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Major Incidents 2009~
Structure Fires 135
Vehicle Fires 77
All Other Fires 226
Motor Vehicle Accidents 660
Technical Rescues 13
Hazardous Materials Responses 27
Emergency Medical Aid 6216
Total Responses for 2009:
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Major Incidents 2010~
Structure Fires 28
Vehicle Fires 16
All Other Fires 17
Motor Vehicle Accidents 130
Technical Rescues 1
Hazardous Materials Responses 3
Emergency Medical Aid 1177
Total Responses as of
March 14, 2010
1883 |
Councilman Dave Ettel and the Jaws of Life
January 15th, 2010
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On January 11, 2010 YFD conducted a fire department orientation for our newest council member Dave Ettel. The orientation began with a classroom session introducing Councilman Ettel to YFD’s mission, vision, and department organization. Duties and responsibilities of various department members and teams were detailed by Chief Hines, Deputy Chief Wilson, Deputy Chief Stewart, Battalion Chief Castilleja, Training Captain Burton, Deputy Fire Marshal Melcher, Assistant Fire Marshall Fuehrer, Lieutenant Chinco, Lieutenant Johnson, and Union President Randy Rashcko. |
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The orientation continued with a demonstration of the capabilities of our Platform Aerial TK-93, Command Vehicle, and the capabilities of our JAWS of Life. Pictured above is Councilman Ettel utilizing our JAWS spreader to remove a door from a vehicle simulating rescuing a trapped person under the supervision of FF Bob Benner. The capabilities and limitation of our gear and apparatus were demonstrated and discussed as well as the challenges our department faces meeting the needs of our growing community.
YFD extends our thanks to Councilman Ettel for taking time to meet with us!
Returning to YFD
The Tiller Truck
A Long History of YFD Tiller Apparatus
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In 1912 YFD received its first aerial apparatus a 1912 Webb Aerial. It entered service in September 1912 at Station #1. The 75 foot wooden ladder was raised and extended by turning large hand cranks. It was powered by two electric motors, one for each wheel. A gasoline engine, just behind the driver, generated electricity. Even this early ladder truck had rear tillerman steering.
The aerial was used on its first fire on February 13, 1913 when the two story building at 219 East Yakima Avenue caught fire. The aerial was set up on the 3rd Street side and allowed easy hose access to the roof. Chief Dawson stated that the new aerial helped men reach the fire quickly and prevented the fire from destroying several nearby buildings.
After serving proudly for 21 years and fighting numerous fires, the aerial was revamped in 1933. Pneumatic tires and a Pierce Arrow tractor were added. The aerial ladder itself would fail during a load test in 1945.
In 1948 the 1912 Webb was replaced by a 1948 Seagraves Tiller. The 1948 Seagraves served as a frontline Truck Company until approximately 1971 when it was placed into reserve status. It was eventually taken out of service in the late 1970s and was never replaced with another Tiller Truck.
 
Delivery of our new Tiller Truck is expected in late March or early April 2010. This Truck will serve as Truck 91 and respond from Station 91 located at 401 N. Front Street. |
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Congratulations to FF Mark Ancira
On February 9th, 2010, the Yakima Fire Department held their annual Department Meeting. Every year during this meeting, a member of the department is honored as “Firefighter of the Year" and receives the "Rusty Hauber" Memorial Award. This award is also known as the Rusty Hauber Memorial Award in honor of one of our fallen brothers. Rusty was an outstanding firefighter and a role model for future generations of our department. Mark Ancira was chosen by his peers as the Firefighter of the Year for 2009.
Mark is a 12 year veteran with Yakima Fire. His selection was due to his varied contributions for the benefit of the Department and also because of his personal character traits.
- He is an active member of the Technical Rescue Team and the Hazardous Materials Response Team. He is an instructor for training others in “firefighter self-rescue.” He is currently in training to become one of the driver/operators for the new Tiller Truck that will arrive in April.
- He was instrumental in helping the Department obtain its first swift water rescue boat. Not only in finding outside funding for its purchase, but with diligent research in determining the most practical and economical boat for local conditions.
- During emergency conditions, he continually demonstrates excellent firefighting and medical skills.
- Around the station he is known for his professionalism, integrity and positive attitude. He is not satisfied in just maintaining his skills, but is always seeking to improve himself and the Department.
Mark grew up in Central Washington, graduating locally from Davis High School. He spent 2 years of active duty in the U. S. Navy. He is married with two children.
Congratulations Mark!!
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WE ARE IN A RACE AGAINST TIME...
- Fire doubles in size every 60 seconds!
- Without oxygen, brain death occurs in 4-6 minutes!
- When a fire extends from the room of origin, you are 10 times more
likely to die!
- In cardiac arrest, for every minute that passess, odds of survival
decrease by 10%!
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