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Volunteers are always needed for Fire Fighters and Fire Police. If you are interested or want to know more call 267-688-1062 or email info@qfc1.org. You can also stop by the firehouse at 5th and West Broad Streets in downtown Quakertown for more information or to pick up an application. For additional information on becoming a volunteer check out the Becoming a Volunteer link on the left side of this page.

As you have to set your clocks back an hour don’t forget to check and test your smoke detectors!

It is with deep regret the officers and members of the Quakertown Fire Department announce the death of Past Chief Fred Guenst, who passed away on October 30, 2011. The viewing will be held on Sunday November 6,2011 from 4pm to 7pm and Monday November 7, 2011 from 10am to 11am at the Jeffrey A Naugle Funeral Home located at 135 W. Pumping Station Road in Quakertown. Funeral services will be held Monday November 7, 2011 at 11am at the Jeffrey  A Naugle Funeral Home located at 135 W. Pumping Station Road in Quakertown with interment immediately following at the Union Cemetary located on Cemetary Road in Quakertown.

Fred will be missed by all who knew him. He touched many people throughout his life and had many accomplishments. He was a former police officer in Quakertown and Lansdale, and also worked in law enforcement in Florida, he was a Deputy Game Warden, and recently worked with security at the Quakertown Farmers Market. He formerly was head of Quakertown Borough Public Works, Quakertown Fire Marshal, and recently was the Fire Marshal for Richland Township. Fred was involved in fire service for years, a former member of Richlandtown Fire Co., West End Fire Co., where he served as Battalion Chief, and currently was an active member of Quakertown Fire Co. No. 1, where he also surved as Battalion Chief. He was a past Chief of the Quakertown Fire Dept., Battalion Chief for the Upper Bucks County Haz-Mat team, a Bucks County Fire School instructor, EMT, and currently was a PA Forest Fire Warden and former Patrolman. Fred was a member of numerous affiliated organizations and the American Legion in Quakertown.

Rest In Peace Fred, you will forever be in our hearts.

October 29 – A earily winter storm hit the northeast bringing 7+ inches of heavy snow to the Quakertown area. Calls began just after 12:00 on Saturday and continued into the night. Additional storm related calls came in on Sunday and Monday.

October – Throughout the month of October our officers and members participated in multiple Fire Prevention Week related activities. Starting off the month, Chemical 17 was selected to be displayed at Lehigh Valley Health Network/Valley Preferred’s Spirit of Courage Award Celebration at Lehigh Valley Hospital’s Muhlenberg Campus on October 4. This event benefits the Burn Prevention Network and is  held each year to honor people in eastern and northeastern Pennsylvania and western New Jersey who have risked their lives to save others from a burn or death by fire. Chemical 17 was displayed alongside one of LVHN’s MedEvac helicopters and an Squirt from Lower Macungie Fire Department. During Fire Prevention, crews took three days to go to Quakertown area schools to teach students in Pre-K thru 3rd about fire safty. Chemical 17 was also asked to be on display for Ottisville Fire Company’s Annual Fire Prevention Open House, where the crew gave a roof ventaliation demo. The chemical also was participated in Perkasie Fire Companie’s Annual Fire Prevention Open House. On the 21st a crew took Engine 17 to assist with a car fire deminstration with Richlandtown Fire Company at their open house.

October 12 – Engine 17 and Squirt 18 were on display at the McDonalds at Trainers’ Shopping Center in Quakertown. From 4pm to 8pm, QFD made 25% of the total sales. We would like to thank everyone who came out and McDonalds for their generous donation.

Basket Bingo benefiting Quakertown Fire Co#1 Auxilliary
November 13, 2011

Quakertown Fire Co, 505 West Broad St, Quakertown, PA 18951
Doors open at 12:00 and games begin at 1.
Featuring ALL filled Longaberger Baskets.  Including retired baskets.   Ticket includes 20 games and a loser game.  Tickets are $20 each.
Available to purchase are raffles, bonus game, 50/50 raffle.

Food will be available for purchase.

Bring a nonperish food item for the local Food Pantry and receive a raffle ticket for a special drawing.

More Info: To purchase tickets, please call 215-696-1973 or email  cwimmer@qfc1.org

With the help of area fire companies a large display of luminaries were set up in Molasses Creek Park, Milford Township, PA to honor the fallen of 911.