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  5. Posted · Edited by batt2

    The Old Centennial (Peekskill) firehouse got me thinking. Who has the oldest operating firehouse in Westchester County?.

    Do any stations have brass poles in place. What year was your building built? Was your firehouse moved from another location?

    While not the oldest, Yonkers' Station 6 is up there. YFD Station 6

    Constructed in 1901, it has a classic façade. During a renovation in '62 the brass poles in 2 locations were removed and aluminum poles were substituted.

    There are brass poles in Stations 1 and 12 - I'm not sure whether they're still in any others.

  10. Posted

    Date:07/26/08

    Time:1019

    Location: 40 Caryl Av

    Frequency: 484.7125

    Units Operating: E304, E303, E306, E307, E312, L74, TL71, RES1, SAFT, FIU, MSU, B1

    Description Of Incident: Working fire in 4 story OMD

    Writer: batt2

    1019: Caller on cell phone reports fire in bedroom

    1023: E304 o/s, Working Fire

    1024: B1 s/c E312 as FAST

    1029: B1 reports 2 l/s/o

    1030: B1 reports primary search negative

    1031: B1 reports main body of fire knocked down

    SQ11 and TL75 relocated to FS4

  11. Posted · Edited by batt2

    CRIME ANALYST - EXAM

    Salary/Pay Rate: $42,053 - $68,226 Posted Date: 7/22/2008

    THIS IS NOT AN OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT

    MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

    40 South Broadway

    City Hall Room 120

    Yonkers, N.Y. 10701

    A NON-REFUNDABLE $15.00 APPLICATION FEE IS REQUIRED FOR EACH SEPARATELY NUMBERED EXAMINATION FOR WHICH YOU APPLY

    CRIME ANALYST

    OPEN COMPETITIVE #61-355

    EXAMINATION DATE: SEPTEMBER 20, 2008

    FILING OPENS: JULY 21, 2008

    LAST DATE FOR FILING APPLICATIONS: AUGUST 20, 2008

    APPOINTING AUTHORITY VACANCIES SALARY RANGE (per annum)

    City of Yonkers As they occur $42,053 - $68,226

    RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT WAIVED

    DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

    The work involves responsibility for gathering and reviewing crime incident data, arrest reports and calls for service submitted by police personnel for the purpose of identifying crime trends through statistical and spatial analysis. The work involves analyzing, categorizing, tabulating and mapping data on crimes and arrests for New York State reports, intra-departmental reports, preparing presentations to command staff and special assignments. This civilian works under the direct supervision of the police personnel with considerable leeway to exercise independent analytical judgment on findings and recommendations. This work often involves a responsibility to improve the quantity and quality of available data. The work may involve handling confidential or sensitive information. Does related work as required.

    TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only)

    Analyzes the linkages and similarities between crimes, offenders, suspects and victims

    and makes recommendations to Department Administrators on the current

    trends based upon the analysis of crime data and various research or statistical

    findings;

    Reviews, analyzes and categorizes calls for service, crime and arrest data in preparing

    statistical reports on crimes and arrests occurring in the geographical region;

    Identifies emerging or existing crime problems and patterns, geographically and through

    similar offense patterns;

    Prepares crime related and other maps utilizing Geographic Information Systems (GIS);

    Inputs and maintains data and other information in computerized records, requiring

    advanced knowledge of agency procedures;

    Prepares a variety of studies, reports and related information for decision-making

    purposes;

    Conducts research, analysis, and prepares recommendations;

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    Candidates must meet the requirements of one or the following groups on or before the date of the written test.

    OPEN COMPETITIVE: EITHER

    A) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered graduate

    school with a Master’s Degree in criminal justice, criminology, public

    administration, statistics, social science or a related field and one (1) year of

    experience in research, data collection and analytical report preparation; or

    B) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered four year

    college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in criminal justice, criminology,

    public administration, statistics, social science or a related field and three (3)

    years of experience as described in (A); or

    C) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered two year

    college or university with an Associate’s Degree in criminal justice, a social

    science or a related field and five (5) years of experience as defined by the limits

    of (A) and (B); or

    D) An equivalent combination of education/training and experience as defined by

    the limits of (A) through ©.

    Note:

    Twenty four (24) credit hours of coursework in geographic information systems and spatial analysis, or research methods and statistical analysis or information technology coursework can be substituted for one year of the required experience.

    The equivalent amount of voluntary and part-time experience, including paid or unpaid internships in research, data collection and report preparation can be substituted for up to one year of the required experience.

    SUBJECT OF EXAMINATION: A written test designed to evaluate knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the following areas:

    1. BASIC STATISTICAL CONCEPTS

    These questions test for knowledge of the analytical methods used to reduce and describe large sets of numerical data. The questions cover such areas as the organization and presentation of data, statistical terminology, central tendency, variability, the normal curve, and correlation.

