Team N’zuri Ultimate Firefighters competed in the Southern African Emergency Services Institute’s (SAESI) annual Fit to Fight Fire Competition in Boksburg, returning with a second-place finish and several individual placements.

According to their coach, Manie Gouws, SAESI once again hosted its Fire and Rescue Conference at the end of November – an event that has been running since 2017.

“This conference sees fire and rescue personnel from all over the country come together for two days to participate in symposiums and competitions relating to fire and rescue,” he explained.

Gouws added that the conference benefits the service by creating space to discuss growth and shortfalls, while exhibitors showcase the latest fire and rescue technology on the market.

N’zuri entered two teams – one in the open age group and one in the over-40 category.

@caxton.jhbwest Team N’zuri Ultimate Firefighters competed in the Southern African Emergency Services Institute’s (SAESI) annual Fit to Fight Fire Competition in Boksburg, returning with a second-place finish and several individual placements. #firefighter #firefightingchallenges #fyp #emergencyservices ♬ original sound – Caxton JHB West 

The results were as follows:

Individual results:

• Age group 30–34
Vincent Naudé placed second with a time of 2:15.97

• Age group 35–39
Sandile Mdawe placed third with a time of 2:34.15

• Age group 40–44
Motlatsi Qhina placed third with a time of 2:21.22

• Age group 45–49
Manie Gouws placed first with a time of 2:18.34

Women in all age groups:

• Maithamako Moswete placed second with a time of 2:20.44
• Johannah Belali placed third with a time of 2:54.72

Team results:

• Team N’zuri placed second with a time of 2:55.59
• Team N’zuri Over 40s placed second with a time of 3:31.88