Chilson Fire Department hosts annual barbecue

The Chilson Volunteer Fire Company's annual barbecue and fire truck show attracted more than 400 people to the Ticonderoga hamlet. "Friends and neighbors enjoyed chicken barbecue, caught up with old friends and met new ones, and toured a collection of beautiful classic fire trucks proudly displayed by their owners," said Stephen E. Phelps, Jr. of the fire company. "The day was hot, but a fine breeze and bright, clear skies made it a perfect day for fun in the sun." Local musicians Dwinal W. Smith and Mary Jo von Tury, former Chilson Fire Chief Chuck Moore, Tina Little, Danny Rabideau, Raymond Hurlburt, Mike Santos and Scott Barringer entertained the crowd with live music throughout the afternoon. Raffles featured prizes that included a handmade picnic table and a cord of firewood, as well as home-crafted gift baskets. Classic fire trucks were displayed by collectors Dan Halpert of Ticonderoga and Luke Paynter of Holmes, as well as by Au Sable Forks Fire Department, Port Henry Fire Department, Pottersville Fire Department and Putnam Fire Department. "Thanks again this year go to event co-chairs Jim Davis and Margaret Lauman, and the dozens of other members and volunteers who worked hard to make the barbecue a success for our friends and neighbors," said Chilson Chief Steve Hunsdon. "And special thanks to our friends and neighbors for supporting our lifesaving mission, at the barbecue and throughout the year." Chilson Volunteer Fire Department, with 44 members and 20 qualified active firefighters, serves the Chilson community, a 30-square-mile area that also includes Putts Pond and a large portion of Eagle Lake. Chilson is a part of the Town of Ticonderoga, and its fire district includes extensive tracts of state-owned land. The department is staffed and equipped to provide fire prevention, fire protection and rescue services including vehicle extrications. Chilson FD also responds to weather emergencies, clears downed trees from roadways and provides assistance to home-bound residents during power outages and other emergencies. The Chilson Community Center at the fire station at 60 Putts Pond Road is owned by the department. Its playing fields and picnic grounds host many community events. For more information e-mail ChilsonFire13@hotmail.com or visit the department on Facebook at Chilson Volunteer Fire Department.

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