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New York City mayor Bill deBlasio ordered city workers to remove the last remaining Confederate Battle flag flying from a city office. The flag which has flown there for over 100 years was removed and placed in a brown paper bag for safekeeping. The mayor has also mulled prohibiting sweet tea and BBQ in restaurants….Curtailing any public showing in theaters and on TV of the popular movie classic ‘Gone With The Wind.’ Public Utilities director Abraham Schwartz also proposed removing all signs on city highways that say ‘south’ in a effort to eliminate all racial references. The controversial mayor also ordered the city police department head Bill Bratton to hire more black police officers even though their background checks show a high percentage of drug use and criminal convictions. The mayor defended his actions by saying, “Who better to have on the street beats than cops familiar with drug sales and criminal enterprises.” Critics say Police Commissioner Bill Bratton has a long way to go to comply with Mayor de Blasio’s demands that the number of black cops in the NYPD reflects the city’s overall racial makeup. The two Police Academy graduating classes since Bratton took office in January 2014 were just .5 percent African-American…far below the 16 percent figure for black cops currently on the force. De Blasio on Monday announced that 1,300 more cops would be hired after months of insisting there would be no cash for more officers in this year’s city budget. The New York Times is also reporting that New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio had a tattoo of a Confederate flag and the motto “the south shall rise again” removed from a delicate part of his lower anatomy. See full article here

It was part of the Montefiore - White Plains Merger. Trauma was listed as one of the cuts to be made. They announced this in December. Will post their announcement once I can find it....

Took longer than I thought for a response.... Not sure what its being replaced with, but it appears that its being replaced due to the lack of power. Yorktown has been hauling the zodiacs with either a utility or a chiefs vehicle, as rescue 55 (a former snap on truck) can not maintain a cruising speed while in tow.

Seth, It's already been sold. Yorktown has disbanded their dive team.

http://www.lohud.com/story/money/personal-finance/taxes/david-mckay-wilson/2014/12/05/fire-districts-seek-millions-bond-referenda/19914319/

I called the district Secretary, the funds are reserved for an "annual open inspection and recruitment day", in other words, a sh**ton of taxpayer money for a party. Love the guys at YHFD, but I think the district has nerve to ask for funding when they waste 15k for a party.

afs1970, It just shouldn't come from taxpayer money.

You hit the nail right on the head!

No, it's currently vacent land owned by the Yorktown fire district. This has been subject to criticism, because there have been many elections regarding funding of this station and it has always been turned down, with the district always attempting to make changes to get approval for alternative forms of funding.

Only problem with replacing, or renovating their HQ is that it is actually owned by the Engine Company. While I have been inside, and realize how outdated and cramped it is, unless they can get financing, I feel that their only other option is to sell the building to the district,.which would be a poor decision, as the company would loose all sources of collateral, as well as a major piece of income. Will be interesting to see how this turns out. Anyone know if they will be able to keep all the apparatus inside and in service during construction? Seems like if they can't, they would need to setup some sort of temporary or rental structure to house them, whether it's behind their HQ, or at the controversial site of their proposed substation.

Date: 11/25/13 Time: 13:25 Incident Type: Structural (Structure Fire) Location:35 Cedar Pond Rd District: Mohegan (Town of Yorktown) FD Units: (Mohegan: 2261, 2265, L35, L10,, E252, E258, 2265, 2261) (Yorktown FD: 2532, R16-FAST) (WCDES: Bat10, C&0Zone5, Bat17,) EMS Units: (Mohegan: 69B3) (Somers: Rehab) Description: Fully involved structure fire 13:24: Time of Dispatch (Reported Structure fire, Multiple callers 13:28: 2265 Transmitting the box, Fully involved structure fire -YHFD FAST, (PutValley Engine, Mahopac Ladder, Mahopac falls rescue) 13:31: 22642 Requesting Putnam Valley engine to the scene 13:38: C&O Zone 5 Dispatched 13:30: BAT17 not available, go to next battalion Incident still unfolding, IA is still in the works

