Hammondsport fire-department SMOKE on the WATER

02/04/2026

We are gearing up for our 15th anniversary staring Americas 250th anniversary on August 29th . Just wait for all the detail coming soon . Applications will be available mid march as we work out some kinks ! In the meantime time let’s celebrate our fireman . Do you have someone that’s a fire person ( to be politically correct) send in pictures . Send to Stephanie Thompson 10 Davis Avenue Hammondsport NY 14840 . We will be displaying them at our event .along with the picture please send in what fire department and dates of service .

08/22/2025

Trivia kicks off the Smoke on the water event tonight at 7pm . Adult beverages and light snacks will be available for purchase .

08/22/2025

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Check out our interview with Steve Dresser along with Tim Mortinson of the Hammondsport Fire Department! They joined us this morning on the WVIN Morning Show to explain the Smoke on the Water BBQ Competition, taking place this weekend at the Hammondsport Fire Department!
Interview ➡️ https://wvinbath.com/podcasts/community

08/19/2025

Smoke on the water is this weekend : shout out to our 14 teams !!

1) Polish BBQ
2) Tame the flame
3) Rack Rubbin BBQ
4) Rick & Rick BBQ
5) Pork Bellies BBQ
6) Smokeman BBQ
7) Smokin Sensation BBQ
8 ) Smoke Eaters BBQ
9) smokin’ Family
10) Hit the spot
11) Good eats
12) Get’N Sauced
13) Da Mamma’s
14) Ember kitchen company

07/09/2025

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aLWM4TUfnKhQKgax4MY05JavONLZtULtpgYS1em6zec/edit?usp=drivesdk

HFD SMOKE ON THE WATER August 23, 2025 Vendor Application The Hammondsport Fire Department presents Smoke on the Water BBQ Competition August 23, 2025, from Noon – 5PM. We are currently seeking vendors for the event. We have limited space to work with but can be somewhat flexible. Vendor ...

07/09/2025

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tlRVFKZy-hf5otjYqSveMY37IaTeOXTjibDv7dYRbzM/edit?usp=drivesdk

HFD SMOKE ON THE WATER August 23, 2025 Competitor Application Name of Team _______________________________________________________________ Contact Name(s) ______________________________________________________________ Phone ___________________________________________________________________...

06/07/2025

Get those applications in today !!

04/29/2025

Don’t forget your to get your applications in . Check out the event page for more upcoming information.

04/03/2025

14th annual Smoke on the water will be held August 23rd . If you were a previous competitor you should have received an email with the application. All new competitors interested in Getting an application please Dm here . Let’s get this party started !!!

08/30/2024

Thank you for everyone’s patience as we get scoresheets ready ( PS some of us took some vacation after that event LOL ) . Emails have been sent out to competitors that we had good emails for . If you did not receive your teams score sheets please leave your email address below and we will make sure you get them .

08/25/2024

Thank you to everyone these are a few pictures of the winners. We will post a complete list shortly.