Medford FD Celebrates 90 Years of Service (Photos, Parade Results)

The celebrated their 90th anniversary on Saturday evening.

A competitive parade traveling down Route 112 in Medford kicked off the celebration. Approximately 26 volunteer fire departments from across Suffolk County marched in support of the milestone achievement.

"We held a county-judged parade where the departments compete for various trophies. We decided to do one for the anniversary because it's fun," said Medford Fire Department Chief William Wyche. "It gets the guys out to have a little competition. You know the fire service - its all about competition."

Barbara Greck, President of the Ladies Auxilliary, said her organization also lent support to the anniversary parade.

The parade route ended at Medford's Firemen's park at Peconic Avenue where attendees enjoyed a barbecue, live music by the "Ronald Reagan's" and children enjoyed games and inflatable rides.

Parade Competition Results Are:

Best appearing 15-30 1st. Place Farmingville
Best appearing 15-30 2nd. Place North Patchogue
Best appearing 31-50 1st. Place Ronkonkoma
Best appearing 31-50 2nd. Place Patchogue
Most members in the line of March 1st. Place Patchogue
Best appearing junior fd. 1st. Place Medford
Best appearing junior fd. 2nd. Place Farmingville
Best appearing commercial band 1st. Place Brentwood
Best appearing commercial band 2nd. Place West islip
Best appearing color guard: Patchogue
Best appearing antique: Port Jefferson
Best appearing overall: Ronkonkoma

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