Today members of the York Village Fire Department hosted the regional Firefighter I and II class being held at the North Berwick Fire Dept. Firefighters from all over York County are enrolled in the 240 hour class in an effort to obtain their Firefighter I and II certification. This certification allows them to be fully … Read More →
Around 2300 hours on March 13, York Village Fire was dispatched to the Stage Neck Inn for a fire alarm activation. The alarm company was reporting a “waterflow” alarm from the sprinkler system. Squad 2, Truck 8, C-1 and C-4 responded to the call while Engine 4 stood by at the station. When the companies … Read More →
Shortly after 1800 hours tonight, York Village Fire was dispatched to 5 Greenacre Dr. For a report of a chimney fire. Caller reported sparks from the top of the chimney. Upon arrival at the scene C-1 took command and Squad 2 positioned out of the way to allow Truck 8 to have the front of … Read More →
FF Ryan Morse from York Village (left) with FF Anthony DiElsi from York Beach Fire working as partners in their ladders practical for their Firefighter I & II certification class. They have been attending class on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and some Saturdays since December 1. The class meets in various locations including, North Berwick, Kittery, and … Read More →
York Village Fire Department regrets to announce the passing of past chief Fred Ricker. Fred was a member of York Village Fire for 60 years having joined in 1956. He has served the organization in multiple capacities including fire chief, corporation trustee, friend, and mentor to anybody who was fortunate enough to know him. He … Read More →
Shortly after 1300 hours this afternoon York Dispatch began receiving calls for a structure fire on St. Andrew’s Ln in the Scotland Bridge area of town. W-2 Lt. Nick Hilton was first on scene and reported heavy fire showing from a two story wood frame dwelling. He requested the first alarm/Working Fire assignment. Upon arrival … Read More →
At 16:04 hours York Dispatch began receiving calls for a dump truck rolled over at the Spur Rd. Lights. Companies arrrived to find a loaded tri-axle dump truck on its side in the middle of the northbound travel lane just south of the intersection, the dump truck hit numerous vehicles before rolling over partially on … Read More →
Thursday night training Engine 4 and Engine 6 participated in rural water supply evolutions. This allowed two members going through driver training to get some hands on time on the pumps and allowed some of our newer firefighters to get some training with 2 1/2″ hand lines. Fire streams concepts were reviewed with solid stream … Read More →
This year on the third Saturday in August instead of our usual feel they event we hosted an open house at the firehouse. The weekend got it start as it usually does on Thursday during the day when the trucks were all pulled out of the station, washed and detailed. The customary truck waxing was … Read More →
York Village Fire along with York Police and York Ambulance were dispatched to Route 1 at Meadowbrook plaza for an MVA with reported entrapment. Companies arrived to find multiple vehicles involved in a crash in the parking lot with one patient trapped in one of the vehicles. Squad 2 and Engine 4 responded with 14 … Read More →