Fire Stations of Westchester County

Fire Stations of Westchester County provides fire buffs, historians and everyone with a connection to this part of the historic Hudson Valley an engaging and interesting glimpse at Westchester County's Fire Stations, the hi-tech equipment used and a look back at the historical fire-fighting apparatus used in the past.With almost 400 full-color photographs, Fire Stations of Westchester County offers an in-depth look at every fire station and the equipment used in the county today. Take a trip down memory lane, relive your past, and discover how both career and volunteer firefighters provide fire protection to almost one-million residents.Mark G. Young is a Buchanan business owner, and Eastchester-based author and photographer, who was born on an American army base in Germany. He spent the early part of his life in New Jersey, before moving to Australia with his family when he was 9 years old.He grew up in Perth, Western Australia, and worked as a journalist, photographer and public relations professional in several Australian towns and cities, as well as freelancing for publications in Europe and the UK, before returning to the United States in 1993.He quickly settled in New York City where he worked as a reporter, editor, public relations executive, tour guide, ice cream store owner, adjunct professor and author.After the birth of his son, Jackson in 2006, he moved to Westchester County with his son, and wife Pam, where he still resides. He is also the owner of the historic Buchanan Barbershop which celebrated its 50th Anniversary in 2018.He is a fire police sergeant, trustee and volunteer with the Buchanan Engine Company No. 1, Inc. Read more