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
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