On Saturday just after noon, QFD was contacted to assist with a load of water to help darken down a large mulch pile fire at Frey Group LLC (Frey's Mulch) on Puseyville Road.  They had been dealing with a fire in a mulch pile for a few days.  Tanker 57, Truck 57 and Squad 571 … [Read more...]

Just after 10:30 am Monday, QFD was alerted to assist the Pa State Police with a search for a possible drowning victim in Eden Township.  The first-due boat (Robert Fulton Boat 89) was requested to assist.  Rescue 57 arrived, gathered information, and began a quick land-based … [Read more...]

Congratulations to the Solanco High School Class of 2022, and especially to graduating senior QFD FF Ryan Welk.  Ryan, son of Deputy Fire Chief Jamie Welk (and wife Mindy), graduated with 250 others from his class. Ryan is a 3rd generation QFD Firefighter. We wish all of the … [Read more...]

Just after noon on Tuesday, QFD was alerted for an automatic fire alarm at Country View Manor, 12 Friendly Drive in East Drumore Township.  Just before response, LCWC received a call reporting a fire in the kitchen ceiling which upgraded the response. Engine 574, Tanker 57 and … [Read more...]

We were honored today to be able to take part in the annual Memorial Day Observance and Monument Dedication at Memorial Park. Truck 57 and Willow Street Truck 50 had the flag from the arch as a backdrop for the memorial unveiling. The new memorial will have those lost in all … [Read more...]

QFD hopes that everyone has a safe and enjoyable Memorial Day.  Please take a moment to remember those who gave their lives in service to our country.  Freedom is not free. … [Read more...]

At 9:26 am Saturday, Engine 574, Tanker, Truck and Rescue 57 were alerted to assist the Robert Fulton Fire Company on a building fire at 1989 Lancaster Pike in Fulton Township.  Responding 89 units could see a large column of smoke and requested a Tanker Task Force.  Units … [Read more...]

At 2:20 pm Friday, just after returning from a fire alarm, QFD was alerted to a "transformer down on fire" on Mapleshade Road in Colerain Township.   On arrival of Brush 57, a lot of debris was located on the road and numerous trees were down in the area of the dispatched … [Read more...]

At 9:08 pm Wednesday evening, QFD was alerted to assist the Rawlinsville Volunteer Fire Company with a building fire at Beiler's Sawmill, 921 Lancaster Pike in Providence Township.  On response, units were advised of multiple calls received indicating a working fire. Crews … [Read more...]

QFD was honored to be invited to the 2022 Solanco High School Ophelia Day on Tuesday.  Engine 574 attended and the kids had a great time looking at the rig, equipment and trying on the gear, and our members had a great time interacting with all the attendees. … [Read more...]

Congratulations to Eric and Emily (Timko) Lefevre on their wedding on Sunday May 22nd.  Both Eric and Emily are active QFD Firefighters and a big part of our Company.  We wish you many years of happiness. … [Read more...]

At 11:48 am Friday, QFD and LEMSA were dispatched to a vehicle accident with entrapment at 6137 Street Road in Colerain Township.  Units arrived with a car into a culvert with one person that could not exit the vehicle due to it being very unstable.  The Rescue crew deployed the … [Read more...]

At 6:04 pm Tuesday evening, the "full company" was alerted to assist Rawlinsville Volunteer Fire Company on a building fire at the Muddy Run Recreation Park.  58 chiefs arrived with a 30' X 50' maintenance building with a working fire.  Numerous land and yard maintenance vehicles … [Read more...]

QFD mourns the loss of Chris Heisler, friend, Firefighter and co-worker of many of our members. Please see the obituary, and keep his family, friends, and our brothers from Lampeter FC and Willow Street FC in your … [Read more...]

At 2:45 pm Friday afternoon, Brush and Tanker 57 were alerted to assist the Robert Fulton Fire Company on a woods fire on Peach Bottom Rd. at Riverview Rd. in Fulton Township.  Brush 57 stretched 500' of 1" forestry line to assist in fire attack and extinguishment while Tanker 57 … [Read more...]