York Village Fire was dispatched to a motor vehicle accident reported to be involving a motorcycle. While responding we were updated that it was a single vehicle crash and the patient was trapped in the vehicle. Squad 2, C1, and crews arrived on scene to find a single vehicle into a tree, no motorcycle involved. … Read More →
Today is a big day for us!! Today is the day that we change our status from volunteer firefighters to paid-on-call firefighters. This represents our first pay raise since 1916 when we organized ourselves as the “York Village and Corner ever ready volunteer fire department”. Things have changed a lot since 1916, though our members … Read More →
For yet another year, the fire departments of York Village and York Beach are among the last to host a traditional firemen’s field day and muster. We strongly believe in the tradition and have no intention of seeing it end. We began with a noisy parade through York Beach, and part way across Long Sands … Read More →
Tonight’s training highlighted the use of the 2 1/2″ attack line and tips and techniques for managing this large handline for “big fire”/ commercial building application. We have had the use of the former Fazio’s restaurant to use as a training prop for a number of years now. Having this building made a great prop … Read More →
York Village and York Beach Fire Departments were dispatched to a report of a structure fire at 31 Long Sands Rd. at 1550 hours. C1 arrived on scene and had light smoke showing from the rear of the building. Crews had smoke in the basement and an odor of something burning. 1 1 3/4″ line … Read More →
Congratulations to firefighters Stephen “Reggie” Carr, Dan Gile, and Dan Chapman for taking, completing, and passing their Firefighter I and II certifications. These firefighters have completed 240 hours of instruction to earn their certification. This is recognized as a major commitment of time. They began their rigorous course of study in the first week of … Read More →
The mount “A” fire tower has fallen into disrepair and hasn’t been able to be used for some time. We have fundraised to replace the cab on top and had the money all set aside from a “Go fund me” campaign several years ago. Much of that money went into an engineering study to examine … Read More →
This evening crews were dispatched mutual aid to Eliot with Engine 6 for a structure fire on Route 236 in Eliot. The occupancy was growing medical marijuana. There was heavy fire in the attic area and there were no hydrants nearby this particular business. Tank trucks were requested to shuttle water from hydrants at the … Read More →
Tonight’s Thursday night training was on large stream appliances. We drilled with the new Akron “rapid attack monitor” which is a portable ground monitor that can be quickly set up with one firefighter and easily flow 400 gallons per minute. We also drilled with Truck 8’s ladder pipe. Engine 6 laid dual 4″ lines from … Read More →
This afternoon, York Village Fire was dispatched to 167 Woodbridge Rd. for an outside fire. Crews found a 1/10 acre fire behind the residence caused by a permit burn that wasn’t fully extinguished the previous day. Permittees are reminded that Maine State law requires a permit burn to be fully extinguished at the completion of … Read More →