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In the earlier years the volunteers of the Quakertown Fire Company were mostly agricultural related families and working people from the local community. Since that time, the demands on the Fire Company and the demographics of the region changed. Fire Company don't have the rural families with local employees anymore, nor do our volunteers have as much time to commit to the fund raising aspects of the Quakertown Fire Company, resulting in fewer volunteers.

A contributing factor to this, was the increased time demands on the volunteers. This resulted from increased training hours to comply with the more rigorous training standards, increased fund-raising demands, combined with an increased volume of calls. The volunteers were getting frustrated when they have to spend time raising money to buy life-saving equipment, when they could be training or at home with their families. Also, they were experiencing an increased call volume as a result of the Fire Company's ever-expanding role into the areas of EMS, terrorism, vehicle extrication, natural disaster response and more. In addition, people tend to live further away from their jobs than they used to, thus limiting the time and ability of a firefighter to respond to an emergency call. This brought them to a crossroad in the future of the Quakertown Fire Company. A point that effected the funding of the daily operation of the Fire Company.

At this point, with calls rising over 10% annually, the Fire Company looked to the residents of Franklin Township for stability. They could no longer continue to fund the Fire Company by cooking breakfasts and soliciting for funds from the public to keep them going.

A Fire District needed to be formed within the boundaries of Franklin Township to serve the residences of Franklin. A governing body which would be comprised of five (5) Commissioners, elected by the public for three year terms. These Commissioners would be responsible for overseeing Fire Prevention to Franklin Township and portions of the neighboring communities of Alexandria and Union Townships.

The Commissioners annual budget for the Fire District is presented to the public through a public vote on the third Saturday of February each year. Upon approval by the public, the budget would be funded through the tax base of Franklin Township and negotiated agreements with Alexandria and Union Townships.

These Commissioners are also responsible for negotiating fees for services to the adjoining communities that the Fire Company serves, paying for the services of mutual aid companies, hydrant use taxes, Office of Fire Prevention and other associated operations of the Fire District.

The Franklin Township Committee on June 6th 2002 passed an ordinance creating the Fire District in The Township of Franklin. A special election was held shortly after State approval and the first five Commissioners, James Stashluk, Roger Foor, Art Barrick, Charles Patkochis and David Dalrymple were elected by a special public vote in November and the first meeting was held on November 26, 2002.

The first budget was presented to the voters in February 15, 2003 and was unanimously approved along with the reelection of Commissioners Patkochis and Foor.

Our current commissioners are President Charles Patkochis, Vice President Peter Enea III, Treasurer Christopher Vallat, Secretary Bill Enea, and Assistant Secretary George Reichert.

Monthly Meetings of the Fire District are held on the second Tuesday of every month at 7:00 pm at the Quakertown Firehouse. All meetings are open to the public and the public is encouraged to attend the meetings.

Annual elections for voter approval of the annual budget and election of commissioners are held on the third Saturday of February at the Quakertown Firehouse between the hours of 2:00 to 9:00 PM.

What is a Fire District Commissioner and what are the requirements to serve?:

The New Jersey Statute Title 40A:14-70 provides for five duly elected Commissioners to a Board of Fire Commissioners for a Fire District. Other than a newly created Fire District each Commissioner serves a three year term. In order to be eligible to serve as a Commissioner there are certain requirements which must be met; you must be a resident of the Fire District, you must be of legal age (18) to hold a public office. There is an additional requirement that you be a registered voter however the statute is not real clear in this regard. There are no other requirements to serve as a Fire Commissioner. Specifically you do not have to be a fireman to serve as a Fire Commissioner. They do state that an individual who is President, Vice-President, Chief or assistant Chief of the Fire Company in the Fire District cannot serve as a Commissioner.

A Fire District Commissioner has the obligation with his fellow Commissioners of ensuring that the Fire District has the ability to extinguish and prevent fires. In this regard the Commissioner makes decisions concerning the fire safety, including the expenditure of moneys to ensure the protection on such items as the Bureau of Fire Prevention, training, equipment, etc. for the volunteer firefighters. A budget is formulated by the Board of Commissioners to allow for such expenditures of moneys

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Quakertown NJ Fire Company-91 Fire/Rescue is in Franklin Township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey.
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Quakertown NJ Fire Company-91 Fire/Rescue

This evening, QFC with automatic aid from Squad 45 (Clinton) and Pumper-Tender 46 (Annandale) was alerted for smoke in a residence on Spring Hill Road in Franklin Twp (Box 91-02). Engine 91 responded on dispatch with the Thursday night duty crew and found a furnace issue upon arrival after an investigation. Once confirmed, the assignment was held to Squad 45 and QFC units. Additional QFC units responding were Ladder 91, Rescue 91, Tenders 91-1 and 91-2 and Ambulances 91-51 and Ambulances 91-52 with 18 members. Companies were available in 30 minutes. ... See MoreSee Less

This evening, QFC with automatic aid from Squad 45 (Clinton) and Pumper-Tender 46 (Annandale) was alerted for smoke in a residence on Spring Hill Road in Franklin Twp (Box 91-02).  Engine 91 responded on dispatch with the Thursday night duty crew and found a furnace issue upon arrival after an investigation.  Once confirmed, the assignment was held to Squad 45 and QFC units. Additional QFC units responding were Ladder 91, Rescue 91, Tenders 91-1 and 91-2 and Ambulances 91-51 and Ambulances 91-52 with 18 members. Companies were available in 30 minutes.Image attachmentImage attachment
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Quakertown NJ Fire Company-91 Fire/Rescue is in Franklin Township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey.
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Thanks to Donna Snyder for her support of our Super Bowl BBQ to be held on Feb 12th! Donna knows Hunterdon County as a lifelong resident so when looking for realtor she is a wealth of knowledge! Thanks again for supporting QFC!! ... See MoreSee Less

Thanks to Donna Snyder for her support of our Super Bowl BBQ to be held on Feb 12th!  Donna knows Hunterdon County as a lifelong resident so when looking for realtor she is a wealth of knowledge!  Thanks again for supporting QFC!!
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Quakertown NJ Fire Company-91 Fire/Rescue

TBT-Mini-Pumper 91-81 was purchased by Quakertown Fire Company in 1982 from Pierce Manufacturing. The mini was one of our most used pieces in the 1980s before being sold to @chvfc24 around 1990 and replaced with our current brush truck. ... See MoreSee Less

TBT-Mini-Pumper 91-81 was purchased by Quakertown Fire Company in 1982 from Pierce Manufacturing. The mini was one of our most used pieces in the 1980s before being sold to @chvfc24 around 1990 and replaced with our current brush truck.
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That truck would be wildly popular today if QFC still had it. Parade truck!

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