Carbon Monoxide Incident Prompts Safety Reminder in East Lampeter Township
Photo by Witmer Fire Protective AssociationA sign marks the entrance to Scenic Ridge Company, where firefighters later conducted a safety walk-through.
Photo by Witmer Fire Protective AssociationFire apparatus line a residential street as crews investigate elevated carbon monoxide levels inside a home.
Photo by Witmer Fire Protective AssociationFirefighters and members gather at Scenic Ridge Company during an evening hazard familiarization tour following the incident.
Nov. 4, 2025 | Witmer Fire Protective Association
Witmer Fire Protective Association volunteers responded to a daytime call on Nov. 4 alongside Company 63 after being dispatched for an investigation inside a residence for a smoke detector activation. Upon arrival, crews detected dangerously high carbon monoxide levels—measuring approximately 100 parts per million—inside the home. Firefighters investigated the source, made proper notifications, and ventilated the structure, preventing what officials said could have become a life-threatening situation if exposure had continued. Carbon monoxide, often called the “invisible killer,” is a colorless, odorless gas produced by incomplete combustion, commonly from household heating or cooking equipment. Fire officials emphasized the importance of working CO alarms, proper appliance ventilation, and safe practices to prevent poisoning. Later in the day, approximately 50 members from Companies 61, 62, and 63 participated in a walk-through tour of Scenic Ridge Company to familiarize crews with potential hazards. Lafayette Fire Company and Upper Leacock Fire Company also assisted.
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