Teams training for triumph at Regional Firefighter Championships
Published: 23 Oct 2025
Eleven teams are set to represent Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) at this weekend’s Regional Firefighter Championships at Casino, in the state’s Northern Rivers region.
Competitors from as far afield as Bundanoon and Trangie will compete in the first round of regional heats at Crawford Square on 25-26 October.
Teams of four compete in the hard-fought competition with events such as “Urban Pumper Collector and Ladder”, “Booster Valve and High-Rise Bag” and “Rescue,” putting their teamwork, agility and focus to the test.
The competing teams are: Bundanoon, Casino, Casino B, Kelso, Kootingal (RFS), Morisset, Rutherford, Trangie, Wangi Wangi, Wyoming, Wyong, Wyong B.
The public is welcome to attend the Championships, with the Official Opening Ceremony set to take place from 9:30am on Saturday.
MEDIA NOTE – File Footage of the Regional Firefighter Championships in October 2024 is available here: https://vimeo.com/1022732204/04b1d8870b?share=copy [external link]
Quotes attributable to FRNSW Acting Assistant Commissioner Regional Operations, David Felton:
"This competition unites firefighters from across the state, and perhaps most importantly, tests and equips them with skills they can take back to their community.
“I’m delighted to see more firefighters getting involved and taking on the challenge.
“Our host, Casino Fire Station, has been successful at past Championships, hosting the event in 1997, 2002 and 2006.
“Casino’s team took out the State Titles in 2006, making it one to watch this year.
“At the end of the day, everyone is here to learn to better protect their communities, but I think the friendly rivalry between teams makes it all the more fun."
Updated: 02 Feb 2026 8:04am