It is the end of an era at York Village Fire. At 0800 this morning, John Hunt went off duty for the last time. John has been one of the three paid firefighters at the YFD since 1979. John started as a volunteer in the late 1960’s. John has seen alot of changes in his … Read More →
The Patriot Guard Riders and the Wreaths Across America Escort traveled through York this morning. The wreaths are heading to the Arlington National Cemetery and will be placed on each grave. They are scheduled to arrive in Arlington on December 14th. Today, Engine 4 and Truck 8, along with York Beach Rescue 3, York Ambulance … Read More →
This year for the first time, members entered a York Village Fire Department float in the annual York Festival of Lights parade through York Village. The theme was “Our family helping yours” and members dressed in our different uniforms, turnout gear for structural firefighting and wildland firefighting as well as water rescue gear. Thank You … Read More →
York Village Fire and York Beach Fire have teamed up with Hannaford and Toys for Tots to launch a one day event to fill at least TWO fire trucks with new, unwrapped toys. The event starts at 7:00 AM and ends at 10:00 PM this Saturday, December 14th at the York Hannaford off of Rt. … Read More →
On December 3, 1999 Six Worcester Firefighters were killed in a cold storage warehouse. They entered the vacant building on a report that there were squatters in the building, they were out before firefighters arrived unbeknownst to the Worcester Fire responders. Conditions in the building rapidly deteriorated and Six men were lost that cold night. … Read More →
Today, we had a dedication for our donated Ford F-150 pick-up truck. The check presenter is Jay Moroney of Lemme Insurance Brokers. who initiated the donation for Car-12. Jay is the President of Lemme Insurance Group headquartered in the Chicago area. In cooperation with the Firemen’s Fund International they both made the donation possible. Shown … Read More →
We would like to thank the First Parish Church Youth Group for their generous gift of home made holiday cookies! These are delicious!
The sheet rock has been hung in the upstairs hall at the York Village firehouse. Painters are set to come in next week.
Some firefighters in York Re participating in Movember. The goal is to grow a mustache for the entire month of November to raise money for men’s health. The two York Village Firefighters, Lt Nick Hilton and FF Dave Lorandeau, along with York Beach Firefighter Brandon Lyon each have a Mospace set up on the Movember … Read More →
Townwide, meaning York Village Fire and York Beach Fire Departments recently standardized among the Captains and Lieutenants which make up the company officer ranks with red fire helmets. Here is a photo of some of the York Village Officers’ helmets at a recent fire call. They do look sharp!!