wherever you are during your busy day, please take a moment to remember the fallen Worcester 6 who made the ultimate sacrifice on December 3, 1999 in a vacant cold storage warehouse. The Worcester 6 did not die in vain, however, as many safety initiatives for firefighters have come about as a result of this … Read More →
Members of the YFD went out today to try out a valve that we were trying out as a demo. It allows the chauffeur of the engine to forward lay hose (lay hose from the water supply to the fire) with a short staffed crew. and then remotely open the valve to supply water to … Read More →
Both the York Village and York Beach Fire Departments are collecting items to help the victims of Hurricane Sandy. Both fire stations are acting as “drop off centers” for those who want to donate to the cause. For now, items we will be taking are limited to: – Flashlights/Batteries – Blankets – Trash Bags We … Read More →
Residents of York: we did experience a 4.6 magnitude earthquake at approximately 1913hours. The epicenter was in Lake Arrowhead, Maine which is in the Waterboro/Limington area. We have not yet received any reports of damage or injuries in the York area. As always we stand ready to protect our community. Please see the attached link … Read More →
At approximately 0230, York Village Fire and York Ambulance were dispatched to Interstate 95 for a report of a vehicle vs. moose. On arrival companies found a small box truck vs. a large bull moose. The vehicle was off the road and rolled over. The single patient had extricated himself prior to arrival of the … Read More →
York Village Companies were dispatched to Eldredge Lumber for a report of an odor of something burning and smoke in the building. On arrival companies found a light haze of smoke inside the contractor pick-up area. C-1 requested the York Beach Fire Department be toned to respond as well. York Village responded with Squad 2, … Read More →
York Firefighters are constantly training to be prepared for any occurance. Friday afternoon, the Water Rescue team, a specially trained group of York Firefighters got a chance to show what it could do when the tones hit for a capsized boat near the Nubble lighthouse. We are proud of our brother firefighters who answered the … Read More →
Thursday night we recieved the training on the updated version of Scott 4.5 SCBA from our friends at Industrial Protective Services (IPS) owner Kevin Murphy went over the new features on the Scott Airpacks that we purchased. The new SCBA include the proven Scott SCBA product with the latest in technology. After the training was … Read More →
Our 96th Annual Field Day was a rousing success, despite lackluster weather. The parade kicked off at 12 sharp as always from Woodbridge and York St. There were approximately 40 units in the parade. The muster Consisted of a ladder event, Dry Hose, and Wet Hose. There were 8 muster teams, which is something of … Read More →
The Thursday night before Field day is a big day at the YFD. Some members take the day off from work to be at the firehouse all day to begin getting the fire apparatus ready for Saturday’s parade. All fire apparatus get washed, waxed, and detailed, inside and out. In the evening hours after all … Read More →