At 0536 am Friday morning, Tanker 57 was alerted as part of the Tanker Task Force to assist Union Fire Company No. 1 ~ Oxford, PA on a barn fire on Airport Road in West Nottingham Township. At 0547, Engine 572 was also added on to the assignment. On arrival, Tanker 57 … [Read more...]
QFD is a rural district with a very large farming community. For years, our Company has spent many hours learning and training on farm and agricultural related emergencies. Fall harvest is a busy and potentially dangerous time on a farm. QFD has routinely responded to many … [Read more...]
The Annual Solanco Fair Parade was held tonight in Quarryville. If you are not familiar, this is one of the biggest, most celebrated evenings in Solanco. Thanks to to 40+ Fire Police Officers from multiple companies that assisted to make this another well-run event. Without … [Read more...]
On Tuesday evening, members continued on building and refining our rescue skills with lifting and shoring drills. We were very fortunate to have Rob from FDNY Rescue Company 1 leading our training for the evening. Members practiced lifting a car, truck, large concrete … [Read more...]
Fall is fast approaching. So is one of our biggest fund raisers. Time to get your tickets for our annual Fall Gun Raffle. This years ticket has over $4,000.00 worth of guns and prizes. As usual, the tickets will be drawn (winner need not be present) at our annual Fall Turkey … [Read more...]
On Sunday morning 9/12, QFD members once again had the pleasure to participate in the annual 2021 Lancaster 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at the Clipper Magazine Stadium. The weather was great, and it was one of the largest turnouts in recent memory. All proceeds ($27,000.00) from … [Read more...]
A huge Thank You to Victory Church PA with Pastor Brett Rush for the great 9-11 remembrance that they put together for the members of the fire company, Quarryville Borough PD and local EMS. They provided a fantastic meal by Mission BBQ, tables of gifts and some fun activities for … [Read more...]
Thank you to everyone that came by on Friday afternoon and dropped some money into a boot (or bucket) during our annual fall boot drive. The community donated over $8,000.00 in 3 hours. All the money raised goes right back into the community by helping to provide quality fire and … [Read more...]
20 years. We remember the lives lost, the lives saved and the lives changed forever. We remember the heroes of that day, We remember our communities and our neighbors that were united like never before. 20 years. Never Forget !!!! … [Read more...]
Our annual Fall Boot Drive will be held on Friday September 10th from 3 pm to 6 pm at the "West End" of Quarryville at the intersection of West State Street and West 4th Street. Stop out and drop some money into one of the boots/buckets. You can also pick up your Fall 2021 … [Read more...]
Over the course of the weekend, QFD responded to several incidents, had several members go to a burn day training and also hosted two movie nights. On Friday, Tanker 57 responded to Harford County MD to assist Whiteford VFD with a house fire on Slate Ridge Rd. The Tanker … [Read more...]
At 3:15 pm Tuesday, Engine 572 was dispatched to a vehicle accident in the 2000 block of Beaver Valley Pike in Strasburg Twp. Originally dispatched as a Refton Community Fire Company call, Chief 59 arrived and confirmed the accident was just South of Rt. 222 and White Oak Rd. … [Read more...]
On Thursday afternoon at 12:39 pm, QFD and mutual aid responded to the 400 block of Cooper Drive in Colerain Township for a building fire. LCWC reported a diesel motor on fire in the building. QFD FF Brion arrived and reported the fire to be out. Truck 57, Tanker 57 and Engine … [Read more...]
Tonight, QFD was able to participate in the annual Providence Township National Night Out. We had the privilege of meeting and talking to a lot of friends and community members, and Truck 57 provided the elevated candy drop for the kids. Thanks to Providence Township for hosting … [Read more...]
At 1:49 pm Monday, Rescue 57 responded to assist the Refton Fire Company on a vehicle accident with reported entrapment in the 2000 block of Beaver Valley Pike in Strasburg Township. On response of the 59 Duty Officer, it was reported to be a concrete truck overturned and the … [Read more...]
