December 19, 2025 —Lincoln Fire Company Station 16 is spotlighting one of the most essential tools in its emergency response system as part of its Fund Drive Friday initiative: the firefighter pager. These rugged devices are the primary means by which volunteer firefighters are alerted to emergencies in their community.

The pagers are activated by Lancaster County Communications through a carefully programmed series of alert tones. Each fire company has its own unique tone set, ensuring that only the appropriate responders are notified. Once the tones sound, dispatchers announce the nature of the emergency, the incident location, and the specific apparatus required, allowing firefighters to respond quickly and efficiently.

While simple in appearance, these pagers are specialized, reliable, and costly pieces of equipment. For volunteer departments like Lincoln Fire Company Station 16, community donations are critical to purchasing and maintaining them. Without continued public support, replacing and upgrading these alerting devices would be a significant challenge.

Through Fund Drive Friday, the department is reminding residents that supporting their local fire company directly supports faster response times and improved public safety. Donations help ensure that when an emergency happens, firefighters receive the call without delay.