Fifty fire departments and more than 1,000 volunteer firefighters throughout New York state are expected to compete in the annual New York State Championship Drill, which is being hosted by the West Hempstead and Hempstead Fire Departments and will take place Saturday, Aug. 19 at the Chief Brian Fahey Training Facility on Weir Street in Hempstead.
“The drills are made up of eight different events involving fire tactics,” West Hempstead Fire Department Captain Andrew Brohm said. “The firefighters compete against each other and are running against the clock.” The competitions are geared towards honing firefighting skills, fostering teamwork, commitment, and physical conditioning.