Hand-in-Hand Fire Company

Friday at the auction kicks off at 8am and goes ALL DAY. We're talking carriages, antiques, furniture, quilts, coins, tools, flowers, crafts and so much more!

Carriages go at 1pm (150 vehicles expected) and we wrap up around 5pm. Plan to stay a while and enjoy all there is to see!

June 26, Bird-in-Hand PA.

👉 bihfire.com/auction

Busy Afternoon for Station 41 Firefighters and Fire Police

At 12:45 PM, Station 41 Fire Police were specially requested to assist Station 59 with a house fire. Utility 41-2 and 41 Fire Police responded and assisted with traffic control operations.

Around 2:00 PM, Tanker 41, Utility 41-2, and 41 Fire Police responded to a second fire of the day, this time assisting Station 50. Tanker 41 supplied the scene with water and additional manpower.

At approximately 3:00 PM, Engine 41 responded to assist Station 63 with a high-angle rescue at a local amusement park. Numerous truck and rescue companies, along with the Lancaster County Rescue Task Force, responded and worked together to remove 23 riders stranded on one of the rides. All occupants were safely removed without injury.

At 7:50 PM, Station 41 Fire Police were once again requested to assist with a reported building fire in Station 50’s first-due area. Utility 41-2 and 41 Fire Police responded and provided traffic control.

Next Thur-Fri, June 25-26 is the 26th Annual Lancaster County Carriage & Antique Auction which supports our Hand-in-Hand Fire Company. Every year, thousands of people travel from across the East Coast (and beyond) to be part of something special and we'd LOVE to see you there!

Thurs. & Fri., June 25–26, 2026 | Bird-in-Hand, PA
📸 Photos of arriving items drop on Auctionzip starting June 23 — stay tuned!

Station 41 remained busy today, responding to five incidents throughout the day.

At 6:20, Station 41 Fire Police were dispatched to assist Station 50 with a Vehicle Accident in West Lampeter Township. Fire Police and Utility 41-2 responded.

At 6:50, another Vehicle Accident was dispatched in West Lampeter Township, this time in Station 54’s response area. Utility 41-2 was retasked to assist on this incident.

At 9:52, as Utility 41-2 and Fire Police were returning, Engine 41 was dispatched to assist Station 62 on a reported Gas Leak at the Middle School. Engine 41, Utility 41-2, and Fire Police responded and assisted Stations 62 and 63 personnel.

At 10:37, as units were clearing the gas leak, LCWC advised Chief 62 of an Unknown Injury Accident on Willow Road. Chief 62 requested Station 41 to assist.

At 20:00, Engine 41 was dispatched to assist Station 44 on a reported house fire. Engine 41 responded but was recalled prior to arrival when the incident was determined to be not as reported.