Congratulations to Lt. Sam Fisher on being selected as the 2019 Firefighter of the Year. Tuesday evening was the first time that we could hold our monthly meeting since March. Our banquet in late March was cancelled, so we were finally able present all of our awards that are … [Read more...]
We hope everyone has a great Memorial Day and that we all take time to remember those who have made the supreme sacrifice for our country and our communities. … [Read more...]
Thanks to McGowan Insurance Agency in Quarryville for dropping off gift bags for the members. We appreciate all of our local businesses and residents who have continued to reach out to us and donate to us, not only now, but throughout the year. Remember, when everything … [Read more...]
Just before noon Tuesday, Engine 574 and Tanker 57 responded to assist the Robert Fulton Fire Company on a barn fire on Arcadia Trace Road in Fulton Township. 89 units arrived with a 80' X 40' building fully involved. Engine 574 finished out a supply line from a pond on the … [Read more...]
You never know what you will find when you show up at the firehouse. QFD Family, We hope this finds you well and healthy. Attached you will find pictures of Vinny Lucarino and Tilly Miller from New Danville Mennonite School. They had a day of service for school called Love … [Read more...]
This has been one of the slowest years since the early 1990's for responses by the QFD, so there has not been much to post. However, in late 2019, we ordered some new hose for Engine 574 to replace hose that was anywhere from several years to almost 30 years old. Tonight, members … [Read more...]
At 6:45 am Thursday morning, Rescue 57 responded along with Lancaster EMS for a vehicle accident on Barr Road in Providence Township. Units arrived to find one vehicle into a fruit tree and off the roadway. QFD assisted EMS and Fire Police blocked the roadway for a short time. … [Read more...]
On Saturday afternoon, as the Truck was finishing up the "Easter Bunny Run", QFD was dispatched to assist the Rawlinsville Volunteer Fire Company on a shed fire in the 300 block of Truce Road in Providence Township. 58 was originally dispatched for a trash fire, but it quickly … [Read more...]
This afternoon, Truck 57 teamed up with Milky Haven to bring a little bit of Easter happiness by driving around town hauling the Solanco Easter Bunny. It was a beautiful afternoon, and it was great to see everyone out waiting for the Easter Bunny to drive by. Thanks to … [Read more...]
At 9:15 am, QFD responded with EMS from Lancaster EMS to a vehicle accident with reported entrapment at Rt. 222 and Camargo Road in Providence Township. Units arrived to find a two-vehicle accident with one vehicle overturned. Fortunately, there was no entrapment and only minor, … [Read more...]
Engine 572, our 1994 E-One Sentry has undergone a few changes to make more room and re-mount equipment that we carried on the Mack; basically some rescue tools and equipment for accidents. The work was done by James Groff & Son, Inc., and included making a new diamond plate … [Read more...]
At 2:08 pm, Truck and Rescue 57 responded to assist the Refton Community Fire Company on a chimney fire in the 100 block of Truce Road in Providence Township. Units arrived and assisted with getting to the roof and also assisting inside with the stove and flue pipe. The fire … [Read more...]
We have not had much to post recently. It has been a slow few weeks, which shows that people have been taking the advice to stay home and not be out doing a lot of extracurricular activities due to the Covid-19 threat. With the changing times, one thing that has not changed is … [Read more...]
Just before 4 pm on Monday afternoon, QFD was alerted to a brush fire on Solanco Road in East Drumore Township. Units arrived to find a working fire in a field that began from a controlled burn. Crews extinguished the fire using Brush 57, Tanker 57, Engine 574, Squad 571 and an … [Read more...]
Thanks to everyone who purchased a 2020 Spring Gun Raffle Ticket. Even with some slower than normal sales, we were able to sell 1,859 tickets, which made us just over $5,000.00. Even with having to cancel our Ham Shoot night, we are still very grateful for what we were able to … [Read more...]