Date: 11/24/2013 Time: 1122 Hours Incident Type: Structural Related Call (STRU) Location: 3784 Wildwood Street (Town of Yorktown) (MAP) District: FD226HQ MOHGN FD Units: (LMFD: L10,L35, E252, E257, 2262, 2265, 2261) (YHFD: R16/FAST, 2533, U36) (Putnam Valley: Engine-FAST) (WCDES: BAT17, BAT10 COZONE5, County Car 1,EMS12) (Peekskill: E132) (Somers: U88, REHAB) (Mahopac: 1 Ladder) (Mahopac Falls: 1 Rescue) Standby Units: (Croton FD: E119) (Montrose: TL8) EMS Units: (Mohegan: 69B1, 69B3) PD Units: (NYSP, WCPD-K9) Other: Town Of Yorktown-Demolition, Water Department. Yorktown "Police" Description: Initial Dispatch - Porch Fire (Advised of multiple callers) 11:22: TIME OF DISPATCH (Reported Porch Fire) 11:24: Car 2265 transmitting the box, working fire -Yorktown FAST (R16) - Mohegan Retone - Mahopac Falls (19-6-1) Cascade - Peekskill Rehab - Mohegan VAC 11:25: 60 Control reports as per MTA cop on scene 2 occupants on the 2nd floor 11:27: Car 22629: O/S Fully Involved, 2.5 Story 30X50 11:37: 2262 requesting Coned Electric to expedite 11:40: 60 Control advising that Putnam 911 was notified for mutual aid responses -(Put Valley FAST) -(Mahopac Ladder) 11:44: C&O Zone 5 requested for responce 11:48: As per EMS12, requesting 1 ambulance to back-fill LMFD HQ 11:52: Mahopac responding 1&1 11:56: C&O Zone 5 will be responding (As per CC5) 12:02: BAT10 Requesting ConEd Electric to expidite, Live wires down 12:03: Coned reports multiple units, and supervisor enroute 12:04: BAT10 reports 6 l/s/o, 1 Deck gun in operation, 75X80 will be extended operations due to wind. Requesting Highway Dept. 12:08: 2261 Requesting Somers Rehab 12:09: Coned supervisor o/s 12:12: 2261 Reporting a collapse on the Charlie side of the structure, also requesting water department to the scene 12:12: Somers assembling rehab unit 12:23: 1 Man on scene with injuries (No further info), (CC1 was advised) 12:46: 60 advising 2261 that there is a spill no. 17:20: 2261 reports Situation under control 17:38: Units in service from scene Links: Daily Voice,

I'm in!

Date: 4/24/2013 Time: 1150 Incident Type: Rescue District: Cortlandt Location: Bear Mountain Bridge (Map) FD Units: (Continential Village FD: 2133, MA23, M8, R39) (Yorktown FD: 2532, 2536, R55/Dive Unit) (Verplanck: M1) Misc. Units: (WCDES: Medical Examiner,BAT17) (WCPD-Marine Division, Aviation Unit) (NYSP: Troop K) (Cortlandt Medic: 35M1) (Peekskill Vac: 75B1) Frequency: (Westchester Trunking: Fire-17, Fire-10, EMS-10) (WCPD-TAC4), (NYSP-TK/TAC) Weather Conditions: Sunny, 68 Degrees Reporters: Fireboyny Description: Continential Village, Yorktown's Dive Team and Marine 1 out of Verplank were dispatched to the Bear Mountain Bridge in Cortlandt for a Jumper reported to be in the water. The Village's car 2133 signed on immediately after dispatch. Soon after NYSP advised (through 60 control) that a person was down on the Rt 9D side of the bridge. Upon arrival of car 2133, Yorktown's Dive Team, and Verplank units were cancelled as the jumper did not jump into the water but rather onto land. Continential Village units assisted PD and the Medical Examiner by providing scene support. Time Clock: 1157: Time of Dispatch 1157: Car 2133 responding 1159: Yorktown's car 2533 advises Dive Team Assembling. 1159: WCPD notified, responding accordingly 1200: Bat 17 Acknowledges Call, Will monitor 1206: Car 2133 advises Verplanck can remain in Quarters 1211: As per PD, Water Recovery not needed, Victim did not land in the water. PD requiring assistance with rope shoring. 1212: 2133 advises that YHFD and Verplank M1 can go back into service 1318: 2133 Advises victim packaged, off the embankment, awaiting the medical examiner 1318: 60 control advises ME is responding with a 20 minute ETA 1340: Medical Examiner O/S 1448: 2133 Command Terminated Links: LOHUD

