Gap Fire Company

08/04/2026

Last night was was an exciting evening for the Gap Volunteer Fire Company as we proudly welcomed our new 2026 E-ONE CR-100 Cyclone aerial ladder truck to its new home!

We were honored to have our neighboring departments—including the Pequea Valley Fire Department, Christiana Fire Company, and White Horse Fire Company—stop by to get a first look at the new Ladder 42. We greatly appreciate their support and the camaraderie that makes the fire service so special.

Over the coming weeks, our members will be hard at work mounting equipment, completing training, and preparing Ladder 42 for frontline service to our community.

While this new apparatus represents a significant investment in public safety, it would not have been possible without the continued support of our members, our local businesses, and especially the municipal leaders of Salisbury Township. Their vision, partnership, and commitment to protecting our community have been instrumental in making this life-saving addition a reality. We are sincerely grateful for their confidence in our mission and their dedication to the safety of our residents.

Ladder 42 proudly replaces our 2002 E-ONE HP-100, which faithfully served our community for the past 24 years. We thank that truck for decades of dependable service and look forward to continuing its legacy with this new apparatus.

Please join us in welcoming the newest member of our fleet at our Housing Ceremony and Open House on Saturday, September 12, 2026. We look forward to celebrating this exciting milestone with our community!

06/12/2026

Rest in peace Philip. Thank you for your service to your community.

Thank you to the Gap Fire Company for coming along side us today to honor and remember Philip Lawrence.

06/08/2026

The Gap Fire Company regrets to announce the passing of life member A. Philip Lawrence on Friday, June 5, 2026. Philip joined the fire company in 1964 at the age of 16. For many years he was our top call responder and at many monthly meetings when he was announced as the top call responder, his "I did it, I did it" statement always brought a smile to his face and others.

He was a faithful volunteer at our fire company fundraisers, including scooping many bowls of Lapp Valley ice cream at our ham and oyster dinners of the past. He also was in charge of sending flowers and other sympathy cards to fire company members and area fire service acquaintances. Philip also sent many birthday cards to members and friends, and always made sure you knew that his birthday was approaching, as he enjoyed receiving birthday cards.

Philip was beloved around Gap. He was a longtime employee of the Gap Diner and he mowed many yards in town over the years, always pushing his mower down the street to the next one. He would always wave to people he knew and if by chance, you missed seeing him and didn't wave back, he would let you know the next time he saw you :).

Philip's funeral service will take place at Bellevue Presbyterian Church, 810 Newport Avenue, Gap, PA, on Wednesday, June 10 at 11 a.m. with a viewing time from 10 a.m. until time of service.

Obituary- https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18rrpjD86s/

03/29/2026

The Gap Fire Company was grateful and humbled to receive this care package from the Grace Point Church Junior High Youth Group this evening! Long supporters of the emergency services, they brought prayers and snacks for many of the area’s first responders. Thank you!

03/28/2026

Blackhorse Propane is a silver sponsor for 2025 Sale and has been a longtime supporter of Gap Fire Company.

Providing residential and commercial services, as well as propane tank installation, Blackhorse Propane can service all your propane needs! Right up the road, they located on 4960 W. Lincoln Hwy.

www.BlackhorsePropane.com
717-442-9179

03/28/2026

A repeat sponsor and Silver Silver-Level Sponsor this year is Site Preparations LLC, located at 5181 Lincoln Highway in Gap. A site preparation and excavation contractor, they serve much of the Mid-Atlantic region, specializing in storage shed gravel pads, concrete foundations, swing set bases, artificial grass installation, and other excavation projects.

With Site Prep, you can take the stress out of preparing for your shed. Don’t try to juggle multiple contractors on your own, as they work directly with your shed company to make sure the foundation you need is installed correctly with no hassle to you.

If you’re purchasing a new storage shed or building, but don’t want to deal with setting up a proper level foundation, give them a call at (717) 799-7311 or visit their website (https://www.siteprep.com/) for more information.

Thank you Site Prep for your support!

03/28/2026

Fisher Brothers Exteriors, LLC. is a repeat sponsor and Silver-Level Sponsor for 2025. Another business located in Houston Run at 1016 Brackbill Road, they specialize in every type of exterior construction service for new and existing homes in the Tri-State area.

Since moving into their Brackbill Road location, they have graciously allowed the fire company to use their parking lot for our sale attendees for the past 5 years, and for that we are very grateful.

From roofing, siding, decks, railings, exterior doors, and windows; whether new or remodel, Fisher Brothers Exteriors can help you out. Stop by their location, call (717) 687-6371, or visit their website (https://www.fisherbroexteriors.com/) for ideas or more information.

Thank you Fisher Brothers Exteriors for your support!

03/28/2026

A repeat and long-time supporter of the Gap Fire Company and the Annual Sale is Beiler Insurance Agency, Inc. as a Silver-Level Sponsor.

We are happy to announce the return of our upgraded shuttle service this year, as we’ll be using two school buses to shuttle attendees between the Martin Drive parking areas and the sale location. We have a limited amount of parking that is within a quarter mile of the sale. Those parking areas will be filled first, and then after they are filled, we will be parking the remainder of the vehicles at businesses located on Martin Drive (approximately a half mile away).

This upgraded service is again being sponsored by Beiler Insurance Agency. Located at 5406 Lincoln Highway in Gap, they offer clients affordable insurance protection for all of their insurance needs and have built their business by maintaining a strict customer-comes-first approach.

Beiler Insurance also has employees that are able to respond to daytime fire calls, which is a great benefit and resource to our community. Stop by their office, give them a call at (717) 442-9234, or visit their website

(https://www.beilerinsurance.com/) for more information on receiving a free no obligation quote.

Thank you Beiler Insurance for your support!

03/28/2026

Another greatly-appreciated repeat sponsor is Honey Brook Woodworks as a Bronze-Level Sponsor for 2026.

Located at 5185 Martin Drive in Gap, they specialize in pergolas, pavilions, and gazebos for both residential and commercial purposes.

Since moving to their Houston Run complex location in early 2022, they have graciously allowed the fire company to use their parking lot for our sale attendees, and for that we are very grateful. Give them a call at 610-593-6884 if you’re looking to add shade and traditional beauty to your backyard or patio!

Thanks Honey Brook Woodworks for your support!

03/27/2026

A Bronze-Level Sponsor for 2026 brings us to Lancaster Log Cabins.

Another local business in the Houston Run complex, they are located at 1005 Brackbill Rd in Gap. Lancaster Log Cabins started in 2016 with a single goal in mind: to build log cabins on wheels that were made with real logs and maintained 100% of the rustic aesthetic. Specializing in portable rustic park model cabins, they ship their cabins throughout the contiguous United States. They have graciously allowed parking for our sale attendees at their location for the past five years.

Stop by their location to view their park models at any time, visit their website (https://lancasterlogcabins.com/), or give them a call at 717-445-5522.
Thank you Lancaster Log Cabins for your support!