Lake Mohegan Fire Department Takes Home Competition Awards

Lake Mohegan Fire Department members took home a number of trophies from two competitions held last weekend – at the Engine 260 Muster in Milford, CT and at the Mahopac Falls Fire Department's 75th Anniversary Parade.

During the 41st Annual Engine 260 Antique Fire Apparatus Show & Muster, fire apparatus and firefighters competed against each other by showing off their skills. They battled for the first place trophy in eight different competitions. 

"The competition is very stiff out there, but it's a lot of fun," Lake Mohegan Fire Chief Brian Wolert said. "I'm extremely proud of [the Lake Mohegan firefighters]."

Prizes from the Engine 260 Muster in Milford, CT included:

• 1st Place in Water Barrel (senior team) competition; 
• 2nd Place for Tug-O-War (senior team) competition  
• 2nd Place for Best Restored (motorized) apparatus; 
• 3rd Place for Oldest Operating (motorized) Apparatus and 
• Best Overall Team/Unit

Prizes from the Mahopac Falls Fire Department's 75th Anniversary Parade included: 

• 2nd Place for Best Regulation Under 25; 
• Best Appearing Out of County; 
• Best Appearing Rescue; 
• Best Appearing Drum Major/Majorette

The fire department had about 20 members present at each competition. 

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