Photos: McKownville FD celebrates 100 years
On Saturday June 9, the McKownville Fire Department celebrating 100 years of service had a parade down Western Avenue.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Leading the way: McKownville Fire Department’s color guard leads its department down Western Avenue as fellow mutual-aid departments follow during Saturday’s centennial parade.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Top firefighter: McKownville Fire Department life member Domenico Adami, the centennial parade’s grand marshal, waves to the crowd from a red finned car.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
History rolls on: A 1917 fire truck from the Elsmere department is part of the parade celebrating the founding of the McKownville department in 1918. Elsmere firefighter Donald Buist drives as firefighter Ann Austin waves her white-gloved hand like a queen.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Many generations: These kids, perhaps future McKownville firefighters, lead McKownville chiefs Russ Becker and Michael Costabile along with the rest of the department down Western Avenue for the centennial parade.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Music on the move: A band performs from the bed of a Guilderland Towing and Recovery truck as it travels along the parade route.