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Also Thanks to Capt Bill Fitzpatrick as well for the Clarification.

To CPage - I stand corrected. 306 Did have one of the Original 3 Sutphens (303, 306, and 311). 303's ended up at 314, as you correctly stated. 303's ended up as Reserve 305, and 311's is now the FOAM UNIT out of Station 13. Thanks to YFD R1Smokeater, for the clarification.

To CPage - I may be wrong, but I believe that 306 never ran with a Sutphen. They always ran with a Mack up until they got their ALF Eagle. Yonkers received 2 Sutphens back in the 90's. Engine 303 had one of the 2 Sutphens, that then went over to Engine 311 who gave it up, which is now Reserve Engine 315. Engine 314, I believe, always had the other Sutphen from the time it arrived. I believe that Yonkers really never like the Sutphens to run down in West Yonkers, because the truck really did not hold up well.

You are indeed correct - Yonkers Reserve Engine 317, (the former Engine 306), holds the honor of being the last Mack CF produced.

Macks that the Yonkers Fire Department is currently running as: Front Line: Engine 303 - 1990 Mack CF 1000 GPM Waterous two-stage pump with a 500 gallon water tank. Squad 311 - 1992 Mack CF 1000 GPM Waterous pump with 500 gallon water tank Specilaized Units: Collaspe Unit - 1988 Mack CF conversion, stationed at Fire Station 11 -Bronxville Road Spare Units: Spare Engine 301 - 1988 Mack CF/Ward 1000 GPM Waterous two-stage pump with a 500 gallon water tank. Spare Engine 302 - 1988 Mack CF/Ward 1000 GPM Waterous two-stage pump with a 500 gallon water tank. Reserve Units: Reserve Engine 315 - 1990 Mack CF 1000gpm Waterous pump 500 gallon booster tank Reserve Engine 317 - 1992 Mack CF 1000gpm Waterous pump 500 gallon booster tank Reserve Tower Ladder 77 - 1990 Mack CF Baker 75' Tower Ladder

Yonkers Reserve TL 77 is a Mack Baker

Was that photo taken at ALF in South Carolina OR at Campbell Supply in New Jersey? It might be either 303, 304 or 314 (I believe that these are the 3 Front Line Rigs being replaced).

I have always liked the Classic Gold Leaf Pin Striping, Decal and Lettering. Alot of the Major Cities have gone away from that, going towards the White on Red, with Bold Painted Rig Numbers. Mount Vernon, New Rochelle and Yonkers have gone that way. I think White Plains still does some Gold Leaf, but I am not sure. I remember how "Classy" the Old Yonkers Rigs were back in the 1960's and Early 1970's, when they Gold Leafed all of their rigs, with a Bright Reflective Circle Stamp on the Front Nose of all of their rigs, signifying the Unit Number (as well in small numbers under the Rig Number, the Year and Purchase ID). That was then and this is now I guess. I just boils down to cost and practicality.

Any word yet on who won the Bids for the 3 Additional Pumpers (303, 314, & 304) and for the 2 Rear Mount Ladders (70 & 74) and the New Rescue 1? (I would suspect ALF for the Pumpers and Rescue and Smeal for the Ladders, but I may be wrong). Any update on the New Squad 311's arrivial and the REFURB on that Ladder that was in the back of Station 10, that was sent to Texron? (What designation will that ladder be given? - Since YFD already has a Spare 76, 77 [Old TL 75], 78 and 79)?

I could not agree with you more. I, too, am NOT a Firefighter, but have enough knowledge within the City of Yonkers and the response times throughout the city, to know that a "Second" Rescue Unit from YFD, stationed in the East Side, would make sense. Having a YFD Rescue 2, stationed at Station 11 (which in my opinion, is the most "Centralized" YFD Station on the EAST SIDE), would allow optimum coverage of the East Side by a YFD Rescue Unit, and thus would elliminate Rescue One, having to come all the way across from Station 1 (Hdqrs), to respond to an alarm, say in the North End within say, Station 14's coverage area. Maybe having Rescue 1, be a Specialized HazMat, CBRN, Type of Unit, along with having "Standard Issue" Rescue Equipement, with Recuse 2 being a Specialized Building Collapse Type of Unit, again, along with having the "Standard Issue" Rescue Equipment, might have been the way to go? Currently, R1's runs to the East Side, places an unnecessary mileage and ware and tear on the R1 Rig. A "Second" Rescue Unit, would elliminate that need. However, I think that the creation of Squad 311 (From Engine 311) was the City's way of having some sort of Quasi-Rescue Coverage from the East Side, without having to create a New Company. Your thoughts?

