Congratulations to Yorktown Heights Engine Co. #1 newest graduate, of the Westchester County Firefighter 1 Academy, Melissa Dispenza. Melissa is a former member of the Engine Company's Junior Corp. and has since advanced into the rank of Probationary Firefighter.
Firefighter 1 is a 90 hour course teaching new recruits (Probationary Firefighters) the fundamentals of firefighting. This is the first of the many training classes probationary firefighter Dispenza will attend as a member of Yorktown. Melissa will be graduating from Yorktown High School and will be attending College in the fall where she will bring her training and knowledge of firefighting to help gain her access to firefighting programs.
