Paradise-Leaman Place Fire Co.
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Lancaster County Station 47
Established in 1907, the Paradise-Leaman Place Fire Co. operates a full water rescue team as well as one of only three designated heavy rescues in Lancaster County Zone 4. Answering an average of 125 alarms annually, their volunteers include many members of the Amish farming community they protect. The company operates their fleet from this two bay station as well as a garage in the rear set up for the water rescue team complete with trailered boats and gear racks with helmets/PFD’s for each individual member.
Engine 47-2 ("The Jack") - 2013 Pierce CF 1500 gpm/1000 gal.
Having replaced a 1988 Simon-Duplex/Grumman 1250/1000 engine, this rig responds first due to structure fires. Seating seven (6 with SCBA), it is outfitted with a 150' 1-3/4" bumper line, three pre-connects (200' & 300' lengths) stored behind roll-up doors, a 200' rear pre-connect, 200' of 3" pre-connected to a BitzfireTM monitor, 1,500' of 5" LDH supply line and four 6" x 10' hard suction sleeves. In addition, it carries a driver's SCBA, PPV fan and a Honda® generator.
For rescue operations, it is equipped with a Holmatro® mini combi-tool, two large stepchocks, two 20 ton bottle jacks and DeWalt® battery powered hand tools (reciprocating saw, drill, etc.). Only the second Pierce CF model I have ever photographed,
this rig features a unyque seating arrangement with individual jumpseats on both sides of a center mounted "dog house" engine compartment in the crew cab as well as three individual seats (two with SCBA) in the front cab.
Rescue 47 - 2004 Spartan Gladiator Evolution/Crimson 1500 gpm/1150 gal.
Responding first due to motor vehicle accidents, CO alarms and gas leaks, this rig provides mutual aid support to numerous surrounding fire companies as one of three designated heavy rescues within Lancaster County Zone 4. It features a portable winch with multiple receiver positions, electric cord reels and a mini-fridge for rehab supplies. Outfitted for both fire and rescue, its' equipment arsenal includes pre-connected Amkus® and portable Holmatro®
extrication tools, air bags, air powered tools, cribbing, water rescue equipment and BLS level medical gear. In addition, it also carries multiple rotary saws, a PPV fan, spare SCBA cylinders and engine company equipment.
Brush 4711 - Chevrolet/Dept. Built
Assembled in-house, this unit was funded utilizing a Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources grant as well as donations from local businesses and fire companies. The Chevy pick-up chassis along with the tank, front bumper, bed modifications and plumbing were donated by local businesses while trade school students provided the body work and paint in exchange for real world experience. The warning lights, siren and radios were from former P-LPFC
rigs while rescue lighting from the Ronks Fire Co. was used for the tail lights. The Kinzer Fire Co. donated 2-1/2” hose for use as supply line while the forestry hose, rakes, pumps, nozzles, leaf blower and chainsaws were purchased through the grant funding.
Squad 47-1 - 2008 Chevrolet
Assigned first due for water rescues towing a trailer with a 17' Jon boat and an inflatable, this rig also responds second due on motor vehicle accidents. Accordingly, it is equipped with a Holmatro® combi-tool, traffic safety vests, flares and support equipment. This vehicle was donated to the company by 55 year member Ray Leaman in memory of his wife who passed away in 2007.