Nomads Take Second in Two-State Chili Contest
On Aug. 4, the North Madison Fire Company Chili Team traveled to the Farmington Polo Grounds for the annual Dream Ride experience weekend festivities. The team competed against 23 other fire departments from Connecticut and New York (including hometown rival Madison Hose Company #1) in the third annual Firemen’S Chili Cook-Off. North Madison’s chili took second place, falling just short to FDNY Engine 262 from 21st Street in the New York City. In addition, Engine 10-55 took home a second place trophy for best appearing.
The North Madison Fire Company congratulates all the other winners and also extends a huge thank you to Madison Hose for its great sportsmanship. The best part of the day for the team members was getting to work side by side with their brothers from the south.
Thousands of motorcyclists and hundreds of engine enthusiasts venture to Farmington each year, all with the same goal of supporting the Special Olympics and The Hometown Foundation. Participants have journeyed from across the United States and internationally to be a part of the dream. Special Olympics athletes worldwide are given the opportunity to attend The Dream Ride Experience and treasure this lifelong memory. Over the course of this weekend, $2,000,000 was raised.