Snails Drill Team

It’s opening day at Lindy!

This season we will all be wearing these stickers on our helmets remembering our late brother Danny. We will forever miss you and your love for this sport. Watch over all of us today as we race in your memory 💚🖤

Point Pleasant Fire Department

Our deepest condolences to the Ott Family, our brothers The Point Pleasant Pea Pickers, & The Point Pleasant Fire Department.

Danny you were Fireman’s Fireman, a Competitive Racer & a brother to anyone you met. Your impact to your community as a fireman & ability to become friends with everyone you crossed paths with will be missed on and off the track.

Gone to soon & together again not soon enough.
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The Snails Drill Team ended there 2023 season winning the Town of Babylon Drill with a team record 54 points out of 60! With a bunch of substitutes and new players this year we start planning for the ‘24 season today!

Thank you to the Chiefs Office, the members of the Lindenhurst Fire Department & all of our supporters who have helped us along this rebuilding journey to date and have cheered us on at each drill we’ve raced.

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We would like to congratulate our friends the ISLIP “Wolves” Drill Team & the Islip Fire Department on winning the 2023 NYS Championship Drill!

Just ten days away from crowning a new champion of NYSFDdrillteams! What’s your Top 5 prediction?

Stop at the Snails tent today at Ridge for an Efficiency T Shirt!

** These sold out before hoses at Lindy and are back in stock!!**

All shirts are $20 each. Sizes ranging from S-4XL!
PM this account if you would like it shipped to you for $25!

We would like to congratulate the Junior Snails Drill Team on winning the Lindenhurst Invitational Jr Drill today with 42 points! Nice job kids keep it up 🐌🏆

Opening Day in Lindy! Come by to support your local volunteer fire departments today.

Starting Lineup

Lindenhurst Snails
Hicksville Hicks
Selden Slo Pokes
Miller Place Extinguishers
Central Islip Hoboes
Patchogue Forty Thieves
Copiague Yellow Birds
Hagerman Gamblers
East Islip Guzzlers
Riverhead Ironmen
Westbury Turtles
Islip Wolves
North Lindenhurst Piston Knockers
Bay Shore Redskins
West Islip Raiders
East Farmingdale Hares
West Sayville Flying Dutchman

6.9 Water on … “So you’re telling me there’s a chance?” Dumb and Dumber (1994) 🐌

“I love the smell of CAM2 in the morning!” -Apocalypse Now (1979) 🐌

FIRST RACE OF THE SEASON THIS SATURDAY IN LINDENHURST !

See you in race heaven brother! You will be greatly missed by us all Billy. God Bless you and your family during this difficult time 🐌🐺 Reunited to soon with Jeffy!

Mayor Eric Adams and Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh today announced that Firefighter William P. Moon II was critically injured earlier this week. This morning, it became clear that Firefighter Moon, a 21-year FDNY veteran, will not survive his critical injuries. His family has made the decision to donate his organs to save the lives of others.

Just before noon on Monday, December 12, while preparing for a drill inside his firehouse – Rescue Company 2 – located at 1815 Sterling Place in Brooklyn, Firefighter Moon fell approximately 20 feet and suffered a serious head injury. He was immediately treated for his injuries by his fellow Firefighters and was then rushed by FDNY EMS to Kings County Hospital in critical condition.

“This is a heartbreaking loss for New York’s Bravest, and for our entire city,” said New York City Mayor Eric Adams. “Firefighter Moon was a dedicated public servant, who spent more than two decades saving the lives of New Yorkers and will continue to do so in his passing. We join the entire Fire Department and every New Yorker in mourning his loss, and pray for Firefighter Moon, his family, and his friends.”

“Our hearts are broken for Firefighter Moon’s family and friends, and for our entire Department. He spent his life helping others, here at the FDNY, and on Long Island, as a volunteer Fire Chief. Firefighting was in his bones, and he embodied the spirit and passion of our Department. He was passionate about organ donation, and just as he saved countless lives working out of the firehouse, he will continue to save lives in his passing,” said Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh.

Firefighter Moon was appointed to the FDNY on May 5, 2002. He began his career in Ladder Company 133 in Queens, where he worked for 20 years before being detailed to Rescue Company 2, in Brooklyn earlier this year. In addition to serving the FDNY, Firefighter Moon also served as a member of the Islip Volunteer Fire Department on Long Island, including serving as their Chief of Department in 2017.

Firefighter Moon, 47, was an Islip resident. He is survived by his wife, Kristina, and their two children.

“No it’s a perfect ladder, but thanks for noticing!” - Harry Dunne

Last night we honored life long racer Tom Weckerle on 50 Years of Racing & his retirement from “Driving” (Not racing 😉). “Weck” as he’s most referred by on the track started racing on the Junior Snails back in 1964.

Weck helped lead the Jr. Snails to 2 State Championships 1972 & 1973 along with two state records. He joined the Drill Team in 1974 & would go on to run a number of positions from Thrower to, Nozzleman, Dumper, Bucket Carrier, Coach, Driver & of course wherever else he was needed.

Weck held 6 State Records, on the Jr’s 1 in Cart Hose & 1 in Wye. On the Drill Team 2 in B-Ladder (5.11) Throwing, then the first 4 [4.95] as Driver, C-Hose (12.49) as Nozzleman & in Buckets (20.23) as Dumper. He was the driver for the team in 1987 when the Snails were crowned for the first time N.Y. State Champions. Weck is a gentleman first & a competitor second. He has dedicated his life to this team helping run the tournament committee year after year & holding numerous office positions such as Lieutenant, Captain (1985-1987), & currently treasurer/mechanic.

Weck has made his mark in our history; & he will forever be to us as the men before him are to him one of the guys who’ve continue to help make this team better today than it was yesterday. He Went out in style running B-Hose Nozzle one last time & there’s no question at all that at 67 years old his target hit didn’t miss a drop of water and was hands down the difference between 1st & 2nd place!

Thanks for the memories Weck. Will be looking forward to you holding a stopwatch next season!

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**TONIGHT is the last drill of the season! Come out and support your local Town of Babylon Fire Departments as they compete to see who’s the fastest department at the Town of Babylon Drill.**

The Drill starts at 6PM at the Lindenhurst Track located north of fireman’s park. Take Wellwood Ave south of Sunrise Hwy & make a left on to Hartford.

SEE YOU THERE!! 🐌

NYSFDdrillteams

“Here’s the deal-I’m the best there is. Plain & Simple. I drop these guys hot & pullout excellence.”
-Ricky Bobby

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When you realize it’s the last weekend you can wear your “Summer Whites”, so you and the homies post up for one last pic. ✌🏼🤛🏼

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE ISLIP WOLVES DRILL TEAM ON CLINCHING THE 2022 NYS CHAMPIONSHIP DRILL!


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If you’re at the state drill today in Merrick, we will be selling T-Shirts $20 each at our camp.

“You don’t just accidentally show up in the World Series.” - Derek Jeter 🐌

“I’ve got to make sure YouTube comes down to tape this.” - Michael Scott
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“Now go home and get your shine box! 🐌