Quakertown Fire Co. No. 1

Companies were dispatched on Friday, June 13th at 0919 hours for a dwelling fire on Perkasie Avenue. Bucks County Dispatch informed Engine 17-1 (with Battalion 17 as the officer) that the caller was reporting a window air conditioner to be on fire, spreading to the house. Engine 17-1 informed Dispatch that there was smoke visible from approximately one half mile out and requested that the box be filled. Engine 17-1 arrived on scene and went in service with two 1.75″ handlines. Tower 18 arrived and went in service with ventilation. Battalion 18 had command, reporting heavy fire. Additional companies in service with third handline off of Engine 17-1. A quick knockdown was made.

On Saturday, May 31st, 2008, Engine 17-1, Chemical 17, and Hazmat 17 traveled to Kutztown for a parade held in celebration of the Borough of Kutztown’s 100th anniversary as well as the recent expansion of Kutztown Fire Company’s station and the housing of three of their trucks.

Chemical 17, a 1979 Mack/Swab rescue body, won a second place trophy for “Most Functional Squad/Special Service,” competing against trucks of all ages. Members worked hard to clean the trucks for the parade. Mark Simon, who drove Chemical 17 in the parade, worked especially hard to get it into top shape.

Members who cleaned the trucks and attended the parade were David Reinhart, Linda Reinhart, Collin Reinhart, Mark Simon, Celeste Graziano, Mike Graziano, Chris Erwin, Vince Sakaitis, Brian Kershes, and past Chief Ray Stever, Sr. Several additional members assisted with preparing the trucks but were unable to attend the parade.