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| Highland Engine Company won the Best Overall trophy. Here members of the company march to the September 11th memorial ceremony. |
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| SKFE#2 members with their winning truck and trophy. Back row: Tommy Lyons, Joe Cruz, Patrick Connelly, George Lindenberger, Kurt Hahn. Front row: Eugene Connelly, Nancy Bryan, Kristi Van Duzer, Robbie Vought. Not pictured: Eric Chatfield, Mike, Tom and Emily Smith. |
October 10, 2008Five fire departments from the greater Cornwall area won trophies at this year’s Orange County Volunteer Fireman’s Association parade hosted by Harriman Engine Company #1 on September 28.
Cornwall’s Highland Engine Company garnered the top honor of Best Appearing Overall for its presentation in the parade through Harriman.
Storm King Fire Engine Company #2 of Cornwall-on-Hudson, won Best Appearing Apparatus for its 1973 ladder/tower truck, which chief Jeff Armitage says won while competing against much newer models. He credits the hours of attention members of SKFE #2 gave to polishing and retouching the paint on the 35-year-old truck.
The SKFE #2’s Ladies Auxiliary won second place in its category.
The Salisbury Mills Fire Company took second place in the Men’s Class A and 3rd Place for its ladder/tower truck.
The Mountainville Fire Company took third place in the Men’s Class C competition and the Vails Gate Fire Department took first place for its ladder/tower truck.
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