Members of the YFD went out today to try out a valve that we were trying out as a demo. It allows the chauffeur of the engine to forward lay hose (lay hose from the water supply to the fire) with a short staffed crew. and then remotely open the valve to supply water to … Read More →
Tonight members were heading to the vacant Fazio’s restaurant when both departments were toned out for a structure fire in the York Beach district. Engine 1 and 212 (Asst. Chief Welch) arrived and cancelled all companies. YV companies returned to the drillyard where the scenario was a fire on the second floor in the vacant … Read More →
Today York Village Fire Department played host to Kittery Point, York Beach, and Eliot Fire Departments as we conducted a Live Fire training excercise at an acquired structure located at 4 US Route 1. Members conducted numerous live fire training evolutions in the building instructed by the 3 York Village Captains. The York Village Lieutenants … Read More →
Thursday night, the members were able to train with the new strut system. A car was donated and two scenarios were conducted. The struts, which are stored on Squad 2, were purchased with donations and fund raising money. They are designed to stabilize a vehicle involved in a motor vehicle accident and work along side … Read More →
Tonight’s training consisted of Basic RIT Training. RIT (Rapid Intervention Team) training is one of the most important trainings for firefighters, teaching them techniques to rescue a down or trapped firefighter. Seasoned members worked with newer members on converting the down firefighter’s airpack into a rescue harness. There was also a review of the RIT … Read More →
Today was day 2 of the YVFD pumps I class. Today members focused on drafting which is getting water from a static supply source, like a river, stream or lake.
York Village Fire held a Pumps I class in house this weekend. there were 14 members who participated in the 16 hour class. Members did classroom and pumping practical excercises focus was on using pressurized sources (fire hydrants) for day 1. The members drilled on pumping hoselines with different nozzle pressures, operating off tank water … Read More →
Tonight was our regular Thursday night training. David Harrison from HSE/Gould delivered our new Paratech Rescue Struts, these are used primarily for stabilizing vehicles after a motor vehicle accident. The YVFD spent much time researching and testing different brands before settling on the Paratech brand. We would like to thank the committee who was comprised … Read More →
Tonight was our weekly Thursday night training. Companies went to the former Fazio’s restaurant on Woodbridge Rd. for some hands on training with hoselines and hose advancement. Engine company Crews were dealt some difficult scenarios with lengthy hose stretches to remote parts of the building requiring much coordination, teamwork, and communication. Truck 8 utilized its … Read More →
Tonight at our regular Thursday night training. We incorporated our annual pump testing as required by Maine Department of Labor. Engine 4, Engine 6, and Truck 8 were completed in just about 2 hours. Squad 2 has yet to be done but will be completed shortly. The results are as follows: Engine 4 1500gpm pump: Tested at 1700gpm Engine … Read More →