Over the weekend, QFD members went to and supported Bird-in-Hand Fire Company as they hosted a benefit for Jason Boyer, a Station 41 Firefighter (and son of the Fire Chief) who was injured in a traffic accident several weeks ago. We were glad to help and we wish Jason a speedy … [Read more...]

We are sorry to announce, but this years annual Fall Turkey Shoot has been cancelled due to the issues surrounding the Covid 19 information. This is not something that we take lightly, as it is one of our main fund raising opportunities of the year, a year in which we have … [Read more...]

Thank you to everyone who turned out and helped to make our 4th annual Halloween Parade a huge success.  Things were changed a bit this year, but that did not stop the estimated crowd of over 750 people from having a good time. Thanks to all of our business partners and … [Read more...]

Just after 11 am, QFD Engine 574 and Tanker 57 responded to a local grain handling facility on Dry Wells Road in Eden Township for a pile of hot grain in a storage barn.  Units arrived to find a significant heat build up in two piles of cracked corn used for animal feed.  One … [Read more...]

This month we continue with our "back to basics" training with ladders.  Some of our newer members recently completed Mod 3 of their essentials classes, so this was a good review for experienced members, and a great time for newer members to demonstrate the skills that they have … [Read more...]

Thanks to the New Providence Church Of God for the excellent membership meal that was provided for our members and families before the Company meeting on Tuesday.  This has been an annual tradition that NPCOG has been doing for our Company for many years and we certainly … [Read more...]

At 12:53 am Sunday morning, Engine 574, Tanker and Rescue 57 were dispatched to assist the Refton Community Fire Company 59 on an outbuilding fire with possible entrapment in the 800 block of Winter Hill Road in Strasburg Township.  Crews arrived to find a 30' X 50' building well … [Read more...]

The last Tuesday evening of the month is always apparatus and equipment check and maintenance night at QFD.  We use this time to go over all of our apparatus and all of our equipment to make sure it is in a ready state of repair for any emergencies.  This month was not … [Read more...]

Thanks to the members who spent Saturday morning taking care of some station projects.  Two new dehumidifiers were installed, some yard work taken care of and a few other things were checked off of the list of things to do. Thanks to everyone who helped.   … [Read more...]

Thanks to the members who spent Saturday morning taking care of some station projects.  Two new dehumidifiers were installed, some yard work taken care of and a few other things were checked off of the list of things to do. Thanks to everyone who helped.   … [Read more...]

At 6:20 pm Tuesday evening, Engine 574 and Tanker 57 were alerted to assist the Lampeter Fire Company (54) on a house fire on South View Road in West Lampeter Township.  On arrival, Engine 574's crew went to work at the scene while Engine 574 was directed to pump from the … [Read more...]

On Sunday, QFD members traveled to the Clipper Magazine Stadium in Lancaster City for the annual Lancaster PA 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb.  We have been doing this for many years, and it is always a great time.  We hope that we never need the services of the National Fallen … [Read more...]

On Sunday, QFD members traveled to the Clipper Magazine Stadium in Lancaster City for the annual Lancaster PA 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb.  We have been doing this for many years, and it is always a great time.  We hope that we never need the services of the National Fallen … [Read more...]

Thanks to everyone who came through the "West End" and put money in one of the boots (or buckets) that our volunteers were out with.  Thanks to the community, we raised $8,203.92 in just three hours.  This is the best we have ever done in the shortest amount of time we were ever … [Read more...]

As we turn the page on another anniversary of one of the most fateful days in American history, please take the time to remember those that suffered and are still suffering.  Since 9/11/01, there have been an additional 226 FDNY members that have died from World Trade Center … [Read more...]