The following lists typical questions often received by our department from
county residents. Each question is either accompanied by a response or a link to a page on our web
site where you can find the answer (in some cases it can be both ).
Q: Where do I get information on CERT training.
A: Click here for the brochure or call 890-3600 Monday through Friday, 8:15 - 5 PM
Q: Where is my neighborhood fire station ?
A:
Click here to see the maps and visit a
fire station.
Q: Where can I have my car seat checked ?
A:
At any fire station or call the Fire
Administration Office at 890-3600.
Q: How do I dispose of household chemicals ?
A: Call Virginia Peninsulas
Public Service Authority at 259-9850 or York County at 890-3780 for scheduled collection information
Q: Where can I get a volunteer application ?
A:
Click here to
get a volunteer application
Q: Where can I get information on the Heads Up Program ?
A: Click here to get information on the Heads Up Program.
Q: Where can I buy a dog license and how can I find a
lost pet ?
A:
Click
here for dog license
and click here for
lost pets.
Q: Can I burn leaves in my yard ?
A: Click here for
leaf
burning information
Q: Do I need a burn permit and how do I get
one ?
A: Click here for
burn
permit information
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Q: Why does a fire engine come to my house when
I call for an ambulance?
A: There are
several reasons why an engine company may respond to a medical call. First, it
is important to remember that all career firefighters in York County are all
cross-trained to the level of EMT as a minimum. Many are also paramedics.
Serious medical situations may require the application of multiple procedures.
The addition of the engine company personnel speeds the process as well as
reducing the time it takes the patient to reach the hospital. In some cases,
the closest ambulance may be assisting another victim and the engine goes
first to stabilize the patient while awaiting the nearest ambulance.
Q: Is York County a paid or volunteer
department?
A: Both. York
County has a career (or paid) staff as well as volunteer personnel. All six
neighborhood fire stations are staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year by the
career staff. The volunteer members supplement the career manpower in the
stations and help with special events and other duties.
Q: How do I get a fire extinguisher refilled?
A: York County does not
fill extinguishers; if needed, this may be done through a private fire
extinguisher service (consult the yellow pages for more information). Most
home fire extinguishers are not refillable. If in doubt, please consult a fire
extinguisher service or bring it to a fire station for more information.
Q: Where do I find a good fire extinguisher and what
kind should I get?
A: Most fire
extinguisher manufacturers have models listed for various household uses. Most
are advertised as "kitchen", "garage" or multipurpose.
Look for extinguishers that carry the Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL)
listing.
Most commonly available home fire extinguishers are
suitable for household use. The extinguisher should have a rating in letters,
such as "ABC" or "BC". The letters represent the type of
fire that the extinguisher is intended to combat. "A" is for common
household items such as wood or paper. "B" is for flammable liquids,
such as oil. "C" is for plugged in appliances, such as TV or
toaster. These letters may be accompanied by numbers such as "2A;
10BC". The numbers represent the amount of fire that the device is
intended to extinguish. Thus, the higher the number the more fire it may put
out.
Most extinguishers advertised for home use are
acceptable and are readily available. They may be found at hardware stores and
home improvement stores and mass merchandisers.
Q: How do I get my blood pressure checked at my
neighborhood fire station?
A: Simply go the nearest
fire station and let the personnel know that you would like your blood
pressure checked. They will provide this service to you at no
charge.
Q: I have just moved to York County and
my insurance company wants information. They want to know the distance to the
closest station and if it is staffed around the clock.
A: All
six York County Fire Stations are staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week,
365 days a year. For the closest fire station, please click here,
Fire
and Rescue Service Areas. If you
need further help please call 890-3600 Monday through Friday from 8:15
A.M. until 5 P.M..
Q: How could I arrange for a fire
extinguisher class?
A: These
classes are available upon request and may be scheduled by calling the fire
and life safety educator at 890-3600 Monday through Friday from 8:15 A.M.
until 5 P.M..
Q: How could I arrange for the
fire and life safety educator to come to my school?
A: This
may be done by calling the fire and life safety educator at 890-3600 Monday
through Friday from 8:15 A.M. until 5 P.M..
Q: How do I arrange a visit to my
neighborhood fire station?
A: Individuals
or families may visit the fire station at any time. Small groups, especially
those with children are encouraged to call the fire and life safety educator
at 890-3600 Monday through Friday 8:15 A.M. until 5 P.M.. This will allow for a visit to be scheduled with handouts and
"goodies" for the children.
