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Yonkers FD patch on the way. God speed to our Brother. All 7 are in our prayers and thoughts.

I've had the honor and privelege of working under Chief "Fitz" for the last 15 years. His dedication, passion and sheer love of the job is unparrelled. Chief, you will be sorely missed and remembered as one of the "Great" ones. Thanks for making our job the best in the world! Enjoy your retirement.

Fire84--I apologize, my last post was translated into Spanish by accident. Below it has been translated into Portugese. I hope the info is helpful. "EU sou um Yonkers bombeiro nos últimos 13 anos. Fire84, devo dizer, a sua cronometrante é bastante mal. O YFD enfrenta hoje a possibilidade de demissões de 44 de nossos irmãos. Yonkers enfrenta enormes deficiências no orçamento de 100 DÓLARES excedentárias milhões. apenas colocados em uma vez que temos uma classe de Janeiro passado 36, é improvável que haja um exame dentro dos próximos 4 anos."

I am a Yonkers Firefighter for the last 13 years. Fire84, I must say, your timing is pretty bad. The YFD is currently facing the possibility of layoffs of 44 of our brothers. Yonkers is facing tremendous budget shortfalls in excess of $100 million. Since we just put on a class of 36 this past January, it is unlikely that there will be an exam within the next 4 years. Civil Service rules here offer those figrefighters which were laid-off the right to be re-hired before they will go to the outside to hire new people. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. You might have better luck trying to take the FDNY exam. They have tests much more frequently then Yonkers. Good Luck. "Soy un Bombero de Yonkers desde hace 13 años. Fire84, yo debo decir, su tiempo es bastante malo. El YFD es actualmente frente a la posibilidad de paros involuntarios de 44 de nuestros hermanos. Yonkers está frente a insuficiencias económicas tremendas por encima de $100 millones. Desde que nosotros acabamos de poner una clase de 36 esto enero pasado, es improbable que habrá un examen dentro de los próximos 4 años. Las reglas del Cuerpo de funcionarios públicos aquí ofrecen esos figrefighters que fueron paro involuntario el derecho de ser antes que irán al exterior para emplear nuevas a personas. Arrepentido ser el portador de malas noticias. Usted quizás tenga mejor suerte que trata de tomar el examen de FDNY. Tienen pruebas mucho más con frecuencia entonces Yonkers. Buena Suerte."

Just to add my two cents in here guys--I was one of the FF at this job (Caryl Ave) I was also the one which called in the MAYDAY, as well as the FF who located (and dragged down the hall) the single (one) fatality at this job (A 66 yr. old woman). Knowing the job first hand, and being there on a first due truck company, I can confirm all that has been written about the job. The bulk of the fire was in the Southwest rear of the building; it was caused by a broken gas main on the first floor which the super had "drilled" through while making ordinary repairs. Within minutes of arriving at the scene, there were literally 20 to 30 active rescues underway; many of which were extremely hazerdous and extremely difficult. While later on in the job, additional manpower may have helped relieve the exhausted crews; Yonkers FD responded (as usual) with the appropriate dispatching and backup dispatching as the job called for. I do think that many lives would have been lost that night if Yonkers was not staffed they way we are. Having also been at the BRR job from start to finish, I can also attest to the fact that FDNY did show up and was extremly helpful and appreciated. This very large job had a tremendous amount of fireload and lifehazard. Once again, Yonkers FD dispatched to the best of their ability, recalling all off-duty manpower and manning additional units. But once all of our resources were depleted, it was nice to have helping hands from our brothers to the South. I'm not here to tout Yonkers as the best, nor to chime in on the debate over departmental consolidation (although, I'm not a fan, and will reserve comments for another thread)I simply wanted to make sure the facts were known about these two referenced jobs, and to thank our neighbors (FDNY, New Rochelle, Eastchester, Mt. Vernon, etc) for the times we needed them and they answered the call). It's always nice to have an extra set of hands...now if we can just get past the politics........

Date: 2/12/10 Time: Unknown Location: Clinton County, PA Departments: Woolrich Fire Company Description: LODD Vehicular Links: www.FireFighterCloseCalls.com Writer: FF D. Kime (Yonkers FD) See below--A perfect example of why safety at MVA scenes is so important, I can't tell you how many times rubberneckers have almost clipped me or one of my other FF's. Be careful out there. PENN. FIREFIGHTER KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY-STRUCK BY A VEHICLE We regret to advise you that a Firefighter with Woolrich Fire Company in Clinton County (PA) was killed in the line of Duty this afternoon. The Firefighter, who was in the process of setting up traffic control devices at the scene of an auto crash, was struck by a civilian vehicle. We will keep you advised as additional details are reported. As always our sincere condolences.

you nailed it on the head. Chief Fitz is definetly on top of all of this, all of the time. If anyone knows when these rigs are coming, it is him. Seth, from my experience as a FF in Yonkers, your assumptions are right on target. Especially regarding E-306, Sq-11, and Rescue.

yes, you are correct, that is a price PER rig. I will inquire about the other questions on my next tour (New Years Day)