19/04/2026
Well they have only gone and done it and finished a whopping 2nd place in the event in Hacketstown, Co Carlow yesterday.
Tha qualifies them for the World Championships in Rio De Janeiro later in the year.
Our Extrication Team took on two demanding extraction challenges at this event yesterday, each consisting of a 25-minute scenario, and they delivered an outstanding performance to secure 2nd place out of six teams competing from across Ireland and one international team from Luxembourg.
This was a brilliant team effort, with both Firefighters and Officers representing Waterford City Fire Service as a whole, both Full-Time and Retained Firefighters took part representing their respective Stations of Waterford City, Dungarvan, Cappoquin, and Lismore.
Of course we need to congratulate our own Full-Time Sub Officer Evan Russell and Retained Firefighter Damien Burns on representing Waterford City Fire Station.
A huge credit to everyone involved though– the Training, Dedication and Operational Experience paid off.
Now to start the training again and the delights of Rio De Janeiro await later in the year for the world championships. 🇧🇷 🔥 🚒
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