At around noontime York Village Fire was dispatched to a report of a garage collapse. First arriving volunteers found a detached 2 car garage that had suffered a roof collapse. There were vehicles in the garage which were pulled out undamaged by Jack’s Wrecker Service prior to the arrival of the fire department. The homeowner … Read More →
The York Village Fire Department is hiring a full-time firefighter. As part of the process candidates were required to take and pass a physical agility test put on by the department which is consistent with what other local departments have used in the past. This morning on a cold, foggy, and damp morning 8 candidates … Read More →
The York Village Fire Department regrets to announce the passing of Firefighter/Paramedic William (Billy) Trapnell IV. Billy joined the York Fire Department in February of 2011. In his time with the York Fire Department he has made long lasting friendships with all of our members. His spontaneous, energetic, caring and compassionate personality will be missed … Read More →
It is the end of an era at York Village Fire. At 0800 this morning, John Hunt went off duty for the last time. John has been one of the three paid firefighters at the YFD since 1979. John started as a volunteer in the late 1960’s. John has seen alot of changes in his … Read More →
Shortly before 0200 hours York Beach Fire was dispatched to the area of Long Sands Road/Long Beach Ave/Bayview Ave/Lobster Cove for a motor vehicle accident. with further information placing the call near the Lobster Cove Restaurant York Village Fire was dispatched as it is our fire district. Engine 1 (YB) Squad 2 (YV) C-1 and … Read More →
This year for the first time, members entered a York Village Fire Department float in the annual York Festival of Lights parade through York Village. The theme was “Our family helping yours” and members dressed in our different uniforms, turnout gear for structural firefighting and wildland firefighting as well as water rescue gear. Thank You … Read More →
Around Mid-day on Saturday, York Village Fire was toned out to respond with York Ambulance and York PD to a report of a motor vehicle accident rollover on Braveboat Harbor Rd. Several members were in the station already and the companies were on the air within minutes. C-1 arrived on scene and reported a vehicle … Read More →
On December 3, 1999 Six Worcester Firefighters were killed in a cold storage warehouse. They entered the vacant building on a report that there were squatters in the building, they were out before firefighters arrived unbeknownst to the Worcester Fire responders. Conditions in the building rapidly deteriorated and Six men were lost that cold night. … Read More →
Today, we had a dedication for our donated Ford F-150 pick-up truck. The check presenter is Jay Moroney of Lemme Insurance Brokers. who initiated the donation for Car-12. Jay is the President of Lemme Insurance Group headquartered in the Chicago area. In cooperation with the Firemen’s Fund International they both made the donation possible. Shown … Read More →
Today at approximately 1330 York Village Fire was toned out to respond to the area of Middle Pond for a woods fire. Middle pond is a remote area near Folly pond which are York and Kittery Water District protected water areas as some of both towns water supplies come from area ponds and lakes. York … Read More →