This year is our 101st annual Firemen’s field day. After a hiatus from our standard itinerary last year, we are BACK!! We couldn’t be happier to get back to our usual schedule of events. This year we have the 1946 Chevy pumper back on the road for the parade for the first time in well … Read More →
The morning of firemen’s field day got started with a bang as York Village and York Beach Fire Departments were toned out to respond to Ocean View Dr. off Bayview Avenue for a fire in the oven. Engines 4, 6, & Truck 8 were on the road in less than 2 minutes from York Village, … Read More →
Thursday night before firemen’s field day is our traditional night for washing, waxing, and detailing the fleet. This year was no different. Some members arrived early in the day to begin the day’s chores, other members arrive after they get out of work for the day. Everybody pitches in in some way. Some members bring … Read More →
They say that all good things must come to an end. Today Tank 4 was driven out of #1 Firehouse Dr. for the last time. It was a bittersweet moment because we spend a lot of time working on our fire apparatus, maintaining them, running to fires with them, and training with them. With that … Read More →
Engine 6 responded to its first call tonight when it went mutual aid to Eliot to ARC recycling for a structure fire. This is the second fire at ARC in 15 months. Crews worked at the fire all night putting water on the smoldering piles of garbage. There are no nearby fire hydrants so a … Read More →