 In 1936, the village tradition of the testing of the fire alarm at noon began; it was sounded on each day except Sunday.In the same year, due to a dispute over fire chief elections, the Briarcliff Manor Hook and Ladder Company was formed, separate from the Engine Company.During the 1930s, the department had organized a basketball team which played other departments and the Scarborough company formed a rivalry with the Briarcliff ones.