Date:4/23/2013 Time: 1912 Incident Type: Structure Fire District: 253-Yorktown (Box: 253020) (YHFD BOX Map) Location: 2381 Ogden Drive (MAP) FD Units Operating: (Yorktown: 2531, 2532, 2533, E273, E270, E272, L51) (Bedford Hills: TL-57 FAST, 2031, 2033) FD Relocated - Standby: (Somers: E-181) (Mohegan: 1 Ladder) EMS On Scene: (YVAC: 86B1, 34M2) Frequency: Fire 46.26, Trunking-Fire17, Trunking-Ems17 Weather Conditions: Cloundy, 51 Degrees Reporters: fireboyny Description: Yorktown FD with a FAST Team from "The Hills" were dispatched to a chimney on fire at 2381 Ogden Drive. Engine 273 along with multiple Yorktown Officers signed on immediately after dispatch. Yorktown's Car 2533 was first on scene, who after a brief investigation transmitted the initial alarm for a visible fire on the "C" side of the structure. Yorktown FD had the fire knocked down in less than 12 minutes of their initial time of dispatch. Time Clock: 19:12- Yorktown with Bedford Hills FAST dispatched to 2831 Ogden Drive for a Chimney on fire 12:12 - E273,2531,2533,2532 Enroute 19:16 - Car 2533 on Scene, 40 X 25, 2.5 Story Wood Frame, Nothing Showing from the exterior, Investigating 19:16 - Transmitting the Box, Visible fire from the "C" Side 19:16 - 2533 Notifying units that there is a hydrant directly across the street from the scene. 19:19 - Bat 17 Acknowledges the call, Will Not Be Responding 19:19 - Bat 10 Dispatched for response 19:24 - Command cancelling Bat10 Response 19:27 - Yorktown Command reporting all visible fire is Knocked Down, Interior units are checking for extension 19:35 - Command reporting fire is extinguished, Units are overhauling, Holding all companies. 19:57: Yorktown Base requesting Yorktown Command to land-line HQ 20:07: As per 2031, Bedford Hills Units back in service Additional: Patch

Date: 4/23/2013 Time: 1410 Incident Type: MVA-Rollover-Ejection District: Department-253 (Yorktown) (Box 253060) Location: Taconic State Parkway North Bound Mile Marker 12.9 (IAO Croton Dam /AMVET Bridge) FD Units: [(Yorktown): 2532, 2538, E270, E273, R16] EMS Units: [(YVAC) 34M1, 86B1] PD Units: NYSP Troop K, County Medical Examiner Frequency: 46.26, Trunking-Fire17, Ground Ops 7, Trunking-EMS17 Weather Conditions: Cloudy, 51 degrees Reporters: fireboyny Description: Units were dispatched to an MVA with injuries, with Rollover. Upon arrival units notified 60 control that the patient was ejected from the vehicle, with severe head trauma. Patient was pronounced at the scene.

Date: 4/19/13 Time: 0453 Incident Type: Structure Fire District: YHFD Box: 253020 Location: 2661 Evergreen Street (MAP) Units Operating: (Yorktown: 2531, 2532, L51, E272, E273,E270, R16) (BHFD: 2034, 2032, TL57 -FAST) (WCDES: BAT17, BAT12, C&O-Zone 4) (YVAC: 34M2, 86B1) Units On Standby: (Somers: 1 Engine) (Mohegan: 1 Ladder) Frequency: Fire17, 46.26, Ground Ops 17) Weather Conditions: Overcast, 55 Degrees Reporters: fireboyny Description: Heavy fire in a 2 Story wood frame single family residence. Time clock: 0435: Initial Dispatch: Yorktown w/ BHFD-FAST Reported Structure Fire 0436: 2531 Enroute, 0436: YPD Reporting a working fire 0439: 2531 On scene, transmitting the 1st alarm 0441: As per 2531, All occupants out and accounted for, hydrant IFO 2661 Evergreen 0454: C&O Requested to the scene 0503: NYSEG requested to the scene 0529: Main body of fire is knocked down. Multiple L/S/O 0529: Units conducting extensive overhaul 0539: 2531 Advising that School buses will not be able to access area, advise School District. 0646: As per Bat 16, Extensive overhaul, units dealing with collapse of roof and 2nd floor. 0717: Remaining hotspots K/D, holding with L51 and E273 0745: All standby units can return 0751: All Yorktown units back in service Links: Patch; LoHud, YHFD Article

Very well said. Thank you for your input.

Please keep all those who were involved in this horrific incident in your prayers... http://www.myfoxdfw.com/story/20112489/train-kills-veterans-in-texas-parade

Date: 10-22-12 Time: 11:40 Location: Westorchard Elementary School- 25 Granite Rd - Chappaqua (map) Frequency: 46.26 Units Operating: (Millwood: 2252, L52, E247) (Chappaqua: E146, TL27) (WCDES: BAT17) Weather Conditions: Clear, 50 Degrees F Description Of Incident: Dispatched to an Electrical Fire with a Comm. Alarm) Reporters: fireboyny 11:40: Millwood and Chappaqua dispatched to a Poss. Electrical fire with a Comm. Alarm 11:43: NCPD Confirming an active electrical fire 11:45: 2252 Confirming an active electrical fire at the panel, building has been evacuated, all responding units report to the front of the building 12:07: 60 control reports Con-Ed enroute 12:16: 2252: Fire has been extinguished, Situation has been isolated, Coned electric on scene, holding all units 12:27: 2252: Situation under control 12:29: Units picking up, will be in service from the school....

