ALL VOLUNTEER FOR 104 YEARS

Passing of 70 Year Life Member Past Chief Fred H.Ducady Jr. MAY 08 - On May 7, 2013 Yorktown Heights Engine Company mourned the loss of US Navel Veteran, Past Chief, 70 year member, and Past Fire Police Captain Fred H Ducady Jr. (the Duke). Chief Ducady served in the United States Navy and was a WWII (pacific theater) veteran. Prior to serving his country the Duke served his community by Joining the Yorktown Heights Engine Company. Being the first 16 year old to ... (Full Story & Photos)

Fred Ducady Jr. Chief 1958 & 1959

Working Fire in First Due Area APRIL 21 - Around 04:30 on Friday April 19th, Yorktown's bravest were alerted to Evergreen Street for a reported structure fire. Upon arrival 2531 confirmed a 10-75 for fire through the roof and out the rear of the structure. Ladder 51 and Engine 273 arrived on scene and members initiated an aggressive interior attack but were forced to exit the structure due to deteriorating conditions. Ladder 51's master stream ... (Full Story & Photos)

Tanker 14 Responds to Peekskill Garden Apartment Fire, Engine 270 Operates at Rollover MARCH 21 - At 1100hrs, Yorktown's tanker was requested to the city of Peekskill for a working fire with water supply issues due to a broken water main. Tanker 14 responded immediately and operated at the Multiple Alarm Fire for well over 3 hours until the fire was brought under control. While Tanker 14 was operating, Yorktown volunteers took in a first due rollover as well.... (Full Story & Photos)

Courtesy Chris Gravious - LMFD

Yorktown Fire Responds to Early Morning Rollover on TSP MARCH 05 - At 0650 hours, Yorktown Fire, YVAC and the 34-Medics were dispatched to the TSP southbound in the area of the pump house for a rollover with injuries. Rescue Engine 270 and Rescue 16 responded and found a single vehicle rolled over with 1 patient injured. Fire units assisted the medic in packaging the patient, while awaiting a mutual aid ambulance from Mohegan. Yorktown Fire cleared after the ... (Full Story & Photos)

Ice Rescue Team Rescues One Out of Muscoot Reservoir In Somers MARCH 04 - On 3/4/12 at 1545 hrs, Yorktown's Ice Rescue Team was dispatched mutual aid to Somers FD to assist is the removal of 5 Children from the ice who were stranded. Water Rescue 55, marine 55/56 arrived on location, and after checking in with the IC, immediately sent 2 ice rescue techs to the shore line along with shore personnel. It was determined that there were no children stranded, but rather 3 ... (Full Story & Photos)

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