About Eden

In 1919, after fire destroyed a local dairy, the residents of the Village of Eden decided they needed their own fire company. Some residents gave money to help the fire company get started. Others donated their time to prepare for and respond to emergencies. Eden Fire Company No. 1 was officially chartered on September 24, 1921 and has been serving the Eden area for almost 80 years.

Our station is located at 1695 New Holland Pike, at the corner of New Holland Pike (State Route 23) and Eden Road. This has been our home since 1921, although the actual building has undergone several renovations and expansions.

Quick Facts

• Eden is one of 83 volunteer fire companies in Lancaster County
• Eden is 100% volunteer
• The only fully paid fire company in the County is Lancaster City
• East Petersburg is the only volunteer fire company fully funded by tax dollars
• Eden relies on the voluntary financial contributions of those in our first due area for 75% of our operating expenses
• Eden's Operating Expenses are approximately $200,000 per year
• A fully paid company would cost in excess of $1.5 million per year - a 60% tax increase!

We currently respond to over 1000 fire, rescue, and Class 1 and 2 QRS calls per year, making Eden the busiest volunteer fire company in Lancaster County. Our current front line apparatus consists of:

• Engine 24-1, a 1997 Pierce Lance Pumper
• Truck 24, a 1994 102' LTI Ladder Tower
• Rescue 24, a 1990 E-One Medium Duty Rescue