Date: 10/22/12 Time: 07:17 Location: 340 Illington Rd (Map) (YHFD box alarm assignment map) Frequency: 46.26, Fire-17, County Ops-1, YPD FD Units Operating: (Yorktown: E270, E271, E272, E273, R16, T14, 2531), (Pleasantville:T57) , (Pocantico Hills: T12), (Millwood: 2252, 2253, E-247, T-15), (Somers: T16, E181), (WCDES: BAT10, BAT17 C&O-Z4), (Bedford Hills: 2033, T5) (Ossining: 2331, 2334, E-98, U-51, FAST) (Croton; T10) (Katonah: T6) (Mohegan: L35) FD Units standing by @ YHFD HQ: (Montrose: TL8) (Mount Kisco: E104) PD Units Operating: (YPD, NYSP, NCPD, WCPD, DEP,) EMS Units Operating: (YVAC: 86B1) Weather Conditions: Clear, 48 Degrees-F Description Of Incident: Reported fully involved structure fire Reporters: fireboyny, peterose313, Larchmont_Boy 07:16: Time of Dispatch, (Possible structure fire, reported fully involved) 07:17: 2531 Requesting 1st alarm assignment with 2nd alarm tankers 07:23: 2251 On location, 40X80 Wood Frame, Heavy Fire on the 2nd floor and attic 07:25: 3rd engine in is to Reverse lay down the driveway 07:34: E270 approaching the scene 07:35: T10 approaching the scene 07:39: Katonah unable to respond, Millwood's tanker taking their place 07:40: Bat-10: On Location 07:43: Ossining FAST on scene 07:47: Disregard, Katonah T6 responding 07:49: 2081: Acting as water supply officer, taking over County ops 1 07:50: 2531: 2 hand lines in operation, heavy fire, switching to defensive operation 07:50: All tankers to switch to ops-1 07:51: Bat 10: Requesting C&O 07:51: T14 On location 07:51: C&O zone 4 Dispatched for responce 07:56: Con-ed Electric requested 07:58: Millwood's fill site has been established,T14 to set up fill site at IBM) 08:17: C&O Zone 5 dispatched for responce 08:23: Units overhauling at this time 08:40: 2531: Fire under control, knocking down hot spots at this time 09:00: Bat 10:All mutual aid tankers released 09:09: Bat 10: Units standing by at YHFD HQ, report to the scene for manpower 09:11: Mount kisco - 1 engine relocate to YHFD HQ 09:11: Montrose relocate ladder to YHFD HQ 09:20: E181, L10 on location, manpower report directly to fire scene 09:50: Ossining units back in service 11:23: Yorktown and Millwood units back in service Links: lohud, patch,daily yorktown, mid hudson news, News-Day anyone with additional info please send PM

Date:10/12/2012 Time: 18:06 Location: 716 Kitchawan Rd (Kitchawan Farm) (IAO IBM-WATSON) Frequency: Fire 46.26, YPD, Fireground 7 Units Operating: (Yorktown FD: E270, E272, 2532, 2536),(YVAC, 34M1, 86B2) (IBM: ERT (Standby), YPD, FAA, NTSB, NYSP, WCPD, (NY-DEC: DEC-Police, DEC-Spill Response Unit) DEP Weather Conditions: 47 Degrees, Partly Cloudy Wind from the North @ 11mph Description Of Incident: Dispatched to a Helicopter Down in the area of 716 Kitchawan Rd. No Injuries reported. Reporters: fireboyny, peterose313 18:06 Yorktown Dispatched to a Aircraft Down, with no injuries or entrapment. Poss. fire, Poss. Fluid Spill 18:08: 2532 Enroute 18:09: E272 Responding 18:09: UNK Unit, (No fire, No Injuries, fluid spill only) 18:15: 2532, requesting 60 control to notify IBM to open access gates 18:21: 2532 Reporting 1 helicopter down, no injuries, no fire 18:22: 2532 Requesting one engine to respond 10-20 18:23: E272 On location (18:23: Yorktown Dispatched to a second call in District, MVA with Fluid Spill and no injuries as per PD, in the area of Kitchawan Rd, and Pinesbridge Rd) 18:39: 2532-Units "picking up", PD will notify 60 control to dispatch 1 engine when aircraft is to be removed. -------- 18:51: Dispatched back to scene to provide lighting for PD Investigation 18:52: 2532 Responding back to scene, E272 will respond.. (19:27: 2537- Units clear of MVA, road has been reopened) 22:36: FAA has deemed the area safe, Command has been terminated. Links: LOHUD, Patch, Yorktown Fire, News-12, Daily-Voice

Not even 50 cents, the darn thing was DONATED!

Anyone know if Yorktown will be continuing their Dual Response with Millwood, Tri-Village Medics and O-Vac?