At the December 2011 monthly Business Meeting, a letter from Lancaster County Wide Communications (LCWC) was read, asking that we consider changing our station identification number from 7-15 (a three digit identifier), to a 2 digit identifier. After a lengthy discussion, it was tabled, pending the answers to a variety of questions raised.

At the January 2012 monthly Business Meeting, the discussion continued with the additional information, including the answer to the availability of single digit identifiers. LCWC approved the use of single digits. The membership the voted enthusiastically to change the Mountville Fire Company No. 1 station identifier to Station 7.

At the convenience of LCWC in 2012, we will make the change from station 7-15 to Station 7. When this happens, our lineup will be:

• Engine 71 - 2008 Crimson
• Engine 72 - 1995 Pierce
• Squad 7 - 2004 Crimson
• Squad 72 - 1996 Chevy Impala
• Chief 7 - Dean Gantz, Jr.
• Deputy 7 - Michael Dicely
• Assistant 7 - Andrew Kalbach
• Lieutenant 7 - Adam Weitzel

At approximately 2206 hours the Commercial Structure Fire assignment was transmitted for 125 Bridge St at Gordon Waste in Columbia Borough. Chief 81 (Ryno) checked up and got the additional of a fire on the conveyor system. 62 units (CBPD) arrived and reported heavy smoke pushing from the building. Chief 81 arrived, confirmed a fire in the building and requested the transmittal of the "Working Fire Assignment", bringing E7151 with a staffing of 5. Chief 8 (Kemmerly) had the Command.

At approximately 2246 hours, Command 8 requested Air 715 to the scene for Air Support.  715 crews worked the scene for approximately 4 hours until being returned to service. 

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Have you ever wondered what you can do fro your community?  Have you ever seen a firetruck pass by and thought to your self "Someday I want to do that"?  Well, then here is your chance...the Mountville Fire Company No. 1 is looking for you.  The Mountville Fire Company is looking for Volunteers for the following fields:

• Junior Firefighters - Ages 14 - 18
• Senior Firefighters - Age 18 and older
• Fire Police - Age 18 and older

Is firefighting not our thing?  We are also looking for Social Members for the department.  Social members, among other things, can help with the setup of fundraisers and other activities for the department.  If any of these interest you then please fill out an Application Request, then stop by the firehouse some Monday evening between 7pm and 9pm for a tour of the station and to meet the team that provides quality fire protection for the Borough of Mountville and surrounding areas.