Quarryville Fire Department

Quarryville, PA

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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.

BUILDING FIRE IN WEST LAMPETER TOWNSHIP

 March 11, 2013

pAt 800 am just after the Company returned from a vehicle accident Truck and Rescue 57 were dispatched to assist the Willow Street FC 50 and other mutual aid companies on a building fire at 2600 Willow Street Pike in West Lampeter Township.nbsp The Police Department called … [Read more...]

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WORKING DAYTIME CHIMNEY FIRE

 March 8, 2013

pAt 1213 pm QFD units were dispatched to 37 Salem Road in Colerain Township for a chimney fire.nbsp While responding FFs S. Kreider and K. Kreider arrived with a working chimney fire and smoke coming from the walls around the chimney.nbsp Chief 57 upgraded the assignment bringing … [Read more...]

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2013 FUND DRIVE IN PROGRESS

 March 7, 2013

pThe 2013 Quarryville Fire Company Annual Fund Drive is underway.nbsp If you live in our first-due area you should have received a fund drive packet in the mail.nbsp In it you will find our letter a letter of support from the Solanco Public Safety Committee a contribution return … [Read more...]

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WORKING BUILDING FIRE IN EDEN TOWNSHIP

 February 28, 2013

pAt 913 am QFD was alerted for a building fire assisting Bart Township FC 51 at 501 Furnace Road in Eden Township.nbsp Information reported an outside furnace shed on fire.ppEngine 51-1 arrived with a 15 X 20 outdoor furnace building fully involved.nbsp Engine 51-1s crew … [Read more...]

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BUILDING FIRE IN DRUMORE TOWNSHIP

 February 28, 2013

pAt 231 pm QFD was dispatched for the Engine Truck Tanker and Rescue to assist Rawlinsville FC 58 on a building fire at 1134 Lancaster Pike in Drumore Township at the Jackson Motel.nbsp Rexcue 57 arrived to find a fire that originated from accidentally spilled flammable liquid … [Read more...]

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ENGINE 4 IS BACK

 February 27, 2013

pThis afternoon Past Chief Tim Cox brought Engine 574 home from Glicks Fire Equipment after putting the finishing touches on its refurbishment.nbsp Later in the evening crews put alot of the equipment back on board loaded the attack lines and the supply line and basically looked … [Read more...]

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MONDAY MORNING ACCIDENT

 February 25, 2013

pAfter a weekend full of activities but not many calls the Company was alerted Monday morning at 724 am for a vehicle accident at Rt. 372 and Bushong Road in Eden Township.nbsp Crews arrived with a two-vehicle accident with two patients.nbsp Crews assisted with patient care … [Read more...]

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OIL CHANGE SATURDAY 2013

 February 23, 2013

pIf you have read our site for any amount of time you already know that sometime in late February we have Oil Change Saturday.nbsp This year was no exception.nbsp Under the direction of Chief Engineer Wayne Brion the following maintenance items were performedpul liOil and … [Read more...]

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BOROUGH ACCIDENT

 February 22, 2013

pAt 704 pm the Company and local EMS were sent to the intersection of State Street and Lime Street in Quarryville Borough for a vehicle accident with entrapment.nbsp The company arrived on apparatus and on foot since it was just down the street from the station to find a … [Read more...]

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WORKING HOUSE FIRE IN PROVIDENCE TOWNSHIP

 February 19, 2013

pAt 0040 this morning Rescue 57 was dispatched as part of the first alarm assignment for a house fire at 1067 Rawlinsville Road in Providence Township assisting Willow Street FC 50.nbsp Engine 581 arrived with smoke showing from the quotDquot side of the 2 12 story residence.nbsp … [Read more...]

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BOROUGH ACCIDENT

 February 14, 2013

pAt 1000 am on Valentines Day the Company and local EMS were dispatched to 140 Northview Lane in the Quarry Ridge Development in Quarryville Borough for a vehicle accident.nbsp Information from LCWC indicated a vehicle that crashed through several fences and into a storm water … [Read more...]

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COMPANY TRAINING – ELEVATORS

 February 13, 2013

pThis Tuesday evenings training was Elevator Awareness taught by Battalion Chief Ret Sam Clark.nbsp Sam recently retired as a Battalion Chief in Harrisburg City and has been a lifelong volunteer firefighter.nbspppTha class focused on elevator types construction safety proper ppe … [Read more...]

