by David Flint
The annual Firemen’s Muster hosted by the Stephentown Volunteer Fire Department began with Water Polo last Saturday evening. At 4 pm it was Junior Water Polo or the Kids competition. There were three age groups. With the youngest group especially, all suited up in adult turnout gear, it was a heroic effort to move, let alone control a fire hose. [private]But they all put in a magnificent performance, each competitor assisted by a senior firefighter.
The senior water polo event was won by New Lebanon.
In the Parade on Sunday, Hinsdale was judged the Best Appearing Muster Team, and Hancock took the award for Best Appearing Fire Department.
The results of the Muster competition on Sunday as reported by Department Secretary Tammy Madden are as follows:
Dry Hose Event
1st Place – Stephentown 16.4
2nd Place – Lanesborough 18.4
3rd Place – Hinsdale 9.3
Midnight Alarm
1st Place – Lanesborough 39.7
2nd Place – Stephentown 40.5
3rd Place – Hinsdale 43.1
Centrifugal Pumping
1st Place – Stephentown 55.01
Rotary Pumping
1st Place – Lanesborough 45.9
2nd Place – Bissellville 48.6
Moving Motor Hose
1st Place – Hinsdale 26.4
2nd Place – Lanesborough 32.4
3rd Place – Stephentown 38.2
Oil Fire
1st Place – Hinsdale 17.01
2nd Place – Stephentown 21.6
3rd Place – Lanesborough 25.2
Awards
Assistant Chief Doug Olds brought home the “Drive it like you stole it” award for Hinsdale. The “Keep it Fun” award went to Lebanon Valley Protective Association, and Lanesborough made off with the Sportsmanship Award.
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