York City Department of Fire/Rescue Services

It is with deep regret that Fire Chief Chad Deardorff announces the death of retired firefighter Robert W. Anderson, II. on Sunday December 6, 2020 at 0854 hours. Firefighter Anderson started his career with the City of York Department of Fire/Rescue Services on June 2, 1970. FF Anderson retired January 15, 2003 after 32.5 years of service. FF Anderson’s last assignment prior to retirement was in the Fire Prevention Bureau where he served as an Inspector. FF Anderson was also a long time member on B Platoon prior to his transfer to the Fire Prevention Bureau. Firefighter Anderson also served his Country in the United States Air Force. He retired after many years of active service with the Pennsylvania Air National Guard 193rd Special Operations Wing.

Earlier this evening, members of the department/ IAFF Local #627 (York Professional Fire Fighters Association) presented a check to the York High Bearcats Football team. All platoons got together and collected donations from members in order to present a generous donation of $1000.00 to the team. Thank you to Coach Stoner for allowing us to present this to him and his coaches and players. #gobearcats

We would all like to wish a happy and healthy retirement to Patricia McDowell. Trish served as the Department Administrative Assistant from March 26, 2007 to December 1, 2020. Today is Trish’s last day with the City of York.

It is my honor to announce the retirement of Firefighter Erik Swanson effective Tuesday September 15, 2020. Firefighter Swanson served the Department for 22 years, beginning his career on August 31, 1998. FF Swanson’s last assignment was on Truck 99-1 on the Departments A Platoon. FF Swanson received numerous awards throughout his career including a Letter of Commendation in 2011, a Chief’s Commendation in 2018 and a Wound Bar in 2018 as a result of injuries sustained in t...he collapse of the Organ weaver and Piano Building on March 22, 2018. Firefighter Swanson was a graduate of the Harrisburg Area Community College 19th Career Fire Academy where he received the Top Academic Award. Firefighter Swanson holds numerous fire service certifications and was a 1989 Graduate of Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing/Speech Communication. Firefighter Swanson is married to his wife of 26 years, Donna and they have two (2) children, Liam (23) and Lindsay (21). I would like to wish FF Swanson a long and healthy retirement.

Members of the department assisted York City Police, York County District Attorney’s Office, York College and Probation & Parole in distributing a little token to York City students for their success in academics so far this year. York City Our Stars was a success and we look forward to being involved in more of these events in the future.

Congratulations to FF Malachi Cochran and FF Nathan Raine for completing the annual stair climb yesterday Clipper Magazine Stadium in Lancaster. Both FF’s completed the entire course which was the equivalent of the 110 stories that the FDNY FF’s had to climb on September 11, 2001. Thank you for representing City of York.

Fire at 220 Roosevelt Ave was extinguished at approximately 0038 hrs. Fire was confined to the property of origin. Damage was estimated at $75,000. Cause of fire is undetermined at this time and remains under investigation.

Crews are on the scene of a building fire at 220 Roosevelt Ave. Avoid the area as Roosevelt Ave is closed from Roosevelt to Park St.

Thank you to the White Rose Senior Center for their generous donation. The support that the citizens of the City of York show their fire department is most appreciated by all of us.

September 11, 2001 is a day that we will never forget. The cowardly acts that took place on this date in history took the lives of so many innocent people and destroyed the lives of so many others. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those directly affected by the horrific events of that day.

Thank you Vince Cerceo State Farm Agent for your generosity today. It was a pleasure to meet you and your staff. Our personnel truly appreciated the wonderful lunch you provided from FFF Catering feat George’s Famous BBQ.

Below are funeral arrangements for VFF Richard Stahle, Sr. https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/york/obituary.aspx

It is with deep regret that Fire Chief Chad Deardorff announces the death of longtime volunteer firefighter Richard W. Stahle, Sr. on Monday August 31, 2020. Firefighter Stahle joined the Eagle Fire Company in the late 70’s. Firefighter Stahle served as the Foreman of the Eagle Fire Company for many years. Additional information will be forwarded as information is received from the family

The members of the department and York Professional Fire Fighters Association Local 627 IAFF are dedicated to raising money every year for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Due to COVID, they are going to be conducting this years drive virtually. Please look at the below post and help your firefighters raise more money then they have eve done in the past.

Thank you to Weis Markets for their generous donation of water and Gatorade for both the fire department and the York City Police Department. Yours and your customers generosity is greatly appreciated.

Congratulations FF Michael Zaler and Sarah Zaler on the birth of their first child. Ian Michael Zaler was born on 08/09/20 @ 1732 hrs. Ian weighed 7lbs 13oz and is 20.5 in. long.