This Memorial Day we remember and honor Yorktown Heights Engine Co. No. 1 member Joseph Richmond.

FF Richmond was Killed in Action in Guam while assigned the U.S. Army’s 77th Infantry Division on August 3rd, 1944. During his deployment, Firefighter Richmond kept his Engine Co. badge with him as a symbol of pride and honor, after his death his badge was returned to the YHFD by the US War Department. ... (Full Story & Photos)

We are excited to announce that the annual Yorktown Heights Engine Co. No. 1 Fireman’s Parade and Carnival is back!
The Parade is scheduled (rain or shine) for Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at 7pm, with the Carnival Opening directly thereafter until 11pm.
The carnival will be open on:
-6/22 7pm-11pm
-6/23 6pm-11pm
-6/24 6pm-11pm
-6/25 12pm-11pm
-6/26 12pm- undetermined
We would also like to extend an ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 12:06hrs today, Yorktown Heights Fire was dispatched with our F.A.S.Team (Firefighter Assist and Search Team) to assist the Mohegan Volunteer Fire Association/Lake Mohegan Professional Firefighters Local 2956 at the scene of a 10-75 (Working Fire) on Croton Ave in the Town of Cortlandt.
Rescue 16 with a crew of 5 YHFD Volunteers arrived on scene at 12:17hrs and operated for approximately one hour ... (Full Story & Photos)

Earlier today, Yorktown Heights Volunteer Firefighters were on hand for a public education/fire prevention detail at Yorktown Central School District’s Brookside School.
YHFD Volunteers provided students and staff with:
-fire safety tips
-how to properly call 9-1-1 during an emergency
-EDITH (Exit Drills In The Home) fire safety
education
- interacting with a firefighter in full turnout gear ... (Full Story & Photos)

Car 2533, Rescue 16, Rescue-Engine 270, Engine 272, and Engine 271 with almost two dozen Yorktown Heights Volunteer Firefighters. Operated at the MVA-Rollover on Route 129 in the area of Chapman St this afternoon.
The driver was transported to an area hospital by the Yorktown Volunteer Ambulance Corps Inc.

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