Yonkers, NY FD

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[derry86]

Sharp looking pump. Back to basics, huh? What extra toys does a Yonkers engine carry?


And can you give a run down on the hose loads?


Wicked jealous of that simple set up.

[R1SmokeEater]

Sharp looking pump. Back to basics, huh? What extra toys does a Yonkers engine carry?

And can you give a run down on the hose loads?

Wicked jealous of that simple set up.

Rob. This spec is definitely back to basics for us. We only deviated from it last time (in past 30 yrs) which produced 2 pumpers that did not work out well.


The hose load set up is as follows:

*2 beds of 15-Lengths of 3-1/2" supply line (50')

*1 bed of 10-Lengths of 2-1/2" attack lines. (5L preconnect atop 5L bedded)

*1 bed 5-Lengths Preconnect 1-3/4" Our main attack line.

(The roll up doors were changed back to standard doors to get the fenderwell as low as possible)


3 Lengths 1-3/4" preconnect over Officer side tires (under the ground ladder)

4 "Donuts" 1-3/4" Hi-Rise roll ups on driver side.

2 length 1-3/4" junk line in front bumper

5"x20' supply line in front bumper.

5"x10' supply line in compartment.


Engines also carry: portable Deluge, Water can, CO2, DryChem, Foam can, EMS bags, AED, Lucas CPR device, dewater pump, small tools, CO detector, 5-Gas Detector......etc......

3 of the Engines carry the FDNY style Hi-Rise nozzle.


There are 4 of the 11 Engines that carry 5" LDH as supply line in place of 3-1/2".


Again, this is a first for us with Ferrara as a manufacturer. Hope they work out well. 303 is our 2nd busiest engine, located in a busy fire-duty district, so we will see.

[bigjim]

May I ask why the two beds of 3.5" aren't interconnected for a single long lay?  Thank you.

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May I ask why the two beds of 3.5" aren't interconnected for a single long lay?  Thank you.

We wrap the hydrant with 2 3-1/2" supply lines, 1 gated, 1 non.

[derry86]

Thanks for the reply! I like it!


Interesting set up. Up for more questions? I love talking to folks about their tactics and the decisions that went into how they set stuff up on their rigs.


Seems that one engine will end up only pumping one 1 3/4 attack line. Does the second line always come off the second due?


Or do you use the other lines that are shorter? Or is the second line off the 2 1/2?


Whats your staffing? And when stretching, does each seat have an assigned role in making the stretch?


Thanks again!!

[R1SmokeEater]

Thanks for the reply! I like it!

Interesting set up. Up for more questions? I love talking to folks about their tactics and the decisions that went into how they set stuff up on their rigs.

Seems that one engine will end up only pumping one 1 3/4 attack line. Does the second line always come off the second due?

Or do you use the other lines that are shorter? Or is the second line off the 2 1/2?

Whats your staffing? And when stretching, does each seat have an assigned role in making the stretch?

Thanks again!!

Rob. Here in Yonkers, each apparatus is staffed with 1-Officer (Lt. or Capt.) and 3-Firefighters. The 2-Battalion Chiefs have Aides.


Riding positions on the Engines are assigned as, Officer, Driver, Behind driver is Bravo, behind officer is Charlie.

So, on radio, 303 is 3s officer. 303-Alpha is the driver, 303 Bravo is the hydrant/back up man, 303-Charlie is the nozzleman.


First due Engine wraps hydrant in a foward stretch. First line stretched is the 5-Lengths (smooth bore) unless fire conditions dictate a 2-1/2". Second Engine will bring in its own hydrant and stretch off their rig. 3rd engine will do same OR stretch off 1st due with 1st dues line OR bring their 5-L off their rig.....most of the Downtown district is 3-4 story wood frame omd and 6-Story H-Type omd. The 3-L is used if called for in shorter stretch in a private dwelling, or can be used and added on to lengthen it by use of the donuts (roll ups).


This set up on the rigs worked well all these years for us, until one order where the spec was changed to high side compartments. That spec didn't work well at all (E-309 & Sq-11) In fact, the Mattydales proved to be hard to get the attack lines off the pumpers, and what good is an Engine you cannot get the lines off !! Back to the basic design that works!

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Shot of Engine-310's 2007 ALF in front of their 115-year old Firehouse.

[ACPD227]

Does anyone have pics of the sides of the new engines that shows details of the side deployed lines.  

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Does anyone have pics of the sides of the new engines that shows details of the side deployed lines.

Here's the set up on an older ALF pumper. Drivers side Donuts (Roll-Ups) Hi rise.

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And the 3-Lengths of 1-3/4" preconnect.

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3-L

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[ACPD227]

Thanks

 

Have any of your trucks used cross lays or speed lays? 

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Thanks

 

Have any of your trucks used cross lays or speed lays?

Yes. They didn't work out good for us.

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K, now some "Pro" photos.


Engine-303 2015 Ferrara:

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Engine-313 2015 Ferrara:

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The 2 rigs going in service in September.