Yorktown Fire Department

10/15/2026

We are happy to announce the new baby box is now operational! Thank you to everyone who supported and made this happen. We would also like to give a huge shout to Mike Ashley and Greg Michaels with Delaware County Emergency Medical Services, for being the first to come to talk to YFD about placing this resource in our station.

10/14/2026

10/14/2026

ROAD CLOSURE — NEBO ROAD
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14 — 8:00a-12:00p

Nebo Road will be closed to traffic in both directions between Penrod Road and Taylor Road tomorrow, Wednesday, October 14, from 8:00a–12:00p while crews complete a water repair.

Drivers will not be able to travel through the work area during the closure and should plan an alternate route.

Thank you for your patience while crews complete this necessary repair.

10/13/2026

Join us this Wednesday! The Blessing of our new baby box will take place at 2pm. Come out and join us!

We are closer to our headquarters this week with a blessing at Yorktown Fire Department.

10/12/2026

Safe Haven Baby Box Dedication

A new Safe Haven Baby Box will soon be available at the Yorktown Fire Department, providing a safe, anonymous option for parents facing the most difficult of circumstances.

The community is invited to attend its dedication on Wednesday, October 14, at 2:00p at the Yorktown Fire Department, 8905 W. Smith Street.

10/11/2026

This afternoon YFD was dispatched to a vehicle fire at the intersection of Adaline St and Russ St. Rescue 68 arrived to find fire in the engine compartment.

YFD Units on scene
Rescue 68
Tanker 67

10/09/2026

Last evening YFD’s structural collapse team was requested by Liberty Township Volunteer Fire Department for a vehicle that had struck a residence. YFD with help from Liberty Twp built several shores to help secure the house from further collapse. Crews first built a shore in the basement of the residence, then worked to build a shore on the first story of the residence.

YFD units on scene
Car 60
Utility 60
TSU 62

10/09/2026

Sign up now and save money while supporting the Yorktown Fire Department and having a great friends and neighbors community event!

The early registration deadline is ending TODAY (October 9) for the 4th Annual Fire & Ice Holiday 5K!

Join us Saturday, December 12, for a holiday run and walk that brings our community together while supporting the Yorktown Volunteer Firefighter's Association. Proceeds from the event help provide resources for the volunteers who serve our community through the Yorktown Fire Department and support the Association's continued efforts to give back throughout Yorktown and Mt. Pleasant Township.

Early registration is just $20 through October 9, so now is a great time to get signed up, start training, and invite some friends to join you.

Saturday, December 12

Early registration: $20 through October 9

Register at: yfd-in.org/5K

10/09/2026

This afternoon YFD was dispatched to Mike Marker 237 NB on I-69 for a brush fire. YFD arrived and found several different spot fires for a mile along I-69. Mutual aid was requested from Daleville-Salem Township Fire Protection Territory and Gaston Volunteer Fire/EMS Department to assist.

YFD Units On scene
Squad 60
Engine 63
Tanker 67