A small crew took Truck 8 to Minuteman Trucks for some service work, and while there they picked up the new Squad 2 for delivery.
A busy morning for York Village Fire, Companies were dispatched to Scituate Rd for a Chimney fire, Squad 1 arrived to find a chimney fire with no extension, Truck 8 positioned to place its aerial in service and crews “dropped the chain” to extinguish it. While on scene York Village Fire with York Beach … Read More →
New drivers practice their skills at Thursday Night Training.
Captains John Hunt and Paul Balentine traveled to Appleton, Wisconsin to the Pierce factory for an inspection on the new Squad 2. John and Paul finalized the specifications on our new Pierce PUC Rescue Pumper. Many items were added or changed to maximize efficiency.
York Village Firefighters took advantage of the nice early September weather to test two “dry hydrants” This ensures the operational readiness of this rural water supply tool as well as keeping our chauffeurs the best in the business!
Firefighter Charles “Chuckie” Balentine recieved his 55 years of service pin at the annual York Firefighter’s ball. Charles began his fire service career with the York Village Fire Department in 1954 on his 21st birthday. FF Balentine attained the rank of Assistant Chief before retiring to a support role. He is a fixture at fire … Read More →
Saturday August 15th, 2009. The York Village Fire Department celebrated it’s 93rd Annual Firemen’s field day with our usual parade through York Harbor and York Village followed by our traditional New England Firemen’s Muster. A good time was had by all. Attendance has been weaning at musters around New England but you would never know it by a … Read More →
York Village Fire was requested mutual aid to the Town of Eliot, Me with a tanker for a structure fire at 5 Brixham Rd. A heavy “loom-up” could be seen for quite a distance. FF Nick Hilton arrived at the station and was the chauffeur of Tank 4 he hauled more than a few loads … Read More →
Companies respond to Rt. 1 at Anthony’s Food Shop for a 2 vehicle MVA with injury. Mutual Aid Ambulances were also requested.
York Village and York Beach firefighters participated in this training burn at 45 Old Post Rd. in the Village district. crews participated in various evolutions including interior fire attack, Back-up, Ground Ladders, Ventilation and Search and Rescue. The York Village SMART truck was standing by to provide food, drink and rehabilitation.