Congratulations to my wonderful Dad,Al Cafaro, for achieving a remarkable 50 years with YHFD Engine Co. #1!!
Love you lots Dad!!
Signed on January 21, 2013 at 6:34 PM
Name:
Ellen M. Calamari
Location:
United States
Comments:
Proud to have been a part!
Signed on January 07, 2013 at 7:55 PM
Name:
George Forbes
Rank/Title:
age- 7 years old ** Future Firefighter**
Location:
Somers, NY
Comments:
Thank Chief for answering all my questions on saturday. My favorite part of our interview was wearing the suit and going in the trucks. My project is going to be awesome because you told me great facts! I will come show it to you when it is done.
Signed on October 25, 2012 at 5:47 AM
Name:
Earl W Faber
Rank/Title:
Former Member
Location:
Chino, Californai
Comments:
Was proud to have been a Member and miss the action. Your achievements have been tremendous. The biggest thing I remember was getting our 1st. 100' Seagrave under Capt. Joseph Guss Sr. and our Santas ride. Good Luck and keep it safe.
Signed on May 28, 2012 at 7:05 PM
Name:
Robert Dutra
Rank/Title:
Firefighter/engine & aerial ladder operator
Location:
Franklin Square, NY
Comments:
Just stopping by to say hello. Miss everyone at YHFD. Active from 79-92. My daughter follows my footsteps and is an active member of East Fishkill FD. Hope all is well! Keep up the great work!
Signed on May 24, 2012 at 2:49 PM
Name:
GeoAnne E. Brandt
Comments:
I grew up in Yorktown. My father was William George Downing - one of the first members of the company. My grand-father was Jacob Ehmann - another founding member. If anyone has any old photos of them, please forward copies to my e'mail address. I will share with my brother, William (Bill) Franklin Downing. I will always have wonderful memories of the Fireman's Carnival!
Signed on February 22, 2012 at 8:26 PM
Name:
Ray %$#%^ Perrone
Rank/Title:
Past Driver Trainer
Location:
Beekman Fire Company
Comments:
Hey all you guys. Been a long time, Passed by a few weeks back. Sure miss yorktown but not the traffic.
RAy
Signed on November 27, 2011 at 10:57 PM
Name:
Paula Miritello
Location:
Yorktown Heights, NY
Comments:
I just wanted to take the opportunity to post a special thank you on the message board to all the Members of the Yorktown Volunteer Fire Department. On Sat. November 19th, I had a food and coat drive that raised over 680 lbs of food in memory of my brother Vincent a Yorktown resident that passed away. We also collected over 23 bags of clothing and coats for men, women and children. Volunteers such as; Kenny, Jeff and Martin helped me by bringing all of my stuff over to the Fire house to store while I distribute over the next 2 weeks. The Food Bank of Westchester benefited from the first donations 11/20/11 and this past Friday Kenny, Jeff and I spent the morning at the Mohegan Manor Adult Home in Mohegan Lake distributing coats and clothing to the residents. They all were amazed at the generosity of the Yorktown community that donated and wanted to send a special "Thank You" to all of the members of the Yorktown Volunteer Fire Department that made the donations possible. Thank you all so very much! I truly appreciate the help. Paula
It's not too late to donate! I still need Adults Coats/Clothing for men and women. It is particulary important to get sizes that are Large, XL and XXL. I will be collecting indefinitely so if you see this, just let Kenny know.
Signed on November 27, 2011 at 10:56 PM
Name:
Paula Miritello
Location:
Yorktown Heights, NY
Comments:
I just wanted to take the opportunity to post a special thank you on the message board to all the Members of the Yorktown Volunteer Fire Department. On Sat. November 19th, I had a food and coat drive that raised over 680 lbs of food in memory of my brother Vincent a Yorktown resident that passed away. We also collected over 23 bags of clothing and coats for men, women and children. Volunteers such as; Kenny, Jeff and Martin helped me by bringing all of my stuff over to the Fire house to store while I distribute over the next 2 weeks. The Food Bank of Westchester benefited from the first donations 11/20/11 and this past Friday Kenny, Jeff and I spent the morning at the Mohegan Manor Adult Home in Mohegan Lake distributing coats and clothing to the residents. They all were amazed at the generosity of the Yorktown community that donated and wanted to send a special "Thank You" to all of the members of the Yorktown Volunteer Fire Department that made the donations possible. Thank you all so very much! I truly appreciate the help. Paula
It's not too late to donate! I still need Adults Coats/Clothing for men and women. It is particulary important to get sizes that are Large, XL and XXL. I will be collecting indefinitely so if you see this, just let Kenny know.
