The Youngstown Fire Department provides essential fire and allied public safety services for the City of Youngstown, Ohio.
The Youngstown Fire Department operates nine fire stations. The 134 firefighters that are employed by the department operate on one of three turns (A, B, & C) and work 24 hours on, 48 hours off. The department also has 1 Arson Investigator, 3 Inspectors, a Chief's Secretary and a Mechanic.
Read more about Youngstown Fire Department: History, Mission Statement, YFD Units
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