Yorktown Heights Volunteer FD - 911 - Emergency 914-962-2148 - Non Emergency

"All Volunteer Since 1909," YHFD is one of Westchester County, NY's busiest all volunteer fire departments. Visit www.yorktownfire.org and for recruitment information visit http://www.yorktownfire.org/content/recruit/

Yorktown Heights FD operates as Department 253 in Battalion 17 of Westchester County. Responding to over 700 fire calls annually, YHFD responds to a variety of incidents, including but not limited to: structure fires, vehicle fires, fire alarms, inside/outside smoke investigations, gas leaks, motor vehicle accidents, hazardous materials incidents, vehicle extrications, and CO alarms.

The YHFD also has a Special Operations Division that Responds out of Station 2 and is home to the F.A.S.T. (Firefighter Assist and Search Team) and the Water Rescue and Dive Team.

(*The YHFD does not respond to EMS calls.*)

YHFD operates with 4 Engines, 1 Ladder,1 Tanker,1 Heavy Rescue, 1 Mini- Attack, 1 Dive/Water Rescue Unit, and 3 Marine Units.

Station 1 - (YHFD Headquarters)
1916 Commerce Street
Yorktown Heights, NY

Engine 270
Engine 273
Ladder 51
Tanker 14
Utility 36

Station 2 - (YHFD Special Operations Division Headquarters)
794 Locksley Road
Yorktown Heights, NY

Engine 272
Rescue 16
Engine 271
Mini Attack 8
Rescue 55
Marine 55
Marine56
Marine 57
Utility 83

The YHFD responds to a variety of areas, ranging from large industrial facilities, to sparsely populated New York City water supply areas. Our district is primarily residential, with dwellings ranging from modest 1-2 family homes to multi-million dollar mansions. Also included in our first due are commercial districts 8 Schools/Learning Centers, a 6 mile stretch of the Taconic State Parkway, a theatre, 2 golf courses, and the IBM Watson Research Facility. The Croton Watershed area (NYC Water Supply) comprises a moderate portion of the south end of the district, no water mains. YHFD is responsible for fire protection for approximately 36.2 square miles and over 36,000 residents and businesses.

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