The Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation Fire Department is on top of the country.
They earned first place at the 36th annual national firefighting competition that was held in Calgary.
The competition brings together First Nations firefighters from across the country to celebrate excellence, teamwork, and safety.
Teams from Manitoba, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Quebec, Nunavut, and the Atlantic regions compete in a series of challenging events that test their endurance, precision, and expertise.
Events include hose rolling, fast-coupling drills, burst-length replacements, and others. Firefighters also take part in workshops and training sessions focused on new techniques, safety procedures, and leadership development.
Sandy Bay's team included Fire Chief Josh Roulette, Joey Prince, Noah Mousseau, Mark Martin Jr., Wade Malcolm, and Victor Beaulieu Jr.
In a release, the chief of Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation, Trevor Prince, says the department's hard work, determination, and teamwork have carried them to the very top.
He added that the victory belongs not only to the firefighters, but the entire community.
