VIDEO/PHOTOS: At the World Police and Fire Games, first responders from all over the world competed in Olympic-style events. Several Mobile first responders represented the United States, bringing home medals. More than 70 countries competed in this yearโs games, hosted in Birmingham. The event includes job-specific competitions tailored for law enforcement and firefighters.
The competition featured 60 different sporting events like table tennis, basketball, softball, etc. Those events also include a triathlon, where Mobile Firefighter Colin Ryan placed fourth, despite recovering from an injury. โIโve been doing triathlons for the last ten years about on and off. From sprint distances all the way to full Ironmanโs,โ Ryan said. โThis one was a little different โcause I broke my foot the beginning of May.โ โSo, I didnโt know if I was going to be cleared. I had about two weeks to get ready for the race,โ he continued. Since 1985, the World Police and Fire Games have brought together over 80,000 first responders from more than 70 countries every two years.
