February 10th, 2019
Dear Friends,
Thanks to all who check out our site for keeping tabs on our activities and events. You may also check us out on facebook as well.
Our call volume is ever increasing and at the completion of calendar 2017, we reached a plateau breaking the levels previously seen, when we logged 1304 total responses.
Our call tally for calendar 2018, logged a total of 1367 responses.
We continue to enjoy strong membership interest and participation, and have several members working on FF1/2 level certification.
Check out the photos that are updated periodically to see views of recent incidents.
Our fleet of apparatus is performing well, and our needs are few at this moment. A brush truck upgrade is an equipment upgrade we are currently investigating.
The annual firemen’s field day is always scheduled for the 3rd weekend in August. We invite you to take part in this event beginning with the parade, and firemen’s muster. The annual firefighters ball is held at Foster’s each year.
A formal dinner event is scheduled each year in February for all members and guests.
Our partnership we enjoy with the VVFA, locally known as the “Redshirts”, remains very strong with Pete Steedman as Foreman. Pete is a 3rd generation member and Foreman of the support group. The colorful participation of the Redshirts in our parade is an integral part of our history.
We continue to serve our residents with a call force of men and women who train each week at the fire station on a variety of skill maintenance activities.
Our paid staff includes three firefighters who are certified in emergency medical technician levels at EMT-A (advanced). These members also are FF1/2 and some have other levels of training in specialized aspects.
Each year, we provide fire prevention activities to school age children. Our firefighters log hours of public relations to preschool facilities as well. The support we receive is appreciated.
Each summer, during July, we provide a children’s water & boating safety day at the beach. The Chris Connors Fund is part of our fire department and sponsors this event with assistance involving committee members from our local community. This support includes local marine support companies, local businesses, York’s Lifeguards, York Harbormasters, The Agamenticus Yacht Club and family members and friends of Chris Connors.
All activities of this group are in memory of Chris Connors who developed the water rescue team concept for the YFD. See www.thechrisconnorsfund.com for more information.
Thank you to all of our fellow area firefighters and friends who support us each year.
We appreciate the support we receive from all of our partners in emergency services, and local municipal departments.
We are always standing by to assist our residents should needs arise.
As always, do not hesitate to contact me for safety information or to provide comments or suggestions.
Chris Balentine
Fire Chief
York FD
MECFOIII
cbalentine@yorkmaine.org
207-363-1015
Safety is No accident