The FireFit Championships tour the country every year to test the skills of seasoned firefighters and rookies in a challenging race strewn with numerous challenges.

Stopping for another year in Courtenay, the gruelling two-day event was held on 4th Street between Cliffe and Duncan Avenues on May 25 and 26.

Emulating various real-life emergencies, competitors had to navigate their way through a series of obstacles, all while wearing their work gear, and performing in teams or alone.

Among their tasks, the first responders had to run up several flights of stairs, drag a 175-pound dummy for more than 30 metres, and skillfully use a fire hose. All this had to be performed in the quickest time.

Over the years, the competition has earned the reputation of being 鈥渢he toughest two minutes in sports.鈥�

Dozens of firefighters, from B.C. and beyond, participated in this year鈥檚 competition which drew a cheerful crowd on both days.

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