Fire crews from Sanpete communities are challenged each year to prove they have what it takes to handle the rigors of service while having fun in the process. The Fireman’s Challenge is one of the most crowd-pleasing events of the Sanpete County Fair. This year’s Fireman’s Challenge is sure to be another drenching success. It will be held Wednesday, Aug. 24, in the big arena at the Sanpete County Fairgrounds. The gates will open at 6:30 p.m. and the fun will begin at 7 p.m. All fire departments from around the valley are eligible to participate in the challenge and will have the opportunity to take home cash prizes and trophies. What looks like fun and games to the public is, in reality, life-saving training. Teams participate in timed events and drills, including utilizing a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), an interactive event that will not only entertain but also educate the public with the hope of encouraging more people to volunteer for the local fire departments. The event challenges are relay-type, many of which will showcase the fireman’s mastery of the equipment and life-saving skills. Of course, water is a prominent feature of this event, and there will be a splash zone. So, a word of caution: spectators sitting in certain rows will likely get a bit damp or perhaps quite soaked. Sponsors from local businesses provide the cash jackpot for the winning fire department and 100 percent of the money raised will go directly back to the fire departments. This has been a popular event in the past and this year’s challenge will be no different.
Wednesday, August 24 7 p.m. Fairgrounds Arena
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