Bruce Power hosting firefighter competition on Labour Day weekend

Firefighters from across the region are invited to Saugeen Shores on Labour Day weekend to compete in what has been described as “the toughest two minutes in sports.”

 

Bruce Power will host the Northern Ontario Regional Scott FireFit competition Sept. 4, 5 and 6, at the North Harbour area in Port Elgin.

 

“It’s a physically challenging and exciting event which showcases the fitness level of firefighters and the challenges they face on a daily basis,” says Brian Hilbers, Bruce Power’s chief legal officer and vice-president of emergency management.

 

Day 1 competition, Friday, Sept, 4 will showcase firefighters from Bruce Power, Saugeen Shores, and surrounding municipal fire departments competing against each other, while Saturday and Sunday will be an open event that will see municipal firefighters from across the province and possibly the country go head-to-head in individual and team competitions. Any fire department in the region north of Highway 401, east of County Rd 81 and west of Highway 400 is eligible to participate.
 

Competitors race up a five-storey tower, hoist a 45-pound weight, run back down the stairs to breach entry with a sledgehammer, shuttle run, drag a fire hose to hit a target and then rescue a 175-pound dummy to complete the course.
 

To register, you have to be a medically-cleared firefighter working or volunteering with a fire department. Teams and individuals can register on-line at www.firefit.com.

 

Admission is free, and the public is encouraged to come out and watch.

 

For more information on the Saugeen Shores event or to volunteer, contact Gary Smith at gary.smith2@brucepower.com or 519-386-1562.