At 4:36 am, Truck 57 was dispatched to assist the Robert Fulton Fire Company on a silo fire on Widdowson Road in Little Britain Township. Units arrived, the truck set up and checked the silo which was reported to have some smoke in the chute. A small fire was found on one of the … [Read more...]
After two days, several thunderstorms, two fire calls and 4,288 sold meals, the QFD BBQ is complete. Thank You to Ferguson and Hasslers, Charlies Chicken BBQ, Snyder Mylin and everyone else that made this event succeed. Thanks to all of the members that helped to work the … [Read more...]
A few years ago, QFD purchased a Turbodraft, which is a water supply eductor used for rural water supply for fire scenes. This piece of equipment allows us to "draft" from water sources (ponds, creeks etc) that are distanced from the road further than what our normal suction … [Read more...]
The annual BBQ Week is here! On Thursday and Friday, QFD and Ferguson and Hassler Supermarket will be holding our annual BBQ. This year it is a little bit different. On Thursday we will be serving our normal chicken BBQ dinner. On Friday, will will be doing baby back ribs. … [Read more...]
At 2:30 pm, Tanker 57 was dispatched as part of the 2nd alarm for a barn fire in the 600 block of Kendig Road in Conestoga Township assisting Conestoga FC (53). Not long after Tanker 57 responded, Rescue 57 was added to the run. On arrival, Tanker 57 assisted in the water … [Read more...]
Today, Engine 572 and crew traveled to Harrisburg for the annual Pennsylvania Pump Primers Muster. The day starts with apparatus staging and fellowship at the Farm Show complex, and then proceeds through Harrisburg with a "lights and sirens" parade to Riverfront Park. At the … [Read more...]
Just as the line was finished being racked on Engine 574 and all the SCBA cleaned, the pre-alert went out for an outbuilding fire at 218 Quarry Road in Fulton Twp. This put Rescue 57 back on the street responding to assist Robert Fulton FC 89. Deputy 89 arrived with a 20'X30' … [Read more...]
At 5:36 pm, QFD was alerted for an automatic fire alarm at Country Value Woodwork at 2302 Beaver Valley Pike in Providence Twp. The alarm was coming from the fire pump and water flow. Chief 57 arrived with smoke showing from the generator room and upgraded the assignment bring … [Read more...]
We hope that everyone has a safe and happy 4th of July. Enjoy the day. … [Read more...]
On Wednesday, QFD firefighters and Fire Police attended the funeral of John "Whitey" Whiteside Jr. Truck 57 and Truck 5 (Strasburg) had the flag assignment to the front of Station 51. Throughout the day, memories of good times with Whitey were talked about and memorialized by … [Read more...]
Our condolences to the Bart Township Fire Company and the Whiteside Family on the passing of John "Whitey" Whiteside Jr. Whitey passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2017 after a brief illness. Whitey joined the Bart Township Fire Company in 1979 and served 38 faithful years. … [Read more...]
Just after 11 am on Monday, QFD and LEMSA Medic 56-6 were alerted to "assist the police department" in Eden Township on Stone Road. The PA State Police Bomb Technicians were called to remove some found fireworks from a residence, and needed to destroy them. After finding a … [Read more...]
Today, Engine 574, AC Jamie Welk and FF's David Eshleman and Andrew Lavin assisted with an Essentials Mod 4 Bun Day at the Lancaster County Fireman's Association Pequea Lane training site. The burn day is a culmination of over 200 hours of training that encompasses "essentials" … [Read more...]
Tonight, after months of work and over 14 months of planning, the apparatus was moved into the new addition of the station. This new section will hold Engine 575, Truck and Tanker 57, while the 1974 section will house Engine 574, Rescue 57 and Engine 572. The 1932 side will … [Read more...]
On Wednesday June 21, Engine 574 and crew attended the Maryland State Fireman's Convention Parade in Ocean City MD. This parade has been one of the largest and well attended parades for years. Engine 574 won a judges award, and the crew had a great time. And, after several … [Read more...]
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