Yonkers Fire Department
Yonkers Fire Department (YFD) | |
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Operational area | |
Country | United States |
State | New York |
City | Yonkers |
Agency overview | |
Established | 1896 |
Annual calls | ~18,000 |
Employees | 459 |
Staffing | Career |
Commissioner | John Darcy |
EMS level | BLS First Responder |
IAFF | 628 |
Facilities and equipment | |
Battalions | 2 |
Stations | 12 |
Engines | 10 |
Squads | 1 |
Rescues | 1 |
HAZMAT | 2 |
USAR | 1 |
Fireboats | 1 |
Website | |
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The Yonkers Fire Department (YFD) provides fire protection and emergency medical services to the city of Yonkers, New York, United States.
The Yonkers Fire Department currently responds to approximately 18,000 emergency calls annually. The current Chief of Department/Fire Commissioner is John Darcy.[1]
History
Early years
The city of Yonkers Fire Department is currently over 115 years old. Firefighting in Yonkers first originated in 1852, when the first fire company in Yonkers, Protection Engine Co. 1, was formed. The following year, in 1853, the Hope Hook & Ladder Co. 1 was formed, as well as the Lady Washington Engine Co. 2. As of 1855, all fire companies in Yonkers were privately owned and not under the jurisdiction of the village authorities. Thus, the village appropriated funds to purchase the fire apparatus from the private citizens who owned the fire companies. As a result, from 1868 until the late 1890s, 14 additional fire companies were formed. By 1888, the volunteer fire companies in Yonkers had 386 firemen. In 1895, fire commissioners were authorized by the Yonkers Common Council after the city charter was revised.[2]
On August 6, 1896, the Fire Commissioner's Board decided to appoint 6 paid firemen to the Palisade Avenue Firehouse. The first 3 paid firemen were appointed to the Hope Hook & Ladder Co. 1, while the second 3 men were appointed to the Lady Washington Engine Co. 2, both quartered in the same firehouse. This became the origins of the paid Yonkers Fire Department.
Twenty-one days later, James J. Mulcahey was elected the first paid Chief of Department. Additionally, with the new paid fire department in place, the YFD Telegraph Bureau was established in the Palisade Avenue Firehouse. A large number of fire alarm signal boxes were placed in various locations throughout Yonkers. 38 Fire Alarm Boxes and 40 miles of telegraph wire made up the system. On September 1, 1896, the first roll call of the Yonkers Fire Department was called. In October 1897, 5 paid firemen were added to the firehouse on Vineyard Avenue.[3]
1900s
In 1900, the YFD responded to their first mutual aid fire to the village of Bronxville. In June of that year, funds were acquired to convert 2 volunteer firehouses and an old police department horse stable into paid firehouses, and plans for a new firehouse on Oak Street were drawn up. On May 1, 1901, 2 new firehouses on Radford Street and Shonnard Place that had been built earlier that year were occupied by Engine Co. 4 and Engine Co. 5. On September 16 of that year, Engine Co. 3 was placed into service on Riverdale Avenue. In August 1902, twenty new firemen were appointed to form Engine Co. 6 on Oak Street and Engine Co. 7 on Central Park Avenue. In 1907, Engine Co. 8 was established on Woodworth Avenue and Truck Co. 3 was placed into service at the Shonnard Place Firehouse, the quarters of Engine Co. 5. On December 22, 1909, Engine Co. 9 was placed into service on Swain Street with 3 additional firemen. That same year, the Yonkers Fire Department first tested a motorized fire engine.
In May 1910, two motorized hose wagons were placed into service at Engine Co. 6 and Engine Co. 8. On November 5 of that year, Engine Co. 10 was placed into service at Saw Mill River Road with Engine Co. 8's former apparatus. The first motorized pumping engine arrived in 1911 and was placed into service at Engine Co. 5. In 1912, a two shift/platoon system was enacted so firemen could work shorter hours. In 1913, the Telegraph Bureau was moved to City Hall. The system was now made up of over 150 Fire Alarm Boxes and over 100 miles of telegraph wire. The Fire Chief's office was also moved to City Hall. That same year, the YFD's first motorized ladder truck arrived from the American LaFrance company. The Chief of Department and 2 Assistant Chiefs were also given automobiles. By the end of 1913, 8 pieces of fire apparatus were motorized. In 1914, Truck Co. 4 was placed into service at the Radford Street Firehouse. By May 22, 1916, the entire Yonkers Fire Department was motorized, marking the end of the horse-drawn fire apparatus era. At the end of 1916, the YFD had over 126 firemen.[4]
1920s to 1930s
By August 1921, the YFD had grown to 10 Engine Companies and 4 Truck Companies, along with many new fire stations that had been built to replace older ones. On March 30, 1930, Rescue Co. 1 was formed at Fire Headquarters. Engine Co. 12 was placed into service in June of that year at 75 Fortfield Avenue. In 1931, a new firehouse, the quarters of Engine Co. 7 was constructed at 441 Central Park Avenue. In 1932, Truck Co. 5 was placed into service and quartered there as well. In 1933, Engine Co. 8 moved to a new firehouse at 539 Warburton Avenue. On June 25, 1939, a new pension plan for firefighters, controlled and administered by the State of New York, replaced the City of Yonkers Pension Plan.
