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Working House Fire in Quarryville Borough

 August 28, 2017

At 7:18 pm during a Company “financial planning meeting”, the pre-alert went out for a house fire at 208 South Summit Avenue in Quarryville Borough. Units were on the street immediately at dispatch. Chief 57 arrived with a working basement fire in a two-story dwelling. The first alarm consisted of QFD, Bart Township Fire Company, Rawlinsville Volunteer Fire Company, Willow Street Fire Co and Lancaster EMS. Chief 57 also requested the working fire dispatch.

Engine 574 arrived with the crew stretching a line to side “C” and entered the first floor to find the interior basement stairs. The other half of E-4’s crew forced the bilco basement doors and the interior basement door. The line crew made quick work of the fire that consumed most of the basement. Additional crews laddered the building and prepared for roof ventilation if needed. The engine had a supply from Tanker 57 and a hydrant in the front yard. Rescue 57 stretched an additional line for backup/upper floor use if needed. QFD, neighboring Fire Police and Squad 572 controlled traffic around the scene.

Additional crews from Refton Fire Company 5-9, Robert Fulton Fire Company, Union Fire Company No. 1 ~ Oxford, PA and Cochranville Fire Company assisted in overhaul, lighting and ventilation.

A small dog was rescued from the stairs between the first and second floor by QFD firefighters and resuscitated by crews working together with EMS. The dog was transported to a veterinarian for treatment.

The fire was knocked down quickly, and the incident was placed under control at 8:02 pm. The cause of the fire was ruled accidental/electrical.

Thanks to all the members who responded and to all of the QFD Special Division members for the drinks. Another fine example of local Fire, EMS and Police working together for the best outcome. Thanks to Annie Sheaffer for some of the photos.

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Thanks to Station 5 Strasburg Fire Company #1 for inviting us to train with them on Monday evening. Our normal training night is Tuesday, but 7 members took the truck and squad to the acquired house on Weaver Road and did some search and rescue drills under smoke conditions. As always, another great night of training. ... See MoreSee Less

Thanks to Station 5 Strasburg Fire Company #1 for inviting us to train with them on Monday evening.  Our normal training night is Tuesday, but 7 members took the truck and squad to the acquired house on Weaver Road and did some search and rescue drills under smoke conditions.  As always, another great night of training.Image attachmentImage attachment+5Image attachment
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The Quarryville Fire Company will hold their 4th annual spring show at the Solanco Fairgrounds, S. Lime St., Quarryville, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 28.
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Just after 4 pm Saturday afternoon, QFD and mutual aid units responded to the 100 block of Pumping Station Road in Eden Township for a garage fire. Units arrived with a 30' X 40' garage fully involved. Lines were stretched and the fire knocked down quickly. Crews worked together to complete fire attack, water supply and overhaul. The Company was in service 2 hours.

Thanks to all of the mutual aid units, Union Fire Company and Willow Street Fire Company for the stand by, and to Tom Amico for the photos.
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Just after 4 pm Saturday afternoon, QFD and mutual aid units responded to the 100 block of Pumping Station Road in Eden Township for a garage fire.  Units arrived with a 30 X 40 garage fully involved.  Lines were stretched and the fire knocked down quickly.  Crews worked together to complete fire attack, water supply and overhaul.  The Company was in service 2 hours.

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Amanda Sheets Pittman

Thanks for putting this out before it caught another vehicle , and my house on fire

We at the top of the hill thank you, also!!!!

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