Lancaster Professional Firefighters, IAFF Local 319

10/27/2026

WE’RE BACK!

Your Lancaster Professional Firefighter will be back out at Texas Roadhouse for our annual fundraiser! This year we are raising funds for Hannah Garber as she fights her battle with breast cancer.

So come out and let us serve you on Tuesday November 17th from 5pm-9pm!

See you there!

10/23/2026

Outstanding thinking by Squad 1 to help this feline friend out of their predicament. Thank you to ORCA for taking Pennywise in and getting them back on their feet!

10/11/2026

Shortly before 1 AM, Tower 2 was dispatched to the 500 block of Hershey Mill Rd in Manor Township for a building fire. First arriving units arrived to find fire showing from the top floor. Tower 2 operated as the first due ladder company for 90 minutes before being released.

Photo from Rohrerstown Fire Company

10/09/2026

On September 9th, members were invited to participate in the 9/11 Remembrance Run. Members ran the 6.2 mile leg starting at Copper Cup and ending at DJs Diner. We’d like to thank the 9/11 Remembrance Run for inviting us!

Photos courtesy of
9/11 Remembrance Run
Makin’ The Hit - PumpFire

10/07/2026

Local 319 Firefighters stand proudly with Coach Hanna Garber as she takes on her battle with breast cancer. 💗🎗️

Hanna is more than a teacher and softball coach—she is someone who makes a difference in the lives of her students, athletes, family, and community.

Now it’s our turn to rally behind her and remind her that no one fights alone.

We’re selling Lancaster Professional Firefighters breast cancer awareness T-shirts for $20, with proceeds benefiting Hanna and her family. Shirts are available in unisex and women’s cuts, both crew neck.

🔥 $20 per shirt
💗 Proceeds benefit Hanna and her family
📱 Scan the QR code for payment information
👕 To purchase, text Angel Rosario at 717-824-6905 or Jonah Lake at 717-490-1204

Please help us show Coach Hanna just how many people are standing beside her. Wear your shirt, wear your pink, and help us spread the word.
Local 319 stands with Hanna. No One Fights Alone. 💗



https://venmo.com/u/Local319Fundraising

09/24/2026

Congratulations to Phoenixville Professional Fire Fighters Association on this big win for safety! SAFER grants are an excellent way to help build your department!

A major step forward for the Phoenixville Fire Department and the community we serve. This SAFER award will help bring five new full-time firefighters to the department in 2027.

Thank you to everyone who worked on the application and supported this effort over the past several years. We’re excited for what this means for Phoenixville.

09/13/2026

Congratulations to Captain Samar Rudolph (Ladder 1-C Platoon) on being named a 2026 McCaskey Distinguished Alumni recipient.

Those who have had the opportunity to work alongside Captain Rudolph know that his commitment to service extends far beyond the walls of the firehouse. Throughout his career with the Lancaster City Bureau of Fire, he has consistently represented our department, our Local, and the City of Lancaster with professionalism, leadership, and pride.

Captain Rudolph’s accomplishments throughout his career speak for themselves, but we are especially proud to see him recognized by the community that helped shape him. From serving the citizens of Lancaster, to being a mentor to numerous firefighters, to his work as a PIAA referee, his continuous effort to invest back in to his community is unparalleled.

Please join the members of Lancaster Professional Firefighters, IAFF Local 319, in congratulating Captain Rudolph on this well-deserved recognition.

We’re proud to introduce 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗿 𝗥𝘂𝗱𝗼𝗹𝗽𝗵 ‘𝟬𝟯, a dedicated public servant whose career embodies courage, leadership, and an unwavering commitment to the Lancaster community.

𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗻𝗶 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁

𝗖𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗿 𝗥𝘂𝗱𝗼𝗹𝗽𝗵 ‘𝟬𝟯 began his career in public service in 2007 when he joined the Lancaster City Bureau of Fire after graduating from the HACC John J. Shumaker Public Safety Center Fire Academy.

Throughout his career, Captain Rudolph has earned numerous professional certifications, including Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B), Hazardous Materials Technician, NFPA 1006 Technical Rescue, and multiple Incident Command System (ICS) certifications. His dedication to leadership led to his promotion to Lieutenant in 2019. He further demonstrated his commitment to leadership by graduating from Leadership Lancaster as a member of the Class of 2020. In 2023, he made history as the first African American firefighter in the 144-year history of the Lancaster City Bureau of Fire to be promoted to the rank of Captain.

Some notable career achievements include receiving the American Red Cross Lifesaving Award in 2008. He was also honored with the National Medal of Honor for Courage twice, in 2010 and 2023. In 2021, he was named the Lancaster City Bureau of Fire's Fire Officer of the Year, and in October 2025, he was recognized as Lancaster City's Employee of the Month.

Beyond the fire service, Captain Rudolph has served as a Lancaster-Lebanon PIAA basketball official for more than 17 years. His dedication and professionalism earned him assignments to officiate the Lancaster-Lebanon League Championship in 2020 and the PIAA District 3 Class 6A Championship in 2025.

Samar's passions include his volunteer work as a youth sports coach and raising his two children, Anaija and Jordan.

09/13/2026

Members participated in the annual Lancaster PA 9-11 Memorial Stair Climb at Penn Medicine Ball Park. Our crew was joined by member of York Professional Fire Fighters Association Local 627 IAFF

09/12/2026

Yesterday members from the city USAR team practiced grain bin rescue as part of their monthly technical rescue training. Thanks to Fire Department Mount Joy and Bainbridge Fire / Rescue Station 71 for helping with the specialized equipment needed to train for this type of rescue.