Wyong Fire and Rescue NSW crew claims top honours in regional Firefighter Championships
Published: 09 Mar 2026 04:30pm
A Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crew from Wyong has won the first regional heat of the 2026 Firefighters Championships at Tamworth, in the state’s New England region.
The Wyong crew, one of two representing the Central Coast fire station, dominated the weekend competition at the Gipps Street fields, winning seven of the 11 events.
It held off challenges from 20 other FRNSW and Rural Fire Service (RFS) crews in competitions centred around hydrant connection, ladder climbing and rescue work.
A local Kootingal RFS crew was runner-up and a FRNSW crew from Ulladulla finished third.
For full results, please visit: https://www.firefighterchampionships.com/
Quote attributed to FRNSW Deputy Commissioner – Field Operations, Michael Morris:
“The firefighter championships are a great opportunity for crews to fine-tune their core skills, share advice and maintain professional relationships in a safe, training environment.”
Additional regional heats will be held in Goulburn in August, leading to the State Championships at Coffs Harbour in October, when crews as far afield as Victoria will compete.
Updated: 18 Mar 2026 1:52pm