Thursday, September 2, 2010 York Village Fire made 3 promotions tonight, all of which very well deserved. First was FF Matt Graham promoted to a newly created position called Chief Engineer which will coordinate apparatus maintenance and repair. The second was FF James Eslinger was promoted to Lieutenant in charge of Water Rescue, His duties will include coordinating the Water Rescue division of York Village Fire. Lastly FF Nick Hilton was promoted to Fire Lieutenant and recieved his white front piece, in YVFD tradition it was immediately drilled out and placed on his helmet and the old one respectfully removed, as it has seen more than a few fires. York Village Fire wishes to congratulate all the new officers in their new positions!
Newly Promoted Lt. Nick Hilton with his new frontpiece
New frontpiece with the old one respectfully removed...it has seen alot of fire...
Tuesday, August 24, 2010 Around 4 pm York Village and York Beach were dispatched to a reported fire in the kitchen at Stonewall Kitchen Cafe. Prior to the arrival of the units York Dispatch came back on to advise responding units that workers were unable to extinguish the fire with a fire extinguisher. Squad 2 and York Beach Chief 214 arrived to find a small fire in a frialater. C-2 arrived and took Stonewall command and shortly after advised the small fire had been extinguished by the members with the use of two Class K fire extinguishers. York Beach Engine 1 stood by for a short time before being returned to service. Squad 2, C-2, and C-4 remained on the scene to investigate and notify the Health Dept. of the situation because the kitchen suppression system was activated. Units returned to service within the hour.
Capt. John Hunt and Asst. Chief Gardner Marshall
FF Nick Hilton brings an unused dry-chem extinguisher back to the Squad
Sunday, August 22, 2010 On Sunday morning after field day, a hard-core group of York Village Firefightes were on hand after a long night of celebrating to assist the line painting crew while they painted new lines in the apparatus bay. The yellow lines assist the apparatus chauffeurs to get the rig through the doors straight. Thanks to Kaz's Fine Lines for making short work of this job! Sorry, to Capt. Hunt for taking up the lines you worked so hard to put down!!!!
Saturday, August 21, 2010 Every year at the Fireman’s Field Day Dinner the Officers of the York Village Fire Dept. present awards to recognize the members that went above and beyond over the last year. Most awards are voted on by the Officers in the months leading up to Field Day however the Membership as a whole votes on the Firefighter of the Year. This year we would like to congratulate Marvin Collins for being chosen as the 2010 York Village Fire Dept.’s Firefighter of the Year for his first class dedication and fantastic work as Treasurer of the Corporation. Other awards included the Officers award which was given to Firefighter Zach Apgar. Service awards given to Firefighter Brian Starkey and Matthew Graham for their behind the scenes work in many of the day to day and field day operations. The officers also took time to recognize two young members, our two explorers for their hard work, Steven “Reggie” Carr and Adam Schoff who are always there to help you wash a truck or roll some hose. Congratulations to all for their sharp work this year!
Saturday, August 21, 2010 Just as members had returned to the firehouse and cleaned up after the field day events, York Dispatch received a call for a truck fire on Riverwood Dr. Chief Balentine and Brush 10 would be first to arrive on scene to find a fully involved rack body truck, and provided initial fire attack. Squad 2 arrived and stretched the front bumper line while Brush 10's crew continued to prevent further extension in the grass. Squad 2's crew along with two out of town ride along's quickly knocked down the fire while the Tanker's crew secured a feeder to the Squad.
Saturday, August 21, 2010 Our 94th annual Firemen's field day was a rousing success, thanks in no small part to the hudreds of hours dedicated by the York Village Firefighters, The festivities kicked off with a noisy parade through York Harbor into York Village which kicked off at 12 noon sharp. Immediately following the parade, York Village Fire hosted a traditional old fashioned firemen's muster with 7 running teams, a substantial number for musters of today. It is safe to say that the muster is not going to die anytime soon in York Village! A late afternoon truck fire with a couple of out-of town firefighters riding along with the Squad Co. rounded out the day. The evening's agenda included a lobster dinner, awards banquet and year-in-review video to highlight the events of the past 365 days. Special thanks to the officers and members of York Village Fire for their commitment and dedication. Special Thanks also goes out to the townspeople of York for your continued support of your local fire department.
Friday, August 20, 2010 Early Friday afternoon York Village Fire and York Ambulance were dispatched to Rt. 1 in front of Anthony's Food Shop for a reported Motor Vehicle Accident with injuries. First arriving Firefighters found a two vehicle MVA in the center of Rt. 1, directly in front of Anthony's Food Shop. One vehicle had two patients, both experiencing Chest Pain. A second Ambulance was requested to the scene from AMR.
FF Nick Hilton, FF Josh Allen, Paramedic Karen Tucker and Capt. Bishop work on Patient #1
The two center lanes had to be shut down to create a safe zone
Thursday, August 19, 2010 Thursday afternoon, York Ambulance and Squad 2 were dispatched to an upstairs Rt. 1 apartment for a medical aid. Crews were unable to bring the patient down the interior stairs, leaving the only one option for extrication. Engine 4 and Truck 8 were requested to the scene to assist with removing the patient from the second floor. Truck 8 made a quick set on the B "Bravo" side of the building, allowing firefighters to remove the patient in a stokes basket.
Capt. Balentine oversees the operation from the roof.
FF Nick Hilton operating Truck 8's Stick
Wednesday, August 18, 2010 1600 hrs. Late afternoon, York Village Fire responded to Edison Dr. off Woodbridge Rd. for a report of a small brush fire. Brush 10 and Squad 2 responded, FF Joe Fox stood by at the firehouse to staff Tank 4. On arrival crews found a small brush fire 15'x15' in "the sawdust pit" which is a large area of sawdust, approximately 1 acre in size left over from a former saw mill on the site. The members stretched 300' of 1" forestry hose to reach the fire, which had started to burn down into the deep sawdust. Upon further inspection C-1 found evidence of illegal fireworks had been displayed there, clearly a poor choice of locations for this activity. Companies picked-up and returned within the hour.
FF Nick Hilton runs Brush 10's pump
Crews stretched 300' of 1" hose to reach the fire
Wednesday, August 18, 2010 Shortly after 10:00 pm, York Beach Fire Dept and York Ambulance were dispatched to Rt. 1 by York's Wild Kingdom for a reported Motor Vehicle Accident with multiple injuries and ejections. York Village Firefighter Nick Hilton arrived on scene shortly after York PD to find Rt. 1 littered with debris and multiple vehicles all over the road. With the request of York PD, FF Hilton requested Engine 1 to shut the entire road down. Four more ambulances and Squad 2 were requested to the scene as well. One serious patient was transported to Maine Medical Center by Oqunquit Rescue 2, while 3 other patients were transported to York Hospital. The SMART Truck was later requested to the scene for lighting and rehab while York PD did an accident reconstruction. Rt. 1 was reopened at 4:00 am.
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