Signed on November 02, 2011 at 5:09 PM
Name:
Ruth Edwards
Rank/Title:
Yorktown Resident
Location:
Yorktown Heights,NY
Comments:
I just wanted to take this time to thank the nice strong young men who helped save the town during all the recent weather-related disasters. If it wasn’t for you brave young men, many people would not be here today. I believe I can speak on behalf of the entire Town of Yorktown that we appreciate everything you do.
We just got the mutual aid call for tanker 16 to go to your structure fire on underhill. it arrived moments ago...good luck guys.
Signed on January 29, 2011 at 12:08 AM
Name:
BP
Rank/Title:
Great!
Location:
Somers, NY
Comments:
On the 16th there was a structure fire at imperial wok, and one of your stations F.A.S.T team was dispatched, around 3:30 am.. We were out of our house which is out of 118, and by 3:38 your F.A.S.T team was already approaching us at the traffic light (mid 118)..That is great response time..& Great job with the website. Should be proud.
Very great fire department.(Stations)
Signed on January 25, 2011 at 3:52 PM
Name:
Debra Lynn
Comments:
Havent been back in Yorktown since 1982 The Lynn girls are still intact and want you to know you still ROCK........
Growing up in Yorktown was the best..Now here in Florida where everything moves so fast there is no heart in anything anyone does, good to see your still small and personal..Keep up the good work...Debo
Signed on October 13, 2010 at 1:04 PM
Name:
Lisa Lee (Richter)
Rank/Title:
Former YHFD member......current FPS
Location:
Fultonville, NY
Comments:
Very nice website, nice to see some old pictures and lots of new faces in the Dept. I'll have to pass along some of my old pictures from the 1990's to be added to the gallery!
Signed on February 01, 2010 at 4:59 PM
Name:
Charlie Boettcher
Rank/Title:
Past Chief YHFD
Comments:
My first opportunity to visit your great website, congratulations to you folks that run it and the department. Very glad to see you all are still very active, I will have to visit the site again, nice reading of your achievements and of many of my past friends in the Fire Service. Keep up your great work and the Best of Luck to you all!
Signed on December 02, 2009 at 6:29 AM
Name:
Lauren Kobylanski
Location:
Waterford, MI
Comments:
Hello. Our uncle is George Lewis. We all live in Michigan. You would not believe all my family who wears Yorktown Heights T-shirts. You would think we live there. Also, Benny Kobylanski was a volunteer, many moons ago, and tells us the best damn stories, you would think he still does it. He is going to be 89 in Feb and has never forgotten.
Peter and Lauren Kobylanski
Just wanted to say very nice job on the website, very proffessional and also saw the pics of your new rescue truck...very nice...congrats on your new apparatus and stay safe!!
Signed on November 07, 2009 at 7:55 AM
Name:
Jonathan A. Masotti
Rank/Title:
Firefighter
Location:
New Hackensack Fire Dept. Dutchess County
Comments:
I like your web page and like to sign fellow brothers guest books bc like me we all do the same thing protect life and property.
Signed on July 09, 2009 at 10:30 PM
Name:
judi guss
Location:
palm bay, florida
Comments:
I am very proud of the 100 year anniversary and I am very proud of all of the active members. Please let Fred Ducady, Nilie and Wesley Curtis know that I send my love and best regards. It brakes my heart not to witness the anniversry of the Fire Department. My Father was very involved in the Department and I want to send my congratulations. Please if you can I would love to hear anything from the 3 wonderful Gentleman above.
Congratulations on your 100 years of dedicated service!!
Signed on June 20, 2009 at 8:35 PM
Name:
jeff rosenstrach
Rank/Title:
firefighter
Location:
mahopac
Comments:
great website
Signed on May 17, 2009 at 5:38 PM
Name:
Robert J OBrien
Rank/Title:
Emergency Vehicle Technician
Location:
Bellmore, N.Y.
Comments:
I just dropped my motherinlaw at Mt. Kisco Country Club. I took advantage of the oppertunity to search for one of my favorite pieces of fire apparatus. Your reserve Seagrave ladder. I've seen it on FDNY TRUCKS many times. I was in Ladder Co. 2 of the Valley Stream FD. We had a very similar rig. 1964 midship mount 85' ladder. Your ladder is very similar. I peeked in the windows at Station 2 but couldn't see her. Is she still with your dept.? If not where has she gone? I hope to see her in person someday. Thanks, Bob Obrien
Signed on May 05, 2009 at 4:19 PM
Name:
Kevin Cleary
Comments:
My great uncle was a fire fighter in the 60's 70 i think name is Den O'Shea how can i get info on him thanks
Signed on April 05, 2009 at 9:47 AM
Name:
Andrew Cerrato
Rank/Title:
Firefighter
Location:
Mohegan
Comments:
Hey Guys! Nice website! All Stay Safe! God Bless! Firefighter, Andrew Cerrato