The 2026 National Firefighting Competition, hosted by the National Indigenous Fire Safety Council, brings Indigenous fire departments together to demonstrate firefighting skills, teamwork, fireground readiness, and community fire-prevention leadership.
The competition consists of four runs, combining hands-on tactical firefighting evolutions with a community-focused fire prevention presentation.
Runs 1–3 — Tactical Field Competition
Saturday, October 24 at 5:00 PM
Saskatoon Fire Training Facility
Full teams will participate in three hands-on tactical evolutions selected from the official NIFSC Firefighters Evolution Manual.
Teams should review the competition manual in advance and prepare for full-team participation during all three field runs.
Location:
Saskatoon Fire Training Facility
38147 Range Rd 3053
Corman Park No. 344, SK S7K 2H7
Run 4 — Fire Prevention Campaign Presentation
Monday, October 26 at 8:30 AM
TCU Place – Main Stage
One representative from each team will deliver a 2–5 minute presentation highlighting an ongoing, completed, or planned fire-prevention initiative designed for their community.
Presentations may use PowerPoint, video, multimedia, or a verbal presentation.
Presentation media must be submitted by 10:00 AM on Sunday, October 25.
Team representatives must check in at the NIFSC Registration Desk at 8:00 AM Monday morning before presentations begin.
Competition Schedule
Saturday, October 24
5:00 PM — Runs 1–3: Tactical Field Competition
Sunday, October 25
10:00 AM — Fire Prevention Presentation Media Deadline
Monday, October 26
8:00 AM — Team Representative Check-in
8:30 AM — Run 4: Fire Prevention Campaign Presentations
4:00 PM — Awards Ceremony & Competition Results
Presentation & Awards Location
TCU Place
35 22 St E
Saskatoon, SK S7K 0C8
Prepare for the Competition
Participating teams are encouraged to:
Review the official NIFSC Competition Manual
Prepare and practice the tactical evolutions
Ensure required firefighting PPE and equipment are ready
Select one team representative for Run 4
Prepare a 2–5 minute community fire-prevention presentation
Submit presentation media before the Sunday deadline
Competition Manual
Teams should review the official manual before arriving in Saskatoon.
More Information
Additional competition information is available through the National Indigenous Fire Safety Council.