Fire fighters representing fire stations from across the state took part in the Old Forge Fire Department’s Drill School on Friday and Saturday, September 13 and 14th.

The Town of Colonie Fire Department

Old Forge Fire Chief Charlie Bogardus directs the hose in last Friday’s Pushball competition, with support from department members Billy Tormey and Ronnie Parent

Parade Announcer Jack Graham

One of the highlights of the annual event is the Saturday parade up Main Street.

According to parade judge Jack Graham there were twice as many marchers then he had seen in previous years.

During the parade, the departments were judged in a number of categories. The winners were as follows:

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The 47th Annual Fire Fighter’s Drill School hosted by the Old Forge Fire Department is set for Friday, Satur-day and Sunday, September 13 through 15th.

A scene from last year’s Fire Fighters Drill School parade in Old Forge Photo by Carol Hansen

Registration will be held at the Old Forge Fire Hall on Thursday, September 12 beginning at 6 p.m. and Friday, September 13 at 7:30 a.m. and again on Saturday, September 14 at 7:30 a.m.

Classes will be held Friday and Saturday at the Strand Theatre and at the George T. Hiltebrant Recreation Center and Pavilion on North Street.

Outdoor instructional classes will be held on North Street and adjacent to the Fire Hall.

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