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Current Incidents

Month	Incidents
January	44
February	51
March	47
April	40
May	0
June	0
July	0
August	0
September	0
October	0
November	0
December	0

Total to Date	182

Past Incidents

Year	Incidents
2020	595
2019	588
2018	613
2017	545

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Flashback Friday…..No pictures but 36 years ago

Flashback Friday…..No pictures but 36 years ago on Wednesday, July 24, 1985 YMFC members along with the assistance from Morrisville Fire Companies (Capital View & Union at the time) responded to a house fire on Yardley Road just after 3pm and found heavy fire coming from the home.

Is was a long Saturday night for YMFC members star

Is was a long Saturday night for YMFC members starting with a lighting strike to a hot tub to numerous other emergency’s due to the storm and ending with assisting Langhorne-Middletown Fire Company at a house fire in the Old Mill Section of Middletown Township. The calls for service finally slowed down and members were able to return to their families around 5 am Sunday morning.

YMFC members stood by Friday evening at Shady Broo

YMFC members stood by Friday evening at Shady Brook Farm for their fireworks show.

This past Thursday night for drill YMFC members we

This past Thursday night for drill YMFC members were out on the Delaware River practicing boat operations.

Congratulations to Firefighters Bill Kanzler and N

Congratulations to Firefighters Bill Kanzler and Nick Trigiula who came off probation and received their black shields at our meeting meeting this past Wednesday evening.

June 2021 Activity Report 45 Total Calls for serv

June 2021 Activity Report

45 Total Calls for service consisting of 204 man hours.

50 hours of special details which consisted of a flag detail at a local high school, antique parades, and station clean ups.

58 man hours of training consisting of in house vehicle extrication, and an overview of our FAST Rescue Boards.

Our busiest days of the week for calls were Mondays and Fridays with 10 calls for service.

Our busiest hours of the day were between 10am-11am (5 calls) and 2pm-3pm (4 calls).

Our busiest apparatus for the month was Rescue 80 with 12 calls responded to followed by Engine 0 with 9.

We also lost a valuable member of the fire service with the passing of Instructor Charlie Vaughan.

The numbers above do not account for all the man hours put in by our volunteers doing administrative duties, attending meetings or performing maintenance around the station.

The officers and members of the YMFC send our deep

The officers and members of the YMFC send our deepest condolences to the Penn Wynne/Overbrook Hills Fire Company, the Lower Merion Township Fire Department, and the DeMuynck Family. Rest In Peace

For Thursday night drill YMFC members had a chance

For Thursday night drill YMFC members had a chance to review the equipment on Medic 100. A big thank you to the crew and Deputy 100 for taking the time to come to Station 80 and demonstrate the equipment.

The YMFC members thank Servpro of Newtown/Yardley

The YMFC members thank Servpro of Newtown/Yardley for their generous donation of cases of water.

YMFC members showed off the Studebaker down at the

YMFC members showed off the Studebaker down at the 66th Annual Ocean City, NJ Dave Blyler & Herb Godfrey Memorial Antique and Classic Auto Show this past Saturday. There was well over 200 antiques on display in which at the conclusion of the show a parade went onto the Boardwalk and around town.

The officers and members of the YMFC are mourning

The officers and members of the YMFC are mourning the loss of Instructor Charlie Vaughan. Over the years he has passed on his knowledge to so many of us and left a lasting impression on our company. May he Rest In Peace.

Last Thursday night for drill YMFC members went ov

Last Thursday night for drill YMFC members went over our new AEDs and then reviewed stabilization techniques using our Res-q-jack Struts.

Yesterday our 1937 Studebaker was showcased at the

Yesterday our 1937 Studebaker was showcased at the 45th Gettysburg Region AACA car/truck show in York Springs, PA. Over 100 antiques were on display and the Studebaker came home with the Presidents Award. While at the show YMFC members met Larry who painted the gold leaf on the Studebaker many years ago when it was restored. A Big shout out to YMFC member Joe Parell and many others who prepared and showed the Studebaker off. Gene would be proud!!

