The York Fire Department is one of two fire departments that protect the town of York, Maine, covering approximately half of the town's area and serving around 14,000 residents. It operates under a joint-response system with another fire department, responding to various emergencies including structure fires, smoke incidents, and medical calls. The department consists of a combination of full-time career firefighters and volunteer members who are not compensated for their services. Services provided include fire prevention, inspections, water rescue, burn permits, and hazardous materials response at the operations level.