1940s to 1950s
With the start of World War II, an auxiliary force of civilian firefighters was trained by the Fire Department in firefighting procedures in case of an enemy attack. The auxiliary firemen numbered about five hundred. These men were assigned to firehouses near their homes and in the event they were needed they were to report to the firehouse. They were disbanded when the war ended. During the war, several companies were removed form active service. Engine Co. 5 at 53 Shonnard Place was put out of commission on February 1, 1942. It was never returned to service. Also, Rescue Co. 1 and Truck Co. 5 were removed from service on February 1, 1942. Both were returned to service on April 19, 1943, but Truck Co. 5 was again placed out of service again until February 17, 1946. In August 1946, when the Yonkers Fire Department was 50 years old and consisted of 17 paid fire companies. Also in the 1940s two-way radios were put in place in the Assistant Chief's Cars and the apparatus of Rescue Co. 1. On September 1, 1961, the department acquired its own radio system.
In January 1956, the YFD was divided into 2 divisions: the East Division and the West Division. Each were commanded by an Assistant Chief and oversaw a group of 5-6 firehouses each. A new firehouse was built in 1956 at 340 Kimball Avenue and on March 27 of that year, Truck Co. 6 was placed into service there. On August 13, Engine Co. 13 was also placed into service on Kimball Avenue. In 1958, another new firehouse was built at 2187 Central Park Avenue. On December 1, 1956, Engine Co. 14 was established and placed into service at the new Central Park Avenue Firehouse. On September 29, 1959, the Telegraph/Fire Dispatch Bureau was relocated to the quarters of Engine Co. 12.
1960s to 1970s
On March 13, 1961, Truck Co. 5 was moved from the quarters of Engine Co. 7 to the quarters of Engine Co. 12 on Fortfield Avenue. Truck Co. 7 was organized and placed into service on December 21, 1967 at the quarters of Engine Co. 14. On July 31, 1970, the YFD acquired the Bureau of Combustibles. In 1971, the YFD turned 75 and consisted of 13 Engine Companies, 7 Truck Companies, 1 Rescue Company, and a force of 405 uniformed firemen.[5]
Below were the Fire Station/Company Assignments in 1971:
Engine Company | Truck Company | Special Unit | Division Chief | Address |
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Engine 1 | Truck 1 | Rescue 1 | West Division Chief | 5-7 New School St. |
Engine 2 | Truck 2 | Vineyard Ave. | ||
Engine 3 | Riverdale Ave. | |||
Engine 4 | Truck 4 | 36 Radford St. | ||
Engine 6 | 81 Oak St. | |||
Engine 7 | 441 Central Park Ave. | |||
Engine 8 | 571 Warburton Ave. | |||
Engine 9 | 53 Shonnard Pl. | |||
Engine 10 | 573 Saw Mill River Rd. | |||
Engine 11 | Truck 3 | 433 Bronxville Rd. | ||
Engine 12 | Truck 5 | East Division Chief | 75 Fortfield Ave. | |
Engine 13 | Truck 6 | 340 Kimball Ave. | ||
Engine 14 | Truck 7 | 2187 Central Park Ave. |
In 1971, all Engine Companies had 1000gpm. pumps and all Truck Companies had 100' aerial ladder devices. The Fire Alarm system consisted of 875 Fire Alarm Boxes and 40 miles of underground cable and over 130 miles of above-ground wire. In August of 1971, Engine Co. 3 moved to a new firehouse on Vark Street. On March 16, 1972, Truck Co. 2 was moved from Vineyard Avenue to the quarters of Engine Co. 9 on Shonnard Pl. At the beginning of 1973, the YFD fought for the inclusion of an officer on each piece of fire apparatus. On December 23, 1974, the first "handi-talkie" two-way radios were distributed. A year later, in 1975, the Fire Investigation Unit was established. On March 10, 1975, each Truck Company's number designation was changed to match the number of the Engine Company it was quartered with. Thus, Truck Co.'s 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 became Truck Co.'s 1, 9, 11, 4, 12, 13, and 14. On April 16, 1975 two Assistant Chiefs were detailed as "Executive Assistant Chiefs." One was responsible for Fire Suppression and the other for Staff Operations. This detail was made permanent in September of that year. A third Executive Assistant Chief was added in 1976 and made responsible for Fire Prevention, Fire Investigation, Safety and Training. The following year the title "Executive Assistant Chief" was changed to "Deputy Chief".
Due to a financial crisis, on January 1, 1976, Engine Co. 1, Truck Co. 11, and Rescue Co. 1 were disbanded from service. On November 23 of that year, the YFD adopted the 10-Code system, similar to the one used by the New York City Fire Department, for radio communications. Each radio code had a different meaning and/or function. On March 10, 1978, the fire apparatus numbering was changed to conform with the numbering system of Westchester County, New York. In order to eliminate confusion during mutual aid, all fire apparatus in Westchester County were given different numbers. YFD Engine Companies received numbers in the 300's and YFD Truck Companies received numbers in the 70's. It was at that time, that Truck Companies were now known as "Ladder" Companies. Thus Engine Company 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, & 14 became Engine 302, 303, 304, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, & 314 respectfully and Truck Company 1, 9, 4, 12, 13, & 14 became Ladder Company 71, 72, 74, 75, 73, & 70 respectfully. In 1979, under the new apparatus numbering, Engine Co. 305 was placed into service on Vineyard Avenue, while Ladder Co. 76 was placed into service at the quarters of Engine Co. 311 (formerly Engine Co. 11) on Bronxville Road.
1980s
On July 17, 1980, all Fire Alarm Boxes were removed from street corners, as the city deemed it too costly to repair the system. Also in 1980, Engine Co. 302 was moved to the Shonnard Place Firehouse, with the Vineyard Avenue Firehouse being permanently closed due to structural issues. Additionally, Engine Co. 305 was relocated to the quarters of Ladder Co. 71 on New School Street. In December 1980, the title of Chief of Department was replaced with "Fire Commissioner".[6]
Due to a financial crisis in 1982, Engine Co.'s 302, 305, and 311, as well as Ladder Co. 76 were all disbanded from service. Also, the Battalion Chief's Aides were cut. In June 1983, Engine Co. 302 and Engine Co. 311 were re-activated, only to be disbanded once again a month later, with Ladder Co. 70 moved from Station 14 to Station 11. Also in 1983 the Communications Office (Telegraph Bureau) was moved to 10 St. Casimir Avenue. In 1984, Engine Co. 311 was once again re-activated and Aides were assigned once again to each Battalion Chief. Also in 1984, Ladder Co. 70 was moved from Station 11 back to the Station 14, the quarters of Engine Co. 314.
1990s to present
In 1990, the Department recognized the need to begin to develop a special unit to cope with the rise in Hazardous Materials(Haz-Mat.) incidents as well as to comply with the new OSHA regulations, which specifically detailed the training requirements for personnel handling Hazardous Materials. Initially all line officers and firefighters were trained to the Haz-Mat. Operations level, while a team of 6 officers were further trained to the Technician level. These 6 officers provided 24/7 coverage on more serious Hazardous Materials incidents while maintaining positions in Engine or Ladder companies. Also in 1990, the City of Yonkers outfitted all firefighters with new OSHA-approved Bunker Pants and Coats. 1991, the Safety Division was instituted and manned with a full-time Incident Safety Officer(ISO). The Safety Officer responds to all structure fires and supports the health and safety needs of the firefighters. The position is now known as the "Safety Battalion".
Since 1991, all probationary firefighters are trained as Certified First Responders. Many senior Department members have also opted to receive medical training and became New York State Certified First Responders, Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics. Firefighters have performed a variety of emergency medical tasks, from delivering babies to administering CPR. Also in 1992, the communication office of Fire, Police and EMS is moved to the Cacace Justice Center and an Enhanced 911 emergency response system is instituted.
On June 18, 1992, a Hazardous Materials Unit, designated as Squad Co. 1, is commissioned and located at Fire Headquarters (Station 1). The unit was staffed 24/7 by an officer and 1 firefighter. The unit also was used as a Rescue Company assisting Ladder Companies at all working fires. During 1993, all members assigned to the unit received extra training and were certified by New York State to the Hazardous Materials Specialist level. Support companies were designated to assist the Squad when more than two persons were needed to handle the incident. In 1995, a Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system is installed in the communications center.
In 1996, the Yonkers Fire Department celebrated its 100 Anniversary. The designations of the Assistant Chiefs of the East and West Divisions, formerly known as Division Chief 1 and Division Chief 2, were changed to Battalion Chief's 1 and 2, with the East and West Division becoming Battalion's 1 and 2. Additionally, civilian employees were hired to replace the firefighters in the Dispatch Office. Also, the Fire Department Repair Shop, formerly located at the quarters of Engine Co. 307, was moved to the DPW Repair Shops.[7]
On March 6, 2000, Squad Co. 1 was disbanded to re-organized Rescue Co. 1 at Fire Headquarters (Station 1). In 2004, Engine Co. 311 was deactivated from service at Station 11 and Squad Co. 11 was commissioned and placed into service at Station 11. Currently, the YFD operates out of 12 Fire Stations, with 10 Engine Companies, 6 Ladder Companies, 1 Squad Company, and 1 Rescue Company.
Organization
The city of Yonkers Fire Department is currently subdivided into three main divisions: Operations, Personnel, and Fire Prevention. Each division is commanded by a deputy chief.[8]
Operations Division
The Operations Division provides firefighting and emergency medical services. It consists of two firefighting battalions, the Marine Unit, Fire Repair Shop, Fire Communications, and the Special Operations Unit.
The current Deputy Chief of Operations is Robert Capurso
The Fire and Emergency Response services staff consists of a deputy chief, 13 assistant battalion chiefs, 31 captains, 75 lieutenants, 314 firefighters, and one civilian employee. The Fire Communications Office's staff consists of a lieutenant and one firefighter.
Personnel Division
The Deputy Chief of Personnel is responsible for Personnel, Training, Labor/Management Relations, Planning and Development and Manpower. The current Deputy Chief of Personnel is Thomas Fitzpatrick.
Currently in the Personnel Division, there are four subdivisions, each with its own staff. The Administrative Office's staff consists of a fire commissioner/chief of department, a deputy chief, a Captain, and seven civilian employees.
Fire Prevention Division
The Deputy Chief of Fire Prevention is responsible for managing the Fire Prevention Division, the Fire Investigation Unit and Fire Safety Education. This includes overseeing the inspection of existing buildings and those under construction or renovation, processing all complaints or inquires and enforcement of New York State Fire and Building Codes, investigation of the cause and origin of all fires of consequence, and Fire Safety Education programs for the citizens of the city. The current Deputy Chief of Fire Prevention is Kevin Ford
The Fire Prevention, Education, and Safety Education Unit staff consists of a deputy chief, a captain, two lieutenants, seven firefighters, and a civilian employee.[9][10]
Operations
The Yonkers Fire Department currently operates out of 12 fire stations, located throughout the city, in two battalions, under the command of a Deputy Chief of Operations. Each battalion is commanded by an Assistant Chief on each shift. The Yonkers Fire Department operates a fire apparatus fleet of 10 Engines, 6 Ladders, 1 Squad, 1 Rescue, and numerous Special, Support, and Reserve Units. Each front line piece of fire apparatus is staffed by a crew of firefighters and fire officers for each shift.
In addition to the frontline fire apparatus, the YFD operates a number of special and support units, most of which are located at the Special Operations and Storage Facility. Also, the YFD operates an extensive fleet of Spare and Reserve fire apparatus. All spare fire apparatus are unequipped and are put into service when frontline fire apparatus are taken out of service for maintenance. All reserve apparatus are readily equipped to be placed into service as callback units, staffed by off-duty callback personnel when needed.
In addition to the 12 fire stations, the YFD also operates a Repair Shop, or Fleet Maintenance Facility.[11]
Apparatus Profile (2014)
Frontline Fire Companies
- 10 Engine Companies (E303, E304, E306, E307, E308, E309, E310, E312, E313, E314)
- 4 Ladder Companies (L70, L72, L73, L74)
- 2 Tower Ladder Companies (TL71, TL75)
- 1 Squad Company (SQ11)
- 1 Rescue Company (R1)
Command Units and Chiefs
- 2 Battalion Chief's Units (B1 & B2)
- 1 Callback Battalion Chief's Unit (B3)
- 1 Safety Battalion Chief's Unit (Car 5)
- 3 Deputy Chief's Units (Car 2, Car 3, Car 4)
- 1 Commissioner's/Chief of Department's Unit (Car 1)
- 1 Fire Investigation Unit (Car 6)
- 1 S.O.C. Battalion/Captain's Unit
- 1 EMS Officer's Unit (Car 45)
- 2 Spare Battalion Chief's Units (B4 & B5)
Special Units
- 1 Fireboat (Fireboat 1, "James J. Mulcahey") (WCDES Marine 11)
- 1 Mask Service Unit (MSU1)
- 1 Mask Service Support Unit (MSU2)
- 1 Special Operations Bus/Field Support Unit/Mask Service Support Unit (FSU11/MSU3)
- 1 Collapse Unit (CR1)
- 1 Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Unit
- 1 Foam Unit
- 1 Field Command Unit
- 1 Field Communications Bus
- 9 Field Support Units
- 1 Field Support Transport Bus
- 1 Haz-Mat. Unit (WCDES Haz-Mat. 2)
- 2 Haz-Mat. Support Units
- 1 Haz-Mat. Support Bus
- 1 Mask Support Unit Trailer
- 1 Water Tender
- 1 Support Operations Van
- 1 Fleet Service Unit
- 1 LDH Hose Wagon (E300)
- 9 Utility Units (U110, U111, U112, U113, U114, U115, U116, U120, U121)
- 2 Utility Buses (U118, U119)
- 1 Foam Utility Unit (U117)
All specialized units not stored at Fire Stations, are located at either the Repair Shop or the Special Operations/Storage Facility. The LDH Hose Wagon, Spare Engine 300, is located at the quarters of Engine 312, Tower Ladder 75, and Battalion 2.
Spare Units
- 3 Spare Engines (E298, E315, E316)
- 2 Spare Ladders (L76, L77)
- 1 Spare Tower Ladder (TL80)
Note - Spare Engine 298 is located at Station 8, the quarters of Engine 308, Spare Engine 315 is located at Station 4, the quarters of Engine 304 and Ladder 74, Spare Engine 316 is located at Station 14, the quarters of Engine 314 and Ladder 70, Spare Ladder 76 is located at Station 7, the quarters of Engine 307, Spare Ladder 77 is located at the YFD Special Operations/Storage Facility at 470 Nepperhan Avenue and Spare Tower Ladder 80 is located at Station 3, the quarters of Engine 303 and Battalion 1.
Reserve Units
- 3 Reserve Engines (E317, E318, E319)
- 2 Reserve Ladders (L78, L79)
- 1 Reserve Tower Ladder (TL81)
- 1 Reserve Squad (SQ21)
- 1 Reserve Rescue (R2)
- 1 Reserve Battalion Chief's Unit (B3)
All Reserve Engines, Ladders and other units are stored at the YFD Special Operations/Storage Facility at 470 Nepperhan Avenue
Fire Station Locations and Apparatus
Below is a complete listing of all YFD fire station locations and fire companies, by battalion, in the city of Yonkers.[11][12] Each piece of frontline apparatus is staffed with a minimum of 4 Firefighters, including a Driver and an Officer.
Engine Company | Ladder Company | Special Unit | Chief | Spare Units | Battalion | Address | Neighborhood | Build Date |
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Tower Ladder 71 | Rescue 1, Mask Service Unit | Car 1(Commissioner), Car 2(Deputy Chief), Car 3(Deputy Chief), Car 4(Deputy Chief), Car 5(Safety Battalion) | 1 | 5-7 New School St. | Getty Square | Built 1927 | ||
Engine 303 | Battalion 1 | Tower Ladder 80(Spare) | 1 | 96 Vark St. | Getty Square | Built 1972 | ||
Engine 304 | Ladder 74 | Engine 315(Spare) | 1 | 36 Radford St. | Ludlow | Built 1916 | ||
Engine 306 | 1 | 81 Oak St. | Nodine Hill | Built 1902/Rebuilt 1962 | ||||
Engine 307 | Car 6(Fire Investigation Unit) | Ladder 76(Spare) | 2 | 441 Central Park Ave. | Lincoln Park | Built 1931 | ||
Engine 308 | Fireboat 1 "James J. Mulcahey" | Engine 298(Spare) | 1 | 571 Warburton Ave. | Northwest Yonkers | Built 1980 | ||
Engine 309 | Ladder 72 | 1 | 53 Shonnard Pl. | Northwest Yonkers | Built 1932 | |||
Engine 310 | 2 | 573 Saw Mill River Rd. | Nepperhan | Built 1909 | ||||
Squad 11 | Collapse Unit | 2 | 433 Bronxville Rd. | Cedar Knolls | Built 1921 | |||
Engine 312 | Tower Ladder 75 | Battalion 2 | Engine 300(Hose Wagon/Spare) | 2 | 75 Fortfield Ave. | Bryn Mawr | Built 1930 | |
Engine 313 | Ladder 73 | Foam Unit | 2 | 340 Kimball Ave. | Southeast Yonkers | Built 1956 | ||
Engine 314 | Ladder 70 | Engine 316(Spare) | 2 | 2187 Central Park Ave. | Northeast Yonkers | Built 1958 |
Closed or Disbanded Front Line Fire Companies
Below is a list of fire companies that have been closed or disbanded from service through the history of the Yonkers Fire Department. These closing have usually been the result of budget cuts to the fire department.[13][14][15][16][17][18]
- Engine 1 - Disbanded in 1976 as "Engine 1" quartered at Station 1 at 5-7 New School St.(Current Quarters of Tower Ladder 71, Rescue 1).
- Engine 302 - Disbanded in 1983 quartered at Station 9, 53 Shonnard Pl.(Current Quarters of Engine 309, Ladder 72)
- Engine 305 - Disbanded in 1982 quartered at Station 1, 5-7 New School St.(Current Quarters of Tower Ladder 71, Rescue 1).
- Engine 311 - Disbanded in 1983 quartered at Station 11, 433 Bronxville Rd. Reactivated in 1984 and reformed as Squad 11 in 2004.
- Ladder 76 - Disbanded in 1982 quartered at Station 11, 433 Bronxville Rd.(Current Quarters of Squad 11).
- Squad 1 - Organized in 1992 as a Hazardous Materials(Haz-Mat.) Unit quartered at Station 1, 5-7 New School St. Disbanded in 2000 to form Rescue 1.
Apparatus Specifications
- 1950's YFD Apparatus Brands: American LaFrance (Engine & Truck Co's); Ward LaFrance (Engine Companies); Mack (Rescue)
- 1960's YFD Apparatus Brands: American LaFrance (Engine & Truck Co's); Ward LaFrance (Engine Co's); Mack (Engine Co's & Rescue)
- 1970's YFD Apparatus Brands: American LaFrance (Engine & Truck Co's); Ward LaFrance (Engine Co's); Mack (Engine Co's & Rescue)
- 1980's YFD Apparatus Brands: American LaFrance (Ladder Co's); Mack (Engine Co's & Ladder Co's)
- 1990's YFD Apparatus Brands: Seagrave (Ladder Co's); Mack (Engine & Ladder Co's); HME/Smeal (Engine Co's); American LaFrance (Ladder Co's)
- 2000's YFD Apparatus Brands: Seagrave (Ladder Co's); Mack (Engine & Ladder Co's); HME/Smeal (Engine & Ladder Co's); American LaFrance (Engine Co's, Ladder Co's, Rescue & Squad); Mack (Engine Co's & Squad)
- 2010's YFD Apparatus Brands: Seagrave (Ladder Co's); HME/Smeal (Engine & Ladder Co's); American LaFrance (Engine Co's, Ladder Co's, & Rescue); Spartan/Smeal (Engine & Ladder Co's & Squad)
Below is a complete list of all YFD apparatus, their manufacturer and specifications, and date.
Engine/Squad Companies
- Engine 298 (Spare) - 1991 Mack CF 1000/500gal. Pumper Truck (Ex-Engine 306)
- Engine 300 (Spare/LDH Hose Wagon) - 1998 HME/Smeal 1500gpm./500gal. Pumper Truck/Hose Wagon (Ex-Engine 307)
- Engine 303 - 2006 American LaFrance Eagle 1000gpm./500gal. Pumper Truck
- Engine 304 - 2006 American LaFrance Eagle 1000gpm./500gal. Pumper Truck
- Engine 306 - 2010 American LaFrance Eagle 1000gpm./500gal. Pumper Truck
- Engine 307 - 2006 American LaFrance Eagle 1000gpm./500gal. Pumper Truck
- Engine 308 - 2010 American LaFrance Eagle 1000gpm./500gal. Pumper Truck
- Engine 309 - 2010 Spartan Gladiator/Smeal 1500gpm./500gal. Pumper Truck
- Engine 310 - 2007 American LaFrance Eagle 1000gpm./500gal. Pumper Truck
- Squad 11 - 2010 Spartan Gladiator/Smeal 1500gpm./500gal. Rescue Pumper Truck
- Squad 21 (Spare) - 2006 American LaFrance Eagle 1000gpm./500gal. Rescue Pumper Truck (Ex-Squad 11)
- Engine 312 - 2007 American LaFrance Eagle 1000gpm./500gal. Pumper Truck
- Engine 313 - 2003 American LaFrance Eagle 1000gpm./500gal. Pumper Truck
- Engine 314 - 2006 American LaFrance Eagle 1000gpm./500gal. Pumper Truck
- Engine 315 (Spare) - 1998 HME/Smeal 1000gpm./500gal. Pumper Truck (Ex-Engine 310)
- Engine 316 (Spare) - 1998 HME/Smeal 1000gpm./500gal. Pumper Truck (Ex-Engine 312)
- Engine 317 (Reserve) - 2004 American LaFrance Eagle 1000gpm./500gal. Pumper Truck (Ex-Engine 306)
- Engine 318 (Reserve) - 2002 American LaFrance Eagle 1000gpm./500gal. Pumper Truck (Ex-Engine 308)
- Engine 319 (Reserve) - 2002 American LaFrance Eagle 1000gpm./500gal. Pumper Truck (Ex-Engine 309)
Ladder Companies
- Ladder 70 - 2007 HME/Smeal 100' Rear-Mount Aerial Ladder Truck
- Tower Ladder 71 - 2008 American LaFrance Eagle/LTI 75' Mid-Mount Platform Tower Ladder Truck
- Ladder 72 - 2010 Spartan Gladiator/Smeal 100' Rear-Mount Aerial Ladder Truck
- Ladder 73 - 2007 HME/Smeal 100' Rear-Mount Aerial Ladder Truck
- Ladder 74 - 2007 HME/Smeal 100' Rear-Mount Aerial Ladder Truck
- Tower Ladder 75 - 2008 American LaFrance Eagle/LTI 75' Mid-Mount Platform Tower Ladder Truck
- Ladder 76 (Spare) - 2002 HME/Smeal 100' Rear-Mount Aerial Ladder Truck (Ex-Ladder 73)
- Ladder 77 (Spare) - 2002 HME/Smeal 100' Rear-Mount Aerial Ladder Truck (Ex-Ladder 72)
- Ladder 78 (Reserve) - 1998 Seagrave 100' Rear-Mount Aerial Ladder Truck (Ex-Ladder 72, Ladder 70)
- Tower Ladder 80 (Spare) - 2002 American LaFrance Eagle/LTI 75' Mid-Mount Platform Tower Ladder Truck (Ex-Tower Ladder 75)
- Tower Ladder 81 (Reserve) - 1999 American LaFrance Eagle/LTI 75' Mid-Mount Platform Tower Ladder Truck (Ex-Tower Ladder 71)
Command Units
- Battalion 1 - 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV
- Battalion 2 - 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV
- Battalion 3(Callback/Spare) - 2006 Ford Expedition SUV
- Car 5(Safety Battalion) - 2010 Ford F-350/TCD Pickup Truck
- Car 6(Fire Investigation Unit) - 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV
- Car 45(EMS Officer) - 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 4x4 Pickup Truck
- S.O.C. Battalion(S.O.C. Officer) - 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV
- Battalion Chief(Spare) - 2010 Ford F-350/TCD Pickup Truck (Ex-Battalion 1)
- Battalion Chief(Spare) - 2010 Ford F-350/TCD Pickup Truck (Ex-Battalion 2)
Special Units
- Rescue 1 - 2007 American LaFrance Eagle Heavy-Duty Walk-Around Rescue Truck
- Rescue 2(Spare) - 2000 American LaFrance Eagle/3-D Heavy-Duty Walk-Around Rescue Truck (Ex-Rescue 1)
- Collapse Unit (Squad Support Unit 11) - 2008 Mack Terra-Pro/Hackney Heavy-Duty Collapse Rescue Truck
- Mask Service Unit (M.S.U.) 1 - 2004 Freightliner/American LaFrance Medium-Duty Air Cascade Truck
- Mask Service Unit (M.S.U.) 2 (Support Unit) - 2002 Ford Excursion SUV (Ex-Safety Battalion)
- Foam Unit - 1998 HME/Smeal 1000gpm./500gal. Foam Pumper Truck (Ex-Engine 304, Ex-Spare Engine 317)
- USAR Unit - 2008 Freightliner Tractor/2008 Hackney Heavy-Duty Tractor-Trailer Westchester County USAR Task Force Truck
- Field Command Unit - 2008 Freightliner/MBF Walk-Around Mobile Command Center Truck
- Field Communications Unit - 2008 Ford Transport Bus
- Field Support Unit 1 - 2008 Ford F-350 Pickup Truck
- Field Support Unit 2 - 2008 Ford F-350 Pickup Truck
- Field Support Unit 3 - 2008 Ford F-350 Pickup Truck
- Field Support Unit 5 - 2002 Ford Expedition SUV
- Field Support Unit 6 - 2009 Ford F-350 Pickup Truck
- Field Support Unit 7 - 1986/2004 Ford Tractor
- Field Support Unit 8 - 2008 Mack Granite Tractor and S.O.C. Support Trailer
- Field Support Unit 9 - 2009 Mack Granite Tractor
- Field Support Unit 10/Mask Service Unit (M.S.U.) 3 - 2008 Thomas Special Operations Transport Bus
- Field Support Unit 11 - 2008 Ford F-650 Flatbed Truck with Crane
- Haz-Mat. Support Unit 2 - 2008 Ford Decon. Support Bus
- Haz-Mat. Support Unit 3 - 2012 Freightliner Tractor/Hackney Tractor-Trailer Haz-Mat. Support Truck
- Water Tender Trailer - 1998/2008 Kaiser 5000gal. Water Tanker Trailer
- Special Operations Van - 2008 Ford Van
- Fleet Services Unit - 2007 Ford/Knaphide Fleet Services Maintenance Truck
Communications
Structure Fire Response Guidelines
- 1st/Box Alarm Assignment: 4 Engines, 2 Ladders, Rescue 1, 1 Battalion Chief
- 10-29(Working Fire)/10-30(All Hands) Assignment(Upgrade): 1 Ladder(F.A.S.T.), Squad 11, 1 Battalion Chief(Safety)
- 2nd Alarm Assignment(Upgrade): 2 Engines, 1 Ladder, 1 Deputy Chief, Mask Service Unit
- 3rd Alarm Assignment(Upgrade): 2 Engines, 1 Ladder, 1 Deputy Chief
- 4th Alarm Assignment(Upgrade): 2 Engines, 1 Ladder, 1 Deputy Chief, Chief of Department
10 Codes
The city of Yonkers Fire Department currently uses a series of radio "10-Codes" during communication via department radios and to classify specific types of incidents. Below is a list of codes used.[19]
- 10-1: Location
- 10-2: Return to Quarters
- 10-3: Phone Dispatcher
- 10-4: Acknowledge
- 10-5: Repeat Message
- 10-6: Stand By
- 10-7: Verify Address
- 10-8: Available/In Service
- 10-9: Off Radio
- 10-11: Radio Test
- 10-12: First In Unit Report
- 10-13: Apparatus Breakdown
- 10-14: Apparatus Accident
- 10-15: Request Police
- 10-16: Request Ambulance
- 10-17: Request ConEdison Gas & Electric
- 10-18: Return All Companies, Except an Engine or Ladder
- 10-19: Return All Companies, Except (Specify)
- 10-20: Proceed at Reduced Speed
- 10-21: Brush Fire
- 10-22: Outside Rubbish Fire
- 10-23: Fire in an Incinerator
- 10-24RD: Vehicle Fire on Street
- 10-24HW: Vehicle Fire on Highway
- 10-25: Defective Oil Burner
- 10-26: Food on the Stove, No Fire
- 10-27MH: Manhole Fire
- 10-27TR: Electrical Transformer Fire
- 10-28: Inside Rubbish Fire
- 10-29: Working Structure Fire
- 10-30: All Hands Operating, Using Full Assignment
- 10-32: Accidental Alarm
- 10-33: Defective Sprinkler System
- 10-34: Vehicle Accident
- 10-35: Defective Alarm System
- 10-36H: Open Hydrant
- 10-36LI: Lock-In
- 10-36LO: Lock-Out
- 10-36OS: Outside Smoke Condition
- 10-36SI: Smoke Investigation
- 10-36WA: Water Condition/Leak
- 10-36WI: Wires Down
- 10-37: Electrical Emergency
- 10-38: Outside Fire
- 10-40: Other Incident (Specify)
- 10-45: EMS Incident
- 10-45C: EMS Incident involving Communicable Disease
- 10-46: Helicopter Landing
- 10-51: AFI Canceled
- 10-60: Building Collapse
- 10-61: Major Building Collapse
- 10-71: Injury (Specify)
- 10-72: Deceased Victim
- 10-73: Requesting Arson Investigator
- 10-80: Interior Gas Emergency
- 10-81: Haz-Mat. Response
- 10-82: Request Haz-Mat. Unit
- 10-83: Multi-Agency Haz-Mat. Response
- 10-84: Unit Arrival On Scene
- 10-85: Confined Space Rescue
- 10-86: High-Angle Rescue
- 10-87: Elevator Emergency
- 10-92: False Alarm
- 10-97: Mutual Aid Given
- 10-98: Company/Unit Relocation
- 10-99: Mutual Aid Received
Car Assignments
Below are some of the Car Assignments of the Yonkers Fire Department.
- Car 1 - Chief of Department/Fire Commissioner
- Car 2 - Deputy Chief of Operations
- Car 3 - Deputy Chief of Personnel
- Car 4 - Deputy Chief of Fire Prevention
- Car 5 - Safety Battalion Chief
- Car 6 - Fire Investigation Unit
- Car 45 - EMS Officer
See also
References
- ↑ "City of Yonkers : YFD Today". Yonkersny.gov. 2007-06-29. Retrieved 2013-03-30.
- ↑ http://www.yfd.org/history1.htm
- ↑ http://www.yfd.org/history2.htm
- ↑ http://www.yfd.org/history3.htm
- ↑ http://www.yfd.org/history4.htm
- ↑ http://www.yfd.org/history5.htm
- ↑ http://www.yfd.org/history.htm
- ↑ "City of Yonkers : YFD Command Staff". Yonkersny.gov. 2012-01-05. Retrieved 2013-03-30.
- ↑ "City of Yonkers : Personnel". Yonkersny.gov. 2007-06-29. Retrieved 2013-03-30.
- ↑ J. Kivel. "YFD, Personnel". Yfd.org. Retrieved 2013-03-30.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 "City of Yonkers : Fire Stations". Yonkersny.gov. 2008-07-30. Retrieved 2013-03-30.
- ↑ "Battalion Chief". Yfd.org. Retrieved 2013-03-30.
- ↑ "Yonkers Fire Department History - Article 6". Yfd.org. Retrieved 2013-03-30.
- ↑ J. Kivel. "YFD, History 1852 - 1896". Yfd.org. Retrieved 2013-03-30.
- ↑ "Yonkers Fire Department History - Article 2". Yfd.org. Retrieved 2013-03-30.
- ↑ "Yonkers Fire Department History - Article 3". Yfd.org. Retrieved 2013-03-30.
- ↑ "Yonkers Fire Department History - Article 4". Yfd.org. Retrieved 2013-03-30.
- ↑ "Yonkers Fire Department History - Article 5". Yfd.org. Retrieved 2013-03-30.
- ↑ http://www.bearcat1.com/radiony.htm
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