Medford Fire Department enjoys huge turnout

100th anniversary parade and celebration

Shana Braff

Posted 8/18/22

This item is available in full to subscribers.

Attention subscribers

We have recently launched a new and improved website. To continue reading, you will need to either log into your subscriber account, or purchase a new subscription.

If you had a login with the previous version of our e-edition, then you already have a login here. You just need to reset your password by clicking here.

If you are a current print subscriber, you can set up a free website account by clicking here.

Otherwise, click here to view your options for subscribing.

Medford Fire Department enjoys huge turnout

100th anniversary parade and celebration

Members of the Medford Fire Department pictured in front of their newest vehicle delivered on Friday. Although not yet in service, it made its debut at the centennial parade. “It’s an engine with a ladder on top, called a 'quint.' Now we can go on the scene in days of minimal manpower and use an engine with a ladder on top. It’s a multi-use fire truck. Rather than having an engine and ladder trucks, it’s a two-in-one, multi-use truck,” said Medford Fire Department chief Michael Barry.

ADV/Braff

Antique Medford Fire Department truck.

ADV/Braff

Medford Fire Department chief Michael Barry and Yaphank Fire Department chief Alex Zeruto (right), who said, “The truck is beautiful. Medford did a great job with the 100th anniversary.”

ADV/Braff

Medford Fire Department with their new “quint” truck on display.

ADV/Braff

Members of the Mastic Fire Department proudly hold their trophy for “Most Members in a Line,” 2022.

ADV/Braff

Posted Wednesday, August 17, 2022 12:00 am

Shana Braff

The Medford Fire Department commemorated their centennial anniversary on Saturday, Aug. 13, with a parade starting a 6 p.m. at Route 112 and Tremont Avenue and ending at Route 112 and Peconic Avenue. This was followed by a celebration in Fireman’s Park at 7 p.m. with food and drinks for just $1, bouncy houses and obstacle courses for children, and music by pop and rock cover band Drop Dead Sexy, which attendees danced to until late into the evening. The event was a huge success and was well-attended by more than 3000 members of the community of all ages, as well as members of several fire houses who came to enjoy the festivities, to participate in the awards ceremony, and to witness the unveiling of the impressive new multi-use ladder fire truck called a “quint.”