Fire brigade champions from all over Europe compete in Göttingen!

Fire brigade champions from all over Europe compete in Göttingen!

On Friday, the starting signal for this year's Firefighter Combat Challenge was given in Göttingen, which firefighters from all over Europe measure their strength. For the second time, this exciting competition in the Jahnstadion sports park will be held by the TFA Team Leinetal. Around 220 firefighters from Europe and Kuwait were already there last year, and numerous international teams are also expected this year, which makes the event a real highlight in fire brigade. NDR reports .

The Firefighter Combat Challenge, which was launched in 1991, has now developed into an international tour of tours and on television. The focus is on promoting physical fitness for the fire service. The participants have to cope with a challenging course that consists of five stations: a staircase with a hose package, a hose survey, a violent entry, the hose transport and the rescue of a dummy. These stations bring the firefighters to their physical limits! According to the official website, it is crucial that the participants complete the five events all in the correct order within six minutes.

measures in an emergency

The challenge simulates real operational situations and thus serves the training for an emergency. The firefighters have to carry around a 20 kilogram hose package up a twelve -meter -high tower and at the same time complete the rescue of an 80 -kilogram dummy over 30 meters. Through these exercises, your fitness and suitability for use are demonstrated. Wikipedia emphasizes that such challenges not only serve for tactical training, but also promote a strong team feeling.

Another aspect that makes the competitions all the more relevant this year is the increased risk of forest fire, which is reinforced by the prevailing dryness. During a major exercise in Göhrde, the emergency services trained under real conditions in difficult to access terrain. Such experiences are essential to guarantee power in an emergency.

A look into the future of competitions

But the Firefighter Combat Challenge is not just a unique event. The competition will continue to grow in the coming years. The Cifif Commission has announced that new competition rules are ready for 2025. These changes could revolutionize the way in which fire brigade competitions are carried out. The Commission regularly promotes exchange among the participating countries and not only creates exciting competitions, but also platforms for the exchange of knowledge. CTIF reports that a assembly of delegates takes place every three to four years, in which 32 countries take part.

The Firefighter Combat Challenge in Göttingen is not only a competition, but much more a tribute to the skills and perseverance of the firefighters. It is an event that shows how important fitness and teamwork are for success in fire service.