 January 1, 1983
Vincent L. Santangelo appointed Chief but would resign before the start of his term. Gerald Kernan appointed.
 January 1, 1983
Gerald Kernan appointed as Fire Chief.
February 5, 1984
Firefighter John Walsh suffers a fatal heart attach while fighting a fire at the Mansion Restaurant.
June 12, 1986
Stained glass windows in the cupola of No.15 station added. They were created by Firefighter Art Decarlo.
July 17, 1986
The Youngstown Fire Belles Ladies Auxiliary organized. Their mission was to help the firefighters in any way possible.
 January 1, 1990
Hector Colon appointed Fire Chief.
 January 1, 1998
John J. O’Neill, Jr. appointed Chief.
August 1, 2002
15 firefighters are laid off and 2 stations are closed on a rotating basis as the city experiences yet another budget crunch.
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February 15, 1982
A 2-alarm fire hits the Ohio Carpet Distributors building at 1418 Market Street. 10 companies responded.
February 5, 1984
A 2-alarm fire breaks out in the Mansion Restaurant at 2540 Market Street. 8 engines and 2 ladder companies responded. Firefighter John Walsh suffers a fatal heart attack at this fire.
February 27, 1984
A 2-alarm fire occurs at the St. Elizabeth Hospital Medical Supply Warehouse at 620 Willow Ave.
March 5, 1984
A 2-alarm fire damages the Mansion Restaurant at 2540 Market Street.
 April 26, 1984
City firefighters battle a $2.5 million 2-alarm fire that destroyed several buildings and rides at Idora Park, the local amusement park. Firefighters were hampered with low water pressure. The famous Wild Cat Roller Coaster built in 1929 was completely destroyed.
 April 29, 1986
A 3-alarm fire does $1 million damage to the Kopper's Co, Inc at Logan and Andrews Ave on the North side.
May 3, 1986
City firefighters fight a 2-alarm fire at Idora Park on the city’s South side. The fire was believed to have been arson.
1987
A 2-alarm fire occurs at the Waste Water Treatment Plant on Poland Ave.
August 27, 1988
A 2-alarm fire hits the Recycling Center on Pyatt Street.
December 23, 1988
A 3-alarm fire damages the Newport Value King at 3730 Mahoning Ave.
January 16, 1989
A 3-alarm fire hits the Sentco Paint Company at 1301 N. Meridan.
 April 15, 1990
Station No.5 at Superior and Oakland Avenues closes.
 June 6, 1991
Station No. 8 at Market and Glenaven closes.
January 11, 1992
A 2-alarm fire caused by a broken gas main closes down roads and businesses at Lincoln and Wick Ave.
 January 29, 1992
Station No.2 at Indianola near Oak Hill Avenue opens.
 January 29, 1992
Station No.13 station at Glenwood and Sherwood closes. All Unit moved to new Station No.2.
March 5, 1992
City firefighters battle a 3-alarm fire at the former Williamson List Lumber Company building at 510 Williamson Ave. 8 engines and 2 ladder companies responded. The fire spread to an adjacent storage garage. 2 firefighters were injured.
 May 22, 1992
Station No.3 located at Belle Vista near Burbank goes in service.
 May 22, 1992
Station No.10 at Mahoning and Eleanor closes. Unit moved to new No.3 station.
May 26, 1992
Station No.3 at Belle Vista near Burbank officially opens with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
October 13, 1995
A 2-alarm fire damages Partner's Jazz Lounge at 732 Oak Hill Avenue.
September 12, 1996
A 2-alarm fire hits Candy Max on the South Side.
October 4, 1997
City firefighters battle a blaze a 2-alarm fire at the Messiah Holiness Church of God in Christ on Elm Street between Wood and Rayen. The 136 year old church is believed to be the oldest in the city.
 March 5, 2001
A 2-alarm fire destroys the historic 91-year old Idora Park Ballroom, one of the last remaining building of the old amusement park.
September 10, 2002
A 2-alarm fire breaks out in a building at 1704 Logan Ave. on the North Side. The fire spread to the adjacent house.
July 22, 2003
An F1 tornado hits the East side. Trees and buildings are damaged and several buildings collapse. The roof collapsed at the Zeigler Tire building on Poland Ave. There were no deaths from this storm. Persistent rains cause flash flooding throughout the city. Many water rescues are made to rescue stranded individuals, most notably in the area of the Hubbard Road Train tracks
July 27, 2003
Eng 7 is stranded in high flood waters and required rescuing with the fire department boat as they responded to a structure fire at Andrews Cold Metal Products at 745 Andrews Rd. The building was a total loss. Fire would have been a multiple alarm if the weather wasn’t bad. Lightning is believed to have been the cause.
