Farmersville Fire Co.
Station 3-7 ◊ Leacock Fire Co.
Station 3-8 ◊ Leola Fire Co.
STATION 39 ◊ GARDEN SPOT FIRE RESCUE
Station 39 ◊ New Holland
Station 39 ◊ Blueball
STATIONS 41-49
Station41 ◊ Bird-in-Hand Fire Co.
Station 42 ◊ Gap Fire Co.
Station 43 ◊ Gordonville Fire Co.
Station 44 ◊ Intercourse Fire Co.
Station 45 ◊ Kinzer Fire Co.
Station 47 ◊ Paradise Fire Co.
Station 48 ◊ Ronks Fire Co.
Station 49 ◊ White Horse Fire Co.
STATIONS 50-59
Station 50 ◊ Willow Street Fire Co.
Station 51 ◊ Bart Township Fire Co.
Station 52 ◊ Christiana Fire Co.
Station 53 ◊ Conestoga Fire Co.
Station 54 ◊ Lampeter Fire Co.
Station 55 ◊ New Danville Fire Co.
Station 5-6 ◊ Pequea Fire Co.
Station 57 ◊ Quarryville Fire Co.
Station 58 ◊ Rawlinsville Fire Co.
Station 59 ◊ Refton Fire Co.
Station 5-14 ◊ White Rock Fire Co.
STATIONS 60-69
Station 60 ◊ West Willow Fire Co.
Station 6-1 ◊ Bausman Fire Co.
Station 61 ◊ Upper Leacock Fire Co.
Station 62 ◊ Witmer Fire Co.
Station 63 ◊ Lafayette Fire Co.
Station 64 ◊ Lancaster City Fire Dept.
Station 66 ◊ Lancaster Twp. Fire Co.
Station 67 ◊ Rohrerstown Fire Co.
Station 6-9 ◊ Wheatland Fire Co.
Station 69 ◊ Hempfield Fire Co.
Station 6-10 ◊ W.E.S.T.
Station 6-11 ◊ Union Fire Co.
Station 6-12 ◊ L.E.M.S.A
Station 70 ◊ Rheems Fire Co.
Station 71 ◊ Bainbridge Fire Co.
Station 7-2 ◊ Columbia Town Chief
Station 7-3 ◊ Florin Fire Co.
Station 74 ◊ Elizabethtown Fire Co.
Station 75 ◊ Fire Department Mount Joy
Station 7-6 ◊ Ironville Fire Co.
Station 76 ◊ West Hempfield Fire & Rescue
Station 7-7 ◊ Landisville Fire Co.
Station 79 ◊ Maytown-E. Donegal Fire Co.
Station 7-12 ◊ Salunga Fire Co.
Station 7-13 ◊ Silver Spring Fire Co.
STATIONS 80-89
Station 80 ◊ COLUMBIA BORO FIRE DEPT.
Station 801 ◊ Columbia No.1 Fire Co.
Station 8-2 ◊ Vigilant Fire Co.
Station 8-3 ◊ Shawnee Fire Co.
Station 804 ◊ Susquehanna Fire Co.
Station 8-5 ◊ Keystone Fire Co.
Station 807 ◊ Columbia Consolidated Fire co.
Station 80 ◊ QRS-8 EMS
Station 89 ◊ Robert Fulton Fire Co.
STATIONS 90-99
STATION 90 ◊ BLUE ROCK FIRE RESCUE
Station 901 ◊ West Lancaster
Station 903 ◊ Highville
Station 905 ◊ Millersville
Station 907 ◊ Washington Boro
Station 91 ◊ LCWC
Station 92 ◊ LEMA
Station 93 ◊ Mt. Joy Twp Forest Fire Crew
Station 94 ◊ Middle Creek S.A.R
Station 95 ◊ PA Canine S.A.R
Station 96 ◊ PA Wilderness S.A.R
Station 97 ◊ Lancaster Airport
Station 98 ◊ Alcoa
Station 99 ◊ LCPSTC