2024 NSFFC
2024 North Shore Firefighter Challenge
In April 2024, we had over 18 teams and 1700+ visitors come to enjoy the Challenge and anticipate just as much excitement for this coming year.
We raised 662lbs of nonperishable food for our local food banks and our goal is to beat that number for 2025.
The event filled local hotels, restaurants and brought new clientele to small businesses, in turn, creating a positive economic environment for our communities.
Another great result was that recruitment has increased for the 2024 Host Department. As we grow and progress as a team, work with our communities, listen to feedback and develop our goals and ideas; the future of the NSFFC looks bright.
CTV news was on scene with us:
Northern Ont. firefighters compete in challenge (ctvnews.ca)
Some of the 2024 Challenge Winners
All of the Winners
Founder
We are proud of all the firefighters that compete, push past their fears, give it their all,
and do their best even if a challenge isn’t fully completed.
“Don’t Stop Until You’re Proud”.
Team Over' Haulin
Elliot Lake Fire Department
Did an incredible job doing Search and Rescue, which including going into a mock apartment smoked out while searching for missing people. They rescued both the parent and child in a safe, efficient and well executed manner. Great Job guys!
Team #2 SSRFD
Spanish Sables River Fire Department
Won the Most Sportsmanlike Award. Their dedication to not only being firefighters but to their team and community were outstanding.
No matter the obstacles they faced through the weekend, they met everyone with kindness and positivity.
The Children's Coloring Challenge was a huge success!
Testimonials
"Thank you for arranging such an excellent event & thank you to all the firefighters for their service! Well done. My son participated in the challenge & loved every minute of it"
Angie S
"From all of us at Sables-Spanish Rivers Fire Department we would like to thank you's for a great weekend.
See you next year!"
Terrance C.
"Fantastic day. Everyone involved worked so hard. Big congratulations to event organizers, volunteers and firefighter participants."
Cathy M
"The first ever North Shore Fire Fighter Challenge exceeded all my expectations especially for a first time event. A big thank you to everyone that helped to make this event a reality and the Town of Blind River/BRFD for supporting the Blind River competitors. BRFD walked away from the competition with two awards and I need to thank my competition partner and coach specifically for carrying our team through to win 'Best Overall Team'. I'm already looking forward to sharpening my skills for next year. - Chris Z