Polish firefighters win 10 medals at Firefighter Challenge World Championships

The Polish State Fire Service national team secured ten medals, including six gold, three silver, and one bronze, at the 2026 Firefighter Challenge World Championships held in Las Vegas from October 19 to 24.

Mateusz Brembor achieved significant individual success, winning the 18-24 age category with a time of 1:24.75, which established a new world record and earned him a place in the elite LION’S DEN.

In team competitions, Poland dominated several categories. Gold medals were awarded in the women's tandem (Beata Świderska and Martyna Świerczyk), the mixed tandem (Beata Świderska and Mateusz Brembor), and the men's tandem under 40 (Rafał Bereza and Mateusz Brembor).

Polish relay teams also took top honors, winning gold in both the mixed relay and the men's relay under 40. Individual contributor Rafał Bereza earned a bronze medal in the 35-39 age category while also contributing to three gold medal team wins.