Does anyone know when Yonkers New Squad 311 (2005 ALF Eagle Rescue Pumper with High Cab) is due to arrive?

StepJam - Good Points. But, isn't the New Squad 311 (Especially once they get their New ALF Rescue/Pumper), supposed to also support Rescue 1, in regards to HazMat, Homeland Security, CBRN, etc? I think that YFD is leaning towards getting a New R1 and making the current R1 (R2?) as the Spare. Your thoughts?

Just read about this New Devise called the "OPTICOM SYSTEM" that would allow all "Responders" (Fire Trucks, Ambulance/Rescues, and Police" the abilities to change the status of Traffic Light Patterns, directly from their respective Rigs, in order to clear a path from their place of dispatch to the repective Emergency Scene. Obviously, with "TIME" being the largest factor in "Dispatch Time" this new technology could go a long way in reducing response times. Could such a system work well within Westchester County? I see it being practical in the larger cities such as Yonkers, Mount Vernon, New Rochelle and White Plains, where traffic flow is critical. In my opinion, it would be less practical for some of the rural communities within the county. Does anyone have any thoughts on this and does anyone have any knowledge whether or not any of the Major Cities within the County are looking into this at all?

Any word yet on the Repainting and Relabeling of FDMV's New Foam Rig? With the Winter Months coming upon us very fast, I would figure that FDMV would want to get this done now? Any word on the Foam Unit? Is it at the South Fulton Street House "Inside" or is it parked outside (Not a very good idea to have a rig stored outside these days). Does anyone have an update on this?

Also, thanks for the info on the Rescue. Any news on that Refurbed Ladder Truck that was behind Station 10? Also, any news on SQ311, 314, 303, 304, 70 and 74?

Can anyone tell me what was the LAST Gold Leaf Painted Fire Truck in Yonkers (Gold Leaf Lettering and Detail on Red)? Unit Number, Manufacturer and Year?

Yonkers trains for bioterrorism This was no Halloween costume party. The masked people with fake cuts and bruises in the River Street parking lot yesterday morning were helping Yonkers firefighters, police and emergency responders learn how to react to a bioterrorism evacuation from New York City. Yonkers needed to have the "dirty bomb" drill, Mayor Phil Amicone said, because the federal government chose the city as one of the first places to send evacuees should a bioterrorism attack occur in New York City. "We have to know how to react," he said. The scenario was that four bombs exploded in Manhattan — one on a bus, one inside Penn Station and two on crowded street corners. A trainload of victims, some of whom might be contaminated with chemical or biological agents like anthrax, came to Yonkers for decontamination and treatment because New York City hospitals couldn't take any more. The drill would help police, firefighters, emergency medical technicians and citizen emergency volunteers work together smoothly in a disaster, Deputy Police Chief Charles Gardner said. "These exercises are an important component of our training and preparation," he said. About 100 volunteer "victims" agreed to take part in the drill. In an actual biological attack, thousands of real victims from Manhattan are expected arrive in Yonkers. "We wanted to keep things manageable," said John Donaghy, director of Yonkers Office of Emergency Management. Gardner explained that the basic duties of the drill could be expanded to help more people in a real attack. For the drill, he said, the city didn't want to take too many emergency crews off the street or disrupt Metro-North train service. Most of the "victims" were Yonkers students from Roosevelt High School and from the medical-health profession magnet program at Gorton High School. Many said they wanted to be part of the experience. "It's a good way to know what would happen," said Petagaye Barrett, a 16-year-old junior at Roosevelt High.

Again - If anyone out there was at Saturday's Training Event and has pictures, can they pass them off to Seth here at EMTBravo, to post.

A.P.B. out there for anyone with photos to post on EMTBravo from Yesterday's Drill in Yonkers

