While companies from York Village were training at the York Middle School, we were dispatched to Southside Road for an outside fire. Apparatus made good time due to the fact that Sewalls bridge can now be traversed by fire apparatus, it was formerly a 12 ton weight limit. Crews found a 20×40 outside fire in … Read More →
Tonight members drilled at the York Middle School with complicated hose stretches. The YFD like most fire departments relies heavily on pre-connected hoselines of pre-determined lengths in 200′ and 300′ But what happens when the “everyday” hose load doesn’t suit the requirements at hand??? This drill was designed to make the members think and add … Read More →
Some firefighters in York Re participating in Movember. The goal is to grow a mustache for the entire month of November to raise money for men’s health. The two York Village Firefighters, Lt Nick Hilton and FF Dave Lorandeau, along with York Beach Firefighter Brandon Lyon each have a Mospace set up on the Movember … Read More →
Townwide, meaning York Village Fire and York Beach Fire Departments recently standardized among the Captains and Lieutenants which make up the company officer ranks with red fire helmets. Here is a photo of some of the York Village Officers’ helmets at a recent fire call. They do look sharp!!
Today was the practical or “hands-on” portion of the Hazardous Materials Operations and Decon class that has been going on at York Village Fire. This class was taught by instructors from Maine Fire Service Institute (MFSI) Many of our members are already certified to this level and thus they participated in the class as a … Read More →
Yet another renovation project is underway at York Village Fire. We have been living in a construction zone for nearly a year and a half now. The latest project funded by the Town of York Energy Steering Committee. This latest job entails adding a sheetrock ceiling to the second floor “Charles Ramsdell Hall” where we … Read More →
York Village Fire was toned out to respond to Carrie Lynn Lane for a report of a Hazardous Materials Incident. While enroute companies were advised that it was a garbage truck that had a bag containing acrylic acid which was off-gassing, and smoking. On arrival Companies set up a perimeter and requested the Portsmouth Naval … Read More →
York Village Fire was requested mutual aid with the Rescue boat and the SMART truck to Ogunquit in the area of Perkins Cove for a person overboard in the water. Crews responded and operated from 0045 until being released approximately 0600. York Beach and Wells Fire Departments responded as did the US Coast Guard. link … Read More →
at 0845hours York Village Fire was requested to respond mutual aid to Ogunquit with and Engine and Truck. Engine 4 and Truck 8 responded with 8 personnel and C-1 also responded. Companies were requested to respond to the scene of a structure fire at 20 Shore Rd. right in the heart of congested downtown Ogunquit. … Read More →
Well, another great Firemen’s field day is in the books. This year was our 97th Annual, and we are looking forward to our 100th in 2016. Sadly enough though a dear friend was not there to enjoy the day with us. FF Burleigh Bridges (ret.) of the Wells, Maine Fire Department passed away in July. … Read More →