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Bethlehem Has Success at Airplane Pull
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Well we did it and no one got hurt. Yea! There were 12 teams that registered and 9 that actually pulled. We raised $1,555.00 and the event raised just over $20,000.00 Our team weighed in at 4380 lbs which was right in the middle. The heaviest was over 5,000lbs and the lightest over 3000lbs. Our team of 20 pulled 3rd and set standard with a time of 7.32 seconds for our first pull, it was best of 2 pulls. We sat by anxiously awaiting as the other teams pulled and indulged in some food. We went up for our second pull still in the lead and didn't fare as well this time at 8.9 seconds, I think. ( to much food.) We watched as the final two teams made their pulls one of which was the defending champs, they could not unthrone us and we came out on top with the winning pull of 7.32 seconds. Congrats to the IAFF Local 735 Airplane pull team on their victory. We also had in our group the top individual fundraiser with Mike Reich raising $705.00, thanks Mike. It was a great time and it was nice to see all the families that came out to cheer us on and look at the fire trucks and tour the plane and do crafts as there was alot for the kids also,Thank You all so much. So now we wait until next year to defend our title. Thank you to everyone that came to help and cheer us on it was nice to see the support. Keep your eye on the news too there were plenty of reporters taking alot of pics. Also keep your eyes open we have Boot Drives Nov 20 and 23 from 9-1 locations will be announced shortly and we need your help. We also are in the process of organizing an indoor paintball event in Jan 2008 more info to follow. Have a great day and Thanks Again
David A.Saltzer
Secretary IAFF Local 735
MDA Co Chair
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