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SLIDE SHOW: Firefighters scorch competition

SLIDE SHOW:The 2017 Firefighter Games were held in Castlegar Labour Day weekend.
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Twenty teams from across British Columbia participated in the Firefighter Games held in Castlegar Labour Day weekend in events such as chin-up competitions, axe throwing, hose rolling and window rescues. The Blewitt Backdraft Beasts were declared the victors at the close of the games. (Betsy Kline/Castlegar News)

Twenty teams from across British Columbia participated in the Firefighter Games held in Castlegar Labour Day weekend in events such as chin-up competitions, axe throwing, hose rolling and window rescues. The Blewitt Backdraft Beasts were declared the victors at the close of the games.



Betsy Kline

About the Author: Betsy Kline

After spending several years as a freelance writer for the Castlegar News, Betsy joined the editorial staff as a reporter in March of 2015. In 2020, she moved into the editor's position.
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