Fit to Fight Fire victory for Midvaal
MEYERTON. - Midvaal Fire and Rescue did the region proud by claiming victory in the Open Male Division as well as in the Over 40 Division.
Fire and Rescue teams from across the country once again showed what they are made of at the annual Fit to Fight Fire Competition hosted by the Midvaal Local Municipality at the Meyerton Sports Club on Saturday (May 25).
It might have been a fun event for spectators, but it was a grueling competition for the competing teams.
The competition consisted of five challenging stages which included: Hammer Drill ; Mannikin Drag; Tower Run; Tyre Flip and Ladder Run.
Some of the other hightlights of the day included displays of rescue equipment such as the jaws of life, K9 units in action, CPR demonstrations, fire extinguishing techniques, and expert snake handling. Last mentioned proved very popular, drawing a crowd throughout the day.
Midvaal fire fighter Tertius Engelbrecht has been selected to represent South Africa at the World Firefighters Games (7-14September in Denmark) – this is like the Olympic Games for fire fighters.
The results are:
Men Open
1. Midvaal 1; 2. – Charnaud; 3. Msunduzi Fire
Female Open
1. Gauteng EMS; 2, Nzuri Westrand; 3. Westrand Fire
Mix Open
1. Msunduzi Fire; 2. Secure Fire; 3. Gauteng EMS 1
Over 40
1. Midvaal; 2. Gauteng EMS Toppies; 3. Drakenstein
