Not being able to compete in the World Police and Fire Games

[Laska]

From the Eligibility pdf from the WPFG Website..

"Agencies and Classifications Specifically Excluded:
Military Police and Fire Departments (non-civilian)
Volunteer Fire Departments *
Private Business Fire Departments"

So it seems that since we're from a volunteer fire service we wont be able to compete in the WPFG

[Scania_1]

Thats right, samer rules all over the world though. They cant change it just for SA.

[rescue5271]

Good to go along and watch...

[Alan (Big Al)]

There was an article in the 'tiser a while back about this i believe it was about Matt Dragonoff Sp?? from Virginia wanted to enter the boxing being a state champ and wasn't allowed because he's a vollie??? Pity, would be nice to see a volunteer firie whoop some donkey

[Laska]

It totally sucks. I wanted to enter the Ice Hockey. GRRRRRRRRRRRRRR Not happy Jan!

[Camo]

The only reason i could see is to try and limit numbers...

you would probaly end up with heaps more people if vollie departments were allowed to compete.

[bajdas]

Seems confusing to me when they are using American terms.

I thought CFS and SES did became a 'eligible agency' and thus being '..be a sworn member of an eligible agency...' (from http://www.2007wpfg.com/theGames/eligibility.cfm) you could compete.

My suggestion would be to call the Adelaide Office on 08 8375 9734, as per detail in http://www.2007wpfg.com/contacts/contacts.cfm

The people who staff this office also ran the last 'SA Police & Fire Games'.

Let us know how you go... would be good to see some SA people receiving the medals