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 focused on hydrant connection, ladder climbing and rescue work.
The Kootingal RFS crew was runner-up and a FRNSW crew from 477 Ulladulla finished third.
The championships continue a 100-year old tradition, designed to hone the skills of firies confronted with emergency situations.
The State Championships are set for October this year.
