5th Annual Springs Chili Chowdown

The fifth annual Springs Food Pantry Chili Chowdown was back in person at the Springs firehouse. Available fora fixed entry fee, was unlimited chili from the best of 24 local chefs. Wine was from Channing Daughters Winery and a special brew was from Springs Brewery. Live music was by Josh Brussell. Best in Service was a tie: Springs Fire Department with Chili Chili Bang Bang and East Hampron Fire Department with The Angry Tomato. Forthe Spiciest, the winnerwas Chef Jeremy Blutstein forMavericks with Spicy Lamb Chili. Silver Spoon Specialties won with White Thai Chicken Chili foroverall People’s Choice.

- Fire News photos by Richard Lewin

Montauk’s Jim Grimes as St. Patrick’s Parade Grand Marshal

On March 26, 2023, the Montauk Fire Department members were proud to accompany this year’s Grand Marshal Jim Grimes in the line of march. Jim led the Montauk Friends of Erin’s 61st Saint Patrick’s Day Parade in fine form. He was accompanied by members of the Amityville American Legion Pipe Band, members of the Montauk Friends of Erin and his brothers and sisters from the Montauk Fire Department. Jim is a legacy fireman who has served as a volunteerin the Montauk Fire Department forover45 years. His commitment and dedication to the community is well documented and his selection as Grand Marshal well deserved.

- Fire News photos by Richard Lewin