    You will not be required to do any substantial manipulation of data.

    2. PREPARING WRITTEN MATERIAL

    These questions test for the ability to present information clearly and accurately, and to organize paragraphs logically and comprehensibly. For some questions, you will be given information in two or three sentences followed by four restatements of the information. You must then choose the best version. For other questions, you will be given paragraphs with their sentences out of order. You must then choose, from four suggestions, the best order for the sentences.

    3. RESEARCH METHODS AND TECHNIQUES

    These questions test for knowledge of the conceptual foundations for the collection and interpretation of data. The questions cover such areas as survey methods and techniques, sampling theory and techniques, and drawing conclusions from research results.

    You will not be required to do any substantial manipulation of data.

    4. UNDERSTANDING AND INTERPRETING TABULAR MATERIAL

    These questions test your ability to understand, analyze, and use the internal logic of data presented in tabular form. You may be asked to perform tasks such as completing tables, drawing conclusions from them, analyzing data trends or interrelationships, and revising or combining data sets. The concepts of rate, ratio, and proportion are tested. Mathematical operations are simple, and computational speed is not a major factor in the test.

    5. UNDERSTANDING AND INTERPRETING WRITTEN MATERIAL

    These questions test how well you comprehend written material. You will be provided with brief reading selections and will be asked questions about the selections. All the information required to answer the questions will be presented in the selections; you will not be required to have any special knowledge relating to the subject areas of the selections.

    UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTIFIED, CANDIDATES ARE ALLOWED TO USE QUIET, HAND-HELD, SOLAR OR BATTERY POWERED CALCULATORS. DEVICES WITH TYPEWRITER KEYBOARDS, “SPELL CHECKERS”, “PERSONAL DIGITAL ASSISTANTS”, “ADDRESS BOOKS”, “LANGUAGE TRANSLATORS”, “DICTIONARIES”, OR ANY SIMILAR DEVICES ARE PROHIBITED. YOU MAY NOT BRING BOOKS OR OTHER REFERENCE MATERIALS

  13. Posted · Edited by batt2

    Date:06/13/08

    Time:0409

    Location: 72 Hamilton Av

    Frequency: 484.7125

    Units Operating: E304,E303,E306,E308, L74,TL71, RES1, SAFT, FIU, B1

    Description Of Incident: Fire in 4 story OMD

    Writer: batt2

    0409: Units dispatched for "Stove on Fire."

    0414: B1 o/s reports "people in street"

    0415: B1 reports Working Fire

    0425: B1 reports 3 lines stretched.

    0424: S/C Additional Engine & Truck- E307, L72

    0428: 2nd Alarm- E309, B2, C3

    0637: All units back in service.

    Fire was in kitchen and hall of apt on first floor with some extension to apts above. Occupant removed from apt by YFD.

  14. Posted · Edited by batt2

    Multiple Yonkers and NYPD units on Tuckahoe Rd. in Yonkers, near the exit ramp of The NYS Thruway, last night around 1130p- 12a. Anyone know what went on? Possibly persuit? Came to work this AM and saw a couple of NYPD traffic and motorcycle cops hanging around the er.... any info?

    NYPD pursuit of motorcycle which crashed at your location. Suspect in custody.

  16. Posted

    (Please pass on to friends up in Mass. It was e-mailed via APCO newsletter)

    Telecommunicator

    The Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office seeks trained individuals to serve as a telecommunicator in the Communications Division. Minimum requirements for employment are:

    Current CPR Certificate, current First Responder Certificate, APCO 40 Hour Telecommunicator Certificate, current APCO EMD Certificate (desirable) and computer knowledge.

    The BCSO offers a competitive salary range, an excellent benefits package with an opportunity for advancement in its new state-of-the-art Regional Communications Center located on the MMR at Otis ANGB. AA/EOE

    Please send letter of interest and resume by June 1st to:

    Peter Shea ADS Human Resources

    BCCF

    6000 Sheriff’s Place

    Bourne, MA. 02532

    This note came with the e-mail about the above job:

    Above please find a job posting for our Communications Division.

    We currently have 2 immediate openings with 2 more scheduled for the

    fall. If interested, please contact our Human Resources Director as

    indicated in the posting. If you have any particular questions relative

    to the job please feel free to contact me.

    Respectfully,

    Deputy Sheriff Peter Thomas

    Director of Communications

    Barnstable County Sheriff's Office

    Crash/Fire/Rescue Facility

    3132 Richardson Road

    Otis ANGB MA 02542

    508-563-4210

    508-563-4280 fax

  17. Posted

    I originally hated to see them go. You did see them used improperly, going into structures or at car fires but we used them a lot at rubbish and brush fires in our district. But they also had their problems. They were difficult to stretch for long distances because they didn't "give." It really was easier to stretch a handline for long distances. Reeling it in was a little dangerous. The chauffeur would push the button and the next member would have a rag to clean the debris off as it reeled up and the third would unkink it- but it would kink up and catch you before the chauffeur reacted. The reels would often break and then you had to rewind them with a crank.

