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4 September 2024 Media Release: Emile Conrad, Senior Firefighter at Garden Route District Municipality Set to Attend and Participate in the World Firefighter Games

Media Release: Emile Conrad, Senior Firefighter at Garden Route District Municipality Set to Attend and Participate in the World Firefighter Games

4 September 2024

Garden Route District Municipality (GRDM) is proud to announce that Emile Conrad, a Senior Firefighter, will be representing South Africa at the prestigious World Firefighter Games, set to take place in Aalborg, Denmark, from 7 – 14 September 2024.

The World Firefighter Games, a bi-annual event, brings together firefighters from around the globe to compete in a variety of sports and foster a spirit of camaraderie. This year, approximately 3,000 firefighters are expected to attend the event in Denmark, where they will participate in 40 different sports. The Games, which began in 1990 in Auckland, New Zealand, were most recently held in Lisbon, Portugal, in 2022. Aalborg, Denmark, aims to create an unforgettable experience with a focus on sport, community, and unique cultural exchanges.

Cllr Jobiet Hoogbaard, Portfolio Chairperson of Community Services under which the GRDM Fire Services reside, extends his best wishes to Emile Conrad, encouraging him to do his best, represent South Africa and the Garden Route District, and above all, enjoy himself at the World Firefighter Games.

Among the many competitions, the “Toughest Firefighter Alive” (TFA) event stands out as the pinnacle of the World Firefighter Games, renowned for being the most challenging firefighting competition globally.

Emile Conrad secured his place on the South African team after winning last year’s South African National TFA in Mossel Bay. At the previous World Firefighter Games in Lisbon, Portugal, in 2022, Conrad impressively ranked 10th overall and secured 2nd place in his age category (38-40). This year, Emile aims to surpass his previous achievements while continuing to promote fitness and conditioning within the firefighting community. Emile is scheduled to depart from George today, 4 September 2024 and return on 17 September 2024.

 

GRDM Council and Management extend their best wishes to Emile Conrad as he represents the Garden Route District Municipality and South Africa at the World Firefighter Games. May his strength, determination, and commitment guide him through this challenging and demanding event!

Featured image caption: GRDM Executive Mayor Alderman Stroebel wishing Emile Conrad well for the upcoming World Firefighter Games competition in Denmark, encouraging him to bring pride to the district and the nation.

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