We’ve got fire on the run

Photo: Samuel White.
Photo: Samuel White.
Balclutha Volunteer Fire Brigade member Taine Michie runs to douse a simulated fire, helped by  Nathan Davey (left), during the  Watt Cup Waterways Challenge held at Taylor Park in Milton on Saturday.

Three teams of four and four teams of two from Mataura, Balclutha and Kaitangata took part in the challenge.

Milton Volunteer Brigade Chief Fire Officer Robbie Phillips said the competition was designed to test the firefighting skills of the  brigade. 

The only hiccup came  when one of the pumps broke down and needed replacing.  Kaitangata came out on top, followed by Balclutha and Mataura.

The next event for the teams will be  the Otago-Southland competition in Wanaka at Waitangi weekend.

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