    The one-length 1 3/4" "junk line" was initiated with the demise of the booster reel and it doesn't take that much time to repack.

    They haven't been spec'd on our rigs for years and we really don't miss them now.

  18. Posted · Edited by batt2

    Yonkers seems to put a lot of money into the apparatus, training, and other sections of the fire department budget, while it seems to an outsider very little is invested into upgrading the fire stations to meet today's needs. Is that the case?

    If so, could the city have done the bare minimum on maintainence for this building to at least keep it "alive" until a further disposition was found, or was this firehouse decrepit when it was closed?

    Yonkers, like many big cities, went through tough economic times in the 1960's and 1970's. Not enough money was spent on capital projects like keeping buildings in good shape. In 1980, the Captain of Station 2 asked the Department for repairs on the house and documented all its problems. On September 15, 1980, the Station was closed "due to a determination that the building is in questionable structural condition and the immediate removal of men and apparatus is imperative."

    Currently Yonkers has been spending money on firehouses. There is a Capital budget and Plan which has rebuilt apparatus floors to handle modern loads, renovated crumbling ceilings, installed backup generators in all houses, repaired leaking plumbing and heating systems, installed apparatus exhaust systems in all the firehouses. Stations 1 and 10 will someday be replaced. So, while we would have liked to see Station 2 maintained, you can't say that there is very little invested in our stations. Those of us who love the YFD's history are sad to see the building go. It was a very busy one with E2 and T2 riding out to some of the most difficult jobs in "The Hollow" during the 60's and 70's. Many great firefighters and bosses came from those companies.

    The picture that was posted in EMTBravo recently doesn't fully convey the tragic state of the building. The view from the side is more telling.

  19. Posted

    Date: 5/9/08

    Time: 0429

    Location: 225 Nepperhan Av

    Frequency: 484.7125

    Units Operating: YFD, YPD, Empress EMS

    Description Of Incident: Fire in 4 story Ordinary OMD

    Writer: batt2

    Units on 1st Alarm: E306, E303, E312, E309, TL71, L72, RES1, SAFT, B1

    Numerous calls into Yonkers 911 Center. E306 reports smoke in area and people evacuating building.

    Batt 1 o/s reports fire on 4th floor, showing from rear, possible extension into cockloft.

    All hands working: MSU and FIU dispatched

    Batt 1 s/c 1 additional Engine Co. E304

    Batt 1 transmits Second Alarm: E310, TL75, B2, Car3.

  20. Posted

    UMassMemorial EMS: Worchester, Mass.

    Department: EMERGENCY MED SERVICES(202368)

    Schedule: 40 hours (Full Time)

    Pay Grade MGT9

    Shift: Days

    Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm

    Requisition Number: 22300

    Job Details: I. Position Summary: Responsible for providing oversight and management of UMassMemorial EMS, Life Flight, and the Communications Center which services EMS, Life Flight and MDAccess. Provides business expertise for professional and hospital billing of the patients treated by Life Flight operations and UMassMemorial EMS.

    III. Position Qualifications:

    A master’s degree in health care administration, business administration or related field and five to seven years experience in finance and human resources management is required. EMT, Paramedic or RN preferred. Prior experience with EMS and/or air ambulance programs and emergency telecommunication systems is preferred. Demonstrated leadership, training and basic tools organizational skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.

    Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

    Department-specific competencies, including age-specific competencies, and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments. The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description. Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.

  22. Posted · Edited by batt2

    Wow, that's a beautiful old building. Pity it fell into such disrepair.

    Yes it was beautiful. It was built as a Carriage House for the Trevor Estate. (The main Trevor building is the original part of the Hudson River Museum to the south of present Station 8.)

  23. Posted

    Wasn't there plans to convert the old Station 8 into the YFD Museum?

    There were plans to do that but there was not enough money to do the renovation. A lot of damage occurred in the years the structure was vacant.

  25. Posted

    Batt2, what's the 1st due Truck's avg. response times to 307's area in the AM vs PM time frames. I would think it seems like an eternity for 307's members on the hoseline at a job at 3:00 AM for some Truck support to arrive, especially if the 1st due Truck Co., whose already responding from more then a couple of blocks away, is out on a minor. No? Does Squad11 also run into this same problem at times? I would think the same holds true for Ladder 71, waiting for a hoseline to be stretched and charged at a job they arrive 1st to, especially if 306 or 303 is o.o.s. on a minor. Is this sometimes the case? Just wondering.

    All single engine houses have that worry. We always anxiously awaited TL71's arrival on Nodine Hill. It sure would be nice to have another ladder company there or elsewhere in the city but I wouldn't move any existing ones to Sta 7.