 June 4, 2004
Fire damages the first floor of the Legal Arts Building across from the Mahoning County Courthouse on Market Street Downtown. First arriving units found fire showing in a jewler's store and a second alarm for manpower was struck.
August 15, 2004
City firefighters battle a $250,000 3-alarm fire at Quality Seating and Super Stitch at 904 Tod Ave. on the lower West Side. 10 engines, 2 ladders, the squad, 2 battalions, Canfield FD Air Unit and Boardman Eng71 responded. The fire was started when two youth threw matches in a dumpster behind the building. The fire spread up the rear of the businesses and along the roof. Sprinklers were ineffective because the fire was in the ceiling area above them. Two firefighters were injured.
December 13, 2004
A 2-alarm fire damages the St Vincent DePaul building at the corner of Wick and Rayen. The fire was confined to a storage room.
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 1982
The City takes delivery of a Mack MC 1500gpm / 750gal pumper for use as Engine 1 at Station No.1.
 1983
The City takes delivery of a Mack CF600/Baker Aerialscope 75ft tower ladder for use as Ladder 22 at Station No.1.
1987
The 1986 Annual Report of the YFD is released.
 1987
The City took delivery of the following equipment in 1987, a Pierce Dash 1250gpm / 500gal pumper for use as Squad 33 at Station No.1, a Pierce Dash 1250gpm/750gal pumper for use as Engine 8 at Station No.8, and a Ford McCoy Miller Type II Ambulance for use as Medic 55 at Station 1.
1988
The 1987 Annual Report of the YFD is released.
1989
The 1988 Annual Report of the YFD is released.
 1989
The City takes delivery of a Pierce Arrow 1250gpm / 500gal / 50ft Telesqurt for use as Engine 7 at Station 7.
1990
The 1989 Annual Report of the YFD is released.
May 16, 1991
The Youngstown Fire Department celebrates the 100th birthday of the paid professional department.
September 1991
The City Ambulance service, medic 55, shuts down.
 1992
The City took delivery of an International S/Pierce Heavy Rescue for use as Squad 33 at Station No.1
 October 1992
The City took delivery of a Duplex / Grumman 1500gpm / 200gal / 102ft 4-door aerial tower for use as Ladder 24 at Station No.2.
1993
The 1992 Annual Report of the YFD is released.
1994
The 1993 Annual Report of the YFD is released.
 December 1994
The City begins removing all of the fire call boxes.
March 27, 1995
The City finishes removing all of the remaining 200 fire call boxes from locations in the city.
1996
The 1995 Annual Report of the YFD is released.
1998
The 1997 Annual Report of the YFD is released.
August 24, 1998
The YFD Web Site, youngstownfire.com, goes online.
 1998
The City takes delivery of two Pierce Saber Express 1250gpm / 750gal top mount 4-door pumpers for use as Engines 2 at Station 2 and Engine 3 at Station 3.
1999
The 1998 Annual Report of the YFD is released.
April 20, 1999
Squad 33 is involved in accident with a school bus. No deaths, minor injuries. The truck received heavy damage and was rebuilt.
2000
The 1999 Annual Report of the YFD is released.
 April 10, 2000
The city takes delivery of a Sutphen 100’ Mid-Mount Aerial Platform ladder truck is delivered for use as Ladder 22 at Station 1.
2001
The 2000 Annual Report of the YFD is released.
 February 2, 2001
The Mahoning Valley Historical Society opens a 6 month exhibit focusing on Firefighting in the Mahoning Valley entitles "Heart & Heat: A History of Firefighting in the Mahoning Valley."
June 25, 2001
youngstownfire.com introduces live streaming fire scanner audio of the Youngstown Fire Department.
2002
The 2001 Annual Report of the YFD is released.
 April 19, 2002
The City takes delivery of two Pierce Contender 1250gpm/750 gallon tank pumpers for use as Engines 2 at Station No.2 and Engine 7 at Station No. 7.
 September 19, 2002
The city takes delivery of a 2002 Pierce Enforcer Rescue Engine to be placed in service as Squad 33 at Station No.1.
October 2, 2002
The city’s new 2002 Pierce Enforcer Rescue Engine is placed in service as Squad 33 at Station 1.
November 2, 2002
City residents pass an income tax increase to support the public safety forces. All laid off firefighers were rehired and the stations reopened.
July 27, 2003
Another round of persistent rains cause severe flash flooding throughout the city. Many water rescues are made to rescue stranded individuals.
November 6, 2004
1st YFD Ride Along with Engine 7.
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