Quarryville Fire Department

Just after 6 pm Wednesday evening, QFD and LEMSA Medic 56-5 were dispatched to the 2200 block of Beaver Valley Pike for a horse and buggy accident. Chief officers arrived in the area with nothing found (there was an accident, but the affected left). While on the way to the … [Read more...]

We are finally getting the finishing touches done to the station project. Two of the last major things to do were the exhaust system and the rear stairway. The exhaust system was finished on Thursday. The system, made by Plymovent, will remove all of the apparatus exhaust … [Read more...]

Training is a continuous process, and when you have a diverse area like the Southern End, your topics for training are almost limitless. Tonight's topic was water rescue. Rescue and Truck 57 carry an assortment of water rescue equipment that can be used for an immediate rescue … [Read more...]

Saturday night was the annual Quarryville Fire Company Picnic. This is an event that we try to hold in late summer every year. This year was special because we were honored to invite many friends and guests who have contributed and helped our company throughout the last year. … [Read more...]

On Saturday Tanker 57 with Lt. Mike Swayne and FF Tom Worrell participated in the Honey Brook Fire Company #1 125th Anniversary and Housing Parade. The event was well attended, and Tanker 57 brought home 2nd place, with Bart Township Fire Company winning the first place tanker … [Read more...]

Just after 1 pm Sunday, QFD and local EMS were dispatched to the 600 block of Buck Road in East Drumore Township for a residential rescue. Chief 572 responded and was advised of a person trapped under a lawn mower. Units arrived with a front deck lawn mower down a very steep … [Read more...]

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...]