Photos and article courtesy of Kristina Gabalski

KNOWLESVILLE – The participants in the 2025 Orleans County 4-H Fair Small Animal Grand Master Competition which was held on Saturday include, from left: Bailey Gonzalez, age 17, of Albion, Dog Master Showman; Celes Paratore, 17, of Corfu,  Small Animal Reserve Master Showman and Poultry Master Showman; Evelyn Paratore, 13, of Corfu, Small Animal Grand Master Showman, Rabbit Master Showman; Haleigh Pollock, 17, of Waterport, Reserve Dog Showman; Monica Thomas, 14, of Albion, Mini Horse Reserve Showman; and Grace Goodrich, 16 of Medina, Mini Horse Master Showman.

The Small Animal Grand Master competition includes Dog, Rabbit, Poultry and Mini Horse. All master and reserve showman in those four species compete for the Small Animal Grand Master title.  Here, Evelyn Paratore shows a mini horse.  She went on to take the Small Animal Grand Master Showman title.

Monica Thomas shows a dog to judge Anne Moyer. Monica was the Mini Horse Reserve Showman.

Bailey Gonzalez shows a mini-horse to judge Nicole Dabney.  Bailey was the Master Dog Showman.

Celes Paratore shows a chicken to judge David Gerling. Celes took to Reserve Small Animal Master Showman title.  She was the Poultry Master Showman and Rabbit Reserve Master Showman.

Haleigh Pollock shows a dog to judge Anne Moyer. Haleigh was the Dog Reserve Master Showman.

Grace Goodrich shows a dog during the Small Animal Grand Master Competition.  She was the Mini Horse Master Showman.

Evelyn Paratore shows a rabbit to judge Sue Gerling.  Evelyn won Small Animal Grand Master Showman at the competition held Saturday.  Evelyn was Rabbit Master Showman and Poultry Reserve Showman.

Participants in the Small Animal Grand Master Competition provide advice and support to each other while they wait for scores to be tallied.  From left include Celes Paratore, Haleigh Pollock, Grace Goodrich and Monica Thomas.

Nicole Dabney, Mini Horse Judge for the Small Animal Grand Master Competition, provides feedback to participants as they wait for the winners to be announced.

Photos by Tom Rivers: Gary Donofrio holds the trophy after winning the grand master showman title on Friday at the Orleans County 4-H Fair. He is congratulated by, from left: Henry Dresser, Isabel Nesbitt, Kyler Bennett and Ian Kingdollar.

KNOWLESVILLE – The Orleans County 4-H Fair held one of its most prestigious competitions on Friday, with the master showmen from several different breeds of animals all vying for the title of grand master showman.

When it was all over, after about 2 ½ hours, Gary Donofrio was the champion.

The competition features the master showman in nine different animals: horse Western, horse English, dairy goat, meat goat, sheep, swine, llama, dairy cattle and beef cattle.

Donofrio, 16, of Bergen qualified by winning the showman title for sheep. He also shows pigs and beef cattle.

He remembers watching the competition as a young 4-Her and aspiring to be in the competition. But in recent years he couldn’t quite win the showman title for beef or with pigs. This year he decided to add sheep showing to his repertoire, hoping it would increase his chance to get in the grand master event. That paid off for him on Friday.

“I like that it takes the best people at showing animals and puts everyone together,” Gary said after he won the title.

The participants had to show all of the different animals, and they couldn’t show their own.

Gary said he enjoys raising and training animals from soon after they are born. The animals imprint of the humans that first work with them. During the grand master event, Gary said his beef animal seemed confused that it wasn’t Gary leading it in the show ring.

Gary and his family live in Bergen in Genesee County. They have been active in the Orleans County 4-H program, where they said they feel welcome and many of the participants strive for excellence, pushing each other to be their best.

Donofrio will be a senior at Byron-Bergen this year. He is hoping to get into the HVAC business, while also continuing to work with animals.

He was praised by Nick Kron, one of the grand master judges, for his versatility and intensity through the competition on a hot summer day.

“He was the most consistent,” Kron said. “He maintained good eye contact. He was the most alert and had a good feel for showing each species.”

Bree Clark, judge for horses and llamas, keeps an eye on the grand master showmen participants as they lead llamas and alpacas. From left in back include Gary Donofrio, Kyler Bennett and Allison Merle.

