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Millersville, Pa. — April 6, 2026 — Blue Rock Fire Rescue today announced that Slaymaker Rentals and Slaymaker Electric Motor & Supply Co. have become the newest donors to the Answering the Call: The Blue Rock Firehouse Project, a $10 million capital campaign to build a modern, consolidated firehouse serving Manor Township, Millersville Borough and the surrounding Lancaster County community.
The $25,000 contribution from the Slaymaker companies—longstanding, locally rooted businesses serving farmers, homeowners and commercial and industrial customers—help advance plans to construct a new firehouse on the western edge of the district. The new facility will replace and consolidate aging stations, providing more than 100 volunteer firefighters with the space, equipment and infrastructure needed to respond safely and efficiently.
“For us, supporting Blue Rock Fire Rescue is about standing behind the people who show up for our neighbors when it matters most,” says Jon Slaymaker. “Our businesses exist to help others work safely and efficiently, and we’re proud to support a project that strengthens emergency response and protects the community we serve every day.”
“We are grateful for the generosity and community spirit shown by Slaymaker Rentals and Slaymaker Electric Motor & Supply,” said Duane Hagelgans, Blue Rock Fire Commissioner. “These are companies built on service and problem-solving, and their support reflects a genuine commitment to the safety and well-being of our community. Gifts like this help turn the vision of a modern firehouse into a reality for our volunteers and the residents they protect.”
Slaymaker Rentals is known throughout the region for providing high-quality rental equipment to help customers get the job done—whether on the farm, at a job site, or at home. Offering a wide range of equipment, including lifts, excavators, and backhoes from industry-leading brands, the company supports projects of all sizes with dependable tools and knowledgeable service.
Slaymaker Electric Motor & Supply Co. focuses on solving problems and delivering practical solutions. With a complete line of electric motors, drives, pumps, generators, converters, and parts—along with expert repair services, troubleshooting, and technical support—the company helps agricultural, commercial, and industrial customers keep operations running smoothly.
Millersville, Pa. — Dec. 20, 2025 — Blue Rock Fire Rescue today announced a significant contribution from Kreider Mulch to the Answering the Call: The Blue Rock Firehouse Project, a $10 million capital campaign to build a modern, consolidated firehouse serving Manor Township, Millersville Borough and the surrounding Lancaster County community.
The gift from Kreider Mulch—a family-owned and operated business serving Lancaster County and surrounding areas for over 25 years—helps accelerate efforts to construct a new firehouse on the western edge of the district. The facility will replace and consolidate aging stations to provide the district’s more than 100 volunteer firefighters with the space, technology and resources they need to protect the public safely and effectively.
“We are deeply grateful for Kreider Mulch’s leadership and generosity,” said Duane Hagelgans, Blue Rock Fire Commissioner. “Their commitment reflects the very best of Lancaster County—neighbors supporting neighbors, and businesses stepping forward to strengthen the safety of our entire community. This contribution brings us one meaningful step closer to giving our volunteers the modern firehouse they deserve.”
For Kreider Mulch, the gift aligns with its mission to serve the community - a value that has guided the company since its founding. “On behalf of my family and our dedicated team, we are honored to support Blue Rock Fire Rescue and the volunteers who serve our communities day and night,” said Randy Kreider, Owner. “Our mission has always been about quality and stewardship, and giving back to the community is an important part of that. Supporting this campaign is another way we can help strengthen the place we call home.”
Kreider Mulch has built a reputation for excellence and community partnership, supplying quality mulch and topsoil products while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainability and service. Their contribution to the Blue Rock Firehouse Project continues this legacy of community investment and support.
According to Mark Lauriello, Fundraising Chair, the gift represents both practical support and a powerful endorsement of the project’s importance. “Kreider Mulch’s generosity sends a strong message: the safety of our residents and the wellbeing of our volunteers matter. We hope their leadership inspires others to join us.”
Washington Boro, PA – Blue Rock Fire Rescue has announced the launch of a $10 million fundraising campaign to build a new, state-of-the-art firehouse to better serve Manor Township and Millersville Borough. The campaign was unveiled in July 2025 during the Tomato Festival in Washington Boro, where community members gathered to see the vision for the project.
The new facility will replace aging stations in Washington Boro and Highville, improving emergency response times and providing modern training and living spaces for the department’s more than 100 volunteer firefighters.
“This isn’t just about bricks and mortar—it’s about ensuring our volunteers have the resources to keep our neighbors safe for generations to come,” said Fire Commissioner Duane Hagelgans.
Blue Rock’s volunteers respond to more than 700 calls annually across 55 square miles, including six miles along the Susquehanna River. With $1 million in donations already secured, the department is calling on residents, businesses, and community partners to help make the project a reality.
“Our current stations weren’t built for the demands of modern firefighting,” said Andrew Slaymaker, a volunteer firefighter with Blue Rock. “This new firehouse will give us the tools and training space we need to protect the people we care about most—our neighbors.”
Dear Friends of Blue Rock Fire Rescue,
We live in beautiful Lancaster County, where the residents who are served by Blue Rock Fire Rescue enjoy wide open spaces, the majestic Susquehanna River, and the conveniences of modern life. But ensuring the safety of our community requires a fire service that is fully equipped to respond swiftly and effectively to over 700 calls a year. We need your help to build a new firehouse on the western edge of the fire district.
Since its incorporation in 2011 through an agreement between Manor Township and Millersville Borough, Blue Rock Fire Rescue has upheld its mission: One Team. Our Mission. Your Safety. Covering 55 square miles, including six miles of the Susquehanna River, our 100+ dedicated firefighters work tirelessly to protect lives and property.
Day and night, volunteers leave their homes, businesses and loved ones to deliver the professional, lifesaving service our community depends on. Now it's our turn to step up—partner with us to give them the state-of-the-art firehouse they truly deserve.
The new firehouse will replace and consolidate the Highville and Washington Boro buildings. The new firehouse, alongside our existing stations in West Lancaster and Millersville, will strengthen our ability to respond efficiently across the district. This larger, modern facility will enhance emergency response times and provide a building our volunteers will be proud to call their own.
To make this vision a reality, we have launched a $10 million fundraising campaign. Your support of our volunteers is vital. Whether through individual donations, corporate sponsorships, or community partnerships, every contribution brings us closer to building a firehouse that will serve our families, neighbors and future generations.
Will you answer the call? Together, we can ensure that Blue Rock Fire Rescue volunteers remain ready to protect and serve our community for years to come.
With gratitude,
Mark Lauriello, Fundraising Chair
Richard Schock, Fundraising Committee
Duane Hagelgans, Fire Commissioner