Who Came Out On Top?

Town of Virgil, NY (WBNG Binghamton) It was a weekend full of games and camaraderie as firefighters from across New York State battle it out in the annual FASNY Firefighter Winter Games.

The Firemen’s Association of the State of New York held the event February 4 and 5. 375 firefighters from across New York State participated in full turnout gear. Sixty-one total teams participated.

Marathon Team 1 came out victorious as the Winter Games Champion.

The event was co-sponsored by the Cortland County Firemen’s Association. Games were played at both Greek Peak in the Town of Virgil and at the State University of New York- Cortland.

While the games were meant to be fun and sporting, there is a definite training aspect to the games. For example, the Hose Relay Event was a training ground, teaching firefighters how important it is to work together while fighting a fire.

Every year, the winner of each event is honored in “The Volunteer Firefighter” magazine. All participants in the Winter Games receive medals and the top three teams in each event receive trophies.

Sunday, February 5 Results

Broomball Competition
1st place- Holtsville
2nd place- Oxford Explorers
3rd place- Marathon Team 2

Winter Games Champion: Marathon Team 1

Longest Journey: Sag Harbor – Over 300 miles.

Results from Saturday, February 4

Tubing Event

1st Place- Tully / Nedrow Fire Department Team #1

2nd Place- Cortlandville Fire Department

3rd Place- Tully / Nedrow Fire Department Team #2

Sled Pull Event

1st Place- Chenango Bridge Fire Company Team #1. 3.75s

2nd Place- Marathon Fire Department Team #1. 3.90s

3rd Place- Marathon Fire Department Team #2. 4.00s

Hose Race

1st Place- Lakeside Fire Department 20.16

2nd Place- East Syracuse Fire Department 20.50

3rd Place- Marathon Fire Department Team #120.81

Tug-O-War

1st Place-Marathon Fire Department Team #1

2nd Place- Killawog Fire Department Team #1

3rd Place- Marathon Fire Department Team #2