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Current Incidents

Month	Incidents
January	65
February	44
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

Total to Date	109

Past Incidents

Year	Incidents
2021	570
2020	595
2019	588
2018	613
2017	545

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Sunday around 11 am Engine 0 was dispatched to cov

Sunday around 11 am Engine 0 was dispatched to cover West Trenton Station 33 while they operated at an apartment fire. Members covered the station for approx. one hour.

Wednesday morning just before 11:30am YMFC members

Wednesday morning just before 11:30am YMFC members along with members from Newtown Emergency Services and Langhorne-Middletown Fire Companies were dispatched to the Quarry Commons Development for a possible house fire. Deputy 0 arrived and found heavy fire coming from an attached garage extending into the house. Ladder 80 arrived and went in service with multiple hand lines. Crews from Falls Township, Fairless Hills, William Penn and Northampton also assisted at the scene.

Congratulations to YMFC members Colby and Amy Fish

Congratulations to YMFC members Colby and Amy Fisher on the birth of their baby boy CJ! Born early Monday morning, 8lb. 4oz. 22 inches long. Mom, Dad and CJ are doing good!

Last night for drill YMFC members went over differ

Last night for drill YMFC members went over different stabilization and lifting techniques using air bag and Res-a-jack struts.

This past week YMFC members had a chance to attend

This past week YMFC members had a chance to attend the FDIC conference in Indianapolis. Members researched many new items along with attending some seminars discussing different topics in the fire service.

The past few days YMFC members conducted fire safe

The past few days YMFC members conducted fire safety presentations to children at Grace Point church and a Brownie troop at Station 80. Members talked about fire safety, explained some of the equipment and gear and had the children look around inside the truck.

This past Thursday nights drill, YMFC members work

This past Thursday nights drill, YMFC members worked on radio transmissions. Members split up and built Legos giving instructions over the radio from another room.

Around 6am this morning YMFC members along with me

Around 6am this morning YMFC members along with members from the Langhorne-Middletown Fire Company were dispatched for a possible garage fire on Randolph Drive in the Yardley Hunt Development. Chief 0 arrived and had fire showing from an attached garage which added Engine 55 and Rescue 32 for manpower and RIT. Ladder 0 arrived and went in service with Engine 0, Engine 55, Rescue 80 and Engine 22 crews assisting with overhaul.

Sunday YMFC members along with members from the Ne

Sunday YMFC members along with members from the Newtown Fire Association participated in a live burn class at the lower end fire school. Numerous scenarios were performed from basement fires to 2nd floor bedroom fires. Along with all day training, since Friday members have been busy answering 11 calls for service which included two minor kitchen fires, one house fire, and a vehicle stuck in water.

Friday afternoon just after 4pm YMFC members were

Friday afternoon just after 4pm YMFC members were dispatched along with members from Upper Makefield Fire Company and Newtown Emergency Services for a possible house on fire on River Road just south of Route 532. Deputy 71 arrived and had smoke showing from Side C and advised Ladder 0 go in service with a hand line when they arrived. Deputy 71 along with SS-55 crew were able to control the fire with multiple water cans. Ladder 0 crew assisted with overhaul and smoke removal. Crews operated for approx. 1.5 hours.

The YMFC remembers past member James F. Hurley who

The YMFC remembers past member James F. Hurley who past away back in April 1949 gave the ultimate sacrifice and died in the line of duty while answering a call for service. Rest In Peace.

On Thursday YMFC members along with LMT Police ass

On Thursday YMFC members along with LMT Police assisted in the funeral procession for fallen PA State Trooper Martin Mack.

Early Wednesday morning both Ladder 0 & 80 were di

Early Wednesday morning both Ladder 0 & 80 were dispatched for a building fire on New Falls Road in Station 30’s local. Deputy 30 arrived first and struck the second alarm right away. Crews assisted numerous other companies for almost 7 hours before returning to our first due.

This past weekend a few YMFC members finished up a

This past weekend a few YMFC members finished up a 16 hour pump operations class held in Newtown. Members learned how the pump is built, operate and went through various scenarios pumping the apparatus.

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Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of

Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the fallen officers of the PSP.

YMFC members attended the LMT Board of Supervisors

YMFC members attended the LMT Board of Supervisors meeting last evening to show support for one of our own. Deputy Chief Tim Chamberlain was hired as the Fire Service Director for the township. This is the first ever full time fire related position within the township which will oversee Fire Investigations, Fire Inspections, Plan Reviews, forecasting future needs of the fire company, and many other duties. We are excited for Chief Chamberlain who has been with us for 20 years and can now have an even bigger role with us. We look forward to the future and continuing to provide the best fire service possible to our residents and businesses.

Yesterday YMFC members took time to remember one o

Yesterday YMFC members took time to remember one of our own. 30 years ago yesterday Nelson “Snooky” Margerum answered his last call. Always remembered, Never Forgotten we love and miss you!

At last nights general meeting our annual awards w

At last nights general meeting our annual awards were given out. This included our top ten responders, presidents award and firefighter of the year award. We also received the Peterson Fire Apparatus Award from the AACA for the 1937 Studebaker. Since the Studebaker won at the Hershey Show last year it was eligible to compete against other fire apparatus across the country and took first place.

This past Thursday night YMFC members re-certified

This past Thursday night YMFC members re-certified on our MSA air packs. Members went over all the features of the air pack and practiced all the operations.

Yesterday just after 5:30 pm YMFC members along wi

Yesterday just after 5:30 pm YMFC members along with members from Falls Township Station 30, and Morrisville Station 98 were dispatched for a reported house on Lang Court. Deputy 30 arrived and had fire and smoke showing from the second floor. Chief 0 arrived and set up command and had the initial crews go in service with multiple hand lines. Levittown Station 32, Langhorne Station 22 and Fairless Hills Station 31 were added for additional manpower. Medic 100 stood by for any medial emergencies and Newtown Ladder 45 and Upper Makefield Engine 71 stood by at the stations to cover the area. Crews were on scene for approx. 3 hours.

Today we said goodbye to our 2010 Pierce Velocity

Today we said goodbye to our 2010 Pierce Velocity Engine 80. It served the community for 11 years and answered thousands of emergency calls. We wish the Bloxom Fire Company in Virginia many more years of success with the engine!

On Friday YMFC members handled numerous calls invo

On Friday YMFC members handled numerous calls involving wires down. Please always use caution when wires are down and always assume they are still live.

Cub Scout Pack 30 visited Station 80 this past Thu

Cub Scout Pack 30 visited Station 80 this past Thursday night. YMFC members talked about fire safety and showed them the apparatus and equipment firefighters use during emergencies.

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