I grew up in Yorktown. My father was William George Downing - one of the first members of the company. My grand-father was Jacob Ehmann - another founding member. If anyone has any old photos of them, please forward copies to my e'mail address. I will share with my brother, William (Bill) Franklin Downing. I will always have wonderful memories of the Fireman's Carnival!

Hey all you guys. Been a long time, Passed by a few weeks back. Sure miss yorktown but not the traffic.
RAy

I just wanted to take the opportunity to post a special thank you on the message board to all the Members of the Yorktown Volunteer Fire Department. On Sat. November 19th, I had a food and coat drive that raised over 680 lbs of food in memory of my brother Vincent a Yorktown resident that passed away. We also collected over 23 bags of clothing and coats for men, women and children. Volunteers such as; Kenny, Jeff and Martin helped me by bringing all of my stuff over to the Fire house to store while I distribute over the next 2 weeks. The Food Bank of Westchester benefited from the first donations 11/20/11 and this past Friday Kenny, Jeff and I spent the morning at the Mohegan Manor Adult Home in Mohegan Lake distributing coats and clothing to the residents. They all were amazed at the generosity of the Yorktown community that donated and wanted to send a special "Thank You" to all of the members of the Yorktown Volunteer Fire Department that made the donations possible. Thank you all so very much! I truly appreciate the help. Paula

It's not too late to donate! I still need Adults Coats/Clothing for men and women. It is particulary important to get sizes that are Large, XL and XXL. I will be collecting indefinitely so if you see this, just let Kenny know.

I just wanted to take the opportunity to post a special thank you on the message board to all the Members of the Yorktown Volunteer Fire Department. On Sat. November 19th, I had a food and coat drive that raised over 680 lbs of food in memory of my brother Vincent a Yorktown resident that passed away. We also collected over 23 bags of clothing and coats for men, women and children. Volunteers such as; Kenny, Jeff and Martin helped me by bringing all of my stuff over to the Fire house to store while I distribute over the next 2 weeks. The Food Bank of Westchester benefited from the first donations 11/20/11 and this past Friday Kenny, Jeff and I spent the morning at the Mohegan Manor Adult Home in Mohegan Lake distributing coats and clothing to the residents. They all were amazed at the generosity of the Yorktown community that donated and wanted to send a special "Thank You" to all of the members of the Yorktown Volunteer Fire Department that made the donations possible. Thank you all so very much! I truly appreciate the help. Paula

It's not too late to donate! I still need Adults Coats/Clothing for men and women. It is particulary important to get sizes that are Large, XL and XXL. I will be collecting indefinitely so if you see this, just let Kenny know.

I just wanted to take this time to thank the nice strong young men who helped save the town during all the recent weather-related disasters. If it wasn’t for you brave young men, many people would not be here today. I believe I can speak on behalf of the entire Town of Yorktown that we appreciate everything you do.

Awsome site and lempke is a great ff1 instructor

Awesome site

Very nice site. Keep up the great work!

Keep up the good work!!!

Joe S.
Fire Trucks USA

We just got the mutual aid call for tanker 16 to go to your structure fire on underhill. it arrived moments ago...good luck guys.

On the 16th there was a structure fire at imperial wok, and one of your stations F.A.S.T team was dispatched, around 3:30 am.. We were out of our house which is out of 118, and by 3:38 your F.A.S.T team was already approaching us at the traffic light (mid 118)..That is great response time..& Great job with the website. Should be proud.

Very great fire department.(Stations)

Havent been back in Yorktown since 1982 The Lynn girls are still intact and want you to know you still ROCK........
Growing up in Yorktown was the best..Now here in Florida where everything moves so fast there is no heart in anything anyone does, good to see your still small and personal..Keep up the good work...Debo

Very nice website, nice to see some old pictures and lots of new faces in the Dept. I'll have to pass along some of my old pictures from the 1990's to be added to the gallery!

My first opportunity to visit your great website, congratulations to you folks that run it and the department. Very glad to see you all are still very active, I will have to visit the site again, nice reading of your achievements and of many of my past friends in the Fire Service. Keep up your great work and the Best of Luck to you all!

Hello. Our uncle is George Lewis. We all live in Michigan. You would not believe all my family who wears Yorktown Heights T-shirts. You would think we live there. Also, Benny Kobylanski was a volunteer, many moons ago, and tells us the best damn stories, you would think he still does it. He is going to be 89 in Feb and has never forgotten.
Peter and Lauren Kobylanski

Just wanted to say very nice job on the website, very proffessional and also saw the pics of your new rescue truck...very nice...congrats on your new apparatus and stay safe!!

I like your web page and like to sign fellow brothers guest books bc like me we all do the same thing protect life and property.

I am very proud of the 100 year anniversary and I am very proud of all of the active members. Please let Fred Ducady, Nilie and Wesley Curtis know that I send my love and best regards. It brakes my heart not to witness the anniversry of the Fire Department. My Father was very involved in the Department and I want to send my congratulations. Please if you can I would love to hear anything from the 3 wonderful Gentleman above.

Sincerly,
Judi Guss

awesome website. keep up the good work!.

Congratulations on your 100 years of service to Yorktown Heights and surrounding communities, with your mutual aid.

You have a good looking and informative web site.

Congratulations on your 100 years of dedicated service!!

great website

I just dropped my motherinlaw at Mt. Kisco Country Club. I took advantage of the oppertunity to search for one of my favorite pieces of fire apparatus. Your reserve Seagrave ladder. I've seen it on FDNY TRUCKS many times. I was in Ladder Co. 2 of the Valley Stream FD. We had a very similar rig. 1964 midship mount 85' ladder. Your ladder is very similar. I peeked in the windows at Station 2 but couldn't see her. Is she still with your dept.? If not where has she gone? I hope to see her in person someday. Thanks, Bob Obrien

My great uncle was a fire fighter in the 60's 70 i think name is Den O'Shea how can i get info on him thanks

Hey Guys! Nice website! All Stay Safe! God Bless! Firefighter, Andrew Cerrato

I was the in the accident on Feb.12 on rt202. You guys rock. i was driving the 1994 galant(gray). All I can say is thank you , thank you, thank you. You guys are where fast and professional. My leg was broken and you kept me at ease.

THANK YOU

Congratulations on 100 years of dedicated service to your community. May many years continue with great service!

From Golden's Bridge Fire Department

Fantastic web site. It brings back memories of when I was a member of your fine department back in the late 80's. Keep up the good work your community is and always has been lucky to have the profesional and dedicated members YHFD has.

Congratulations on Protecting Yorktown for 100 years
It was an honor to serve as one of it's dedicated members for the few years I did
in the late 60's and early 70's

Mick Tormey

you guys are great. good to see that you guys are so progressive in your training. and to think you do this kind of work with out pay, my helmet is off to you , please brothers be safe. i wanted to be a f/f when i lived up there 25 yrs ago. i got on down here 21 yrs ago.
we just opened a very large regional fire rescue training facility( state of the art ) and we are getting volunteers and paid coming in and training here from all over. maybe you mite visit one day. ok men take care and once again stay healthy and safe.!!