York United Area Fire and Rescue
October 8, 2019 – Fire Chief Daniel J. Hoff discussed fire prevention week and the formation of the York Area United Fire and Rescue. In 2004 the elected boards of Spring Garden Township and Springettsbury Township voted to combine resources when it came to the fire service. Each were operating its own department, which mirrored themselves in terms of personnel, equipment, and operations. In 2011 Manchester Township Board of Supervisors elected to contract management services from YAUFR as they evaluated joining the regional department. The process of sharing management services and resources has allowed the departments to come together under common operational procedures to allow for efficient emergency services delivery.
The Mission of York Area United Fire and Rescue is to provide the highest level of proactive, professional service to the citizens and businesses of our participating municipalities, through the provision of regional fire suppression, fire prevention, emergency medical services, disaster planning and public education.