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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.

Vehicle Accident At “The Buck”

 March 25, 2022

At 8:36 am, Rescue 57, Eng ine 572, Squad 572 and QFD Fire Police responded to assist the Rawlinsville Fire Company on a vehicle accident with entrapment at Rt. 272 (Lancaster Pike) and Friendly Drive in East Drumore Township.  QFD units arrived, stabilized the vehicle and … [Read more...]

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Family Fun And Recruitment Night

 March 22, 2022

On Saturday April 9th, QFD will be holding a Family Fun and Recruitment Night from 4 pm to 8 pm at our station (217 East State Street, Quarryville).  There will be lots of things to see and do and the chance to see what being a Volunteer Firefighter in your community looks … [Read more...]

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Apartment Fire In Providence Township

 March 20, 2022

At 8:32 pm Saturday evening, QFD was alerted to assist the Rawlinsville Volunteer Fire Company on an apartment fire in the first block of Penny Road in Providence Township.  West Willow FC Engine 60 (on stand by at 58 while their members attended their banquet) was first in and … [Read more...]

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A Final Farewell

 March 19, 2022

Today, we were able to lay to rest QFD Life Member and our friend Glenn "Pete" Herr. Pete took his final ride on Engine 574 followed by his family and friends. We want to take time to thank Pete and his wife Mary Ella for Pete's dedicated service for 61 years and all of … [Read more...]

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Providence Township Accident

 March 13, 2022

At 12:38 am, QFD and local EMS were alerted for a vehicle accident with entrapment in the 2400 block of Beaver Valley Pike in Providence Township.   Deputy 57 arrived with a two-vehicle accident with several injuries and no entrapment. Rescue 57 and Engine 572 assisted with … [Read more...]

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And The Winners Are…..

 March 12, 2022

And the winners are....... Mossberg 835 - 1408 Elmer Blank Ruger 10/22 - 0444 Heather Kunkel Pistol Vault - 1467 Marc Yurejefcic Springfield XD9 - 0604 George Lefevre Blackstone Griddle - 2910 Dawn Eshleman Savage Axis 350 - 3262 Kim Stoner Glock 48 - Sharon … [Read more...]

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Ham Shoot Cancelled

 March 12, 2022

With the bad weather, we have had to cancel our annual Spring Ham Shoot. This is not a decision that we wanted to make, but with the current conditions and the future forecast, it is best for our members and our community to stay in tonight. The Gun Raffle drawing will be live … [Read more...]

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Ham Shoot Weather Update

 March 12, 2022

Ham Shoot Weather Update....... Obviously, due to the weather, we will make a decision later in the day about having or not having the Spring Ham Shoot.  We will have a definitive yes or no by no later than 3 pm. In the event that it is canceled, we will  have the Gun Raffle … [Read more...]

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Funeral Service Information For Life Member Pete Herr

 March 9, 2022

The details for the funeral for Life Member Pete Herr can be found at the link for Dewald Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc. https://www.dewalds.com/obituary/glenn-herr QFD Members - Please check the station bulletin board for times and details of events in … [Read more...]

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Chimney Fire In Colerain Township

 March 9, 2022

At 8:38 am Wednesday, QFD was alerted for a chimney fire on Wesley Road in Colerain Township. Engine 574 and Truck 57 responded and arrived with a fire in the chimney. After gaining access, the crew laddered the residence and extinguished the fire, checked for extension and used … [Read more...]

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The Passing Of Another QFD Legend

 March 9, 2022

It is with deep regret that the Quarryville Fire Company announces the passing of Life Member Glenn “Pete” Herr on Tuesday March 8, 2022. Pete had medical issues for some time and was at the hospital at the time of his passing. Pete joined the QFD in 1961 and served for 60 … [Read more...]

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Steady Southern End Saturday

 March 5, 2022

On Saturday, QFD and other Southern End companies remained steady. In the morning, Engine 572 with a crew of 6 went to stand by at the Bart Township Fire Company and cover their area while they worked their annual spring mud sale. At 10:41, Tanker 57 was requested to assist … [Read more...]

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House Fire In Fulton Township

 March 2, 2022

At 11:32 pm Tuesday night, Engine 574, Tanker and Truck 57 were alerted to assist the Robert Fulton FC on a house fire in the 1400 block of Tanning Yard Hollow Road in Fulton Township.  Engine 89-3 reported fire showing from 2 miles out and arrived with a 2.5 story single family … [Read more...]

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Ham Shoot And Gun Raffle Countdown

 March 1, 2022

Less than 2 weeks until our annual Spring Ham Shoot and Gun Raffle on March 12th. Starting this year at 4 pm (instead of 5 like in previous years), we will have the block shoot, table gun raffles, door prizes, 50/50's, food and drinks. You can also get your Spring 2022 Gun Raffle … [Read more...]

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Vehicle Fire In Eden Township

 February 28, 2022

At 4pm, while some of the QFD Fire Police operated at an accident with Robert Fulton FC,  the Company was alerted for a vehicle fire in the 1400 block of Maypostoffice Road in Eden Township.   Engine 572, Tanker 57, Squads 571 and 572 responded, found a full-size four door pickup … [Read more...]

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