Ella Christ of Kendall holds an alpaca’s head up high. Behind her is Ian Kingdollar of Lyndonville.

Christ was the reserve grand master showman. She qualified after winning the Western horse showmanship. Kingdollar qualified by winning the meat goat competition.

Kyler Bennett, 12, of Barre shows a horse during the opening event of the grand master showmen competition. Kyler qualified for the grand master by winning the dairy cow showmanship.

Allison Merle, 18, of Holley stoops to show a sheep. The showmen had to lead this animal with their bare hands and no halter. Allison qualified by winning the llama showmanship.

Isabel Nesbitt, 12, of Lyndonville is asked a question by judge Nick Kron. Isabel won the pig showmanship competition to qualify for the grand master. She was among several younger 4-Hers in the grand master event. Kyler Bennett is at left.

Amelia Paratore, 15, of Corfu leads a llama in front of judge Bree Clark. Amelia qualified by winning the meat goat showmanship.

Henry Dresser, 11, of Medina keeps his eyes on the judge while trying to get a sheep set up in the show arena. Henry won the beef cow showmanship.

Emily Smith-Flatley, 12, of Medina and Ian Kingdollar, 16, of Lyndonville get their sheep in position during the grand master showmen event. Emily qualified by winning the English horses competition while Ian was the top showman for dairy goats.

Ian said showing all the different animals was a great experience.

“You get to meet the other showmen who are the top of their class,” he said.

Showing a beef cow, the biggest of the all the livestock in the event, was the toughest.

“They are very heavy and head strong,” Kingdollar said.

Donofrio, the grand master champ, said sheep and goats are taxing on the body because the 4-Hers often are stooped over to show them.

The cows and llamas take a toll on the shoulders, Donofrio said.

The master showmen try to get their pigs under control. From left include Ian Kingdollar, Henry Dresser, Allison Merle, Kyler Bennett, Gary Donofrio, Ella Christ and Emily Smith-Flatley.

Photos by Tom Rivers: Fireworks added to the colorful scene at the Orleans County 4-H Fair on Friday.

Final day of the fair with $5 admission, free for kids 6 & under

All day – Main Event Amusements $35 unlimited ride wristband with rides open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. with scheduled closure 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Midway

9 a.m. to 11 a.m. – 4-H Senior Council stand breakfast hours at 4-H Senior Council stand

8 a.m. – Open class llama and alpaca show at Livestock show arena

9 a.m.  – 4-H Gymkhana horse show at Carlos Marcello arena

Ellie Keem, 11, of Strykersville is inside a giant bubble at the Amazing Bubble Factory. Matias Martinez of the Bubble Factory creates the big bubble. Matias performs at the Bubble Factory with his wife Jamie and their son, Charlie.

10 a.m. – Small animal grandmaster showmanship competition at Knights building

10 a.m. – Paid public admission begins, buildings open to the public midway opens at Taylor Hill Road parking lots

10 a.m. – Ve testing for ham radio at Education Center

10:30 a.m. – 4-H cat show at Curtis classroom in Education Center

11 a.m. – Senior Council 4-H food booth hamburgers, hots, and cold drinks. Proceeds support teen award trips and programs. 4-H Senior Council stand

It was busy at the grill Friday evening at the 4-H Senior Council stand. About 15 firefighters volunteered to help 4-Hers in the stand. Pictured in front from left include Nick Boyle from East Shelby Fire Company and 4-Her Sadie Gregoire. In back at grill from left include Fred Piano and Rob Tolman of the Albion Fire Department, with Luke Gregoire.

11 a.m. – “Iron Chef” 4-H youth cooking contest starts at Orleans Hub stage

11 a.m. – Dairy decathlon at Orleans Hub stage

12 p.m. – “Iron Chef” 4-h youth contest judging at Orleans hub stage

12 p.m. to 10 p.m. – Blacksmith demo at Beadle Building

2 to 10 p.m. – Agrigolf. Miniature golf with an agriculture twist. Trolley building lawn

4 p.m. – 4-H leaders’ homemade pie stand opens at Davis Building

These kids ride the Flying Dragon at the Midway.

