Welcome to the Columbia Quick Response Service Inc.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Columbia Quick Response Service, Inc. is to provide Columbia Borough and surrounding Communities in which we serve, with compassionate care in a time of need. Our pre-hospital service is trusted by our residents and must always be maintained at the highest level of standards.   This is an organization comprised of dedicated and competent caregivers listening and communicating the needs of our patients. Our existence is not just to respond to the calls of the sick and injured, but to have involvement in the community, and to implement programs that will benefit and enhance well-being and quality of life.

D/C Lavin & ER Sexton Explaining The EMS Equipment.

2ND ANNUAL LAPS FOR LEARNING EVENT MAY 16 - Again this year the Columbia QRS was asked to participate in the "Laps For Learning" event held by Our Lady Of The Angels School in Columbia. The event is based around health, education and and the american work force. Students ranging from grades 5th-8th spent the morning walking laps around the school parking lot, then afterwards took about two hours to get to know the CQRS, the local & State Police ... (Full Story & Photos)

COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVE SHOOTER DRILL MAY 14 - Today crews loaded up in QRS 8-3 & the Chief's Buggy to participate in an Active Shooter Drill at the Columbia High School. This was a planned event which is mandatory for all schools a crossed the Commonwealth to complete every five years. The Columbia QRS Volunteers worked hand in hand with "injured" students & staff during the simulated shooting/hostage drill along with Susquehanna Valley EMS, ... (Full Story & Photos)

EMS Units Arriving.

QRS Crews Providing Patient Care At A Vehicle Accident.

MAY = 72 CALLS IN 14 DAYS MAY 14 - The month of May has remained very busy for the Volunteers which includes multiple community events/education, training classes & recertification classes for the members along with 2 Cardiac Arrests, 3 Vehicle Accidents, a few traumas, along with the regular everyday calls for service. Attached are some photos from recent calls.... (Full Story & Photos)

NATIONAL NURSE WEEK MAY 06 - The Columbia Quick Response Service would like to recognize the hard work and commitment of all nurses. Nurses make a difference in someone's life every day. National Nurse Week is celbrated May 6th -12th! ... (Full Story & Photos)

Director Splain & ER Deets After Transferring Patient Care To NorthWest EMS.

21 RUNS FOR THE WEEKEND BRINGS A CRASH, TRAUMAS, & A WORKING CODE APRIL 29 - The weekend started early for the Volunteers, Friday morning at 08:42 hours had QRS 8 on the street for the first of what would end up being a nine run day, a Class I Breathing Problem. By 13:30 hours the crews logged an additional 4 runs in the book which included two Sick Person calls, a Trauma victim from a fall, & a Public Service. The next series of four runs started at 18:00 hours for the second ... (Full Story & Photos)

LIVE-IN EMT PETERS RETURNS HOME!!! APRIL 28 - "Everyone Goes Home" The Columbia Emergency Services rallied today to welcome home FIREFIGHTER-EMT Austin Peters. Austin will be recooperating from his burn injuries over the next several weeks and is in high spirits. As Austin arrived today with the site of his brothers and sisters of the emergency services he was asked for a speech and his reply was "glad to be home and thank you everyone for ... (Full Story & Photos)

Very happy to be home!

THURSDAY ENDS WITH CARDIAC ARREST & A CRASH APRIL 27 - On Thursday night as members were gathering at the station to get things ready for Live-In Peters, the pre-alert sounded over Police radio reporting a Cardiac Arrest at a local high-rise apartment a few blocks down the street. QRS 8 & the Chief were on the street before dispatch and were making entry into the apartment as the dispatch was ending. Unfortunately the patient was beyond help. EMS Chief ... (Full Story & Photos)

COLUMBIA QRS ATTENDS 24TH ANNUAL CFSI PROGRAM IN WASHINGTON D.C. APRIL 26 - The Columbia Quick Response Service was one of hundreds of emergency service organizaitons from across the United States who had the opportunity to attended the 24th Annual Congressional Fire Service Dinner in Washington D.C Wednesday evening. Frank Splain, Jr, Executive Director of the Columbia QRS along with Former Chief Joseph S. Felus of the Columbia No. 1 Fire Department. Fire and emergency ... (Full Story & Photos)

L-R Former Chief Felus, CQRS Executive Director Splain

The Columbia Quick Response Service, Inc. is approved by the Federal Internal Revenue Service as a 501 C (3) Non Profit Organizaiton all donations are tax deductible.  All officers and members are 100% volunteer and do not receive any compensation.  The official registration and financial information of the Columbia QRS, Inc. may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free within Pennsylvania 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.