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Old Forge Fire Department to host Recruitment Open House

The Old Forge Fire Department will join fire departments across the state in hosting a Recruitment Open House on Sunday, April 27 to help increase awareness of their need for volunteers.

According to Old Forge Fire Chief Charlie Bogardus, his department is suffering from the same dwindling numbers of volunteers as being experienced by departments both locally and statewide.

“We are in dire need of new recruits in all aspects of the department, from fire and EMS personnel, to drivers, junior firefighters and even the ladies auxiliary,” Bogardus said. Continue reading →

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Old Forge: Record numbers march in 2013 Firefighter Parade

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

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

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

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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Old Forge Fire Dept. awards $52,500 to winners in annual Big Bucks give-away

The Old Forge Volunteer Fire Department’s Firefighter’s Drill School ‘13 wrapped up on Sunday, September 15 with the drawing for the winners in the Big Bucks Give-Away raffle.

A large crowd was gathered at the fire hall as Robert Moore  pulled the winning names.

Taking the top prize of $9,750 was Lisa Szot of Utica with lucky ticket #743.

The second place winner was Mary Henry of Raquette Lake who won $5,250 with ticket #243.

Charles Pennica of Rochester came in third place and was awarded $4,500 with ticket #758.

Fourth place winner of $3,750 was Paul Pratt of Chatham with ticket #558.

The four 5th place winners, each taking home $3,000 were: Tom Morley of Hackttstown, NJ – #194; Jarl and Ann Hasby of Old Forge – #1248; Sharon Daviau of Liverpool – #955; and Rachel Pocchiari of Old Forge – #1409.

There were four 6th place winners of $1,500: Myrtle Smith of Stony Point – #309; William Maher of Wappingers Falls – #1112; Linda Whiteman of Herkimer  – #650; Kathy Phillips, of Penn Yan  – #1158.

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Old Forge Volunteer Fire Department to welcome visiting departments for 47th Annual Drill School

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

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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