Battalion Chiefs

[daysleeper47]

Who are the current YFD Battalion Chiefs?

[yfdgricker]

Let's see...

B1 A-Turn -McGarry
B2 A-Turn -Martin

B1 B-Turn -Hian
B2 B-Turn -Rosa

B1 C-Turn - Jordon
B2 C-Turn - Harris

4 out of 6 ain't bad. I can picture who B2 A Turn is but I can't recall the name. He might just be an acting battalion. I'm not sure.

Martin, Jack Martin that's the name I was looking for Thanks Bob!

[Bs918]

Martin and Harris I beleive

[daysleeper47]

Are the same guys still the BCs? Any retirements in the last 18 months?

[yfdgricker]

Nope, no changes to the BC roster right now however, it may change in 2006.

[wfd44]

if u want to see something that will perk u up
take a look at new bat-1

the graphics r virtually complete having been done by ouitside of the dept professional graphics person

the only word that comes to mind to describe the look is awesome

white background with brite redish nearly orange lettering of a new style not used previously in yfd

it is eye catching and dynamite

will enter service next week

[cjfdff]

is that a new buggy or just new graphics???

[yfdgricker]

It's a new buggy Always exciting when YFD puts 'something' (anything) new in service! I'll try and get photos asap

[cjfdff]

awesome, will look forward to seeing it, what kind of buggy is it???

[pgoogs]

The new Batt(s) vehicles in service yet?  Any pics?
Paul G.

[daysleeper47]

It was not in service as of yesterday. Last week Battalion 2 was using the old Ford Crown Vic but has since gone back to his Chevy Suburban.

[W8YSU]

Looks like no personnel changes in the B/C cars anytime soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Congratulations Chief O'Neill




Dean
W8YSU

[yfdgricker]

I talked to Tony in the YFD shop today and was able to get some pics of the new Battalion buggy. It will be getting the lights, siren and radio equipment along with some cupboards in the back (I assume because they aren't in place yet) Thursday and Friday.

Tony said it might go in service Monday, January 9th if the outfitting goes well. It will be going to Battalion 1 downtown. It was used Wed morning to shuttle firefighters to the Seneca St fire at shift change.

The department is hoping to get another identical Ford Expedition soon for Battalion 2.

I'll post a link below to a survey. Which do you like better, the red vehicle with the traditional graphics or the new white BC vehicle with the red and gold?
http://www.youngstownfire.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?p=23673#23673

[W8YSU]

B/C 1 is now using the NEW Vehicle they started using it on C-Turn Friday afternoon Chief Jordan was the first to respond with it. I have not been able to get any pics yet but I did see it at the fire at the fire on Hillman Fri night but did not venture out of my car in the rain to take any pics.



Dean
W8YSU

[yfdgricker]

Thanks for the info Dean. You may not have gotten photos yet but I did. These were from 554 Clearmount Monday Morning. I'll get more pics soon with all the lightbars on.