With the new paid fire department in place, the YFD Telegraph Bureau was established in the Palisade Avenue Firehouse.

This new four-bay, four-story structure, replaced the old Palisades Avenue Fire Headquarters and also served as the location for Training and Administrative Operations.

In the 1950s and early 1960s, the Yonkers Fire Department purchased new pumpers to replace the entire "Pre-War" fleet.

In March of 1967, the Yonkers Fire Department took delivery of a New Mack C Pumper that was assigned to Engine Co. 1 at Station 1/Fire Headquarters.

On April 30, 1975, to mark the end of the Vietnam War, each piece of Yonkers Fire Department Apparatus, was brought out onto their respective outside aprons and ran their lights and sirens for one minute.

Starting in 1973, the Yonkers Fire Department began the first of several upgrades to its Front Line Engine Company Apparatus Fleet, with the purchase of 3 - RED 1973 Mack CF's.

On November 23, 1976, the YFD adopted the 10-Code system, similar to the one used by the New York City Fire Department, for radio communications.

Then in early 1976, the Yonkers Fire Department took delivery of 5 more Mack CF's, but these were painted and arrived as LIME Green Pumpers.

In order to eliminate confusion during mutual aid, all fire apparatus in Westchester County were given different numbers.

On July 17, 1980, all Fire Alarm Boxes were removed from street corners, as the city deemed it too costly to repair the system.

[7] On April 16, 1981, Yonkers Fire Department Union local 628 employees (approximately 410 firefighters and officers) walked off the job due to a contract dispute.

In 1990, the Department recognized the need to begin to develop a special unit to cope with the rise in hazardous materials (HAZMAT) incidents as well as to comply with new Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, which specifically detailed the training requirements for personnel handling them.

These six officers provided 24/7 coverage on more serious hazardous materials incidents while maintaining positions in Engine or Ladder companies.

Subsequently, the department felt that it needed to create, as part of its overall structure, the YFD Special Operations Division.

This new division of the Yonkers Fire Department would house the majority of, and maintain, all YFD Special Operations Apparatus and Equipment that would supplement all First Line Companies.

This was located at a vacant facility up at the original Ridge Hill Property, between the New York State Thruway and the Sprain Brook Parkway, where they were able to conduct all specialized training needed for their operation.

Also in 1992, the communication office of Fire, Police and EMS was moved to the Cacace Justice Center and an enhanced 911 emergency response system was instituted.

During 1993, all members assigned to the unit received extra training and were certified by New York State to the Hazardous Materials Specialist level.

On September 7, 2007, the first female firefighter, Lianne Navedo, was appointed to the Yonkers Fire Department and was assigned to Squad Co. 11.

In October 2019, the City of Yonkers, in a ceremony held just outside the site of the New YFD Station 1, that was still under construction, dedicated and renamed the section of New School Street, between Palisades Avenue/Elm Street and Engine Place, as "FF Patrick Joyce Way" in memory of Firefighter Joyce, of YFD Rescue Co. # 1, who tragically lost his life, battling a fire in 2009.

On December 18, 2019, there was the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony opening the New Yonkers Fire Department Station 1 located at 25 John Street.

In January 1971, Station 3 at 81 Riverdale Avenue was closed and Engine 3 was moved temporarily to Fire Headquarters/Station 1, 5-7 New School Street.

On March 10, 1978 was Re-Designated as Engine Company 306 --- As of August 2018, apparatus is currently using a 2010 American LaFrance Eagle Pumper.

--- As of August 2018, apparatus is currently using a 2010 American LaFrance Eagle Pumper Engine Company 9 – Commissioned on December 22, 1909; Swain Street (Pondfield Road West) – Station 9.

--- As of August 2018, apparatus is currently using a 2015 Ferrara Inferno 75 ft. Tower Ladder Truck Company 2 – Commissioned in October 1897; 7-9 Vineyard Avenue – Station 2.

--- As of August 2018, apparatus is currently using a 2007 American LaFrance Eagle Heavy Rescue Engine Company 305 - Commissioned on October 19, 1979; 5-7 Vineyard Avenue – Station 2.

The Administrative Office's staff consists of a fire commissioner/chief of department, a deputy chief, a captain, and seven civilian employees.

FIRE STATION 1 - 7 NEW SCHOOL STREET (GETTY SQUARE) - Built 2019 Tower Ladder 71 - 2015 Ferrara Inferno HD85 (-/-/75' mid-mount platform) (SN#H-5570) Rescue 1 - 2007 American LaFrance Eagle walk-around Squad 21 (06-6) - 2006 American LaFrance Eagle - Rescue Pumper (Ex-Squad 11) Rescue 2 (Spare) - 2000 American LaFrance walk-around (Ex-Rescue 1) FIRE STATION 3 - 96 VARK STREET (GETTY SQUARE) - Built 1972 Engine 303 (4151) - 2015 Ferrara Ultra (1050/500) (SN#H-5425) Battalion 1 - 2019 Ford Expedition 4x4 / Proliner FIRE STATION 4 - 36 RADFORD STREET (PARK HILL / LUDLOW) - Built 1913 Engine 304 (4152) - 2015 Ferrara Ultra (1000/500) (SN#H-5426) (Ex-Engine 313) Ladder 74 (4174) - 2017 Ferrara Inferno LP102 (-/-/102' rear-mount) (SN#H-5958) FIRE STATION 6 - 81 OAK STREET (NODINE HILL) - Built 1902/1962 Engine 306 (105) - 2010 American LaFrance Eagle (1000/500) FIRE STATION 8 - 571 WARBURTON AVENUE (GLENWOOD / NORTHWEST) - Built 1980 Engine 308 (106) - 2010 American LaFrance Eagle (1000/500) Marine Unit 11 (Fireboat 1) - Boat Ladder 76 (Spare) (020) - 2002 HME / Smeal (-/-/100' rear-mount) (Ex-Ladder 73) Engine 298 (Historical) 1991 Mack CF / Ward / 1992 Interstate (1000/500) (Ex-Engine 306) (Last and final Mack CF built) FIRE STATION 9 - 53 SHONNARD PLACE (NORTHWEST) - Built 1916 Engine 309 (101) - 2010 Spartan Gladiator / Smeal (1500/500) Ladder 72 (100) - 2010 Spartan Gladiator / Smeal UT100 (-/-/100' rear-mount)

