Medicine Hat's Iron Horse wins Tech2 title at FireFit Nationals in Fredericton
Firefighters Josh Fauth, Jason Labash and Steven Seymour brought home medals from the 2026 Canadian Nationals and FireFit World Championships, held Sept. 9-13.
Medicine Hat's FireFit Team Iron Horse returned home with multiple medals and another national title after competing at the 2026 Canadian Nationals and FireFit World Championships in Fredericton, N.B., from Sept. 9 to 13. Team members Josh Fauth, Jason Labash and Steven Seymour competed in several men's over-40 events, including individual, team, relay and Tech2 competitions.
Seymour won bronze in the men's over-45 individual division, while Labash placed fourth. The team's strongest showing came in the relay, where Fauth and Labash posted the fastest time in the men's over-40 Tech2 category to win the championship trophy. Iron Horse also earned silver in the men's over-40 team relay.
According to the team, Iron Horse has now won the Tech2 trophy more times than any other team, having dominated the category for the past decade.
FireFit competitions test firefighters' speed, strength and endurance through tasks that simulate real firefighting work. The Medicine Hat team credited its success to years of training and consistency, and noted the event gives firefighters from across Canada a chance to build friendships. Team Iron Horse thanked organizers and fellow competitors following the championships.
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