Firefighters From Across The County Compete For Annual Bragging Rights At The Pott. County Free Fair

Tecumseh firefighters race the clock in the Bucket Brigade event of the Firefighter Olympics at the Pottawatomie County Free Fair on Sept. 10. Shown, from left, are Connor Franetovich, Zac Stephenson, Eddie Kidney, and on the ladder, Caden Shirey. Watching from the background is Preston Hurst. The event is organized by rural fire coordinator and retired Shawnee firefighter Paul Simpson, and has been since 1996. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Firefighter Olympics

Bud Crawford, of Konawa, far right, and Steve Reese, of Asher, fill a tank and provide some water fun for kids attending the Firefighter Olympics at the Pottawatomie County Free Fair on Sept. 10. The kids were also allowed to swim in the tank before it was used for the Bucket Brigade contest. Crawford was on the Asher team. Prague, McLoud, Tecumseh and Shawnee also participated. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Firefighter Olympics

The McLoud Firefighter team participates in the Bucket Brigade event of the Firefighter Olympics at the Pottawatomie County Free Fair on Sept. 10. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Firefighter Olympics

The Shawnee firefighter team starts their Bucket Brigade race as Paul Simpson, far left, watches during the Firefighter Olympics at the Pottawatomie County Free Fair on Sept. 10. Simpson is a retired Shawnee firefighter and has coordinated the event since 1996. Teams from Asher, McLoud, Prague, and Tecumseh also participated. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Firefighter Olympics

A Shawnee firefighter gets doused after handing his bucket to teammate Lane Williams during the Bucket Brigade of the Firefighter Olympics on Sept. 10. Teams from Asher, McLoud, Tecumseh, and Prague also participated. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan