Steve

In the photo of the opening page. Engine 310, in the back ground, is a Continental Compac Rig.

I am a big Yankee Fan. I was very surprised to hear the fans boo Mariano Rivera, after blowing yesterdays save. I thing we are forgeting what he has done for this team over the years. That was like booing Paul O'Neil for being in a slump. Give me a break. [-X

Because we don't want to chat with a Boston Red Sox fan.

I give that 911 operator a lot of credit. She was very patient with that EDP. :roll:

I heard that Sen. Chuck Schumer was at an Elmsford Fire House earlier today He was there to hold a news conference pushing the $1000,00 tax credit. =D> I believe that is a step in the right direction to encourage and keep people volunteering.

Can somebody please educate me on the White Plains FD. I would like to know how many firehouses they operate, number of apparatus they have and number of men per apparatus. Thanks.

Congratulations to all who run the site. They do a great job. =D>

I recall some time around 1980.There was a multiple alarm fire on Warburton Ave. A Compac rig caught on fire while operating at the box. That was some sight. #-o

YonkersR3, Congratulations on a great piece of history. I recall at a fire on Warburton Ave. , around 1980, where a Compac/Continential engine caught on fire while operating at the box. Unfortunately, my memory is not that good to recall the comapny number or year of this incident.

Can anybody tell me the location of Bronx Box 3478. Thanks.

ATTORNEY'S ADVICE -- NO CHARGE Read this and make a copy for your files in case you need to refer to it someday. Maybe we should all take some of his advice! A corporate attorney sent the following out to the employees in his company. 1. The next time you order checks have only your initials (instead of first name) and last name put on them. If someone takes your checkbook, they will not know if you sign your checks with just your initials or your first name, but your bank will know how you sign your checks. 2. Do not sign the back of your credit cards. Instead, put "PHOTO ID REQUIRED". 3. When you are writing checks to pay on your credit card accounts, DO NOT put the complete account number on the "For" line. Instead, just put the last four numbers. The credit card company knows the rest of the number, and anyone who might be handling your check as it passes through all the check processing channels won't have access to it. 4. Put your work phone # on your checks instead of your home phone. If you have a PO Box use that instead of your home address. If you do not have a PO Box, use your work address. Never have your SS# printed on your checks. (DUH!) You can add it if it is necessary. But if you have it printed, anyone can get it. 5. Place the contents of your wallet on a photocopy machine. Do both sides of each license, credit card, etc. You will know what you had in your wallet and all of the account numbers and phone numbers to call and cancel. Keep the photocopy in a safe place. I also carry a photocopy of my passport when I travel either here or abroad. We've all heard horror stories about fraud that's committed on us in stealing a name, address, Social Security number, credit cards. Unfortunately, I, an attorney, have firsthand knowledge because my wallet was stolen last month. Within a week, the thieve(s) ordered an expensive monthly cell phone package, applied for a VISA credit card, had a credit line approved to buy a Gateway computer, received a PIN number from DMV to change my driving record information online, and more. But here's some critical information to limit the damage in case this happens to you or someone you know: 1. We have been told we should cancel our credit cards immediately. But the key is having the toll free numbers and your card numbers handy so you know whom to call. Keep those where you can find them. 2. File a police report immediately in the jurisdiction where your credit cards, etc., were stolen. This proves to credit providers you were diligent, and this is a first step toward an investigation (if there ever is one). But here's what is perhaps most important of all : (I never even thought to do this.) 3. Call the 3 national credit reporting organizations immediately to place a fraud alert on your name and Social Security number. I had never heard of doing that until advised by a bank that called to tell me an application for credit was made over the Internet in my name. The alert means any company that checks your credit knows your information was stolen, and they have to contact you by phone to authorize new credit. By the time I was advised to do this, almost two weeks after the theft, all the damage had been done. There are records of all the credit checks initiated by the thieves' purchases, none of which I knew about before placing the alert. Since then, no additional damage has been done, and the thieves threw my wallet away This weekend (someone turned it in). It seems to have stopped them dead in their tracks. Now, here are the numbers you always need to contact about your wallet, etc., has been stolen: 1.) Equifax: 1-800-525-6285 2.) Experian (formerly TRW): 1-888-397-3742 3.) Trans Union: 1-800-680-7289 4.) Social Security Administration (fraud line): 1-800-269-0271

$24,500................does that include food stamps!!

I just watched ladder 49 on DVD and enjoyed the bonus features more then the movie itself. I enjoyed seeing the making of the movie and two week training session that all the actors attended at the Baltimore City Fire Academy.

Yes I have been listening to that great piece of audio. What confuses me is why is Ladder Co. 37 arriving on scene and requesting "an additional engine and truck fourthwith". I believe that they would be third or even fourth due at that box location. I suppose the other truck companies were unavailable. Which ever the case it is a great audio piece.

In 1980 Yonkers had three ALF Tiller Trucks. They were yellow in color. I believe they were assigned to Ladder 71, 73 and 74.

Eng 119, I believe you got them all correct.

=D> =D> =D> Doug, Congratulations, you are correct. Yonkers used to refer to the Battalions as Division 1 and 2. 101 was there code for 10-4. This was prior to Yonkers having 10 codes. This goes back to the late 1970's.

I have noticed that when the FDNY is operating at a working fire the dispatcher advises the battalion/division chief the duration of the call. Ex. Battalion 19 your duration of this call is 17 minutes. Any reason why they do this?

In regards to Tillers, back in the late 1970's Yonkers had purchased three ALF Tillers. I am not sure why they phased them out, considering there are so many tight streets on the westside. From my experience, Pierce makes a good quality truck, that is made to last . I always believed that the E-One is not that great of a truck and does not have a long life expectancy. I really believe the bottom line is, what you pay for is what you get. If you pay three hundred thousand dollars for an engine from one comapny and another company is selling the same spec. engine for three hundred and fifty thousand dollars . The more expensive engine will be the better of the two.

I have noticed that when Yonkers has a multiple alarm fire they recall members to operate spare trucks. Can anybody advise how this is done. Are members advise that they are on recall duty for a particular period or do they just go down a list. Also where do the members report when a recall takes place. If not there own firehouse, what do they do in regards to turnout gear.

This one is for the old timers. What is the meaning of "101 - Division One".

I watched channel 11,9 and 5. Channel 11 had the most coverage and made it a top story. 9 and 11 ran the blizzard first then the story.

Hello, My name is Steve. I reside in Rockland County. I am currently a member of the Thiells FD, aka- David B. Roche Vol. Fire Co. Approx. 10 years ago I was active in the Spring Valley Fire Dept. and held the rank of Lieutenant. I am also a retired Detective from the NYPD. I grew up as a kid in Yonkers, so I have knowledge and interest in the YFD.

The current Yonkers Resuce One, is only four years old. Why replace it so quickly

The current Yonkers Resuce One, is only four years old. Why replace it so quickly