Saturday, January 28, 2012 Engine 4 and Brush 10 covered Kittery Fire Station 1 while the KFD held it's annual awards banquet tonight. York Village had a 7 member crew for the cover assignment which went from 1700-2200. While there members ran one run for a fuel spill at the Pine Tree Country Store. Congratulations to Kittery Firefighter Jimmy Nightengale for recieving the Kittery FD's Firefighter of the year award!!!!
Engine 4 parked next to Kittery Ladder 2
YV members clean up a gasoline spill at the Pine Tree Country Store
Thursday, January 12, 2012 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 of firefighters and officers who worked dilligently to ensure the YVFD was getting the best product possible. While he was at the firehouse, Dave Harrison stayed and he gave us a brief tutorial on the new equipment. For more information on the Paratech line of products see the following link: http://www.paratech.us/#/Rescue
Dave Harrison from HSE demonstrates our new struts for us on Squad 2, Dave is a Firefighter from Kennebunk, Maine and a longtime friend of the YVFD
Dave Harrison goes through various scenarios with our new rescue struts.
Thursday, January 12, 2012 Shortly after midnight, York Beach Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a chimney fire at 6 Key Way. Companies were enroute shortly and received updated information from the homeowner that it looked like the fire was spreading to the house. YB Assistant Chief Jeff Welch (212) was in the area and had the companies’ stage because they couldn’t locate the address. Finally Chief Welch arrived on scene and reported smoke showing from the eaves of the dwelling. Chief Welch subsequently requested a 1st alarm working fire bringing York Village Fire to the scene. Companies had the bulk of the fire knocked down within 20 minutes and Companies were held on scene for nearly 2 hours for overhaul. The fire did extend from the chimney to the roof of the structure; crews cut a sizeable hole in the roof to be sure they had stopped the fire’s progress.
Sunday, January 1, 2012 Today the Southwest Harbor, Maine Fire Department took delivery of their brand new Ferrara 107' HD aerial/quint. The SWHFD has been a regular attendee at the York Fire Department's annual Firemen's field day every summer. We wish them the best of luck with their new piece of apparatus!!!!
Saturday, December 31, 2011 York Fire Department wants to wish everyone a safe and happy New Year.
Thursday, December 29, 2011 We have updated our video section. Please check it out!!!!
Friday, December 23, 2011 This has been a tough month for firefighter line of duty deaths. The York Village Fire Department members and officers would like to pass on our heartfelt condolences to the affected fire departments and the firefighters wives and children left behind during the holiday season: Livingston Parish, LA Davis Creek-Ruthdale, WVa Worcester, MA Mount Vernon, NY Methuen, MA Peabody, MA Additionally, please pray for the two members of the FDNY who were injured in a flashover in Brooklyn earlier this month. Its times like this that we realize just how dangerous our chosen profession can be. Please be safe out there, Brothers so that we can achieve our objectives in a safe and efficient manner. Remember our ultimate goal is: EVERYBODY GOES HOME!!!!!!!!!!! Have a safe and happy holiday season!!!
The officers and members of the York Village Fire Department would like to wish everybody a Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday season. Please keep your christmas trees watered and use extreme caution with candles and other open flame
Friday, December 9, 2011 The York Fire Department wants to express our deepest condolences to our neighbors to the south, the Portsmouth Fire Department. Today they have lost one of their own to a long battle with cancer. Firefighter Sarah Fox, who holds Badge # 173, may you rest in peace. To the members of the Portsmouth Fire Department, although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.
Sunday, November 27, 2011 1520 hrs. York Village and York Beach Fire Departments were dispatched to a report of a structure fire at Mr. Mike’s convenience store on Route 1. While enroute, companies were advised that the store personnel were reporting a fire in the bathroom. C-1 and Squad 2 arrived at simultaneously and C-1 reported that he had nothing showing. Shortly thereafter, he called York Dispatch and reported that it was a “Working Fire” (1st alarm) for run card “O-1” the hydrant district run card. Engine 1 from York Beach arrived second immediately followed by Engine 4 and Truck 8. The interior crew led by Lt. Hilton consisted of FF Zach Apgar on the pipe and FF William Trapnell as back-up/Forcible Entry. The fire was knocked down within 10 minutes and contained to the bathroom with no extension. The companies were held for 30 minutes for ventilation. While companies were operating at this scene York Village was dispatched to Norwood Farms Rd. for smoke in the building, caller reporting a problem with the fireplace. Engine 4 had just been released and responded along with the station coverage company Kittery FD Engine 5. Companies were tied up there for 20 minutes with ventilation operations. A third call for York Village Fire was dispatched while this call was on-going. This time a medical call was toned for the Sentry Hill complex. York Ambulance 2 responded and Truck 8 was the closest company so they took in the call as well.
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