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Tanker 10 on Yorktown 2nd Alarm
By Chief John Munson
October 22, 2012
At 7:20 this Monday morning, Tanker 10 was requested to a well-involved structure fire at Kehilath Yakov Rabbinical Seminary in Yorktown. The fire was in a Rabbi's home on Illington Road, located in the southern end of Yorktown.
Minutes after dispatch Tanker 10 and Car 2081 were on the way. On arrival, T10 dropped both of it's portable ponds and 2081 was assigned the "Water Supply Officer" role. CFD personnel split up - some remained with the tanker operation while others assisted with the fire attack.
In addition to a full compliment of Yorktown units, Tankers from Somers, Pocantico Hills, Katonah, Millwood and Pleasantville were on location. Engines from Millwood and Mount Kisco as well as a Ladder from Mohegan, FAST from Ossining and Rescue from Millwood were also on scene.
Croton units were back in service around 10:00.
Units:
2081, T10
Fire showing from 2nd floor.
Tankers lined up to supply water to the firefighting effort.