FIRE STATION 7 - 441 CENTRAL PARK AVENUE (LINCOLN PARK) - Built 1931 Engine 307 (4171) - 2017 Ferrara Ultra (2000/500) (SN#H-5950) Ladder 78 (Reserve) - 2007 HME / Smeal (-/-/100' rear-mount) (Ex-Ladder 74) Car 6 (Fire Investigation Unit) (085) - 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe 4x4 FIRE STATION 10 - 573 SAW MILL RIVER ROAD (NEPPERHAN) - Built 1909 Engine 310 (4071) - 2018 Ferrara Ultra (1000/500) (SN#H-6318) FIRE STATION 11 - 433 BRONXVILLE ROAD (CENTUCK / LAWRENCE PARK/ ARMOUR VILLA) - Built 1921 Squad 11 (4220) - 2022 Ferrara Inferno MVP Rescue Pumper (2250 GPM Waterous® two-stage pump) Collapse Rescue Unit - 2008 Mack Terra-Pro / Hackney walk-around FIRE STATION 12 - 75 FORTFIELD AVENUE (BRYN MAWR / DUNWOODIE) - Built 1930 Engine 312 (4172) - 2017 Ferrara Ultra (2000/500) (SN#H-5951) Tower Ladder 75 (4175) - 2017 Ferrara Inferno (-/-/75' mid-mount platform) (SN#H-5957) Battalion 2 - 2019 Ford Expedition 4x4 / Proliner Engine 300 (LDH Hose Wagon) (063) - 2005 American LaFrance Eagle (1000/500) (Ex-Engine 303) FIRE STATION 13 - 340 KIMBALL AVENUE (SOUTHEAST) - Built 1956 Engine 313 (4173) - 2017 Ferrara Ultra (2000/500) (SN#H-5952) Ladder 73 - 2021 Ferrara Inferno LP102 (-/-/102' rear-mount) Foam Unit (04-1) - 2004 American LaFrance Eagle (1000/500) (Ex-Engine 306, Ex-Engine 317) FIRE STATION 14 - 2187 CENTRAL PARK AVENUE (COLONIAL HEIGHTS / NORTHEAST) - Built 1958 Engine 314 (4176) - 2017 Ferrara Ultra (2000/500) (SN#H-5953) Ladder 70 (4221) 2021 Ferrara Inferno LP102 (-/-/102' rear-mount) Engine 316 (065) (Spare) - 2005 American LaFrance Eagle (1000/500) (Ex-Engine 304)

Support Unit 3 - 2012 Freightliner / 2012 Hackney 40' tractor-drawn Water Tender Trailer - 1998 / 2008 Kaiser (-/5000 tractor-drawn) YFD Special Operations Marine Jet Skis - Pair on a Trailer Gator 1 - YFD Special Operations UTV Special Operations Van - 2008 Ford Econoline Fleet Services Unit - 2007 Ford / Knapheide Fleet Services maintenance Engine 315 (Reserve) (073) - 2006 American LaFrance Eagle (1000/500) (Ex-Engine 307) Engine 317 (Reserve) (041)- 2004 American LaFrance Eagle (1000/500) (Ex-Engine 306) Engine 318 (Spare) (064) - 2005 American LaFrance Eagle (1000/500) (Ex-Engine 314) Engine 319 (Reserve) (072) - 2006 American LaFrance Eagle (1000/500) (Ex-Engine 312) Squad (Spare) (4102) - 2010 Spartan Gladiator / Smeal pumper (1500/500) Ladder 77 (Reserve) (029) - 2002 HME / Smeal (-/-/100' rear-mount) (Ex-Ladder 72) Ladder 79 (Reserve) - 2007 HME / Smeal (-/-/100' rear-mount) (Ex-Ladder 73) Tower Ladder 80 (Spare) (8-11) - 2008 American LaFrance Eagle (-/-/75' LTI mid-mount platform) (Ex-Tower Ladder 71) Tower Ladder 81 (Spare) (8-12) - 2008 American LaFrance Eagle (-/-/75' LTI mid-mount platform) (Ex-Tower Ladder 75) Battalion 3 (Reserve) - 2019 Ford Expedition 4x4 / Proliner Battalion 4 (Spare) - 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe 4x4 (Ex-Battalion 1) Truck 5 (Historical) - 1958 ALF (100' mid-mount) (Ex-USAF) - Located behind the DPW Salt Shed behind Murray's Skating Rink on Tuckahoe Road