Yorktown Heights FD operates as Department 253 in Battalion 17 of Westchester County. We are a 100% Volunteer company, responding to 650-750+ fire calls annually. YHFD responds to a variety of incidents, including but not limited to: structure fires, vehicle fires, fire alarms, inside/outside smoke investigations, gas leaks, motor vehicle accidents, hazardous materials incidents, vehicle extrications, and CO alarms. YHFD does not respond to EMS calls. Volunteers are alerted to runs via county dispatch. s.