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  2. Posted · Edited by batt2

    P O S T C O N S P I C U O U S L Y

    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 #64-218

    EXAMINATION DATE: MARCH 10, 2007

    FILING OPENS: FEBRUARY 8, 2007

    LAST DATE FOR FILING APPLICATIONS: FEBRUARY 23, 2007

    APPOINTING AUTHORITY VACANCIES SALARY RANGE (per annum)

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

    RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT WAIVED

    DUTIES:

    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. ORGANIZING DATA INTO TABLES AND RECORDS

    These questions test your ability to combine and manipulate information into a specified format. You will be given numerical data in tabular and/or narrative form, and you must compile it into tables or records. Ability to add and subtract is required. All information necessary to answer the questions is given. No knowledge of specific bookkeeping, account-keeping, or recordkeeping systems is required.

    3. 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.

    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.

    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

  5. Posted

    Date:11/20/06

    Time:1158

    Location: 28 Wells Av/ Bldg 3

    Frequency: 484.7125

    Units Operating: E303,E308,E306,E309/TL71,L72,RES1,SAFT,FIU,MSU,B1

    Description Of Incident:Working Fire

    Writer: batt2

    1157: Via Security Booth, Fire Alarm in Bldg 3. This building is in the old Otis Elevator Complex now used as an Office Complex/Industrial Park.

    1158: Units dispatched on Automatic Alarm.

    1201: B1 o/s

    1204: B1 reports fire in ceiling, Floor 1 of 5/Ordinary. RES1 dispatched.

    1208: B1 upgrades alarm to All Hands.

    1213: B1 reports fire is in ceiling by ductwork, lines stretched, companies checking for extension.

    1217: B1 reports main body of fire k/d.

    1225: B1 reports fire under control.

  6. Posted · Edited by batt2

    P O S T C O N S P I C U O U S L Y

    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

    ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN

    OPEN-COMPETITIVE EXAM NO. 68-543

    EXAMINATION DATE: JANUARY 6, 2007

    FILING OPENS: NOVEMBER 6, 2006

    LAST DATE FOR FILING APPLICATIONS: DECEMBER 6, 2006

    APPOINTING AUTHORITY VACANCIES SALARY RANGE (per annum)

    City of Yonkers As they occur $49,333 - $58,039

    AN APPLICANT FOR THE OPEN-COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION MUST BE A RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF YONKERS, N.Y. AT THE TIME OF THE EXAM AND FOR AT LEST ONE YEAR PRIOR TO AND CONTINUOUSLY UP TO THE DATE OF APPOINTMENT.

    DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

    This position is responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining various types of electronic equipment. The work includes the installation, repair, and maintenance of mobile and portable radios, emergency lights, siren units, and related equipment. Does related work as required.

    TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative Only)

    Installs, repairs, and maintains mobile and portable radios;

    Installs, repairs, and maintains computerized mobile workstations;

    Installs, repairs, and maintains emergency lights and siren units;

    Tests radio equipment including frequency checks;

    Requisitions supplies as needed;

    Maintains inventory of equipment and repair parts;

    Prepares reports and maintains records of work performed;

    Transports police vehicles from one shop to another;

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

    OPEN-COMPETITIVE: EITHER

    A) Graduation from high school or possession of a High School Equivalency Diploma and

    five (5) years experience in the repair and maintenance of radio transceivers or

    emergency light and siren units; or

    B) Seven (7) years of experience as described in (A); or

    C) An equivalent combination of education/training and experience as defined by the limits

    of (A) and (B).

    SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

    Possession of a valid New York State Class D Driver’s License.

    SUBJECT OF EXAMINATION:

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

    1. Operation, maintenance and repair of radio equipment

    These questions test for knowledge of the operating principles involved with two-way radio systems and equipment, including appropriate troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair procedures for these systems and equipment.

    2. Basic electronics, including circuitry, schematics and wiring diagrams

    These questions test for knowledge of concepts, principles, and practices involved in basic electronics, including circuitry, schematics, and wiring diagrams. Topics covered will include areas such as voltage, current, and resistance; the identification and function of circuit and solid state components; and the ability to interpret electronic schematics and wiring diagrams.