4 p.m. – Presentation of 4-H herdsmanship and citizenship awards and crowning of the fair royalty  at Livestock show arena

4 p.m. – K9s in Flight: free entertainment! Knight’s building lawn

4:30 p.m. – Free entertainment: the Amazing Bubble Factory at Cattle barn lawn

5 to 6 p.m. – Midway closed for dinner break at Midway

5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. – Cruisin’ in Medina @ the Fair. Classic and show car cruise in. Enter off Route 31. Education Center parking lot

6 p.m. – K9s in Flight: free entertainment! Knight’s building lawn

6:30 p.m. – Free entertainment: the Amazing Bubble Factory at Cattle barn lawn

6:30 p.m. – Small fry pedal tractor pull – registration ends 15 minutes before event. JCH of Buffalo tent

This group from Lyndonville tossed ping pong balls to try to win a gold fish. From left include Ethan Bowie, Kennedy Clark and Isabella Carrasquillo. They won three gold fish.

6:30 p.m. – Market auction preview and reception at Livestock show arena

6:30 p.m. – Bossy bingo at Livestock show arena

7 to 10 p.m. – Live music with Vinyl Recovery at Orleans Hub stage

7 p.m.  – Orleans County 4-H Market Auction at Livestock show arena

8 p.m. – K9s in Flight: free entertainment! Knight’s building lawn

8 p.m. – Feuding Farmers at JCH of Buffalo food court

8:30 p.m. – Free entertainment: the Amazing Bubble Factory at Cattle barn lawn

10 p.m. – Hay bale rolling contest – teams of 1-2 ages 16 and up. Register at the fair office by 9:20 p.m. Hay bale rolling course (Immediately following qualifier, Hay bale rolling contest winners-only championship round. Hay bale rolling course)

10 p.m. – Buildings close – goodnight fair

A rider enjoys the Flying Elephants at the fair on Friday.

Photos by Tom Rivers

BATAVIA – The Batavia Concert Band and Cadet Band joined for a performance on Wednesday evening at Centennial Park in Batavia.

The top photo shows Albion student Charles Warren, left, in the Cadet Band performing with the saxophone next to Renee Hungerford of the Batavia Concert Band. Hungerford is executive director of Community Action of Orleans & Genesee. She also was a featured soloist on the alto saxophone.

The Batavia Concert Band is celebrating its 101^st season this year. The band has about 90 members.

Lindsay Almeter, an Albion music teacher, directs the Cadet Band which has grown to 60 members with most of the students from Genesee and Orleans counties.

The Cadet Band played “High Hopes,” “King of Pride Rock” and closed with “The Greatest Showman.”

Neveah Barnes of Albion plays the clarinet in a joint number with members of the Batavia Concert Band.

Carter Krull, center, of Albion plays the saxophone in the Cadet Band.

Photos by Tom Rivers

KNOWLESVILLE – Pictured from left shows the top four finishers in the apple pie baking contest at the Orleans County 4-H Fair.

The top four from left include Marian Fry in first, April Daniels in second, Becky Harris in third, and Amanda Mahle in fourth. Cherrie Ashbery in fifth isn’t in the photo.

The top pies received $200 for first, $100 for second, $75 for third, $50 for fourth and $25 for fifth. Honorable mentions in the kids’ division were for $10 each. (Valent sponsored the prize money.)

The pie-baking contest is one of several new competitions at this year’s fair. The judging was on Thursday and all 10 spots in both the adult and youth divisions were quickly claimed. (Orleans Hub editor Tom Rivers was one of the four judges.)

Marian Fry said she has long been well regarded for her apple pies since she was in junior high. She mixed two varieties of apples, Granny Smith and Empire, for her pie. It not only tasted very good, but she had four cutouts in the top of the crust that resembled apples. Fry said the cutouts give her pies an extra-special look. When the Buffalo Bills are playing, she makes cutouts of the Bills logo on top of the pies.

The top five in the youth division include: 1. Addlynne Fox; 2. Fiona Oakes; 3. Kiera Zuch; 4. Olivia Mathes; and 5. Bailey Elliott.

Honorable mentions went to Ellie Oliver, Lily Hungerford, Kenslee Smoak, Morgenn Smoak and Kate Bennett.

Pictured from left in the youth division include Ellie Oliver with honorable mention, Kiera Zuch in third, Addlynne Fox in first, Fiona Oakes in second, and Bailey Elliott in fifth.

