Yoe Fire Company
 

2013 Sportsman Raffle

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Yoe Fire Company now has the 2013 Sportsman Raffle Tickets available for purchase. This year both Yoe & Dallastown Fire Companies are working together to sponsor the event. See any member for tickets while they last or call either fire station for further information. Tickets are limited so don't delay, order today. We thank you in advance for your continued support. The attached photo shows the actual ticket and prizes. Two Grand Prizes this year consist of a Cast and Blast hunting and fishing trip for 4 on the beautiful Chesapeake Bay near St. Michaels Md., or an all day Striper Fishing trip for 4. Both fishing trips will be aboard the "Agitator" from Big Rig Charters with Captain Jeff Shahan.

   


 

Vehicle Fire Keller Dr. York Twp.

Monday, May 13, 2013 17:57 Rescue 36 was dispatched to Keller Dr. in York Twp. for a vehicle fire.  Captain 36 arrived on location and found a fully involved vehicle fire at the entrance to Oakwood Estates.  Crews extinguished the fire with a single 1 3/4 inch bumper line.  Here is cell phone video of the fire.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UaMiymGL90


     



 

Members Attend 2013 Trench Weekend

Saturday, May 4, 2013  Members attended and instructed at YCATR's Trench Weekend 2013.  Members/Teams from the states of PA, MD , DE, MA, NJ, and DC participated in various accident scenarios involving dug trenches.  Obstacles of concrete pipes and boxes were added that needed to be removed from on top of simulated victims.  Thanks goes out to YCATR for the organization and realistic scenarios.


     



 

Crews Handle Vehicle Fire

Wednesday, May 1, 2013 11:59 Crews were dispatched for a working vehicle fire today in York Township. Rescue 36 arrived on location, and made quick work of the fire. Rescue 36 was placed back in service within 30 minutes.

     



 

Station 36 Extends Thoughts And Prayers

Saturday, April 27, 2013 

Please keep the members of station 63 and the family of Chief Rodney Miller in your thoughts and prayers. Chief Miller was struck by a vehicle and killed in the line of duty early this morning while working at a vehicle accident on I-83. Chief Miller was a devoted leader and will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege to know and work with him. Rest in peace chief. Watch over us from above.



   


 

Rescue 36 Assists Rescue 34 With Prom Demonstration

Friday, April 26, 2013  Rescue 36 along with 5 crew members assisted Rescue 34 with a Mock Vehicle Accident for Red Lion High School's Senior Class.  The purpose of the demonstration was to teach the Seniors about the dangers of drinking and driving during the prom.  Statistics show that more teens are injuried during the time between Prom and Graduation then any other time of the year.  Members extricated 3 victims during the demonstration.  Several other agencies participated as well.  This is the 7th year that the demonstration has been held.

     



 

Vehicle Fire in Windsor Twp.

Saturday, April 20, 2013  Rescue 36 was dispatched at 0958 hrs for a vehicle fire.  Enroute, Chief 36 was advised by YCC that PD was reporting a well involved vehicle fire approx. 20 feet from a structure.  Chief 36 added Tanker 36 to the box.  Rescue 36 arrived and found a pickup truck well involved.  The crew stretched a 1 3/4" line as well as an additional line with a metal piercing nozzle.  Tanker 36 arrived and supplied Rescue 36.  There was no damage to the close-by residence.  While at the call, YCC dispatched Station 36 for a vehicle accident in York Township.   Attack 36 responded as well as Rescue 19.  All units were placed in-service from the original Windsor Township call at 1100 hrs.

     



 

Chicken Barn Fire

Friday, April 19, 2013  Station 36 was alerted at 1715 hrs to respond on the 2nd alarm assignment to a well involved chicken barn.  Tanker 36 responded and assisted with fire suppression as well as hauling water to supply several monitors and 2 aerial devices.  The tanker and crew were on scene well into the night.  The barn was brand new and did not have chickens in it.

     



 

Structure Fire in York Twp

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  On April 8th at approximately 1721hrs, Station 36 along with mutual aid departments were dispatched to a reported structure fire.  Both Rescue and Tanker 36 responded.  Additional information indicated that the rear porch of the residence was on fire.  Lt. 36-1 arrived and confirmed that the rear portion of the house was on fire and that it was extending to the interior of the structure.  A 2nd alarm was requested for additional equipment and manpower.  Crews attacked the fire and brought it under control in a short time.  The residence suffered significant damage both to its exterior and interior.  Station 36 equipment and crews were still on scene well after 2100hrs.


     



 

Springwood Road Closed

Monday, April 1, 2013  Springwood Rd. is closed starting today for the next 3 months for bridge replacement over Mill Creek.  Springwood Rd. is close between Chapel Church Rd. and Camp Betty Washington Rd.  Please plan an alternate route.  Yoe Fire Company has planned our response to the affected area and will be calling our neighboring companies to assist us in the affected areas in order to continue to provide the quickest response possible.


   


 
 
 

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