    3. Use of electronic test equipment

    These questions test for knowledge of the principles and practices involved in the use of electronic test equipment, including identification and proper selection of electronic test equipment.

    4. Repair, maintenance, and operating characteristics of electronic equipment.

    These questions test for knowledge of the operating characteristics, proper maintenance,

    troubleshooting, and repair of electronic equipment.

    5. Keeping simple inventory records.

    These questions test your skill in following instructions in order to keep accurate records of

    different materials received and distributed from a central location. You will be given written

    directions for a set of records and forms on which records are kept. You are to complete

    these forms from partially completed records or from lists of materials, then answer questions

    about the completed records. You may be asked to compute total costs from quantities and

    unit prices. The ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide will be required. Specific

    knowledge of record keeping systems and techniques will not be needed.

    6. Fundamentals of microcomputer systems.

    These questions test for knowledge of basic concepts and terminology related to

    microcomputers. They cover such topics as microcomputer and peripheral equipment;

    storage media; types of software used with microcomputers; and other associated terms and

    concepts.

    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.

  7. Posted

    Date: 10-19-06

    Time: 1745

    Location: 810 Yonkers Av; Yonkers Raceway

    Frequency: 484.7125

    Units Operating: E313,E307,SQ11,E312,L73,TL75,RES1,SAFT,FIU,E314(s/c), B2

    Description Of Incident: Working Fire

    Writer: batt2

    1745: Call from Yonkers Raceway Clubhouse reporting fire in "Drivers' Building. (This building appeared to be a structure where employees could observe races in progress. Building was being renovated and was unoccupied.)

    1749: L73 on scene reports odor of smoke.

    1750: E313 on scene reports working fire.

    1752: B2 on scene reports All Hands fire.

    Building is one story 75x50 Ordinary with fire on first floor and roof. Two 1 3/4" handlines and One 2 1/2" handline operating. Causation under investigation, not suspicious.

    1921: All units Back in Service.

  9. Posted · Edited by batt2

    They're in town. This week we got to take a close look at E303 and E314's new rigs at the DPW service center. The deck pipes were installed- they telescope up when in use. There are some changes from our previous ALF's. I saw SQ11's rig on a test drive pass by yesterday on Palisade Av. They're nice rigs. They should be in service soon...

  10. Posted · Edited by batt2

    Date: 4/12/06

    Time:1841

    Location: 1 Crestvale Tr. (Cross street: Delaware Rd.)

    Frequency: 484.7125 MHz

    Units Operating: E310,E312,E309,SQ11,TL75,L72,RES1,SAFT,FIU,MSU,B2

    Description Of Incident: Fire on third floor of 3 story frame.

    Writer: batt2

    1841: Reported fire in the house.

    1845: E310 o/s reports 10-29 (Structure fire)

    1846: B2 o/s transmits 10-30 All hands. TL75 in process of evacuating occupants still in basement apartment.

    1848: Primary search complete, negative.

    1851: Main body of fire k/d.

    1934: All units 10-8

    Fire believed to be started by candle left burning in bedroom.

  11. Posted

    Date:4/12/2006

    Time:0749

    Location: 241 Clunie Av

    Frequency: 484.7125 MHz

    Units Operating: E310,E312,E309,E306,TL75,L72,RES1,SAFT, MSU, FIU, Battalion 2.

    Description Of Incident: Fire in Basement of 1 story frame

    Writer: batt2

    Passerby reports fire in basement of structure; possibly someone inside.

    0753: E310 o/s reports no civilians at home.

    0802: B2 transmits 10-30 reports 2 lines stretched, companies opening up.

    0806: B2 reports main body of fire knocked down, checking for extension.

    0814: B2 reports fire is under control.

  12. Posted

    Date: 3-29-06

    Time: 1855

    Location: 53 Linden St.

