Members were at the firehouse doing what we usually do when a thunder storm approaches…waiting around in case the tone hits for a lightning strike or wire down. We were taken by surprise when everything outside turned a green tint and the wind began blowing stronger than a normal thunder storm. When the dust settled … Read More →
The York Village Fire Department regrets to announce the passing of FF Brian Starkey. Brian is a former Medical Crew Chief and Department Assistant Chief. Brian and his wife Bonnie ran the department’s Fire Explorer post for a number of years and helped many of our current firefighters and officers get their start on the … Read More →
shortly after dinner time both fire departments were toned out to respond to 19 Long Beach Ave. for a report of a fire in the wall. The homeowner reported they noticed a section of wall in the kitchen felt very hot. On arrival companies found the section of interior partition hot enough to open up … Read More →
Late in the evening hours on Sunday night both fire departments were toned out for a report of a structure fire at 194 York St. at Ellis Insurance agency. Caller reported a fire on the outside of the building. On arrival C1 reported smoke showing across York St. Squad 2 arrived at the same time. … Read More →
The town of Old Orchard Beach had a massive brush fire that destroyed a camp ground and many acres of brush. The S.M.A.R.T. Truck was requested for rehabilitation purposes. Crews responded with C-12 and the S.M.A.R.T. Truck and assisted with clean up and rehab operations. Yesterday, the Haverhill, Mass Fire Department also request the services … Read More →
York Village Fire and York Beach Fire were dispatched to a residence on Woodside Meadow Rd. for a report of smoke in the basement. Squad 2 arrived on scene with nothing showing. Upon further investigation, companies found a smoke condition on the first floor and in the basement. A single hand line was stretched from … Read More →
York Village Fire, York Ambulance and Ogunquit FD responded to a motor vehicle accident on I-95 Southbound, Mile 12. There was one minor injury after a car struck a TT unit.
At around 10:30 Sunday night York Village Fire received a phone call at the station from a resident of 9 River Meadow Ln. stating they had a chimney fire and it was burning in the walls behind the wood stove. York Village Fire, York Beach Fire and York Ambulance were dispatched to the address. Firefighter … Read More →
At around 0900 York Beach Fire was dispatched to 20 Nubble Road for a report of a chimney fire. Companies arrived on scene and were confronted with a chimney fire in a closed down bed and breakfast. Car 3 (Asst. Chief Jeff Welch) arrived on scene and assumed command. Owing to lack of available personnel … Read More →
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 →