Bird-in-Hand (Hand-in-Hand Fire Co.)
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Lancaster County Station 41
Organized in 1910, the Hand-in-Hand Fire Co. No. 1 serves East Lampeter and Upper Leacock Townships. Sixty volunteers (many of whom are from the Amish community they serve) provide Fire and Rescue protection to the Amish farming community of Bird-In-Hand, a popular vacation spot in Pennsylvania Dutch Country.
Engine 41-1 - 2000 Pierce Lance 2250 gpm/900 gal./CAFS
The first Compressed Air Foam System equipped engine in Lancaster County featuring one of the largest compressors (1,750 CFM), it is the only one remaining of two 2,250 gpm rated pumpers that operated among the four fire companies serving East Lampeter Township (the other at Lafayette Fire Co. of Lancaster has since been retired). Having replaced a 1980 Ford C/Pierce 1000/750 engine, it features seating for eight, an enclosed pump operators panel in the crew cab for protection during harsh
Northeast winters and carries 2,200' of 5" LDH supply line.
Tanker 41 - 2013 Pierce Velocity 2000 gpm/4000 gal.
The latest "Super Tanker" operated by the Hand-In-Hand Fire Co. No. 1, this well designed rig replaced a 1989 Autocar/Allegheny 1750/4000 tandem axle tanker that featured a unyque extended canopy crew cab with integrated pump panel. Designed as a nurse tanker, this rig features assorted length pre-connected large diameter supply lines in both the front bumper and the rear of the hosebed for rapid establishment of a tanker fill site while reducing its' profile on narrow rural roads. It also features
a 12" rear dump and enclosed pump panel in the crew cab for operator protection. While designed primarily as a water supply piece, it is equipped with an 1-3/4" pre-connect and SCBA for all riding positions allowing for initial fire attack in the event it arrives first due
or Engine 41-1 is out of service. It is adorned above the crew cab doors with the slogan "Living is Giving" honoring caregiving actions provided by members of the apparatus committee.
Squad 41-2 - 1990 International 4700/Road Rescue
Originally operated by the Media Fire Co. of Delaware County as one of twin ambulances, this rig was purchased in 1991 for personnel/equipment transport. Considering the mint condition of this unit, it was decided to keep the existing Yellow color scheme as a cost saving measure and utilize the funds to equip it for support of fireground, traffic control and confined space rescue operations. The company also operates a 2008 GMC 5500/KME walk-around style rescue as Squad 41-1
equipped for a variety of operations including confined space and water rescue, engine company support and firefighter rehab. Due to the rural nature of a large portion of their response area, Squad 41-1 is equipped for confined space rescue operations
to handle agricultural emergencies including silo rescue and removal of livestock from manure pits.