Get ready because an exciting, action-packed sporting event featuring real life heroes is coming to Nashville, Tennessee, October 21-26, 2024, in the infield of the Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway. This is a FREE event for the public!

Deemed by ESPN as “the toughest two minutes in sports”, firefighters from more than 18 countries will run the challenge course tackling what are known as the Five Essential Functions™ wearing full turnout gear and a self-contained breathing apparatus. Participants have three main categories to compete in: individual, tandem (2-person), and relay (3-5 person). Competitions simulate the physical demands of real-life firefighting by climbing the five-story tower, hoisting, chopping, dragging hoses, and rescuing a life-sized, 165-pound “victim” as they race against themselves, their opponents, and the clock.

Sunday: October 20
8:00AM: Open Practice Begins
CHECK-IN: All Day
4:00PM Welcome Reception at Course featuring a band, food and beverages
Monday: October 21
6:00AM – Open Practice
6:30AM to 4:00PM: Check-In
7:00AM – 6:00PM: Qualifying Rounds Day 1
Tuesday: October 22
6:00AM – Open Practice
6:30AM to 4:00PM: Check-In
7:00AM – Until: Qualifying Rounds Day 2
Wednesday: October 23
6:00AM – Open Practice
6:30AM to 4:00PM: Check-In
7:00AM – Until: Qualifying Rounds Day
Thursday: October 24
6:00AM – Open Practice
6:30AM to Noon: Check-In
7:00AM – Until: Qualifying Rounds Day 4
Friday: October 25
8:00AM – Warm Up Station Opens
9:15AM – Opening Ceremony
10:00AM – Individual Category World Championship Title Finale
2:30PM – Hall of Fame and LION’s DEN Ceremonies
4:00PM – Remembering Dr. Paul O. Davis Ceremony
4:30 PM – Awards Ceremony: Individual and FD Showdown Categories
Saturday: October 26
7:30AM – Warm Up Station Opens
8:30AM – Tandem Category World Championship Finale
NOON: Category Awards Ceremony
12:45 PM: Relay Category World Championship Finale
Category Awards Ceremony