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MIDVAAL LOCAL MUNICIPALITY CELEBRATES THE FIRE DEPARTMENT’S CONTINUED EXCELLENCE
The Midvaal Local Municipality is proud to announce the achievements of our fire department at the annual Dräger Fire Combat and Rescue Challenge held on 25 July 2024. Our fire department has once again demonstrated its exceptional prowess by securing the top spot for the fourth consecutive year.
The event witnessed fierce competition from various fire and emergency teams across the country. The four Midvaal teams demonstrated their unwavering dedication, extraordinary skills, and unparalleled teamwork throughout the challenge.
The Dräger Fire Combat and Rescue Challenge featured a series of intense challenges, including an Overall Toughest Firefighter Challenge, a Cross Fit Challenge, as well as a specialised rescue simulation using the Confined Spaces Truck. These challenges are designed to assess firefighters’ abilities to combat real-life emergency scenarios. Midvaal Team 1 brought home the trophy as the overall winner, while the Mixed team (male and female) secured a second place in their category.
The team also brought home several medals for individual categories.
Midvaal Team 1
Tertius Engelbrecht Callie Vermeulen Thabang Mokgatle Johannes Moreba Magnificent Makhoane
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Midvaal Team 2
Morné Mommsen Glen Bellingan Ntando Mtambo Xolani Zwane Shadrack Mudzuli |
Midvaal Team 3
Cedrick Blankwe Casey Luvhimbi Njabulo Thusi Quaide Breedt Thabo Skosana |
Midvaal Mixed
Annah Motshegwe Engelinah Mphaololi Thapelo Tsoari Welcome Sibuyi Xolani Zwane |
Dräger Fire Combat and Rescue Challenge results for Midvaal:
Teams Overall
Midvaal Team 1 – 1st
Midvaal Mixed Team – 2nd
Team Challenges
Cross Fit Challenge
Midvaal Team 2 – 2nd
Toughest Firefighter Alive Challenge
Midvaal Team 1 – 1st
Confined Spaces Rescue Challenge
Midvaal Team 1 – 1st
Individuals
Per Age category- Overall Placement
Nico Gouws 1st
Shadrack Mudzuli 2nd
Thabang Mokgatle 3rd
Tertius Engelbrecht 2nd
Morné Mommsen 2nd
Individual Challenges
Toughest Firefighter Alive Challenge
Tertius Engelbrecht 2nd
Cross Fit Challenge
Nico Gouws 3rd
ISSUED ON BEHALF OF MIDVAAL LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
For media enquiries, please contact:
H Fowlds
Communications Officer
HesterF@midvaal.gov.za or 016 360 7627