Press Release, Medina Central School District

MEDINA – The Medina Central School District, due to requests from families and the ongoing construction improvements across the district, has moved the Welcome Back Picnic for grades UPK-Grade 6.

The open house, which was originally scheduled for Aug. 20, will now be held on Wednesday, Sept. 3.

The event allows students and families to come into the buildings and meet their teachers.  Clifford Wise Intermediate Principal Jennifer Stearns and Oak Orchard Primary Principal Julie Schiavone say the Open House Night will be a fun-filled evening where students and families can get a head start on the school year.

“Students will have the opportunity to see their classrooms, meet their teachers, and reconnect with friends and familiar faces before the first day of school,” Stearns said.

Oak Orchard Primary School (UPK–Grade 2) will host their Open House from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on Sept. 3 and Clifford Wise Intermediate School (Grades 3–6) will hold their Open House from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on that same day. To make the evening even more enjoyable, free hot dogs and water will be available to all who attend, so come hungry and ready to celebrate!

Families will receive information in August with their child’s teacher(s) and back-to-school paperwork, so parents/guardians should be on the lookout through ParentSquare and their mail. The schools say that they look forward to welcoming their students and families back for a fantastic school year.

If there are any questions, please reach out to your child’s school between 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Photo by Tom Rivers: The County Legislature has approved bids from contractors to make structural repairs for part of the roof on the west side of the Public Safety Building as well as other upgrades to the site.

ALBION – The Orleans County Legislature has accepted about $800,000 bids from contractors to make repairs and upgrades to the Public Safety Building.

Part of the western side of the Public Safety Building, in the area that used to include Probation, needs work. The structural supports on the western side are undersized to support HVAC.

The Legislature on Tuesday approved the following bids for “Public Safety Building emergency structural repairs” that total $815,700:

• $649,000 for general construction from Javen Construction Company of Penfield
• $61,200 for HVAC from Crosby Brownlie in Rochester
• $55,500 for electrical from Crosby Brownlie in Rochester
• Up to $50,000 for plumbing from McGrain Mechanical in Rochester

The Legislature in February approved spending up to $427,000 for Wendel Companies in Williamsville for design, bidding services and construction management for replacing and strengthening the roof.

The county bought the building, a former furniture store, in 1998. The building houses the Orleans County Sheriff’s Office, District Attorney’s Office, 911 Dispatch Center and Major Felony Crime Task Force.

It used to include Probation until that department moved last summer to the former GCC campus in Albion due to concerns with part of the Public Safety Building. Probation will stay at the former GCC site once the Public Safety Building work is done. The Sheriff’s Office will be able to use the space that was Probation’s.

File photo by Tom Rivers: The fishing derby is named in honor of Danny Spierdowis, who loved the outdoors, especially fishing in the former Peck quarries at the Sportsmen’s Association. Spierdowis was killed in a car accident at age 19 on Jan. 20, 1990. His mother Linda remains active at the Sportsmen’s Association, tending to the flowers at the clubhouse.

Press Release, Albion Sportsmen’s Association

ALBION – Free fishing. Free food and drinks. Lots of prizes.

What better way to spend a Saturday.

The 29th Annual Danny Spierdowis Memorial Kids’ Fishing Derby will be from 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 9 at Albion Sportsmen’s Association on Keitel Road. Pre-registration begins at 8:30.

The derby is open to Orleans County residents only, ages 16 and under, with prizes given to all entrants and special prizes awarded to the winners in all age groups and categories. Last year, 18 children won fishing poles and all entrants received gift bags of tackle and candy.

The not-for-profit club provides drinks and lunch to all the children and parents.

The derby is named in honor of Danny Spierdowis, who died at age 19 in a car crash Jan. 20, 1990.

Anyone wishing to participate in the derby must register before Aug. 7 by calling or texting Scott DeSmit at 585-815-5150. You can also email him at desmitmail@yahoo.com. Please provide the names and ages of the children and the number of adults attending.

Adriana Schiavone of Kendall wins the title

Photos and article by Natalie Baron

KNOWLESVILLE – Adriana Schiavone of Kendall sings “Journey to the Past” from Anastasia during the karaoke championship on Thursday at the Orleans County 4-H Fair.

Adriana scored first place out of 11 participants in the annual karaoke contest. She received a $500 prize. The competition has been held for “at least 30 years here,” said DJ Brad London, who has led the popular event.

