A team of four from West River Fire Department compete in a dummy carry from one side of the field to the other. Photo by Aidan Rawding /Truro NewsArticle contentBIBLE HILL – It was a day to showcase strength, endurance and teamwork as almost 20 first responders took on the first-ever Bible Hill Fire and Emergency firefighter competition.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentOn Sept. 6, teams competed for the fastest time in relay races and challenges at the NSPE Complex on 73 Ryland Avenue.Article contentArticle contentThe four teams were Bible Hill/Salmon River, Onslow Belmont/Great Village/Valley Kemptown, North River and West River.Article contentArticle contentBelow is how each one placed in the friendly competition:Article contentBreathing apparatus (BA) RelayArticle content1st Place – West RiverArticle content2nd Place – North RiverArticle content3rd Place – Bible Hill/Salmon RiverArticle content4th Place – Onslow Belmont/Great Village/Valley KemptownArticle contentHose RelayArticle content1st Place – Onslow Belmont/Great Village/Valley KemptownArticle content2nd Place – North RiverArticle content3rd Place – Bible Hill/Salmon RiverArticle contentDown Firefighter RelayArticle content1st Place – West RiverArticle content2nd Place – Onslow Belmont/Great Village/Valley KemptownArticle content3rd Place – Bible Hill/Salmon RiverArticle contentBucket RelayArticle content1st Place – North RiverArticle content2nd Place – Onslow Belmont/Great Village/Valley KemptownArticle content3rd Place – Bible Hill/Salmon RiverArticle contentBarrell FillArticle content1st Place – North RiverArticle content2nd Place – Onslow Belmont/Great Village/Valley KemptownArticle content3rd Place – West RiverArticle content Onslow Belmont Fire Brigade’s own Nicole Murray flips a tire in the first relay of the day. Photo by Aidan Rawding /Truro NewsArticle content Keigan Smith from West River Fire Department passes off buckets of water to his teammate in the bucket relay. In this match, West River’s team is competing against the Bible Hill/Salmon River Fire Brigade team. Photo by Aidan Rawding /Truro NewsArticle content Nathan MacKinnon from North River Fire Department pulls a roll of fire hose. Photo by Aidan Rawding /Truro NewsArticle content Brandon Straton from North River Fire Department breaks through a wooden board with an axe in the first relay challenge of the day. Photo by Aidan Rawding /Truro NewsArticle content Kelsey Barry of Valley Kemptown and District Fire Brigade during the barrell fill relay. In this challenge, teams must use a fire hose to fill a barrell with water from across the field. Photo by Aidan Rawding /Truro NewsArticle content Teams North River and Onslow Belmont/Great Village/Valley-Kemptown race to grab their buckets and fill up at the water tub in the bucket relay. Photo by Aidan Rawding /Truro NewsArticle content North River Fire Brigade’s Nathan MacKinnon participating in the hose relay. Photo by Aidan Rawding /Truro NewsArticle content
IN PHOTOS: Bible Hill fire brigade hosts first-ever firefighter competition
