Quarryville Fire Department – Page 2

The Quarryville Fire Co. is located in Quarryville, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The department is all volunteer. Quarryville Borough is a small rural town about 2 square miles with a population of about 2,500 residents. Our call numbers are 5-7, dispatch frequency is 33.90 MHz, and working frequency is 33.72 MHz. Membership consists of approximately 60 active members, 8 Probationary members,11 junior members and 30 lifetime members.

Besides the Borough the Fire Department proudly provides fire protection and service to Eden, Colerain, East Drumore, Providence, Little Britain, and Strasburg Townships, Some entirely others partially. Including the Borough total coverage area is approximately 98 square Miles, which is the largest coverage area in Lancaster County by a single company. The area consists mostly of rural farmland, as well as residential and light industrial territory. The fire department provides fire protection to 3 schools, 2 retirement facilities, as well as several note worthy businesses and homes that are constantly growing and expanding. Funding comes entirely from fund drives, Borough and Township donations and fund-raisers.

The Quarryville Fire Company has a long, rich history and tradition dating back to 1903 when the department was chartered, and takes the up most pride in the departments members, their training and qualifications, as well as the apparatus we house. The department currently has 2-Engines, 1-Truck, 1-Tanker, 1-Heavy Rescue, 1-Brush Truck, 1-Squad, and 1-Chiefs Vehicle. These units are all in service and are equipped for front line Fire/Rescue/Water Supply Service.

Barn Fire In Fulton Township

February 17, 2020

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...]

Cutting Metal

February 11, 2020

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...]

Thank You To Southern Hope Foundation

February 4, 2020

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...]

Working Fire In Little Britain

January 29, 2020

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...]

FAST Training

January 28, 2020

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...]

Garage Fire In East Drumore Township

January 23, 2020

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...]

Verbal Alarm For A Building Fire

January 22, 2020

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...]

Working Fire In Providence Township

January 20, 2020

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...]

2020 QFD Officers

January 17, 2020

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...]

Vehicle Accident In Eden Township

January 15, 2020

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...]

First Training Of 2020

January 15, 2020

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...]

Rapid Intervention Response To East Nottingham Township

January 11, 2020

At 7:38 am, Rescue 57 and crew as the Rapid Intervention Company responded to 665 Oxford Road in East Nottingham Township, Chester County, to assist Union Fire Company No. 1 ~ Oxford, PA on a house fire. 21 units arrived with fire showing from a farm house. Rescue 57 provided the … [Read more...]

Accident With Entrapment In Eden Township

January 11, 2020

At 6:23 pm, QFD and Lancaster EMS responded to a vehicle accident with entrapment in the 800 block of Valley Road in Eden Township. Units arrived to find a passenger car that rode under a milk truck with the driver trapped. Volunteers went to work removing doors and the roof and … [Read more...]

2019 End Of Year Statistics

January 10, 2020

Our 2019 Statistics. Lots of things happening and lots of things completed, and still more to do to keep our fire company progressing and moving forward. Thanks to all of our volunteers and to our community for helping us to have another great year!! … [Read more...]

Building Fire Assist In Chester County

January 3, 2020

At 03:24 am, Engine 572 and Truck 57 were alerted to assist the Po-Mar-Lin Fire Company in Unionville, Chester County with a building fire at Willowdale Town Center. This is a 29 mile run for us. On arrival, Truck 57 set up on side "A", with both crews assisting with overhaul … [Read more...]