Firefighters battle it out in rainy conditions

Last year, the event drew a record number of entries from all over the country and this year more than 250 firefighters are competing.

Saturday, 07 October 2023, 14:10
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Firefighters battle it out in rainy conditions
The toughest firefighters battle it out at De Bakke. Photo: Grey Stopforth

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MOSSEL BAY NEWS AND VIDEO'S - The eighth South African Toughest Firefighter Alive South Africa Competition is taking place at De Bakke Beach, despite rainy conditions. 

The Toughest Firefighter Alive South Africa competition brings together the nation’s best firefighters to demonstrate their fitness levels and skills. 

Last year, the event drew a record number of entries from all over the country and this year more than 250 firefighters are competing.

Mossel Bay is entering two male teams and for the first time ever, a women's team. There are also five individual firefighters competing. 

Photographer Grey Stopforth spoke to some of the participants.

Photo: Grey Stopforth

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