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Department Structure
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Firematic
Structure Of the Lancaster Fire Department
Companies
The
Lancaster Fire Department is comprised of four companies:
* Citizens Hose
Company, Organized 1889 - Engine Company
* Eagle Hose
Company, Organized 1885 - Engine Company
* Protective
Hose Company, Organized 1896 - Engine Company
* Rescue Hook and Ladder Company #1
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Organized 1874 - Ladder Company
Each firefighter in the Lancaster Fire Department is a member of one of
the above companies.
Company
Firematic Line Officers
Each
company is comprised of a Captain, a First Lieutenant, and a Second
Lieutenant. Company Line Officers serve a one year term and are elected
by their respective companies.
Fire Chief and
Assistant Fire Chiefs
Each
company has one Fire Chief that serves in a rotation of successive
rank. Each serves a term of two years in each position, beginning as
Third Assistant Fire Chief. At the end of the two year term, each Fire
Chief moves up one spot.
START> Third Assistant Chief > Second Assistant Chief > First
Assistant Chief > Fire Chief
The Fire Chiefs are elected by all four companies. Although the
position rotates on a two year cycle, the Fire Chiefs are elected
annually.
Click here to meet our Fire Chiefs.
Fire
Chief Rotation Schedule
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April
20, 2010 - April 16, 2012
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Fire
Chief
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9
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EHC
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James
Robinson
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First
Assistant Chief
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9 -
1
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CHC
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Scott
M. Kuhlmey
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Second
Assistant Chief
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9 -
2
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PHC
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James
Schaefer
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Third
Assistant Chief
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9 -
3
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RHL
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Joseph
Ligamarre
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April
17, 2012 - April 21, 2014
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Fire
Chief
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9
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CHC
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Scott
M. Kuhlmey
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First
Assistant Chief
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9 -
1
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PHC
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James
Schaefer
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Second
Assistant Chief
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9 -
2
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RHL
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Joseph
Ligamarre
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Third
Assistant Chief
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9 -
3
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EHC
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TBD
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April
22, 2014 - April 18, 2016
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Fire
Chief
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9
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PHC
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James
Schaefer
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First
Assistant Chief
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9 -
1
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RHL
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Joseph
Ligamarre
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Second
Assistant Chief
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9 -
2
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EHC
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TBD
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Third
Assistant Chief
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9 -
3
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CHC
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TBD
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April
19, 2016 - April 16, 2018
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Fire
Chief
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9
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PHC
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Joseph
Ligamarre
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First
Assistant Chief
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9 -
1
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RHL
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TBD
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Second
Assistant Chief
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9 -
2
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EHC
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TBD
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Third
Assistant Chief
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9 -
3
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CHC
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TBD
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Department Firematic
Line Officers
Department
Line Officers of the Lancaster Fire Department are appointed positions
designated by the Fire Chief. Each year the Fire Chief appoints the
following:
* EMS Captain
* Fire Police Captain
* Incident Safety Officers
Specialty
Groups
In
addition to our firefighters, we have the following opportunities
available:
* Explorer Post
# 333 (Youth Ages 14-17)
* Fire Police
* Ladies Auxiliary
Non-Company
Fleet
In
addition to the four companies, the Lancaster Fire Department operates
a fleet of department vehicles. Please visit the equipment page for a complete list.
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