Long Island Invitational [6-1-13]
Saturday, June 1st marked the beginning of the 2013 fire department drill team season. The season officially started with the 53rd annual Long Island Invitational Parade and Drill sponsored by the Lindenhurst Fire Department. The tournament was comprised of three man ladder, ladder events [B and C rigs], motor hose events [B and C rigs], efficiency, motor pump, and lastly the bucket event. Over twenty teams were present for the drill with a mix of Nassau and Suffolk based drill teams. After all events were run the Islip Wolves were the first place champions with a total of 26 points. The Wolves were followed by the West Sayville Flying Dutchmen and North Lindenhurst Piston Knockers [both with 19 points] and then the Central Islip Hoboes [14 points]. Best of luck to all teams this coming racing season!
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