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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.

Four Reported Fires In 14 hours

 October 3, 2022

QFD responded to 4 reported fires on Monday. At 3:57 am, Tanker 57 responded to Peach Bottom Township in York County to assist Delta Cardiff FC on a house fire. Several loads of water were hauled and the Tanker returned by 7:30 am. At noon time, the Company was … [Read more...]

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6th Annual Trunk or Treat

 September 27, 2022

Coming up in October is the 6th Annual QFD Trunk or Treat! This year it will be on Sunday October 16th from 2 pm to 4 pm at Memorial Park (297 Park Avenue, Quarryville). The rain date will be October 23rd. Like always, there will be many local businesses, residents and others … [Read more...]

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Congratulations

 September 27, 2022

Congratulations to Firefighters Ryan Welk, Ryan "Big Country" Slauch, Allison Herr and Dallas Talsma for completing Basic Firefighting at the Delaware State Fire School. These members dedicated the last 3 weekends to starting to build their training knowledge and experience. They … [Read more...]

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September Training

 September 21, 2022

This week's training continued building on our vehicle rescue skills. Last week was some advanced stabilization. This week was a complete vehicle rescue scenario drill. It was treated as an actual run, with three vehicles and several victims. … [Read more...]

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Never Forget – 21 Years Ago

 September 10, 2022

Never forget the sacrifices and the tragedies that occurred 21 years ago, September 11, 2001, and all those that still carry the pain and illness from that day. … [Read more...]

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Fall Boot Drive – Friday September 9th

 September 8, 2022

Friday Septembrr 9th is our annual Fall Boot Drive from 3 pm to 6 pm at the intersection of West State Street and West Fourth Street at the "West End" of Quarryville. We hope to see you there ! … [Read more...]

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What’s Old Is New Again

 September 8, 2022

On Tuesday afternoon, Chief 572 was sent to Providence Township to investigate a cat in a tree. Truck 57 was later called for. On arrival, the angle of departure on the driveway was too steep for the Truck, and with the cat still 50' up in the tree, Truck 57-2 was called for. … [Read more...]

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Accident With Fire In East Drumore Township

 September 8, 2022

Delayed post At 11:17 pm Saturday night September 3rd, the Company was alerted for a vehicle accident involving fire in the 900 block of Buck Road in East Drumore Township. Units arrived with a one vehicle accident with the car fully involved. One line was stretched from … [Read more...]

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Barn Fire In Holtwood

 August 23, 2022

At 5:46 pm Monday, the "full company" was alerted to assist Rawlinsville FC with a barn fire on Drytown Road in Martic Township. This was while a severe thunderstorm rolled through the area. Assistant 58 arrived with a fully involved tobacco shed appx. … [Read more...]

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Farm And Agricultural Emergencies Training

 August 10, 2022

Every year before harvest season begins, QFD members normally train on farm and agricultural emergencies. Tonight, we went to SA Kreider Farms to look at and discuss different equipment and farming practices that can trap or injure farm workers. As you can see in the pictures, … [Read more...]

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Entrapment In Eden Township

 August 8, 2022

At 11 am, QFD and LEMSA responded to a vehicle accident with entrapment at May Post Office Road and Rt.372 in Eden Township. Units arrived with a serious accident with 2 patients, one pinned. The crews stabilized, did a two-door-swing, cut roof posts and lifted the dash to free … [Read more...]

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National Night Out 2022

 August 3, 2022

National Night Out was a great time in both Quarryville and Providence. The crowds were awesome and the crews had a good time. Thanks to all the people, mostly volunteers, that put both of these events together and to everyone who attended. And thanks to the … [Read more...]

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QFD Members “Back In The Day”

 July 29, 2022

Here are a few of the older "people pictures" from years gone by in QFD. Some of these pictures go back to around 1940 or earlier. Let us know who you know. … [Read more...]

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Mulch Pile Fire In Sadsbury Township

 July 25, 2022

Monday morning at 4:30 am, Rescue and Tanker 57 responded to a dispatched building fire at Lapp Lumber Company on Mine Road in Sadsbury Township assisting Gap Fire Company. Deputy 42 arrived with a large mulch pile (not a building) involved. Rescue 57 provided RIT and … [Read more...]

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Barn Fire In Wakefield

 July 22, 2022

Just before 9 am Friday, Engine 574, 572, Tanker and Trck 57 and Squad 572 with QFD Fire Police responded to assist the Robert Fulton FC on a barn fire at 1166 Furniss Rd in Fulton Township. Engine 893 arrived with fire showing from a 40'x50' barn and put the deck gun in service, … [Read more...]

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