SOUTHPORT, NC (WWAY) — Firefighters from departments across Brunswick County competed Saturday in the 41st annual Firefighter Freedom Competition, one of the signature events of the North Carolina Fourth of July Festival.
The competition brought together fire departments for a series of challenges designed to promote teamwork, camaraderie and friendly competition while celebrating Independence Day.
“We have this every year to promote a brotherhood and camaraderie among fire responders and just a wonderful fun time celebrating our nation’s independence,” Southport Fire Chief Charles Drew said…