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Quarryville Fire Dept.
P.O box 143
Quarryville Pa. 17566
 
 

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.

2013 CONVENTION UPDATE MAY 19
   
Sunday, May 19, 2013 
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As you probably already know, QFD is hosting the 93rd Annual LCFA Convention.  The committee has been working diligently on preparation for the memorial service, convention meeting and the annual parade.  Things have been coming together nicely, and we are really hoping for a great weekend.

As you may have read on this site, or in the PA Fireman, we are using this convention to raise money for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF).  We have had several LODD's in Lancaster County within the last several years.  The NFFF supports the families of those involved in LODD's all over the nation. 

Flyers have been sent out to all local fire companies within the last 2 weeks.  In the flyer, we request that if you plan on attending the delegate meeting or are going to attend the parade, please email us at firehouse@qfd57.com so we can have an idea of how many units and people we can expect.  As of May 19, there are 7 vendors / displays that will be attending.  If you have a company or business that would like to set up a stand or have information to pass out, let us know.

  • Memorial Service - Friday, May 31 beginning at 7:00 pm.  To be held at the Faith Reformed Presbyterian Church, 611 Robert Fulton Highway, Quarryville.  We will have guest speakers from the NFFF, Dennis and Jane Neville, whose son was killed in the line of duty.  Following the memorial service, the annual Awards Program of the LCFA will take place. 
  • Convention Meeting - Saturday, June 1 beginning at 9:00am.  To be held at the Hoffman Community Building, 200 Park Avenue, Quarryville (on the Solanco Fair Grounds).  All delegates that are attending, please rsvp to firehouse@qfd57.com, call us at 717-786-2173 or mail us a response to Quarryville Fire Company Convention Committee, PO Box 143, Quarryville Pa 17566.  We need to have a total count by May 25th so we can have the correct amount of donuts, beverages and lunch.
  • Convention Parade - Saturday, June 1 with the registration and line up beginning at 9:00 am.  Line up is at the Solanco Fair Grounds, 200 Park Avenue, Quarryville.  The parade will move promptly at 2:00 pm.  We are asking for a $20.00 donation per piece of apparatus that you bring, with ALL MONEY going to the NFFF.  $20.00 is only suggested, you can give however much you want.  You can also feel free to attend without making a contribution.  This years parade will not be judged.  We hope that not having judging or competition will encourage more companies to come out and support the brotherhood of the Lancaster County fire companies.  There will be plenty of food, drinks, raffles, mugs, shirts and vendor displays.  We also ask that if any company has any items that they want to sell or give away (smoke detectors, trading cards, dinner tickets etc), please feel free to set up a display and sell whatever you want.  This is YOUR day.
We hope to see you all on May 31 and June 1.


 
REMEMBER THE FALLEN ON THIS MEMORIAL DAY
   
Saturday, May 25, 2013 
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On this Memorial Day, please take time to remember our fallen service men and women.  Also please support those that are serving our country here in the US and abroad.  It is with their sacrifices that we can enjoy the freedoms that we have today.


 
WORKING HOUSE FIRE IN DRUMORE TOWNSHIP
Thursday, May 23, 2013 
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At 12:22 pm, Engine 574, Truck and Tanker 57 were alerted for a house fire assisting Robert Fulton FC (89) at 1470 Lancaster Pike in Drumore Township.  Responding units were advised that a passerby spotted smoke coming from the residence.

Chief 89 (Tomlinson) arrived with smoke showing and requested a 2nd alarm.  This added Engine 572 to the assignment.

Engine 89-1 arrived and began an interior fire attack, quickly knocking down the fire that consumed the entire kitchen area in the rear of the dwelling.  Truck 57 arrived with the interior crew assisting on the inside, the chauffeur setting up the truck and the outside crew laddering the house and preparing to open the roof if necessary.  Interior 89 and 58 crews located a dog and removed it from the residence and attempted life saving measures.  Two family dogs perished.

Remaining QFD crews assisted on the interior and exterior taking care of various fireground duties.  The 2nd alarm units were returned quickly, and most of the 1st alarm units were returned within 90 minutes.  Engine 574 and crew remained on the scene to assist 89 while the PA State Police Fire Marshal conducted his investigation into the cause of the fire.

All units returned by 3:20 pm.  Good work to all involved.

Thanks to Tom Amico for the pictures.


 
   
Lt 574 Andrew Lavin entering to check for fire in the attic space.
   Lt 574 Andrew Lavin entering to check
      for fire in the attic space.
ADVANCED FORCIBLE ENTRY
Saturday, May 18, 2013 
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On Saturday, QFD hosted the Advanced Forcible Entry Operations class by Traditions Training.  This is the 5th time that we have had Traditions in Quarryville for a class, and it was another great one. 

This class consisted of an entire day of learning about forcing our way into more advanced and higher security areas or locks.  The class focused on through-the-lock entry, cutting roll down gates/doors, metal cutting of window bars, one-person, halligan only door forcing, carriage bolt removal from a door and lock cutting and breaking.

