Cancún Firefighters Gear Up for Bomberos Challenge 2025

CANCÚN, Q.Roo. — On the eve of Firefighter's Day, to be celebrated next August 22, the General Directorate of the Heroic Fire Department, Rescue, Medical Emergencies, and Disasters will hold the traditional "Bomberos Challenge 2025" with the participation of personnel from other municipalities.

The event, where firefighters will demonstrate their skills and abilities, is scheduled for August 20 and 21 at the emblematic Malecón Tajamar.

The director of the department, Aquileo Cervantes Álvarez, acknowledged the support of Municipal President Ana Paty Peralta for the realization of this significant event that highlights the capabilities and skills of the heroic firefighters.

Regarding the emergency simulation to be performed in the "Bomberos Challenge 2025" competition, he explained: "The activities are skill-based; we climb towers approximately 12 meters high with a folded 2.5-inch hose. Once at the top, we pull up a hose coiled in a spiral, which is part of the competition. From there, we go down and walk in a zigzag pattern with a fire extinguisher, we aim a direct stream with our fire hoses—it is a simulation where we are combating a fire—and subsequently, we drag a dummy weighing approximately 90 kilos to simulate rescuing a victim."

He also considered this competition a life and empathy experience, thanks to the interaction between firefighters from other municipalities, who maintain a brotherhood at the national and international level, as they are the ones who assist the public in emergency cases.

Therefore, all activities to be developed in the event correspond to a circuit of skill and ability closely related to their daily emergency responses, as they will be using their personal protective equipment for emergencies.

The municipalities scheduled to participate in the rally include: Playa del Carmen, Lázaro Cárdenas, Isla Mujeres, and Puerto Morelos. It is anticipated that Cozumel and Tulum may confirm their attendance in the coming days.