Each year, the OFD holds its Annual Department Inspection. This event usually takes place during the month of June. Our Inspection actually came to be by the doing of then the Village President J. Edward Holla (Founder of Holla Hose Co. #5). During his tenure, he established a date of "inspecting" of all the villages fire companies. Today the tradition pretty much remains the same as it was over 100 years ago. 

Past tradition was the outgoing Captains/Foremens of each OFD Company would judge each other's equipment & apparatus based on cleanliness, organization, and correct operation of all equipment. Scores would then be tallied and a winner would be announced. The Clinton W. Crawford award is presented by the Chief's Staff to the Officers & Chief Driver of the apparatus. 

In 2011, Chief Thomas Reddy wanted to make things a bit more fair and have the judging conducted by the Westchester County Parade Judges Association. The same practice is conducted with the award and presentation. The award/trophy itself is not kept forever by the winning company, it is housed and displayed in the winning companies quarters for the year.