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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.

Good Luck To The Roop Family

 February 23, 2022

This Sunday, Donnie Roop and his wife Robin will be moving from Quarryville to North Carolina.  Donnie has been one of the most active members of the Company for the last 29 years, with his son Steven following in his footsteps, and his wife Robin and daughter Aubrey joining the … [Read more...]

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Maintenance Day 2022

 February 19, 2022

For about the last 20 years, a Saturday in February has been reserved for our apparatus maintenance day.  Today, Chief Engineer Weicksel and his engineering team prepared and executed another successful and fun day of work. Some of the things we accomplish are:  engine filter … [Read more...]

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Video From The Solanco Road Barn Fire

 February 18, 2022

Here is a video from Tom Amico of the barn fire on Solanco Road. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9Tv8Pgwp6I&t=113s   … [Read more...]

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Barn Fire In East Drumore Township

 February 18, 2022

At 6:15 am Friday morning, QFD and mutual aid were dispatched to 752 Solanco Road in East Drumore Township for a barn fire.  On response, LCWC indicated "numerous calls received" indicating a working fire. Units arrived to find a 50' X 150' "hoop barn" that was full of trash … [Read more...]

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Large Woods Fire In East Drumore Township

 February 14, 2022

On Friday afternoon on the first 60 degree day of the year, QFD was alerted for a woods fire in the 700 block of Spring Valley Road in East Drumore Township.  Robert Fulton FC was on a fire on Hensel Road, and the fires were one in the same. QFD units accessed from Spring … [Read more...]

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First Due Borough House Fire

 February 11, 2022

At 10 pm Thursday night, QFD and mutual aid were dispatched to the 200 block of Greystone Lane in Quarryville Borough for a house fire.  The 911 information was "an alarm sounding and an odor of smoke in the area". Engine 574 arrived and dropped a supply line from a hydrant on … [Read more...]

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QFD Festival In The Early 90’s

 February 10, 2022

Here are a few more pictures.  This time from a QFD Festival in the early 1990's. … [Read more...]

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Some Great Company History

 February 10, 2022

Someone keeps dropping off some awesome company history at the firehouse. Here are a few photos from our past that you might like. You may even know of a few people. Whoever is dropping them off, thanks, and keep it up. This stuff is irreplaceable. And, if you know the … [Read more...]

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Grain Bin Fire In Drumore Township

 February 5, 2022

At 2:40 pm Friday, Truck and Rescue 57 were alerted to assist the Rawlinsville Fire Company on a grain bin fire at 1196 Holtwood Road in Drumore Township.  Chief 58 arrived with smoke showing from a 30,000 bushel grain bin. Engine 581 laid a supply line in with Tanker 58 as … [Read more...]

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Serious Accident At Tanglewood

 February 1, 2022

On Tuesday evening just as the Company meeting was finishing new business, QFD was alerted to assist the Rawlinsville Fire Company on a vehicle accident with entrapment at Rt. 272 and Scotland Road in Drumore Township.  Additional information indicated a tractor trailer into a … [Read more...]

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Please Drive Safely

 January 29, 2022

As the snow continues to fall, the temperature drops and the winds pick up this weekend, please use caution on the roadways and while you are out.  There may be icy spots or areas where snow drifts across the roadway making driving hazardous. On Friday morning, QFD responded … [Read more...]

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Congratulations Eric !!

 January 29, 2022

Congratulations to FF Eric Lefevre on graduating from Frederick County MD Fire and Rescue Recruit Class 30. Eric dedicated the last 5+ months to completing the academy. Great work Eric, and have fun on your very first shift on Saturday. … [Read more...]

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Farm Rescue In East Drumore Township

 January 19, 2022

Just after 2 pm Wednesday, QFD and LEMSA were alerted for a vehicle accident with entrapment in the 200 block of Scotland Road in East Drumore Township.  Additional information reported a skid loader overturned with a person trapped (making it a farm rescue). Rescue 57 and … [Read more...]

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House Fire In Fulton Township

 January 17, 2022

At 3:37 am Monday morning, Truck 57, Tanker 57 and Engine 574 assisted the Robert Fulton Fire Company on a house fire on Little Britain Church Road in Fulton Township.  Deputy 89 (Stone) arrived with a 2.5 story single family dwelling with fire throughout. Truck 57 arrived and … [Read more...]

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Small Fire In Colerain Township

 January 15, 2022

At 6:47 pm Saturday evening,  QFD, Bart Township FC and Union FC were dispatched to 841 Kirkwood Pike in Colerain Township for a dwelling fire.  Engine 574 laid 1,100 feet of 4" supply line in the lane and stretched one line to the interior where a small amount of fire was found … [Read more...]

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