Department Structure

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 , 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

April 22, 2008 - April 19, 2010

Fire Chief

9

RHL

John Burke

First Assistant Chief

9 - 1

EHC

James Robinson

Second Assistant Chief

9 - 2

CHC

Scott M. Kuhlmey

Third Assistant Chief

9 - 3

PHC

James Schaefer

April 20, 2010 - April 16, 2012

Fire Chief

9

EHC

James Robinson

First Assistant Chief

9 - 1

CHC

Scott M. Kuhlmey

Second Assistant Chief

9 - 2

PHC

James Schaefer

Third Assistant Chief

9 - 3

RHL

TBD

April 17, 2012 - April 21, 2014

Fire Chief

9

CHC

Scott M. Kuhlmey

First Assistant Chief

9 - 1

PHC

James Schaefer

Second Assistant Chief

9 - 2

RHL

TBD

Third Assistant Chief

9 - 3

EHC

TBD

April 22, 2014 - April 18, 2016

Fire Chief

9

PHC

James Schaefer

First Assistant Chief

9 - 1

RHL

TBD

Second Assistant Chief

9 - 2

EHC

TBD

Third Assistant Chief

9 - 3

CHC

TBD


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
    * Rescue 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.

 

Lancaster Fire Department
P.O. Box 15  |  Lancaster, New York 14086
info@lancasterfd.org

Station # 1
5423 Broadway
Lancaster, NY 14086
Phone: 716.683.1901  |  Fax: 716.683.1903

Station # 2
24 West Drullard Avenue
Lancaster, NY 14086
Phone: 716.683.2602

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