Mar. 30, 2008- Wolfeboro firefighters took part in the 18th annual Eat the Heat Chili Cook Off and Firefighters Race a fund- raising event at Sunday River Ski Resort in Newry, ME. Firefighters from Maine and New Hampshire put together teams of five firefighters dressed in their turnout gear, helmet, coat and pants, and raced down a slalom course holding a 50- foot length of fire hose.  All funds went to benifit the Maine Handicapped Skiing program. Wolfeboro placed 5th out of 14 teams, with a time of 32.44 seconds. Team organizer Lt. Dave Brackett stated, ” This was only our Third year taking part in this event and we were very pleased with the improvements of the team, were getting better and faster. Team members were glad they were able to practice and show off their skills durning the Wolfeboro Winter Fest at Abenaki this year.” Team members were Retired Lt. Dave Brackett, Lt. Andre deBeer, Firefighters Frank Bellefleur, Daryl Morales, and Jon Powers, and Call Firefighter Bob Shilo. Firefighter Chris Stevens and Call Firefighter Jim Savage, along with  friends and family, were there to cheer on and support the event.