Yankeetown is located along the Ohio River in southeastern Warrick County. Organized in 1961, the YVFD provides Fire, Rescue and Medical First Responder protection to approximately 1,500 residents and 20 square miles from a central station. Their district includes response to the nearby Alcoa dedicated Power Plant as well as a second power plant. This allows them to have one of the most modern and well-equipped departments in the area.