Additional Information on Yonkers Bioterrorism Drill After departing the train station, evacuees would relieve themselves of all manner of wear and personal belongings prior to undergoing a decontamination shower. An individiual arrived on the Metro-North train station in Yonkers at about 10:20 a.m. this morning. The emergency exercise was underway on track 3. Only images of those “participating” passengers arriving at the station that had exited the station and had begun the decontamination process may be depicted. Donning opaque gowns designating that an individual had undergone the decontamination process, people would proceed with a CERT (County Emergency Response Team) Yonkers attendant to the triage center where they would be designated in need of further medical attention or whether they would be moved to a temporary evacuation shelter. Should a "dirty bomb" incident that originates in New York City with the resultant mass evacuation and subsequent care for evacuees result in their arrival to Yonkers by Metro-North Railroad is the scenario replicated in all its imaginings in a full-scale exercise this morning. I arrived at Hazmat Operations were conducted with gravity, concern, and speed as witnessed by the evacuation by gurney of a victim suffering severe radiation burns about the face. “In an effort to ensure that we are as prepared as possible in the event of a large serious emergency,” Yonkers Mayor Phil Amicone said, ““This is the latest of many preparedness exercises led by the City of Yonkers since 9/11 2001. Yonkers Fire Department Chief Fitzpatrick explained that should a radioactive or chemical incident occur in New York City, the City of Yonkers would be the logical and likely first point of evacuation along the Metro-North Railroad route along the Hudson Line. There would be no stops between Grand Central Station and the Yonkers Station. With every eight train car departure, the City of Yonkers would be confronted with approximately 1, 200 people in need of immediate attention. Upon arrival at the Yonkers Station, people would be guided to decontamination units to wash off exposure to radioactive and/or chemical residue. People would then don a protective opaque paper gown that by its very wearing would designate the individual having undergone the decontamination washing. It is only thereafter that people would be designated toward needing further medical attention or not under a triage system. Chief Fitzpatrick pointed out that “the exercise was necessary to expose those deficiencies that may not reveal themselves when conducted on paper. The need for tweaking one aspect or another in such a grave undertaking is often recognized in the process of these exercises.” The drill took place at the I. Park parking lot situated off River Street, behind the Board of Education / Riverfront Library, and involved the MTA and Metro-North Railroad, Yonkers Police and Fire Departments, Empress EMS, St. Joseph's, St. John's and Lawrence Hospitals, Yonkers Public Schools, Yonkers DPW, New York State Emergency Management Office, City of Yonkers Office of Emergency Management. Volunteer agencies also included in the exercise: The American Red Cross, Yonkers Auxiliary Police, CERT (Community Emergency Response Teams), Civil Defense Emergency Support Services, R.A.C.E.S. (Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service). Amicone noted, “I am pleased to be able to inform our residents that our emergency service departments are some of the best equipped and trained in the region.”

Was anyone there at this training event yesterday? Was it exclusivley Yonkers or was the Westchester County Department of Emergency Management also involved in the exercise? (Meaning was New Rochelle, Mount Vernon, etc, involved as well?) Was anyone able to capture a series of Photographs from the exercise, that might be able to be posted here on EMTBravo?

Seth - I have and will continue to support you and your intent of this site 100%. I know the manpower hours you have personally invested into this site and can only personally thank you for what you have done and hopefully will continue to do for many many years to come. Yes, you and I have NOT seen "Eye to Eye" over the years concerning that "One" specific topic, but the conversations that you and I have had regarding this matter have been very professional and straightforward. Again, to this date, I know that we still disagree on the matter and are miles apart on our opinions on the subject. However, basically, you and I have ammically "Agreed To Disagree" which is fine, as in life all is not "A Bed Of Roses". I certainly agree and support your position that "Bashing" of any kind, should not be or ever be tollerated, no matter what. What the threads within any of the Sections of EMTBravo, should be one of positive and informative topics, and yes from time to time, constructive criticism may come out of the discussions. But as long as the responses are done with tact and respect towards the original writer, then I am all for that. Seth - Don't let anyone beat you down. You deserve better. Finally, all I can say is that you deserve a great debt of gratitude from the many who enjoy reading and visiting this site. Keep up the great work. YONKERSR3

Agreed - This site, as it is currently, was, as far as I understood it, to be for Paid and Voluteers, Professionals and Non-Professionals, Retired Servicemen, and Fire/EMS-Buffs. The members of EMTBravo (all 3000 Plus) come from all walks of life. If the intent of the EMTBravo site is to only allow professionals to share information, then it should be restricted to only those who are professionals, period. Maybe a Subscriber Based Web Site, then would be the way to go. However, as EMSCOMM80 said very well, that this site should be open for everyone who has an "Interest" (Be it either Professional, Volunteer, General Concerned Citizen, or Fire/EMS Buff), then everyone who is a member of EMTBravo, should have the ability to voice their opinion, just as long as it is done in a "Professional and Respectful" Manner. Just my thoughts.

Here's a tough question? What and Where was the First Working Tower Ladder Unit in Westchester County? What municipality had it and where and when was it housed?

Is anyone planning on attending the Ceramony and taking Photos that could possibly be posted here on EMTBravo, along with a story about the event. Maybe someone at Station 12, might have some Old Photos surrounding the History of Station 12, Old Rigs (Engine 12 and Truck 5) [aka: Engine 312 and Tower Ladder 75)?