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WORKING HOUSE FIRE IN BART TOWNSHIP

 February 9, 2013

pAt 146 pm the full company from QFD was alerted to assist Bart Township FC 51 on a house fire at 141 Lamparter Road in Bart Township.nbsp Lt. 51-1 arrived with a 3 story residence with heavy smoke showing.ppEngine 51-1 arrived stretching a line to the interior finding fire in … [Read more...]

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ICY NIGHT ENTRAPMENT

 February 9, 2013

pAt 1157 pmnbspas thenbspsnownbspwas fallingnbspmaking local roads snow covered and icy QFD and local EMS were dispatched to 1803 Kirkwood Pike in Colerain Township for a vehicle accident with entrapment.nbsp 911 calls reported a pickup on its side with a female inside.nbsp Chief … [Read more...]

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TRUCK, RESCUE AND TANKER ASSIST STRASBURG

 February 4, 2013

pJust as the attendees at the Rick Lasky seminar were breaking for lunch Truck and Rescue 57 were dispatched to a house fire at 65 Peach Lane in Paradise Township.nbsp The QFD units responded with 14 members from class at the Solanco High School.ppFirst-in units arrived to find … [Read more...]

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Quarryville Fire Company

4 days ago

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At 2 pm, QFD was alerted for a woods fire in the 1600 block of Robert Fulton Highway in Little Britain Township. Brush 57, Tanker 57, Engine 572 and Engine 574 responded

. Deputy 57 arrived with a working woods fire. Crews stretched 3 lines from Brush 57 (800 feet), while Engine 572 and Tanker 57 supplied the scene. Engine 574 accessed the woods from a farm on Fulton View Road. Additional units from Robert Fulton (Engine 89-1 and Tanker 89) and Rawlinsville (Tanker 58) responded to assist with water and manpower. In all, approximately 2 acres of woods burned on this cold and windy day.

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At 2 pm, QFD was alerted for a woods fire in the 1600 block of Robert Fulton Highway in Little Britain Township.  Brush 57, Tanker 57, Engine 572 and Engine 574 responded 
.  Deputy 57 arrived with a working woods fire.  Crews stretched 3 lines from Brush 57 (800 feet), while Engine 572 and Tanker 57 supplied the scene.  Engine 574 accessed the woods from a farm on Fulton View Road.  Additional units from Robert Fulton (Engine 89-1 and Tanker 89) and Rawlinsville (Tanker 58) responded to assist with water and manpower.  In all, approximately 2 acres of woods burned on this cold and windy day.  Thanks to Tom Amico for the photos.Image attachmentImage attachment+6Image attachment
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Bad day for a brush fire (as if there's a good one)

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Great job everyone!

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5 days ago

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Just after 5 am Friday morning, QFD Volunteers were alerted to assist the Rawlinsville Fire Company (58) with a barn fire in the 500 block of Drytown Road in Martic Township. Chief 58 arrived with a small barn/building fully involved. Truck 57, Tanker 57 and Engine 574 all made the response.

On arrival, 58 units had the bulk of the fire knocked down. Truck 57 set up to assist with overhaul, as the crews from Truck 57 and Engine 574 assisted in removing siding, contents etc. Tanker 57 supplied Tanker 58 with water. QFD Fire Police and Squad 572 assisted with traffic control. Crews were back in station just before 7 am.

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Just after 5 am Friday morning, QFD Volunteers were alerted to assist the Rawlinsville Fire Company (58) with a barn fire in the 500 block of Drytown Road in Martic Township.  Chief 58 arrived with a small barn/building fully involved.  Truck 57, Tanker 57 and Engine 574 all made the response.  On arrival, 58 units had the bulk of the fire knocked down.  Truck 57 set up to assist with overhaul, as the crews from Truck 57 and Engine 574 assisted in removing siding, contents etc.  Tanker 57 supplied Tanker 58 with water.  QFD Fire Police and Squad 572 assisted with traffic control.  Crews were back in station just before 7 am.  Thanks to Tom Amico for the photos.Image attachmentImage attachment+7Image attachment
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Thanks everyone for your hard work!

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Solid work by everyone. Many thanks from the 58 house.

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Some more photos of the house fire on Cherry Hill Road on Thursday. Thanks to Tom Amico for all of these. ... See MoreSee Less

Some more photos of the house fire on Cherry Hill Road on Thursday.  Thanks to Tom Amico for all of these.Image attachmentImage attachment+6Image attachment
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