Adriana, a star of Kendall school musicals, had a humble start to the karaoke contest. “I did it last year, and I didn’t go through to finals, so I came into it with the goal of just making it to finals. I knew about it since I was a little girl.”

Adriana was not expecting any prize and was all smiles when she won. “When they said 2nd, I was a little disappointed, and when they called my name, I was like, wow!”

(Left) Amir Huzair, who placed second last night, performs “Why, God, Why?” from Miss Saigon. (Center) Heidi Feuerherm sings “At Last” by Etta James. (Right) Emily Schiffhauer confidently sings “Valerie” by Mark Ronson ft. Amy Winehouse.

Abigail Pratt, who placed third and won a $125 prize, sings “Pink Pony Club” by Chappell Roan. “I’m currently a music student at Fredonia,” Abigail shared. “Music has always been my specialty!”

Abigail’s interest in the karaoke competition grew as she wanted a new space to perform. “Usually I’m at a rehearsal for a summer theater program during this time, but I’ve grown out of this, so I thought, why not come to a little karaoke contest!”

Frank “Boomer’oke” Buell won the fan favorite prize for his engagement with the audience during his performance of Journey’s “Faithfully,” exiting the stage during his performance to mingle with the crowd.

This is Frank’s second year bringing his talents to the karaoke contest. “Friends at my work Wynland Foods asked me to join, and I said y’know what, I’ll sign up,” Frank said. “So, I came and ended up singing One by Creed, interacted with the audience and had a great time!”

(Left) Phoebe Allen enthusiastically sings “Unbelievable” by Diamond Rio. (Center) Samuel Robinson, placing fourth, energetically performs “Livin’ La Vida Loca” by Ricky Martin, dancing across the stage. (Right) Denin “Jersey Dee” Martino gets into it performing All Jacked Up by Gretchen Wilson, ultimately placing fifth.

There were five top scorers and two additional prize winners at the karaoke contest on Thursday. Six judges announced the winners of the competition based on the criteria of 1/3 cheering, 1/3 stage presence, and 1/3 vocals. The top five contestants were all only five point values apart from each other, a testament to each one’s talent.

From left include Adriana Schiavone, first ($500 prize); Amir Huzair, second ($250 prize); Abigail Pratt, third ($125); Emily Schiffhauer, the “Best New Performer,” Samuel Robinson, fourth ($75), Denin “Jersey Dee” Martino, fifth ($50), and Frank “Boomer’oke” Buell, the fan favorite.

Audience members take to the stage as the judges tally the contestants’ point values. They danced to a couple of songs, including Cotton Eye Joe.

Photos by Tom Rivers: These 4-Hers are ready for the llama and alpaca show on Thursday evening.

8 a.m. – 4-H Western Dressage Horse Show at Carlos Marcello Arena

9 a.m. – Ag Olympics- 4H Members

9 to 11 a.m. – 4-H Senior Council Stand Breakfast Hours at 4-H Senior Council Stand

10 a.m. – 4-H Dog Show Agility and Fun Classes at Knights Building

11 a.m. – Senior Council 4-H Food Booth Hamburgers, Hots, and Cold Drinks. Proceeds support teen award trips and programs. 4-H Senior Council Stand

Carissa Klossner, 17, of Holley shows a llama on Thursday at the Orleans County 4-H Fair.

12 p.m. – Paid public admission begins, Buildings open to the public at Taylor Hill Road Parking Lot

12 to 10 p.m. – Blacksmith Demo at Beadle Building

1 p.m. – 4-H Cake Decorating Contest (for rules contact office) at Orleans Hub Stage

2 to 10 p.m. – Agrigolf. Miniature Golf with an agriculture twist. Trolley Building Lawn

3 to 10 p.m. – Main Event Amusements $35 Unlimited Ride Wristband at Midway

3 p.m. – AI or not AI roving game show by Orleans Digital Literacy Initiative, Strolling through the grounds

4 p.m. – K9s in Flight: free entertainment! at Knight’s building lawn

4 p.m. – Royalty questionnaires due at Fair office

4 p.m. – 4-H leaders’ homemade pie stand opens

Connor Miller of Medina, left, and Matthew Scofield of Clarendon make horse shoes in a blacksmithing demonstration on Thursday at the Beadle Building.

