Welcome to Quakertown Fire Company

Quakertown Fire Company

PO Box 34
Pittstown NJ 08867

908.735.5220

Station 91 Fire/Rescue is located at 67 Quakertown Road in Franklin Twp, Hunterdon County. We provide primary fire protection and rescue services to a 49-square mile area that covers all of Franklin and parts of Alexandria and Union Townships. QFC provides EMS transport and first-responder services to the residents of Franklin Twp as well. Our first-due response area is comprised of large single-family homes, light-industry and commercial business zones, farms and two private airfields.

Station 91 runs one Engine, one Squad, two Tenders, one Heavy Rescue, one Brush unit, two Basic Life Support Ambulances and numerous support vehicles. Our station consists of staffing that is volunteer.

The Quakertown Fire Company is always looking for new members. Whether or not you have experience as a firefighter/EMT and if interested, call (908) 735-5220 or stop-by the station on a Monday night. We would be happy to give you a tour and explain what the QFC is all about!!!

Quakertown Fire Company Photo of The Day for

Congrads to our two newest EMTs

Monday, January 23, 2012

In early 2012, QFC added 2 more EMTs to our EMS membership. EMTs Gail Maloney and Kara Cherney successfully completed their training and testing and are now working on the ambulances with the assigned crews. Maloney, of Franklin Twp, and Cherney, of Union Twp, both came to QFC with no previous experience and have doubled our number of female first-responders.

EMT Kara Cherney

EMT Gail Maloney

QFC holds Building Construction Seminar

Saturday, January 14, 2012

QFC hosted a two-day seminar run by Instructor Chris Naum of BuildingsonFire.com on Jan 13th and 14th. Topics of discuss included new building construction, size-up and the intial 10-minute operational period. Thanks to all who attended and made for a productive weekend.

Saturday's Session

Quakertown Fire to hold Championship Sunday Chicken and Rib BBQ

Thursday, January 12, 2012

The Quakertown Fire Company will host a "Championship Sunday" Chicken and Rib BBQ from 11AM to 3PM on Sunday, Jan 22nd. The menu includes a bowl of Cream of Baked Potato soup for $5, the SAFETY (Chicken and 2 Sides for $9), the FIELDGOAL (1/2 Rack of Ribs and 2 sides for $15) and the TOUCHDOWN (1/4 Rack of Ribs, Chicken and 2 sides for $15). Additional orders of our homemade coleslaw and baked beans will be available as well.

To pre-order, please call the fire station at 908-735-5220.

Still Searching for a New Year's Resolution? Join QFC

Sunday, January 8, 2012

Want to be a firefighter or EMT? How about raise funds at events like Barbecues or Oktoberfest? Already have experience and looking to join a progressive fire and EMS provider? Looking to give back to your community in the New Year. Now is the time to join TEAM QFC.

Applications are now posted on our website at http://www.quakertownfire.com/applications.php. For additional info, call us at 908-735-5220 or email at feedback@quakertownfire.com

Squad 91 and BLS 91-51

Community Day Cake

2011 Wrap-up:60th Anniversary of QFC, Busiest Year Ever!

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

In 2011, the Quakertown Fire Company celebrated its 60th Anniversary and responded to 614 calls for service, the busiest year in the 60-year history. That 614 number was 150 more than the 464 calls the fire company handled in 2010.

Of 614 calls for service, 154 were EMS-related and 460 were fire-related. All 614 calls were answered by QFC volunteers!

Team QFC 2011

Holiday Events continue for Seniors and Families

Saturday, December 17, 2011

This past week, QFC volunteers hosted 2 events to celebrate the Holiday Season. On Sunday, Dec 11th, over 150 people attended the 3rd Annual Santa Breakfast. Guests enjoyed a free breakfast while visitng with Santa and get some last minute gift suggestions in.

On Wednesday, Dec 14th, QFC hosted a luncheon for the Seniors group of Franklin Twp which meets at the station every month in the training room. The combination of QFC volunteers, FTPD Special Officers, and community volunteers cooked up a nice spread and Santa stopped by to greet the guests.

This Sunday, Dec 18th and Wednesday, Dec 21st, Santa will be back to ride the streets of the district!

