Bruce Power Hosts Firefighter Competition

Bruce Power will host the Northern Ontario Regional Scott FireFit competition in Port Elgin on the Labour Day weekend. Firefighters from across the region will gather at the North Harbour area to compete in what has been called the "toughest two minutes in sports." On Friday September 4th, firefighters from Bruce Power, Saugeen Shores, and surrounding municipal fire departments will compete against each other. Saturday and Sunday will be open to municipal firefighters from across the region to compete in team events and individual competition . Competitors will race up a five storey tower, hoist a 45 pound weight , and run back down the stairs. Thy will have to breach entry with a sledge hammer, drag a fire hose to hit a target, and rescue a 175 pound dummy. Admission is free, and the public is invited . Any fire department in an area bounded by the 401, the 400 highway, and County Road 81 is eligible to take part. “It’s a physically challenging and exciting event which showcases the fitness level of firefighters and the challenges they face on a daily basis,” said Brian Hilbers, Bruce Power’s Chief Legal Officer and Vice President, Emergency Management.