    Frequency: 484.7125

    Units Operating: E306, E303, E312, E309, TL71, L72, RES1, SAFT, MSU, FIU, B1

    Description Of Incident: Apartment Fire

    Writer: batt2

    1855 Reported fire in apartment on floor 2 of a 3 story ordinary.

    1858 E306 10-84, 10-29 (Working Fire)

    1858 B1 10-84, 10-30 (All Hands)

    1906 Main body of fire knocked down.

    1924 Under Control

    2018 All units 10-8

  13. Posted

    The date of that fire is consistent with the rig numbering scheme. Yonkers used it from 1975 to 1978. Trucks were numbered the same as the Engine they were quartered with. Bunkers were issued in August 1990. He might have his hip boots rolled up to the top of the boot but not pulled up the leg. It was a trick to avoid pulling the boots all the way until the last minute. Though you could get wet or burned if you forgot...

  14. Posted

    There is more to come.. I have two sets almost ready to go.  Also have a few more shots from the last day in the old Station 3 with the rig parked outside.  Now that I have a good system for the old slides I will have to look for more at his house.

    Nice shots Tom. They were mentioned in the on-line YFD Retirees Forum and they're stirring up a lot of memories. That sedan coming out of HQ is Car 90, which was the Chief of Department's car. You can see Chief Gerlock in the passenger seat...

  15. Posted · Edited by Truck4

    Date: 1/18/06

    Time:0817

    Location: 85 Curtis Ln

    Frequency: 484.7125

    Units Operating: SQ11, B2

    Description Of Incident: Wires on Vehicle, Person Trapped

    Writer: batt2

    0817: Upon arrival, SQ11 finds 4 poles down and trees down with primaries and tree trunk on roof of vehicle. Victim inside. She agrees to remain inside vehicle until arrival of ConEd. Handicap bus with 2 staff and 2 passengers trapped between 2 poles down. Bus occupants removed and led through backyard fence removed by SQ11. 1043: ConEd arrival.

  16. Posted · Edited by batt2

    Date:1/18/06

    Time:0655

    Location: 1077 Nepperhan Av

    Frequency: 484.7125

    Units Operating: E310,E306,SQ11,E303,L72,TL75,B2,SAFT,FIU,MSU

    Description Of Incident: Structure Fire

    Writer: batt2

    Tree fell down across service of 1.5 story P/D and started fire. Occupants not home. 0658: Upon arrival E310 found fire throughout attic. 0659: B2 transmits 10-30 (All Hands Operating). 0838: All units 10-8.

  17. Posted

    P O S T C O N S P I C U O U S L Y

    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

    PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER (Spanish Speaking)

    OPEN-COMPETITIVE EXAM NO. 62-203

    EXAMINATION DATE: MARCH 18, 2006

    FILING OPENS: JANUARY 6, 2006

    LAST DATE FOR FILING APPLICATIONS: FEBRUARY 8, 2006

    APPOINTING AUTHORITY VACANCIES SALARY RANGE (per annum)

    City of Yonkers As they may occur $49,620 - $59,650

    THIS EXAMINATION IS OPEN TO LEGAL RESIDENTS, FOR ONE YEAR OF WESTCHESTER COUNTY

    DUTIES:

    This position involves responsibility for operating police, fire and emergency medical communication system. The work involves dispatching of emergency personnel, equipment and messages through use of telephones, two-way radios, teletype and computer aided dispatch system. An incumbent in this position must be fluent in both English and Spanish. Work is performed in accordance with established department procedures and requires good judgment in emergency situations. Direct supervision is received from a supervisor. Does related work as required.

    TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative Only)

    Receives incoming calls from both English and Spanish speaking constituents on police and fire emergency lines, i.e. telephones, mobile data system, two-way radio systems, fax machines, etc. and initiates appropriate actions;

    Dispatches police, fire, ambulances and other emergency personnel and equipment via two-way radios and/or mobile data system;

    Transmits and receives teletype messages and alarms;

    Monitors availability of equipment and personnel;

    Provides information to personnel in the field via two-way radio and/or mobile data system;

    Operates a computer aided dispatch system (CADS) which requires typing information into the system for dissemination.

    Performs related clerical work, i.e. typing, filing, etc.;

    Maintains a clean workstation;

    Prepares and maintains required records, logs and reports;

    Assists in training others;

    Provides general information to the public upon request.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    Candidates must meet the following requirement on or before the date of the written test.

