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Jason Labash, Josh Fauth and Steven Seymour stand in front of their awards won. (Image Credit: Medicine Hat Fire Fit)
Sept. 9-13

Medicine Hat firefighters earn medals, another Tech2 title at National FireFit Championships

Sep 14, 2026 | 9:31 AM

Medicine Hat’s FireFit Team Iron Horse returned home with several medals and another national championship trophy after competing against firefighters from across Canada.

Josh Fauth, Jason Labash and Steven Seymour represented Medicine Hat at the 2026 Canadian Nationals and FireFit World Championships in Fredericton, N.B., from Sept. 9-13.

They competed in several men’s over-40 events, including individual, team, relay and Tech2 competitions.

Seymour captured a bronze medal in the men’s over-45 individual division, while Labash finished fourth, narrowly missing the podium.

The team found its biggest success during relay competition.

Fauth and Labash recorded the fastest time in the men’s over-40 Tech2 category to claim the championship trophy.

According to the team, Iron Horse has now won the Tech2 trophy more times than any other team and has dominated the category for the past decade.

The Medicine Hat team also earned a silver medal in the men’s over-40 team relay.

FireFit competitions combine a series of physically demanding tasks designed to simulate the work performed by firefighters, testing competitors’ speed, strength and endurance.

The Medicine Hat team says its success comes from years of training, sacrifice and consistency. They also emphasized that the championships give firefighters from across Canada a chance to build friendships and share experiences.

Team Iron Horse thanked organizers and the other competitors following the event.