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...]
Just after 7 pm Monday evening, QFD was alerted for an investigation inside in the first block of Fairview Road in Providence Twp. Units arrived to find a large fuel oil spill from a failed inside tank. It was immediately apparent that assistance would be needed in clean up, so … [Read more...]
At 6:15 pm Tuesday QFD was alerted for a vehicle accident stand by in the 2300 block of Beaver Valley Pike in Providence Twp. Units arrived to find a two-vehicle accident involving two full-size pick up trucks, a trailer and a car on the trailer. Luckily, there were no injuries … [Read more...]
At 8:56 am on the first workday of the week, QFD was alerted to assist the Rawlinsville Fire Company on a dwelling fire in the 600 block of Drytown Road in Martic Twp. Chief 58 respon ded and was advised of multiple 911 calls received, indicating a working fire. Chief … [Read more...]
Firefighter Craig Hassinger has been home on leave from the United States Air Force since the beginning of May. Craig spent the last 4 years in Okinawa, Japan. Today, he leaves for Malestrom AFB in Cascade County, Montana. But, before leaving, Craig was able to catch one more … [Read more...]
Just before 5 am on Friday, Rescue 57 was dispatched to assist Robert Fulton Fire Company on a vehicle accident with entrapment at Rt. 272 and River Road in Drumore Twp. Chief 89 arrived to find a three-vehicle accident with no injuries, but a large amount of debris on the … [Read more...]
Just before 3 pm Sunday afternoon, QFD and multiple LEMSA EMS units were dispatched to the 100 block of South Lime Street in Quarryville Borough for a vehicle accident involving a horse and buggy. As units responded, LCWC reported a QFD firefighter on the scene with 3 patients, 2 … [Read more...]
Today, Engine 574 and crew attended the 97th annual Lancaster County Firemen's Association 2017 Convention & Parade hosted by Lancaster Township Fire Department. Engine 574 won the Best Appearing E-One trophy. Thanks to Lancaster Township for hosting the day, and to all … [Read more...]
Again tonight, QFD members used "rookie night" to train at the acquired structure. The topic tonight was roof work and ventilation. Many tips and topics were covered to pass on the tradition of a QFD Truckie. Seeing the group of younger guys working and learning is absolutely … [Read more...]
We hope that everyone has a safe and happy Memorial Day. Please take the time to attend a Memorial Day service and to honor those men and women that died in service to our Country. The Solanco area has had many people serve, and unfortunately, some of those brave neighbors … [Read more...]
