York Firefighters conducted a work detail at the firehouse Thursday night. Projects included replacing the shutters, replacing the 2 1/2 inch hose on Tank 4, cleaning the inside of the trucks and many other small tasks. Firefighters plan on painting the doors and the letters of the station soon with a fresh coat of red paint.
The York Village Fire Dept. will be holding a Debriefing Wednesday July 14th at 6:30 PM for those members involved with the Fatal MVC on I-95. All members that were involved are encouraged to attend to discuss the operations, this is a time for us to come together and support each other in these trying … Read More →
On a busy Saturday “Work Day” at the station, Firefighter Nick Hilton added a unique “tool” to Truck 8. The 8 Ball, which squeaks when you squeeze it, is hanging from a chain about a foot long from the tip of Truck 8’s aerial ladder. Although the 8 Ball is a good symbolic icon for … Read More →
The Northeast is experiencing a heat wave, use caution, drink plenty of water, seek shelter when possible and avoid strenuous outdoor activities. http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20100706-NEWS-7060377
Engine 6 goes to Town Dock 2 to stand by while the pyrotechnics load fireworks onto a boat. The boat then transported the fireworks to an awaiting barge just off the shore at Short Sands Beach.
Every year the Reading Room in York Harbor puts on a 4th of July Fireworks Show at Harbor Beach. On Saturday night, Engine 4, Engine 6, Brush 10, Truck 8 and Boat 1 surrounded Harbor Beach for the annual event. Even though we are there to keep a safe eye on the onlookers, it is … Read More →
Members gathered at the firehouse at 0830 for several work details. One large project included removing the yellow lines from the apparatus bay floor which has been peeling for some time now, it looks pretty forlorn and was in need of attention, new lines will be painted with more durable paint as soon as the … Read More →
York Village Firefighters participated in York Beach’s annual firemen’s parade and field day muster. Engines 4, 6, Tank 4, Truck 8 and Brush 10 represented York Village in the parade while two teams of 6 firefighters each ran in an old fashioned firemen’s muster. The firemen’s muster is a dying tradition which is still very … Read More →
York Village Fire Chief Chris Balentine was lured to a Firefighter I and II graduation Thursday night to recieve a “Lifetime Achievement Award” presented by the York County Fire Chief’s association. Chief Balentine was taken completely by suprise by the award that was decided on by his peers. Chief Balentine’s fire service career spans nearly four … Read More →
Members who signed up for the Pierce Factory Foam Training need to be at the station for the following times, on the day you signed up. Thursday: 18:00hrs Friday: 18:00hrs Saturday: 09:00hrs