Owego Hose Teams, Inc.

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Founded in 1951, the Owego Hose Teams participate in firematic competitions in Central New York improving basic firefighting skills.

Firematic Hose Racing carries on a tradition as old as firefighting itself. Ever since the beginning, when ladders, hoses - and even buckets - were invented as a way to extinguish fires, there was always a spirit of competition among firefighters as to who could be the first "team" to extinguish the fire. Even today, there is a healthy competition to get “first water” on a fire between engine companies within a department. In the early days, a monetary reward was paid to those who were able to extinguish a fire. Out of this spirit of competition grew a unique form of racing called hose racing. What began long ago as simple, unsophisticated footraces have evolved into season-long competitions in some areas of the country between numerous rival racing teams, with several different classes of competition, along with officiating and modern equipment. In Central New York the primary hose racing event is the Central New York Races held each summer at the Central New York Fireman’s Convention. The Central New York Association is comprised of 20 counties to include Broome; Cayuga; Chemung; Chenango; Cortland; Delaware; Herkimer; Madison; Oneida; Onondaga; Ontario; Otsego; Schoharie; Schuyler; Seneca; Steuben; Tioga; Tompkins; Wayne; and Yates. Three races are held at this event including the ladder, wye, and 5 man straight lay races. The five man straight lay recently replaced the motor hose race.

11/08/2026

Great opportunity to support the long overdue fish conservation work on the Owego Creek led by the Al Hazzard Chapter of Trout Unlimited!

10/21/2026

Earlier this month, as we were shutting down the Baker Fireman’s Fountain for the winter, we lost one of our biggest supporters and volunteers. Kelly Dennis was a shining light that guided us through the fountain restoration with her positive energy and many fundraising efforts that supported the project. She kept our raffles straight at our annual golf tournament with expert book keeping and will be sorely missed. Heartfelt condolences to her family. God Bless Kelly Dennis.

10/14/2026

Members of Owego Hose Teams, Inc. were recognized recently at the Owego Fire Department’s annual banquet for their hard work in completing the restoration of the department’s 1866 Amoskeag Steam Fire Engine and Steamer House building on North Avenue. From Hose Team patriarch Dick Franz at 94 years young to the young bucks that ran hose for the first time this past summer, we appreciate the department and its leadership recognizing our “characters with characters” for their tieless work in making Owego a better place. The Amoskeag advertisement commemorating the occasion will proudly hang in the Steamer House. O-WE-GO!

07/16/2026

Come see us this Saturday (7/18) at Owego & Endicott Agway from 11 AM - 2 PM! We will be cooking hotdogs and hamburgers for donation at the Agway Owego location benefitting Amigo Search and Rescue Dogs! Our departed friend and Chief Ken Easton signed us up for this event several years ago and we are happy to support another great organization doing good work in our community!

It’s that time again!

Our 7th annual Puppy Ice Cream Social is July 18th 11-3!

Help us raise money for the Amigo Search and Rescue Dogs and their fantastic trainers!

The Kitchen Counter truck will be at Endicott from 12-3pm! While the Owego Hose Team will be cooking up some grub starting at 11 at the Owego location!

Stop by for some amazing deals, awesome raffles and some ice cream treats for both you and your furry pups!

Thank you for shopping local!

07/15/2026

Last weekend Hose Team personnel provided Cornell chicken 🐓 for the annual Shady Strong event held in Newark Valley in memory of past Owego Fire Chief, Mayor, and Hose Team Member Billy Franz. We are so excited to be partnering with another energized organization doing so much great work in our community. Congratulations to Kristin Oliver and her team for bringing ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease) awareness and help to those families battling the disease. Learn more here: https://shadystrong.org Shady Strong!

07/14/2026

07/12/2026

Owego Co. #1 = 1st Place. Owego Co. #4 = 2nd Place over all yesterday.

AURELIUS — Central New York firefighters went head-to-head Saturday at Fingerlakes Mall in an annual competition to strengthen their emergency response skills and celebrate tradition.

07/01/2026

It is our privilege continuing to partner with Shady Strong on this wondering event and important cause while honoring our departed friend Past Owego Fire Department Chief, Village of Owego Mayor, and longtime Hose Team Member Billy Franz. See you all Saturday, July 11th in Newark Valley!

06/28/2026

Owego Hose Teams, Inc. and Owego Fire Department Members assisted by Southport Fire Department with Central New York Firefighter's Association Members hand pulling OFD’s 1866 Amoskeag Steam Fire Engine at the Owego Strawberry Festival.

Address

461 East Main Street
Owego, NY
13827

Telephone

+12024949108

Website

http://www.owegohoseteams.com/

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