Yorkshire Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department

Recruitment Drive

Sun, May 04 2008

2008 Apple Blossom

Fri, May 02 2008

Rescue 508 took First Place in the Heavy Rescue category! Thanks to everyone’s hard work on getting the units ready.

Another Fire in the Park

Tue, Feb 26 2008

Around 0350hrs, as members were preparing to head to bed, Manassas Park Communications alerted Company 509 for a report of a house on fire at 213 Cabbel Drive. Engine 508's crew then hit the road heading towards Cabbel Drive. As all units were enroute to the fire, a Manassas Park PD unit came across the Fire Dispatch Channel and advised that there was “Smoke and Fire Showing from Side B.” Engine 508 then informed Prince William County Communications that they were responding to a report of a working fire in Manassas Park. Engine and Quint 509 arrived on scene to find “Fire Showing from Side B in the Basement.” Engine 509 crew then pulled a hand line to Side B and began hitting the fire. Engine 508 arrived on scene behind Company 509 and established a water supply to Engine 509. Engine 508's crew then pulled a back up line to the front and prepared to make entry. Engine 508's crew was met with heavy fire conditions as they made their way into the house. Shortly thereafter, as Engine 508's crew was getting a good knock on the fire, Command called for an emergency evacuation due to a floor collapse in the Alpha / Bravo quadrant. All crews then began defensive operations. Once the fire was knocked back and the extent of the floor collapse was evaluated, crews were allowed back into the structure to knock down the rest of the fire. Engine 508 then sent two of their crew members to assist Foam Engine 501's crew with opening up on the first floor, while the remaining three crew members were sent to the basement to begin hitting hot spots. Engine 508 was relieved by career staff on Engine 508B around 0700hrs. Congratulations to Chris Stewart on his first fire!

Units on the Scene:
Engine 509, Engine 508, Foam Engine 501, Engine 511, Engine 516, Quint 509, Truck 511, Tower 525, Rescue 501, Rescue 506, Ambulance 508, Medic 511, Chief 501, Utility 508, Engine 508B, Chief 508, Chief 509, Deputy Chief 509, FM 509, Captain 511, Chief 511

Engine Update

Fri, Feb 15 2008

Here is a photo of New Engine 508A.

Congratulations Probie!

Thu, Feb 14 2008

Congratulations Mike Kosar on your first fire. You did a great job!

First Due Box

Wed, Feb 13 2008

At approximately 02:42 hours Company 508 was dispatched to 7431 Boundary Avenue for a reported house fire. Engine and Rescue 508 arrived on the scene to find fire showing from side A of a detached single floor addition. Engine 508's crew pulled a line and hit the fire from the front door and proceeded into the structure. Wagon 509's crew arrived shortly after to pick up Engine 508's line and established water supply. Rescue 508 pulled a second line and proceeded to begin ventilation on the structure. Engine 508's crew knocked the fire down and Rescue 504 began overhaul operations with truck 511 and wagon 509. Foam Engine 501 conducted a primary search which came back negative. Chief 501 (Ward) assumed operations and Chief 508 (Griffith) Established Boundary avenue command. Engine and Rescue 508 crews remained on scene to assist FM 520 with the investigation. Units cleared at 05:11 hours.

Units On Scene: Engine 508, Wagon 509, Engine 511B, Foam Engine 501, Truck 511, Rescue 508, Rescue 504, Ambulance 511B, Medic 511, Medic 509, Battalion 501V (Bird), Battalion 504Y (Davis), Chief 508 (Griffith), Chief 501 (Ward), Chief 511 (Ackerman), FM 520, Chaplin 506.

Another Uneventful Saturday

Sat, Feb 09 2008

This Saturday started out just like every other Saturday with members gathering around the station getting ready for duty, checking out equipment and sitting down as one for a nice quiet breakfast. Just after finishing breakfast, Engine and Rescue 508 were alerted to a possible Townhouse fire in Manassas Park. Unit from Manassas Park arrived on scene and found it to be food on the stove, Engine and Rescue 508 were then placed in service. Around noon the Duty Crew Officer had made plans to meet up with Company 511 to flow water with Truck 511 and to allow some of our new recruits to face their fears before the start of fire class. As members were finishing with hose drills and Driver Operator training at the station, Engine 508 was then sent to fill Fire Station 438 (West Centreville) due to a working fire in Fairfax. Rescue and Ambulance 508 manned the house while Engine 508 was out. Engine 508 covered Station 438 from just about 1300hrs to around 1430hrs and like usual Engine 508 didn’t run any calls. Shortly after returning from crews then regrouped and set out to Company 511 for training. Company 508 trained with Company 511 for approximately two and half hours. We would like to thank the Stonewall Jackson VFD for their time and for the use of Truck 511!

Working Fire in Manassas Park

Fri, Jan 25 2008

Around 0330hrs, Manassas Park dispatched a report of a house on fire at 199 Old Centreville Road. Wagon 509 arrived on scene and found a two story single family house fully involved. Engine 508 arrived on scene along with Engine 501. Engine 501 then established a water supply to Wagon 509. Engine 508’s crew pulled the third attack line and went to side “Charlie” to start to assist with an exterior attack. Engine 508's officer established “Old Centreville Road” command until the arrival of Assistant Chief 508. Chief 511 arrived shortly thereafter and assumed operations. Units cleared around 0600hrs.

Unit on Scene:
Wagon 509, Engine 508, Engine 501, Engine 511, Engine 516, Truck 511, Rescue 501, Medic 509, Chief 509, Chief 511, and Assistant Chief 508.

Rescue 508 Extricates Two in Company 11's area

Thu, Nov 22 2007

At approximately 0134 hours Rescue 508 was dispatched to Box 1138 - Manassas Drive and Augusta Road for an auto accident. Prior to arrival Battalion 501E (Kelley) notified Rescue 508 to prepare for extrication. On arrival, Rescue 508 confirmed that they had two people trapped and began extrication. Moments later Truck 511 arrived on scene and assisted with removal of the roof. The crews worked quickly and enabled removal of the patients and they were turned over to Medic 551 and Medic 501. Both Medic unit then requested two helicopters. Wagon 501 set up the Landing Zone for Air Care 1 and 2. All crews performed well together. We would also like to thank our guest from the St. Georges Fire Brigade located in Bermuda for services and contribution. Rescue 508 went in service at 0233 hrs.


Units on Scene:
Medic 551, Ambulance 511A, Wagon 511, Rescue 508, Truck 511, Battalion 501E (Capt Kelley), Medic 501C, Wagon 501, Air Care 1, Air Care 2

Vehicle into an Embankment.

Sun, Nov 04 2007

At Approximately 13:43hrs Company 508 units were dispatched to a report of an overturned vehicle in the area of 8170 Peak Wood Court. Wagon 508 arrived on scene with Quint 509 to find a car in an embankment on all 4 wheels. Rescue 508 then went to work to stabilize the vehicle while Wagon 508 began assessing one patient to find that the patient's right foot was partially amputated. Medic 509 then took over patient care and transported to the hospital shortly after. Units cleared at 14:29 hrs.




Units on scene:
Medic 509, Ambulance 511, Wagon 508, Rescue 508, Quint 509, Chief 508 (Griffith)