At approximately 1720 hours on 6/5/26, Yorktown Fire was requested to the Rt. 129 bridge at Hunterbrook Rd. to assist Yorktown Volunteer Ambulance Corps Inc. and Empress Emergency Medical Services who were already on scene. EMS units required assistance removing a patient from below grade. The patient had been swinging from a rope attached to the bridge when it broke, dropping them onto the rocks ... (Full Story & Photos)

Due to the difficult nature of this incident some information is withheld - We must choose to highlight the performance of so many despite the tragic outcome.
This fire escalated to over a third alarm with units from all over Westchester, Putnam and Connecticut.
On April 16th at 1250Hrs, the South Salem Fire Department and Vista Fire Department were dispatched to a reported house fire with multiple ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Saturday, April 25, the YHFD Water Rescue Unit and Dive Team participated in the Westchester County Airport Emergency Preparedness Exercise at Playland. This year’s drill simulated an incident involving a full-sized commercial airliner that had crashed into a large body of water. The YHFD was initially assigned as the water rescue standby safety team for agencies operating at the scene. As the ... (Full Story & Photos)

As a 100% Volunteer Fire Company for 117 Years. We know a thing or two about giving back to the community.
While we appreciate the generosity and attempts to “pay it forward” by other members of our community. Please be advised that the YHFD 🚫DOES NOT ACCEPT DONATIONS OF USED MEDICAL EQUIPTMENT 🚫
But, you can turn that frown ☹️upside down😀! Those donations can still go to a good home through the ... (Full Story & Photos)

On 4/21 at 20:53hrs Yorktown Fire was dispatched to a commercial fire alarm on Kear St. Car 2531, Engine 272 and Engine 274 responded on the initial alarm.
Units arrived on scene to find an unoccupied standalone structure with the business owner arriving on scene and opening the door. Units quickly found smoke in the interior, with an active fire in a light fixture.
Fire was contained to the point ... (Full Story)