5 p.m. – Community contest: Cosplay contest at JCH of Buffalo food court

6 p.m. – Large animal grand master showmanship contest at Livestock areas

6 p.m. – K9s in flight: free entertainment! at Knight’s building lawn

6:30 p.m. – Free entertainment: the Amazing Bubble Factory at Cattle barn lawn

6:30 p.m. – Small fry pedal tractor pull- registration ends 15 minutes before event starts at JCH of Buffalo tent

7 to 10 p.m. – Live music with Knight Patrol at Orleans Hub stage

Nicki Dresser, left, and Jeff Toussaint were among the volunteers serving 800 chicken barbecue dinners on Thursday in a fundraiser for the Cornell Cooperative Extension.

6 p.m. – K9s in Flight: free entertainment! at Knight’s building lawn

8 p.m. – Feuding farmers at JCH of Buffalo Food Court

8:30 p.m. – Free entertainment: the Amazing Bubble Factory at Cattle barn lawn

10 p.m. – Fireworks show (rain date Saturday at 10 p.m.)

10 p.m. – Building close-goodnight fair

10:15 p.m. – Hay bale rolling contest – teams of 1-2 ages 16 and up. Register at the fair office by 9:50 p.m. Hay bale rolling course

The Midway has 17 rides available. This scene is from after sunset on Tuesday night.

Provided photos: This photo shows the IFO graduating class of 2025 near the fire training tower at the Orleans County Emergency Management Office.

Press Release, Orleans County Emergency Management Office

ALBION – The Orleans County Emergency Management Office (EMO) held a graduation celebration Wednesday night at the EMO Fire Training Tower to honor the 20 students who successfully completed the Interior Firefighting Operation (IFO) training course.  This course prepares graduates to operate as interior structural firefighters, meaning they engage in fire suppression and rescue operations within buildings and enclosed structures.

In his speech to graduates, Orleans County EMO Director Justin Niederhofer said, “The Interior Firefighting Operations course is no small milestone. You’ve learned to enter some of the most dangerous environments imaginable – where others run out, you’ve trained to go in. But tonight’s graduation is not the finish line. It is the starting point of a journey – a lifetime commitment to learning, to safety, and to serving others.”

In order to take the IFO course, students must have successfully completed Basic Exterior Firefighting Operations (BEFO). The BEFO session is a total of 79 training hours and IFO is an additional 50.  All training is done by state fire instructors and skills instructor through the NYS Office of Fire Protection Control.

This rigorous IFO course covers a variety of areas including basic firefighter survival techniques, modern fire control methods, building fire search and victim removal techniques, firefighter survival skills, tactical ventilation, coordinated structure fire interior attack and much more. Students are also trained in use of firefighter personal protective equipment and of the self-contained breathing apparatus.

 “As fire coordinator, I’ve seen firsthand the difference that well-trained, committed firefighters can make in our communities,” Niederhofer said. “The moments that test us most – structure fires, rescues, the 3 a.m. alarms in the dead of winter – are where your preparation and heart will shine the brightest. But don’t stop here. This course is a foundation, not a ceiling. Seek more training. Take the next class. Ask questions. Learn from the veterans around you, and one day, become the mentor that future firefighters will look up to. The fire service is constantly evolving – and the only way we stay effective and safe is by continuing to grow.”

The graduates and their fire department affiliation are:

• Cory Fults, Clarendon
• Jeffrey Casillo, Murray Joint Fire District
• Carter Prince, Hamlin Morton Walker
• William Parkin, Kendall
• Stephen Balka, Kendall
• Logan Gardner, East Shelby
• Joshua Fuller, East Shelby
• Robert Toman, Albion
• Andrew Austin, Ridgeway
• Dylan Taylor, East Shelby
• Austin Seefeldt, Ridgeway
• Victor Jefferds , East Shelby
• Nathan Fuller, East Shelby
• Alex Benz, Shelby
• Chyenne Tackley, Lyndonville
• Kalub Wilson, Hamlin Morton Walker
• Benjamin Croce, Hamlin Morton Walker
• Tervel Atanassov, Lyndonville
• James Nichols, Alabama
• Alexander Summers, Alabama

These photos show skills demonstrations – donning gear, forcible entry and wall breach. The firefighters include Will Parkin (Kendall), Alex Benz (Shelby) and Austin Seefeldt (Ridgeway).