The William Cameron Engine Company
Designated as "Company 2" in the Union County emergency services dispatch system, the William Cameron Engine Company provides fire prevention, control, extinguishment, and emergency medical services to Lewsiburg, Pennsylvania, and surrounding communities in Union and Northumberland counties.
In a typical year, WCEC responds to over 2,000 requests for emergency medical, rescue, and fire fighting services.
Engines 2-2 and 2-3 with Rescue 2-1 on the front ramp at Station 2
The department's main station, "Station 2", is located at 11 Buffalo Road in Lewisburg Borough and houses the department's emergency vehicles, staff day room, and some maintenance functions.
The department also occupies a building across 5th street from Station 2 which houses the Chief Robert Stackhouse Training Center, the Liddick-Stephens Museum, administrative offices, and equipment and supply storage. The 5th Street building is also occasionally employed as a mock structure during department trainings.
A combination department staffed by career EMS and volunteer firefighting personnel, WCEC members train to maintain the highest possible professional standards of service and care.
WCEC's Liddick-Stephens Museum located in its Support Center building showcases veteran apparatus and Company memorabilia.
Volunteer staff training occurs almost every Tuesday night 7:00 and 10:00 pm. The general maintenance work detail is help almost every Saturday from 10:00 am and Noon. Members of the general public or those interested in volunteering are welcome to attend trainings or work details. If you would like to visit a training or work detail, please call WCEC for details.
The William Cameron Engine Company was founded in 1874 and has a rich and well-preserved history. You can read more about the department's history in the history section of this website.
Company Funding
William Cameron Engine Company operations are funded from five main sources
Contributions from municipal governments with which WCEC has agreements to provide emergency services. These funds come from various municipal taxes and fees as determined and levied by individual municipalities.
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's tax on fire insurance premiums. Revenues from the tax are distributed to the WCEC Relief Association by the Pennsylvania Auditor General.
Payments for emergency medical services.
Contributions from local organizations located in the Company's coverage area and exempt from municipal and county taxes and fees.
Various state and federal grants for specific projects, equipment, or operational activities.
Contributions from the general public.