Midvaal to host Fit to Fight Fire Competition and Expo in May
Attendees can also witness displays of rescue equipment such as the jaws of life, K9 units in action, CPR demonstrations, fire extinguishing techniques, and expert snake handling.
MEYERTON. – The second annual Fit to Fight Fire Competition and Expo is set to take place on May 25 at the Meyerton Sports Club.
Following the resounding success of last year’s event, this year’s competition promises even more thrills, as Fire and Rescue teams compete to become the fittest firefighting team in South Africa.
The competition, open to Fire and Rescue teams from across the country, will witness participants engaging in rigorous challenges that test their skills, agility, and teamwork.
The competition consists of five challenging stages:
*Stage 1 – Hammer Drill (Sponsored by Industrial Fire and Hazard Control)
*Stage 2 – Mannikin Drag (Sponsored by Survival Technology)
*Stage 3 – Tower Run (Sponsored by Industrial Fire and Hazard Control)
*Stage 4 – Tyre Flip
*Stage 5 – Ladder Run (Sponsored by Industrial Fire and Hazard Control)
Furthermore, teams can enter an EMS patient simulation competition, hosted by EpicEM and North-West University as well as a Confined Space Rescue Simulation hosted by Dräger.
The Fit to Fight Fire Expo will feature a myriad of industry exhibitions and demonstrations.
Attendees can also witness displays of rescue equipment such as the jaws of life, K9 units in action, CPR demonstrations, fire extinguishing
techniques, and expert snake handling.
The Midvaal Local Municipality extends a warm invitation to fire and rescue teams to join them for this experience. Entries for the Fit to Fight Fire Competition close on May 6, Contact the organisers at midfiresubs@midvaal.gov.za.
Teams who wish to participate in the EMS Patient simulation can contact Aldus Smith at 078 145 6208 and for the Dräger Confined Space Rescue Simulation teams can contact Wimpie van Onselen at 083 792 8147. A minimal entry fee is payable with registration.
As part of the Midvaal Local Municipality’s dedication to serving the community, it has announced that, like last year’s event, the Fit to Fight Fire Competition and Expo will not have an entry fee.
