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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
Just after noon on Thursday, Engine 574 and Rescue 57 assisted the Bart Township Fire Company on a house fire in the 4100 block of White Oak Road in Paradise Township. Units responded with 12 volunteers, arriving to find a fire in a garage attached to the residence. The crew … [Read more...]
We hope everyone has a happy and safe New Years Eve and day. QFD ended 2019 with a working fire with Union Fire Company No. 1 ~ Oxford, PA in East Nottingham Township just after 9 pm (call #423, working fire #25). Earlier in the evening, some members on station enjoyed some … [Read more...]
At 7:03 pm, QFD was alerted to assist the Refton Community Fire Company on a commercial building fire at Quality Stone on Church Street in Refton. Initial QFD units dispatched were Engine 574, Tanker and Rescue 57. Truck 57, Engine 572, Squad 572 (Fire Police) and Squad 571 were … [Read more...]
The Quarryville Fire Company Number One wishes everyone a very Merry and Safe Christmas. Please remember all those that are serving or working this Christmas to keep everyone safe, including our United States Military personnel, police officers, firefighters, doctors, nurses, … [Read more...]
QFD has always been blessed with a great community, and this past year has been no exception. From supporting us in our fund raisers and community events to dropping off some food, water or supplies for our members to use in the day-to-day operation of the company, the continued … [Read more...]
At 3:27 am, QFD Volunteers were alerted for a house fire with the Refton Community Fire Company in the 700 block of Sandstone Road in Strasburg Township. Assistant 59 arrived with smoke showing from a two-story dwelling. Truck 57 arrived with the crew throwing ladders and … [Read more...]
This Tuesday night, being the official last training night of the year, we had a night of doing some odds and ends and a little bit of fun competition. The evening began with a "retirement party" for FP Captain Carl "Extra Credit" Diem and FP Lieutenant Ron "Ronnneeee" Weaver. … [Read more...]
As we approach the end of 2019 and look forward to 2020, it is always fun to look back into the archives and find some photos that maybe no one has looked at in several years. Here are a few (of hundreds of prints) that we have of some incidents and training from the late 80's … [Read more...]
On Saturday, several QFD members headed to the Quarryville Cemetery to help place wreaths on the graves of US Armed Forces Veterans as part of Wreaths Across America - Official Page. This is something that we have done for the last two years, and will continue to do for many … [Read more...]
Santa Night 2019, our 5th annual, was held on Friday night December 13th. Despite the rain, it was another great, well attended night where the kids could see Santa and give him their Christmas lists. Thanks to everyone who takes the time to plan and organize this event, and … [Read more...]
