Youngstown Volunteer first responders attended UTFB Stop the Bleed training. YVFD firefighters received training in how to save lives by recognizing and stopping catastrophic bleeding.

Youngstown Volunteer Fire Department members assembled at Brody Park in Youngstown and the Honor Roll in Baggaley for Memorial Day Ceremonies. Services were conducted by Father James Podlesny. The National Anthem and Taps was played by Rob Porembka. We thank those who made the ultimate sacrifice as well as all former and current armed forces personnel for your service to our country.

The Rescue-Engine, Tanker, and crew were part of the Airport Rescue Fire Fighting protection at today’s Press Show for the 2019 Westmoreland Air Show at the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport. Crews were also briefed on emergency and rescue procedures for many of the air craft.

YVFD Firefighters Tyler Frowen, Noah Phillips, Luke Noel, and Jesse Wallace were among 8 Seniors recognized during an assembly at Greater Latrobe High School for their contribution to the community as firefighters. Congratulations and Thanks! Keep up the good work.

The Engine, Rescue-Engine, and Tanker participated in a timed response drill at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport to determine readiness to respond to an incident at the airport during the air show should one arise.

Earlier this month Crabtree Chief Bill Watkins and Youngstown Chief Barry Banker paid a visit to the Eastern Westmoreland Career and Technology Center to present the UTFB’s program on Firefighting and the Junior firefighter program. We thank the Administration of the school and the students who attended. The program was designed to attract potential firefighters from the Greater Latrobe School District, Derry Area School District, and Ligonier Valley School District.

Firefighters from YVFD participated in a drill with 91 Dry Ridge and 84 Bovard at the Greensburg Drill Tower. Firefighters worked on Search and Rescue, Truck Work, Fire Attack, and Ventilation. Thanks to 91 for the invitation and Greensburg VFD for the use of the drill tower.

5-4-19Thanks to all who made our 14th annual Cash Bash a success.

YVFDs ladders were tested this week to NFPA standards as part of the Unity Twp. Fire Bureau’s testing program to make sure they are safe for use for firefighting and rescue.

The YVFD had our attack, supply, and suction hose tested as part of the Unity Township Fire Bureau’s equipment testing program to assure all equipment complies with NFPA standards and is ready for service when needed.

Four members of the Youngstown VFD completed Module 4 and the Structural Burn of Essentials of Firefighting. Thanks and Congratulations on your hard work.

This week hands trained on operation of our Foam/Brush/Attack truck.

The Youngstown Volunteer Fire Department will hold a Rabies Clinic Saturday April 20th from 12-3 PM at the YVFD fire station 229 Main Street. Cost is $10 per shot. Vaccinations administered by Dr. Roman Lamberski.

YVFD held annual Class B Foam training class for firefighters and operators. Personnel were able to learn or refresh knowledge of fighting Class B fires with foam.

Members of the YVFD took part in a training drill with stations 71 (Bradenville) and 77 (New Alexandria) in a vacant commercial structure. Thanks to 71 for including us in the training opportunity.

Several members of the YVFD participated in module 4 of Essentials of Fire Fighting at Station 33.

In house training in practical use of Self Contained Breathing Apparatus, search, rescue, finding the fire, and operating as a team.

This weeks training was SCBA familiarization and operation of equipment

 Four members of the YVFD participated in the first day of a UTFB sponsored Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) training class. RIT crews are assigned to rescue trapped firefighters in MAYDAY situations.

Thanks to Peoples Natural Gas for the $2500 donation. The YVFD was the first recipient of PNGs S.A.F.E. Program. The department was nominated by YVFD Firefighter and PNG employee Ashley Guidos and secured first place in a Twitter vote.