Yesterday Ladder 80 assisted Newtown Fire Rescue w

Yesterday Ladder 80 assisted Newtown Fire Rescue with a flag detail at the Council Rock High School Senior Parade.

May 2021 Activity Report 28 Total Calls for servi

May 2021 Activity Report

28 Total Calls for service consisting of 181 man hours, with a vehicle fire and dwelling fire in our first due.

102 hours of special details which consisted of a Memorial Day parade, apparatus drive-bys, and station clean ups.

188 man hours of training consisting of in house vehicle extrication, and the completion of the PA Fish and Boat Advanced Line Systems Rescue Class.

Our busiest days of the week for calls were Saturdays with 8 calls and Sundays with 5 calls for service.

Our busiest hours of the day were between 1pm-2pm (4 calls) and 5pm-6pm (4 calls).

Our busiest apparatus for the month was Engine 0 with 9 calls responded to followed by Rescue 80 with 6.

The numbers above do not account for all the man hours put in by our volunteers doing administrative duties, attending meetings or performing maintenance around the station.

YMFC members participating in the Yardley Borough

YMFC members participating in the Yardley Borough Memorial Day Parade. Thank you to all the surrounding fire companies who came out to participate as well!!

Remember all those who sacrificed their lives so w

Remember all those who sacrificed their lives so we could be where we are at today. We thank you!!

Last night around 11 pm YMFC members were dispatch

Last night around 11 pm YMFC members were dispatched to eastbound I-295 between the Newtown and New Hope Exits for a vehicle fire. Crews arrived to find a vehicle well involved and the driver out safely. Once the bulk of the fire was extinguished crews had to lift the car and use a fire extinguisher to extinguished the ruptured fuel line fire underneath the vehicle before it could be towed. Crews were out for approx. and hour.

Congratulations goes out to member Kevin Walters a

Congratulations goes out to member Kevin Walters and his wife Jen on the birth of their baby girl Ashton Rose born May 28, 8lbs. 9 ounces 21 inches. Many blessings to the Walters family!

April 2021 Activity Report 40 Total Calls for ser

April 2021 Activity Report

40 Total Calls for service consisting of 507.88 man hours, with an extrication, vehicle fire and dwelling fire in our first due.

30 hours of special details which consisted of a memorial service for a past member, apparatus drive-bys, and station clean ups.

401 man hours of training consisting of our required annual structural burn training, qualification on new Ladder 0, new hand line deployment evolutions, annual hazmat operations refresher training, and the start of the PA Fish and Boat Advanced Line Systems Rescue Class.

Our busiest days of the week for calls were Saturdays with 11 calls and Tuesdays with 8 calls for service.

Our busiest hours of the day were between 1pm-2pm (6 calls) and 10pm-11pm (5 calls).

Our busiest apparatus for the month was Engine 0 with 18 calls responded to followed by Rescue 80 with 12.

The numbers above do not account for all the man hours put in by our volunteers doing administrative duties, attending meetings or performing maintenance around the station.

Yesterday shortly after 5pm YMFC members along wit

Yesterday shortly after 5pm YMFC members along with numerous other fire companies were dispatched for a house fire on Emerald Drive in the Oxford Glen Development. The fire was extinguished quickly and no injuries were reported. Crews were on scene for approximately 2 hours.

We love when future firefighters stop by the stati

We love when future firefighters stop by the station to see us!!!

Congratulations to member Jimmy Egan for completin

Congratulations to member Jimmy Egan for completing the Firefighter 1 National Certification Class at the Bucks County Public Safety Training Center in Bristol. Jimmy has dedicated over 200 hours attending classes in person, over Zoom and studying the past 5 months to complete the class. We are proud to call him one of our members and hope that he continues his enthusiasm being only a few days completed he had his first job!!

Last Thursday night for drill YMFC members practic

Last Thursday night for drill YMFC members practiced vehicle extrication techniques.

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