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Post by 911pix on Nov 8, 2008 10:07:57 GMT -5
Here's what I think might be an interesting idea for an off season "Memories" Digger thread:
- How did your drill team acquire its Team Name?
For example, I'm told the Red Onions got their name from a local establishment (The Red Onion) where one could get "refreshment" during Prohibition, and the Guzzlers possibly got their name from East Hampton firefighters commenting on East Islp's drinking abilities....
I'm sure there are some great stories out there. Let's hear them!
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Post by fdbuster on Nov 8, 2008 16:32:13 GMT -5
 In the 1950's, generic plaques were sold by various companies that advertised in custom car and hot rod magazines of the day. Clubs were formed using these "stock" names and plaques were ordered for the members. This is how the Piston Knockers chose their team name: Roy Fries had one of those plates on his car (probably a 55’ Ford Fairlane tail dragger…oop’s there another name..), and everyone liked the name….so they decided that was going to be the new name of the drill team. The department was only 7 years old when they started. |
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Post by turtleracing on Nov 9, 2008 14:33:41 GMT -5
In 1959, the firemen traveled to Tupper Lake to participate in their first Northern New York Volunteer Fireman’s Convention. As they viewed other departments actively taking part in the drill team races, they mutually agreed to form their own team. In the next monthly meeting, this idea was presented to the membership and accepted.
The following year, 1960, prepared and ready for competition, the drill team labeled “The Louisville Grasshoppers”, swarmed the streets of Massena for the annual Northern New York Fireman’s Convention. After the races, they observed a turtle race in progress. Inspired by the speed and motivation of one lone and determined tortoise, a new image was created for the team. From this point on they were known as “The Louisville Turtles”.
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Post by firebird40622 on Nov 11, 2008 23:33:02 GMT -5
THIS...  CAME FROM THIS...  The deliciously disgusting drink of choice after a successful (and sometimes not-so-successful) tournament haha. The tradition still carries on today at $4.00 a bottle haha. And our logo/mascot still proudly bares the champagne nozzle. A few company teams within the department were: Hose Co. 1 - "The Rocks" - Company nickname Eng.1/Lad.1 - "Main St." - Firehouse street name Hose Co. 2 - "Liberty Boys" - Company nickname |
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Post by cfdoldbird on Nov 19, 2008 8:46:30 GMT -5
 The Yellowbirds name was inspired by a 1968 Ward LaFrance that was housed at Copiague's Station one in the late 60's-early 70's. At about six months old the red truck caught fire and went out for repair. When it returned it was the first yellow truck on Long Island. After an uproar by the membership the truck affectionately aquired the name of "The Yellowbird". When the team formed that truck was the inspiration for the team name. The original logo was that of Northeast Airlines Yellowbird fame. A letter was sent and answered from Northeast allowing the use of the logo. |
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Post by frogsdigger on Nov 19, 2008 12:19:57 GMT -5
At one time, Carle Place was known as "Frog Hollow" due to the over population of frogs.
Not only is it the name of the drill team, it is also the mascot of the high school.
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Post by twan on Nov 19, 2008 20:35:57 GMT -5
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Post by Danger on Nov 19, 2008 21:38:23 GMT -5
Next year, big changes.... The Hydroxycuts from Central Islip!!!!
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Post by retiredfm on Nov 20, 2008 9:18:49 GMT -5
The North Bellmore F.D. was originally known as The Happy Ramblers of Co. 1. back in their start of 1933 or so. The Rinky Dinks started in 1939 as a Co.2 team, but joined with the Happy Ramblers to form a Department Team. The name Rinky Dinks came from the Winnie Winkle comic strip. It was the name of the twins Clubhouse. The editor allowed us to use the name, but the Clubhouse eventually became an Outhouse.
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Post by 911pix on Nov 20, 2008 10:04:12 GMT -5
OK, here's another Sneak Peek from the book. This took place at the 1946 FASNY Convention & Tournament in Riverhead:
"There is also evidence that there was a bit of a Nassau-Suffolk rivalry going on that day, which manifested itself in a bit of “psychological warfare”:
'The crack Hicksville F.D. racing team pulled a pretty piece of last-minute strategy on the eve of Thursday’s tournament. Known officially as the "Hicks," they changed their name in a way slyly calculated to throw fear into the outfits from potato-growing Suffolk. The new name: "Golden Nematodes."
'The golden nematode, as every farmer knows, is a very low form of animal life which has been found near Hicksville, which has cut the yield on a large acreage. Scientists are now striving with state funds to eradicate the pest and prevent its spread."'
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Post by drills4thewin on Nov 20, 2008 15:36:42 GMT -5
where the hell did you find that jem ?!?
;D
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Post by 911pix on Nov 20, 2008 16:44:44 GMT -5
The Riverhead News, August 23rd, 1946, p.1  |
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Post by Alumni on Nov 21, 2008 13:15:53 GMT -5
The story on the nickname "40 Thieves".
The 40 Thieves were one of the first, if not the first, organized street gangs in New York City. It was formed in the early to mid 1800's and was made up primarily of the Irish. The story supposedly goes that this gang, as a part of their nefariousness, would go into building fires, mostly after they were extinguished, and steal anything that was salvagable. The nickname was adopted by the Van Guard Hose Company drill team in 1914. The "actual why they chose the name" part of this story is unclear and probably always will be, as many of the old-timers who could provide some insight into that question, are sadly no longer with us. But just guessing, choosing that name and associating yourself with the "40 Thieves gang" back in 1914 was probably considered "bad ass". That's the conclusion I drew anyway.
The Patchogue FD also had company teams called: The Engine Company #1 "Jolly Tinkers (I'm sure many are familiar with this fact, and yes, I do have one of those snazzy t-shirts) and The Euclid Hose Company #2 "Sewing Circle", which was changed years later to "Bulldogs".
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Post by Cat72 on Nov 21, 2008 16:15:24 GMT -5
Stick,
I had this typed on the main thread, but I didn't post it out of respect:
Sewing Circle? This is just too easy. Is this a team name you guys are currently using? Knit one, pearl 2&3/8 hose? Just kidding, had to make a joke. See you soon, Lenny.
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Post by Alumni on Nov 22, 2008 9:52:47 GMT -5
Stick, I had this typed on the main thread, but I didn't post it out of respect: Sewing Circle? This is just too easy. Is this a team name you guys are currently using? Knit one, pearl 2&3/8 hose? Just kidding, had to make a joke. See you soon, Lenny. LOL.. well, that nickname was a "50's" kinda thing. I guess it was cool...in a "Happy Days" kinda way. You can also understand why they changed it too. |
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