Tonight, members were drilling at the former Fazio’s restaurant on Woodbridge Rd. It is now owned by York Hospital and York Village Fire is allowed to do non destructive training within it. Tonight we were stretching hoseline and demonstrating the limitations of the 200’preconnected 1 3/4″ hoseline carried on all the York Village Fire apparatus. … Read More →
At approximately 1745 hours York Village was requested to respond an Engine Company mutual aid to Ogunquit for station coverage. Engine 4 responded with 6 personnel from York Village and while enroute were upgraded to respond directly to the scene of the fire. On arrival the crew met several other members who were already on … Read More →
Firefighters were called to Route 91 for a cat stuck in a tree. Squad 2 and Truck 8 responded and put up a 24′ ground ladder to access the cat. As soon as she saw the approaching firefighters she went higher up the tree. Firefighters were eventually successful at removing the cat from the tree … Read More →
Approximately 0130 hours York Village Fire and York Ambulance were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident on Southside Road. near “Blaisdell Brothers” This is a sharp turn in the road which catches many drivers by surprise. York Village Fire has been to many serious accidents here over the years. Crews arrived to find a vehicle … Read More →
Shortly before 10am York Beach and York Village Fire Department’s were dispatched to a report of a structure fire at 5 Libby Lane in the Beach District. First arriving Car 3 (Asst. Chief Welch) reported heavy smoke showing from a residential structure. Shortly thereafter he requested the second alarm. York Village Fire responded with Engine … Read More →
Around 0800 this morning York Village Fire was dispatched to Old Post Road for a motor vehicle accident. Upon arrival crews found a garbage truck off the road with a telephone pole snapped off and live wires hanging over the truck. The truck driver wisely stayed in the safety of his cab and completely avoided … Read More →
Renowned fire photographer Bill Noonan is coming to York Village Fire April 13, 2015 at 1900 for a photo presentation. All are welcome to attend!! Don’t miss this opportunity!!
Today York Village Fire hosted a regional firefighter I & II program for the hands on practical portions of “Water Supply” and “Hose, Nozzles, Streams, and Foam” this is the final 8 hours of a 16 hour portion of the 240 hour certification program. York Village has one firefighter enrolled in the program. Students come … Read More →
York Village Fire had its regular Thursday night training last night. Members were focusing on Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) skills. RIT is specifically rescuing downed firefighters. Crews were working in limited visibility with the RIT SCBA bag (a specially designed SCBA) and the rope assisted search bag (RAST) The rope assisted search bag has knots … Read More →
Shortly before midnight on Thursday night January 8,2015 York Village and York Beach Fire Departmemts were toned out to respond mutual aid to Wells with a tank truck from each department. Wells Fire Department had a vehicle fire extend into a detached garage which had become well involved with fire, they also had exposure problems. … Read More →