WRFD stands by for NY State FD Drill Team Competition in South Hempstead
By EX-Chief Mark Donnelly
August 19, 2026
On Saturday, August 15, The New York State Fire Department Drill Team Championship event was hosted by the South Hempstead Fire Department. During the all-day tournament, 26 teams from across NY State competed in 8 different motorized and non-motorized events. During the event, members of Wading River Fire Department stood by with Engine 11, covering the Sout Hempstead Fire District for the day. Wading River FD would like to Congratulate the NYS 2026 Drill Team Champions, the Central Islip FD Hoboes! We would also like to Congratulate the other top teams: 2) East Islip FD Guzzlers 3) Spencerport FD Red Onions 4) South Hempstead FD Rascals 5) Miller Place FD Extinguishers. Congratulations to Chief of Department Michael Spatz, Assistant Chef Eric McEvoy and the entire South Hempstead FD and Rascals drill team on your 4th place finish!
