Quarryville Fire Department

At 1:12 pm, just after lunch and as we were finishing up some last minute maintenance day projects, Tanker 57 was alerted to assist Rawlinsville Volunteer Fire Company on a brush fire on Scalpy Hollow Road in Drumore Township. 58 units were on scene with a large pile of logs and … [Read more...]

Today was the annual QFD Maintenance Day at Station 57. This has been an annual event for many years, one that saves us a lot of money and helps to ensure our apparatus is operating at peak condition. It is also a time of fun and fellowship. Some things the 35+ members … [Read more...]

For this weeks training, we continued what was worked on last week by adding some "real-life" scenarios. We had "victims" trapped in a snowblower, auger, lawnmower and impaled at an elevation. The crew split up according somewhat to experience level and tackled each situation. … [Read more...]

After a very slow 10 days (only 2 chimney fires), Engine 574, Truck and Tanler 57 were alerted to assist the Robert Fulton Fire Companyon a barn fire at 1921 Robert Fulton Highway in Fulton Township at 2:49 pm. Crews arrived to find a fire in the ceiling of a 50' X 300' hog barn. … [Read more...]

For this weeks training, the volunteers went over all of the cutting tools that we would use for extrications in any type of implement, machine, farm equipment etc. Members were able to use angle grinders, Dremel Tools, whizzer saws, sawzall's, porta-bands and torches to cut … [Read more...]

At tonight's monthly fire company meeting, we were very fortunate to have Brittany from Southern Hope Foundation present us a check for $500.00 as part of an outreach donation from their non-profit organization. Southern Hope helps to provide money and items that are needed by … [Read more...]

Octoraro Orphie has spoken. After not seeing his shadow. he has declared that spring is right around the corner. He also said that with spring comes the annual Ham Shoot and Gun Raffle at the Quarryville Fire Company. It's true. On Saturday, March 14th, we are having our … [Read more...]

At 8:35 am Wednesday, QFD units responded to assist the Robert Fulton Fire Company on a house fire on Green Lane in Little Britain Township. Assistant 89 arrived with a working fire in a one-story residence. QFD crews assisted with laddering and then operated inside assisting … [Read more...]

This Tuesday, we continued our FAST Rescue Solutions training that was interrupted by the fire last week. Crews refreshed on using the board and the rescue system of packaging a downed firefighter. We then used the skills to move a FF up a flight of stairs, down a flight of … [Read more...]

While you were sleeping........ QFD and Volunteers from several mutual aid companies including Bart Township Fire Company, Robert Fulton Fire Company, Union Fire Company No. 1 ~ Oxford, PA, Willow Street Fire Co, Rawlinsville Volunteer Fire Company and Refton Fire Company, … [Read more...]

Tuesday night, about 40 members were training with Chief Mike Horst from FAST Rescue Solutions on our FAST Board when a "verbal alarm" to the station reported the building behind the firehouse (Rhoadstar / Milky Haven / R. Work Excavating) on fire. Engine 574 laid a supply line … [Read more...]

At 10 pm Sunday evening, Rescue 57 was alerted to assist the Willow Street Fire Co on a mobile home fire on Scott Road in Providence Township. Reports to the Company 50 Chiefs responding were that PA State Police were on the scene with fire showing from "all sides". Units arrived … [Read more...]

Sorry for the delay, but here is the list of the 2020 Officers of the Quarryville Fire Company. Line Officers: Fire Chief - Jeremy Welk Deputy Fire Chief - Jamie Welk Assistant Fire Chief - Brian Henry Assistant Fire Chief - Joel Neff Captain - Mike Swayne Lieutenant - … [Read more...]

Just before 3:30 pm Wewdnesday, Lancaster EMS and QFD Volunteers were alerted to a vehicle accident at Rt. 472 (Kirkwood Pike) and Drywells Road in Eden Township. On arrival, crews found a two-vehicle accident with one person possibly ejected. Crews stabilized the scene as EMS … [Read more...]

For the first training night in 2020, about 30 QFD members participated in series of skill stations involving work with the engine company, truck company, rescue company, rapid intervention and gear/scba. Some of the stations were timed, relay events, others were done for spped … [Read more...]