Welcome
To The Welsh Firefighter Challenge
Our next event takes place on Saturday June 6th 2026!
Booking opens on 1st Feb at 9am
The Welsh Firefighter Challenge
The Welsh Firefighter Challenge is a regional sporting event run. alongside The British Firefighter Challenge. It is for both serving and retired firefighters. The aims of this event are to raise much needed funds for The Firefighters Charity and also to raise awareness within the communities in which we serve.
The Firefighters Charity offers specialist lifelong support for members of the UK Fire Service community, empowering individuals to live happier and healthy lives. Find out more here
Check out our highlight video below from our 2024 challenge event.
About
Held annually, the Welsh Firefighter Challenge is part of the British Firefighter Challenge series and is a set of grueling physical and mental tests designed to showcase the skills and strength of firefighters in Wales. Our next event is on 7th June 2025 at The Dylan Thomas Square, Swansea. Event start time will be 09.00, and we encourage all firefighters to consider signing up to participate.
The Welsh Firefighter Challenge is more than just a competition – it’s an opportunity to come together as a community, to support and celebrate each other’s achievements, and to demonstrate the professionalism and dedication of firefighters.
So why should you consider competing in the Welsh Firefighter Challenge? Here are a few reasons:
It’s a great way to stay in top physical shape. Firefighters are required to be in excellent physical condition, and the Welsh Firefighter Challenge is a perfect way to test and improve your fitness.
You’ll get to meet and bond with other firefighters. The Welsh Firefighter Challenge is a great way to build camaraderie and friendships with your fellow firefighters.
You’ll have the opportunity to showcase your skills and abilities. The Welsh Firefighter Challenge is a chance to demonstrate your strength, endurance, and teamwork skills to the rest of the community.
It’s a lot of fun! The Welsh Firefighter Challenge is a thrilling and rewarding experience that you’ll never forget.
So why wait? Sign up for the Welsh Firefighter Challenge today and show the world what you’re made of!
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A word from the Chief
I’m delighted to announce that the 5th annual Welsh Firefighter Challenge will once again be hosted by the City and Council of Swansea on the 6th June 2026. This event has grown year on year, and last year’s was a resounding success with representation from across 23 Fire and Rescue Services, both here and from overseas, with multiple categories catering to everyone.
For those who may not be aware, teams from all over the United Kingdom and Europe took part in the event, an integral part of the British Firefighter Challenge series, which serves to promote good physical fitness, mental health and wellbeing, as well as highlighting the underpinning ethos of camaraderie and teamwork, all of which are essential criteria for our Fire and Rescue Service environment.
Similar to 2025, it is envisaged that a number of partners will join in and form part of our Community Safety Village, with last year’s being attended by Swansea City Council, Guide Dogs for the Blind, GoSafe Cymru, Red Cross, MAWWFRS Community Safety team and local Voluntary Groups.
Finally, the event raises vital funds for The Firefighters Charity who provide a range of health and wellbeing services for serving and retired members of the Fire & Rescue Service community.
So, to Firefighter colleagues, please enter! And to family members and members of the community, come down and support…..its sure to be a great day of fun, spectating and learning from our Community Safety Village.
Craig Flannery
Meet The Team
Lee Rees
CM – Haverfordwest Station
James Sheen
FF – Haverfordwest Station
Tim Frost
CM Narberth Station, FF – Morriston Station
Luke Fisher
FF – Neath Station. FF – Peterchurch Station
Dom Norcross
WM – Llanelli Station, WM – Narberth Station
Hayden Ralph
WM/SLO/Operational Resilience Officer – Pembrokeshire
Nina Bishop
FF – Haverfordwest Station
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