Crabtree VFD Chief Bill Watkins and Youngstown VFD Chief Barry Banker visited the Greater Latrobe Senior and Junior High School to present the Unity Township Fire Bureau/Latrobe program on Firefighting and the Junior firefighter program. We thank the GLSD Administration and the students who attended. The program is designed to attract potential firefighters from the GLSD to area fire departments.

Baggaley Elementary School Kindergarten students visited the Youngstown VFD fire station for our annual fire prevention program. Students were able to learn about stop-drop-and-roll, crawl low in smoke, what to do in case of a fire, smoke detectors, and see some of the many things done by firefighters. Students also got to view fire apparatus and equipment and take part in interactive activities. Thanks to the Whitney-Hostetter and Pleasant Unity VFD's and the Greater Latrobe School District...

The Youngstown Volunteer Fire Department held their annual Halloween parade. In addition to leading the parade firefighters provided traffic control for the parade and festivities.

Dump It, Draft It, Pump It - Water Movement Drill. YVFD volunteers practiced simple water movement from a Tanker, into a dump tank, pump operators drafting with suction, and moving water through a supply hose.

Tonight YVFD firefighters refreshed their knowledge of various hydrant hookups. Firefighters practiced hooking up the Hydrant Assist valve to the apparatus and the hydrant.

The Youngstown Volunteer Fire Department held their 2019 Banquet. Award pins were presented for membership in the 5-plus, 10-plus, 15-plus, and 20-plus year category. “We appreciate what you do!”

The Youngstown Volunteer Fire Department participated in the 24th annual Hempfield-Greensburg Area Fire Prevention Program and Display at Westmoreland Mall. Thanks to those who stopped by and visited. We appreciate the invitation to this great community fire prevention event.

As part of the YVFD’s Community Outreach for Fire Prevention members of the YVFD took our Rescue-Engine to visit the 55 members of Cub Scout Pack 311. Firefighters showed and explained the equipment on our apparatus and talked about fire prevention. Thanks for the opportunity to show you the equipment we use to do our volunteer job!

The YVFD participated in the Lowe’s Safety Day along with other area departments. It was our pleasure to talk to people about the department, our equipment, and Fire Safety.

Congratulations to our friends and firefighting partners at the Darlington Volunteer Fire Department Station 42 on the Dedication of their new fire station addition.

The YVFD was on hand for the opening of the worlds largest American Flag. In storage since it was last opened on the one year anniversary of 9-11, the 420 foot by 120 foot flag was displayed and inspected at the grounds of Advance Carbide Grinding in Derry Township.

Every month YVFD volunteers spend at least one evening checking, maintaining, and fixing our equipment and apparatus to make sure we are prepared for the next emergency.

More nozzle, streams, and hose advancement practice with new nozzles.

Six YVFD firefighters and Rescue 39 attended the Unity Township Fire Bureau’s Vehicle Rescue Class held at Crabtree VFD. Today’s instruction focused on stabilization.

Trying, Testing, Training with new nozzles, both with and without foam.

Check it, start it, fix it, clean it maintenance night. Then at 20:20 the Rescue and Service trucks were dispatched to a “Quad” accident in the woods off Solomon Temple Road. Hands assisted the injured patient from the woods to the ambulance.

The Youngstown Volunteer Fire Department has placed “Stop the Bleed” bags into service on our apparatus. Each kit contains enough equipment to care for up to 4 patients who may be injured in a mass casualty incident, shooting, stabbing, trauma, or other incidents where bleeding needs controlled to save a life. The Unity Township Fire Bureau provided the training and each department with 1 bag. The YVFD purchased the remaining bags to insure we are equipped if the need arises.

We would like to thank our good community neighbors who dropped off water and energy drinks at our firehouse. We appreciate your thoughtfulness and generosity. It is much appreciated particularly during the recent hot and humid weather. Thanks so much!

Practicing the proper way to hook-up a hydrant with some of the newer firefighters.

The Youngstown Volunteer Fire Department was proud to participate in the 50th annual Greater Latrobe Community Fourth of July Parade and Celebration.