    OPEN-COMPETITIVE:

    Graduation from high school or possession of a High School Equivalency Diploma.

    NOTE:

    Dispatching will mean a person who uses two way communication devices to send out vehicles to a destination.

    SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

    1. Conviction of a misdemeanor may bar employment; conviction of a felony shall bar employment.

    2. Must be fluent in English and Spanish.

    PERFORMANCE TEST:

    A performance test will also be held at a later date, to be announced. The written test will be a ranking test and the performance test will be a qualifying (pass/fail) test. You must pass both the written and performance tests to be considered for appointment. You will not be called to the performance test unless you have passed the written test. Since the performance test is qualifying (pass/fail), if you pass the performance test your final score for the examination will be the score that you achieve on the written test. Candidates may be invited to the performance test in the order of the scores they achieve on the written test. The City reserves the right to give the performance test to only as many candidates as are needed to fill available vacancies. The test will be administered on a conventional personal computer (PC). You will be using a conventional PC keyboard, but you will not be using a mouse.

    SUBJECT: The test consists of three parts, each preceded by a separate practice session. It will test your ability to enter the kinds of information that dispatchers and related personnel must process for fire, police, and emergency medical services. You will not need any specific information prior to the test; rather, complete on-screen instructions will tell you all that you need to know in order to take the test. In order to pass, you must enter the data at a rate of at least 6,000 keystrokes per hour (which is equal to typing approximately 20 words per minute), with an accuracy rate of at least 97.5%.

    RETEST POLICY: Candidates who fail the performance test will be permitted a retest which will be given on the same day as the original performance test.

    SUBJECT OF EXAMINATION:

    This examination includes:

    1. A weighted multiple-choice written test, and

    2. A qualifying Spanish Language Oral Proficiency Test.

    The Spanish Language Oral Proficiency Test is designed to evaluate the candidate’s oral proficiency in the Spanish language, at the level appropriate for the title being filled. A level 2 proficiency in the above language is required to pass the qualifying oral proficiency test for this title. This is equivalent to having a working oral language proficiency with understandable, smooth expression at a conversational level of communication.

    Based on the ranking on the written test, only a sufficient number of candidates needed to fill the present vacancies will be called to take part in the qualifying language oral proficiency test. As additional vacancies occur, additional candidates who were successful on the written test portion of the examination will be invited to take the qualifying language oral proficiency test.

    The language oral proficiency test will be rated on a pass-fail basis. Candidates must pass both the written test and the qualifying foreign language oral proficiency test in order to be eligible for appointment.

    Written test will cover knowledge, skills and/or abilities in such areas as:

    1. CODING/DECODING INFORMATION

    These questions test your ability to use written directions to code and decode information accurately. You will be asked to apply sets of coding rules to code information and to interpret coded information. Complete directions will be provided; no previous knowledge of or training in any coding system is required.

    2. FOLLOWING DIRECTIONS (MAPS)

    These questions test your ability to follow physical/geographic directions using street maps or building maps. You will have to read and understand a set of directions, then use them on a simple map.

    3. RETAINING AND COMPREHENDING SPOKEN INFORMATION FROM CALLS FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES

    These questions test retention and comprehension of information in calls for emergency services. Some questions test retention of specifics, such as street addresses, or comprehension of the spoken information, such as determining the location of a site in relation to landmarks. Each of these questions is weighted 1.0. Other questions test comprehension and application of directions for filling in a form. Each of these questions is weighted 0.2. Several simulated 911 calls will be played on audio tape. After listening to each call, candidates will be asked from two to four questions about the information that was presented in the call. The time to answer them will be limited. The tape will keep track of the time and, at the end of each answer period, will automatically begin to play the next call. Note paper will be provided. Candidates will be permitted to take notes and to refer to them when answering the questions.

    4. NAME AND NUMBER CHECKING

    These questions test your ability to distinguish between sets of words, letters, and/or numbers that are almost exactly alike. Material is usually presented in two or three columns, and you will have to determine how the entry in the first column compares with the entry in the second column and possibly the third. You will be instructed to mark your answers according to a designated code provided in the directions.

