The town of York and surrounding areas were hit by a wind and rain event. The wind and rain picked up Sunday night into Monday morning. At approximately 0430 the calls began coming in for York Village Fire, York Beach began running as well, the calls started off as trees down into wires, broken telephone … Read More →
Today, York Village Firefighters played host to approximately 120 second graders from Coastal Ridge Elementary School. The students got to see the fire apparatus up close and the standard fire prevention week tips were passed on such as: stop, drop, and roll, calling 911, crawling low in the smoke, and not playing with matches and … Read More →
Ok, Please forgive us. We’re way late with this one…… Congratulations to Asst. Chief Gardner Marshall!!! It is said that “all good things must come to an end” unfortunately, this is one of those things. Gardner originally became a York Village Firefighter in 1980, since that time he’s served the department in various capacities including … Read More →
This year is our 101st annual Firemen’s field day. After a hiatus from our standard itinerary last year, we are BACK!! We couldn’t be happier to get back to our usual schedule of events. This year we have the 1946 Chevy pumper back on the road for the parade for the first time in well … Read More →
Thursday night before firemen’s field day is our traditional night for washing, waxing, and detailing the fleet. This year was no different. Some members arrived early in the day to begin the day’s chores, other members arrive after they get out of work for the day. Everybody pitches in in some way. Some members bring … Read More →
They say that all good things must come to an end. Today Tank 4 was driven out of #1 Firehouse Dr. for the last time. It was a bittersweet moment because we spend a lot of time working on our fire apparatus, maintaining them, running to fires with them, and training with them. With that … Read More →
Our new Engine 6 has arrived and we are excited to announce it’s arrival!! It is a 2017 Pierce Velocity pumper/tanker with a 1500 GPM Waterous pump and a 2500 gallon water tank. It carries a full complement of structural firefighting equipment including hose, ladders, water, & foam. It replaces Engine 6 and Tank 4 … Read More →
Members of the York Village Fire Department traveled to Pierce in Appleton, Wisconsin to conduct the final inspection on the new Engine 6, a combination tanker and pumper. The process of designing and building this piece of fire apparatus has spanned over one year. Countless man hours have been spent designing a piece of equipment … Read More →
FF Morse is shown here practicing throwing the 24′ extension ladder in preparation for his Firefighter I and II practical skills exam two weeks ago. FF Morse has been enrolled in the North Berwick FD Firefighter I and II certification class since December 1, a college level, extremely rigorous course of study including many hours … Read More →
With the purchase of the new tanker pumper, which is due to be delivered by late summer, we are selling Tank 4. Tank 4 is the 1991 Mack/Central States it is being sold by the town of York by sealed bid. She has served the town well since November 1991, but it is time for … Read More →