Annual Elections
Monday, December 5, 2011 - The Annual Elections were held tonight with the following results: Chief-Charles Patkochis Deputy Chief of Fire-Chris Vallat Deputy Chief of EMS-Dave Nye President-Roger Foor Vice-President-Pete Enea, Jr Secretary-Deb Cortellesi Treasurer-Kevin Haggerty Asst Treasurer-George Reichert Trustees-Peter Enea III, Graham Hoff, Tom Buch

Santa coming to QFC for Breakfast this Sunday

Monday, December 5, 2011

The Quakertown Fire Company, NJ will be hosting its 3rd Annual Breakfast with Santa on Sunday, December 11th from 9 AM to 12 PM at the fire station. The event is open to public and free of charge. Breakfast will be breakfast sandwiches, bagels, donuts, muffins with coffee and juices. Please join us for this fun and free event.

Santa will be hitting the streets of the Quakertown Fire District on Sunday, Dec 18th and Wednesday, Dec 21st. If you wish a visit from Santa, call 908-735-5220, email QFC at feedback@quakertownfire.com or post on our Facebook page.

Thanksgiving Week at QFC

Thursday, November 24, 2011

Happy Thanksgiving to all! This week at QFC thus far has been the usual with 8 calls for service since Monday morning. In recognition of the Holiday, Monday night training was a little different. Crews headed to the Franklin Twp School for a walk-thru of the new construction project that was just completed. When the walk-thru was complete, dinner was served as a collection of QFC cooks preparded a turkey dinner with all the unhealthy trimmings.

Round 1

Lt Nye protects the desert

QFC assists on Alexandria Twp Building Fire

Saturday, November 12, 2011

Quakertown Firefighters were busy Saturday afternoon working a building fire off Rick Road in Alexandria Twp in the Pattenburg Fire response area. Engine 91, Tenders 91-1, Tender 91-2 and Rescue 91 responded with 12 men. Engine 91's crew engaged in fire suppression, Tender 91-1 was used as a nurse tender at the scene approximately 3/4 of a mile off the road. Tender 91-2 shuttled a load of water, while Rescue 91 refilled empty breathing cyclinders with its onboard air system. Units were available by 5 pm. Thanks to Squad 14 (High Bridge) for covering our station.

Other activities for the day included Tender 91-2 attending a water shuttle drill in Hopewell Twp, Rescue 91 assisting on an EMS call in Franklin Twp and at night, Squad 91, Tender 91-2 and Ambulance 91-51 responded to the Franklin Twp School for an alarm activation.

Quakertown Fire attends Wal-Mart Re-opening

Friday, November 11, 2011

Quakertown Firefighters aboard Squad 91 attended the grand re-opening of the Wal-Mart store in Franklin Twp. This Wal-Mart staff has been very supportive of QFC with a recent donation to our ongoing fundraising efforts. Once the daytime crew departed Wal-Mart, QFC crews handled 6 calls for service during the day.

Local Companies again step up

Friday, October 28, 2011

This Fall, QFC has done some more work to repair some foundation issues around our station. With the original structure being 50 plus years old, these issues will arise but 2 local companies have made this work seemless Waterproofing Systems Northeast and Brian Plushanski Construction donated time and equipment to reduce the costs of this needed project. Thanks to both for their support of QFC and if given the opportunty, support these local businesses!

Plushanski

Waterproofing Systems Northeast

October Fire Prevention Details by QFC

Sunday, October 23, 2011

The month of October is a busy time with numerous fire prevention details throughout the month. Here are a few pictures from a recent detail at Lester D Wilson in Alexandria Twp.

QFC Thinks Pink-Support the fight against cancer

Shirts are in!

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Quakertown Fire Company is helping fight cancer by selling "Think Pink" T-shirts for $10. Proceeds from these sales will go to the Hunterdon Regional Cancer located at Hunterdon Medical Center. Call us at 908-735-5220 or email us at feedback@quakertownfire.com

2nd Annual Oktoberfest grows in size and fun

Saturday, October 8, 2011

Quakertown Fire Company hosted its 2nd Annual Oktoberfest at the fire station on Saturday, October 8th welcoming over 450 guests to the event. Thanks to all the guests who turned out, the businesses and community members who donated and to the 53 QFC members who made it happen. We can''t wait for next year!

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