Training included ropes and knots. Learning and practicing tying knots commonly used in the fire service.

Santa arrived on the YVFD Ranger to hand out treats, hear gift requests, and accept last minute letters at the YVFD drive-by Santa center. Santa says he will read the letters by December 24th and answer as many requests as possible. Merry Christmas.

YVFD members escorted Santa around the area to check to see who’s being naughty and who’s being nice. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. 

Firefighters practiced motor vehicle rescue techniques. Volunteers used battery powered rescue spreaders, cutters, ram-jacks and other tools to simulate real life rescue problems.

The Rescue-Engine and Tanker were deployed to the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport to assist the airport fire department and Secret Service with stand-by operations for the landing and departure of Air Force Two and The Vice President.

At 20:51 the Rescue was dispatched to a single vehicle accident with a car into the guide rail on Route 982 South of Main Street in the first due. Mutual Aid Ambulance was on scene but the single occupant did not require transport. One lane was blocked. Rescue 73 assisted with traffic control.

At 09:00 station 39 was activated to assist Station 71 which was responding to a vehicle in the water off Route 217 near Torrance Road. Initially 39, along with Station 41, were placed on standby in station. Eventually Ranger 39 (UTV) was requested to the scene to assist. Ranger 39 crews supported o...

At 03:56 the Engine and Tanker were activated to assist Station 71 with a residential structure fire on Pizza Barn Road. First arriving firefighters reported a fully involved structure fire through the roof. 39 crews were assigned to RIT and later assisted with overhaul. Other units assisting includ...

At 17:59 the Engine, Rescue-Engine, Foam truck, and Service were dispatched to a commercial structure fire on Route 30 at Giffin Drive. Lieutenant 39 arrived to report flames coming from the roof of the Burger King Restaurant. Upon arrival of the Engine a split crew was sent to the roof and the kitc...

t 22:10 the Engine and Tanker were dispatched to assist Station 71 with a chimney fire on Derbytown Road. Assistant 71 arrived to report a wall and chimney fire. Hands from 39 were assigned to the interior and roof for suppression and overhaul. Crews operated on scene for 90 minutes before being ret...