York Beach Fire Department marks 113 years of service in York Maine
York Beach Fire Department celebrates 113 years of protecting life and property in York Maine. The 1990 book A History of the York Beach Fire Department 1890 1990 chronicles its origins from a Social Club funded effort to a full time plus volunteer force with notable fires in 1944 1962 1986 and 1976. Captain Mark Gay and historian Peter Moore highlight long serving members and multi generation families within the department. A few copies of the history remain for sale at the fire station and on the department site priced at 12 dollars.