This was another fantastic training class.  Along with QFD members, we had guests from Progress Fire, Swatara Township VFC, Stewartstown FC, Yoe FC and Paradise FC.  Thanks to all who came out and spent Saturday training.


 
   
   
WORKING DUST BIN FIRE
Thursday, May 16, 2013 
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At 11:42 am, QFD Volunteers were alerted for a trash fire at 858 Scotland Road in East Drumore Township.  Units arrived with very light smoke showing from a dust bin outside of a wood shop.  The property owners stated that they believed they had a fire in the sawdust in the bin.

Engine 572 crew raised a ladder and stretched a line to the top of the bin to check on conditions and begin to put water on the sawdust.  The remainder of the crew stretched additional lines once the dust was being removed from the bin.  As the dust was being removed, heavy fire began coming out of the unloading chute, and heavy smoke began showing from the top of the bin, and started pushing back into the building via the dust collection system.  At this time the box was upgraded to a building assignment adding Robert Fulton FC, Rawlinsville FC and Willow Street FC. 

As units arrived, the building was checked and ventilated, finding no extension.  The remainder of the sawdust was removed and wet down, with the incident being placed under control ar 1:01 pm. 

During the call, Tanker 57 supplied Engine 572, and also ran a line to Engine 574 if needed.  Tanker 89 and 58 supplied Tanker 57.  Truck 50 set up and removed a cover off of the top of the bin allowing final extinguishment and wet down.  Engine 581 set up a fill site at Hopkins Mill Rd. and Deaver Rd. to fill tankers.

Thanks to all of the responders, and to Engine 511 for standing by in our station while we were out.


 
On Arrival
   On Arrival
   
CONGRATULATIONS MR. AND MRS. CRAIG HASSINGER
Saturday, May 11, 2013 
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On Saturday afternoon, between rain showers, Firefighter Craig Hassinger and Kelsey Minnich were joined in marriage.  The ceremony took place at the Tanglewood Golf Club, on the 7th green with the reception at the pavilion catered by the Gallery Grill.  A great time was had by all in attendance.

Craig is currently serving in the United States Air Force, and will be deployed to Japan at the end of May.  We wish both of them luck in their new life together.


 
   
   
ACCIDENT WITH CONFINEMENT IN EDEN TOWNSHIP
Thursday, May 2, 2013 
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At 3:01 pm, QFD Volunteers were alerted to a vehicle accident, class 1, at Rt. 472 (Kirkwood Pike) and Drywells Road in Eden Township.  Crews arrived with a two-vehicle accident, with heavy damage to the drivers side of a passenger car.  To facilitate an easier removal of the victim, crews removed the drivers side door.  The company was in service for 30 minutes.


 
   
   
SOLANCO HIGH SCHOOL MOCK CRASH 2013
Wednesday, May 1, 2013 
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As in many years past, QFD members participated in the annual Solanco High School Mock Crash.  The SHS Senior class attended an assembly dealing with texting and drinking while driving.  Students then watched as QFD crews cut up two cars with other students acting as "patients".  The crew took off doors and roofs of the cars to "free" the victims, who were attended to by Susquehanna Valley EMS medics.

Thanks to all of the QFD members who attended, to Susquehanna Valley EMS and to Criswell's for the cars.


 
   
   
2ND ALARM FIRE IN UPPER OXFORD TOWNSHIP
Tuesday, April 30, 2013 
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At 7:04 am, QFD was alerted on the 2nd alarm for a house fire at 209 Old Limestone Road in Upper Oxford Township, Chester County.  Chester County units were on the scene with a working fire in a house with a large amount of debris inside.  QFD units assisted with opening up the structure and overhaul.  The Rescue, supplemented with the Truck and Engine 574 chauffeurs set up the Rapid Intervention Team.  Units worked the scene for several hours before returning at 11:40 am.


 
   
   
WORKING MOBILE HOME FIRE IN MARTIC
Monday, April 22, 2013 
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At 11:44 pm, the full company from QFD was alerted with Rawlinsville FC (58) for a dwelling fire at 43 Park Lane in Martic Township.  Deputy 58 responded and was advised that the structure was actually a mobile home.  Engine 574, Tanker 57, Truck 57 and Rescue 57 all responded with 18 personnel.

Deputy 58 arrived with a working mobile home fire and possibly a dog inside.

Engine 574 arrived behind Engine 581  and laid a 4" supply line into the scene with the crew being assigned to stretch a second line, ventilate and search.  Tanker 57 supplied Engine 581, and the Truck assisted with ventilation and overhaul.  The crew from Rescue 57 established RIT and then filled air cylinders.

The bulk of the fire was knocked down quickly and the search proved negative.  The dog was located with the owner later.

Crews remained on the scene for approximately 2 hours.

While on the scene, the Company was alerted for a second call in the district for a environmental rescue for a person trapped under a tree at 714 Center Road in East Drumore Township.  Bart Twp. Engine 51-1 responded from Station 57.  Deputy 57 arrived with EMS and the victim was declared deceased.  The Companies cleared in 20 minutes. 

Our condolences to the family of the victim involved.


 
   
   
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