Firefighters from across Orange County descended on the Town of Newburgh yesterday to compete in the Orange County Volunteer Firemen’s Association’s annual parade.
The inspection parade was hosted by the Good-Will Fire Department, although it was mostly held in the Winona Lake Fire Department’s jurisdiction. The parade stepped off across from Good-Will’s firehouse and then entered Winona Lake. It continued along Route 52, past the Winona Lake firehouse, and ended in Algonquin Park.
The parade was part of the 107th annual convention held by the county Volunteer Firemen’s Association. In addition to the firemen’s parade held in the Town of Newburgh, the Good-Will Fire Department also celebrated their 75th anniversary.
Numerous local fire companies brought home trophies.
The Coldenham Fire Department won trophies for Best Overall Apparatus and 2nd place Best Appearing Rescue Truck. Their Ladies Auxiliary earned 1st place in their bracket.
The Cornwall Fire Department took home trophies for 1st place Aerial and 3rd place in the Class A Men’s Marching.
The Cornwall-on-Hudson Fire Department earned 2nd place in the Class B Men’s Marching.
The Cronomer Valley Fire Department clinched 1st place in the Class B Men’s Marching and 2nd place Best Firematic Color Guard. The ladies captured 1st place Class A Ladies Auxiliary.
The New Windsor Fire Department won 1st place in the Class C Men’s Marching.
The Orange Lake Fire Department earned three trophies. They took home Best Appearing Battalion 3 Company, 3rd place Best Appearing Firematic Color Guard, and 3rd place Best Appearing Tanker.
The Salisbury Mills Fire Department won 2nd place in the Class C Men’s Marching. Their Ladies Auxiliary won Best Overall Auxiliary and Best Appearing Overall Ladies Auxiliary.
The Vail’s Gate Fire Department captured Best Appearing Firematic Color Guard and 2nd place in the Class A Men’s Marching.
