The York County Chiefs’ Association shares the recent completion of a Hazardous Materials Response Technician Course by firefighters representing five Maine counties. The course was sponsored by the York County Fire-EMS Office, a division of York County Emergency Management, in cooperation with York County Community College in Wells, which hosted training. Students learned basic chemistry, […]
York County Chiefs Association Shares Graduation of 2021 Fire Academy
ALFRED — The York County Chiefs’ Association is pleased to share the recent graduation of 20 students from a five-month basic and advanced firefighting skills academy. Students participated in 240 hours of training at the 2021 Fire Academy, resulting in Firefighter I and Firefighter II certification from the National Professional Qualifications Board. The course follows […]
York County Hazmat Technician Named Firefighter of the Year
The York County Chiefs Association is proud to announce that a York County Hazmat Technician has been honored as the Maine American Legion’s Firefighter of the Year for his efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. Christopher Allen, who also serves as a call firefighter with the Wells Fire Department, received the honor during ceremonies on June […]
York County Chiefs Association Shares Success of Firefighter Training
ALFRED — The York County Chiefs Association is proud to report the success of a five-month training in basic and advanced firefighting skills that will prepare graduates for modern fire service. Twenty students completed the training in Firefighter 1 & 2 skills, which was held from Jan. 11 to May 25 both in Biddeford and […]