    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 PERMITTED 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.

  18. Posted · Edited by batt2

    What YFD Rigs run with a Captain and what run with just a Lt. ? Or is it based on Shift (Overnights with LT., Daytime with Capt.) ?

    In Yonkers, each rig (Engine, Squad, Ladder or Rescue) has a Captain assigned to it who works one of the work groups (shifts) and Lieutenants work the remaining shifts. The Captains are in different work groups for neighboring rigs, so during any given day, there might be a Captain working on one rig while Lts in neighboring rigs.

    At a fire or emergency scene the FIRST officer on the scene is in charge until an officer of HIGHER RANK arrives. So, if a newly promoted LT arrives first, he's in charge of any later arriving senior LTs until a Capt. arrives or the Chief...

  19. Posted

    The Yonkers Fire Department recently chose Alpine RedAlert for their Records Management Software and CAD. The project is just starting and the only module currently used is the NFIRS (others will begin shortly.) Ambulance software won't be used here in Yonkers, but the Fire Personnel and Apparatus modules have the ability to track membership, LOSAP points, apparatus, calls, drills. The company's software is currently being used by volunteer and career fire departments and seems very customizable...

  20. Posted

    To Batt 2 - Great Piece of YFD History. Thank you very much !! Was I correct in stating that Engine 305 was the Old Engine 2? That "Fin Cover" across the back of the rig was a classic. ALF had great rigs back then. Was that '71 ALF the Only 71 ALF Engine Company running in Yonkers at the time. I remember the 2 '68 Mack C's (Engine 4 and 7 if my memory is correct). Finally, was the Old Ladder 2 (I  believe it was a 70 ALF Mid-Mount") ever Ladder 1 (Before the '72 ALF White Cab Arrived?) Can you validate this for me? Thanks

    Yes, That was old E2. It was the only front line ALF Engine at that time.

    The 68 Macks went to E1 and E4 initially.

    That ALF Mid-mount was a 1967 and it was originally T1- I'm not sure where it went afterward...

  21. Posted

    YonkersR3,  Back in the 70's I recall Station 9 having Truck 9. I dont recall a Truck Co. out of station 2. I do remember Engine 305 working out of that Station for a short period of time.

    Truck 2 moved from Station 2 to Station 9 on March 16, 1972. On March 10, 1975, the numbers of the truck companies were changed to the same number as the engine company it was quartered with. Trucks 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 became Trucks 1,9,11,4,12,13,14.

    On March 10, 1978, the apparatus numbering was changed "to conform with the numbering system of the County". At this time Ladder Co. #1 became Ladder Co. 71, Ladder Co. #9-Ladder Co. 72, Ladder Co. #13-Ladder Co. 73, Ladder Co. #4-Ladder Co. 74,Ladder Co. #12-Ladder Co. 75, Ladder Co. #14-Ladder Co. 70.

    And yes, E305 was quartered in Station 2 from Oct. 1979 until Sept. 15, 1980 when Station 2 was closed. It then went to Station 1. JJ Pinto's photo recently posted on this site shows E305 across from Station 1. I remember its powerful Detroit Diesel engine climbing the hills with ease.

  22. Posted · Edited by Truck4

    Date: 07/26/05

    Time: 0939

    Location: 1 Gray Pl. X Radford St.

    Frequency: 46.50/484.7125

    Units Operating: E304,E303,E306,E308, L74,TL71,R1,SAFT,ARSN,MSU,B1

    2nd Alarm: E309,E312,B2,FD02

    S/C: E307,SQ11,E313,L73,TL75 (for Relief purposes)

    Description Of Incident: Fire on #3&4 Floors of a 4 story Ordinary OMD

    Writer: batt2

    0937hrs- Original call for fire on the 3rd or 4th floor, second call reporting fire out a top floor window. L-74 10-84 rpts smoke showing.

    0950hrs- B-1 rpts 10-30 (all-hands).

    0955hrs- Req. 2nd Alarm. Co's to report to front of fire building.

    1020hrs- Fire is K/D, U/C. EMS treating (2) FF's struck by ceilling collapse.