1. Andrew Burton
2. Brooks Larkin
3. Nathan Warfel
4. Idelfonso Nieves
5. Cameron St. Amand
6. Peter Juhasz
7. Zack Hash
8. Casey Shoe
9. Olivier de Launiere
10. Harry Walker

In the preliminary round held before the finals, Julianne Durante won the women’s division, showcasing her strength and skill. Harry Walker also impressed the judges and placed first in the Men’s U105 group. For their impressive efforts, both Durante and Walker received trophies in recognition of their outstanding performances in the competition.

The 2023 World’s Strongest Firefighter Competition was broadcasted live on the Strongman Corporation’s YouTube channel, providing an opportunity for viewers to watch and enjoy the incredible feats of strength and endurance displayed by the participating firefighters. The live streaming allowed enthusiasts and spectators from all over the world to witness the intense and challenging event firsthand.

Ambulance Tire Deadlift

The Ambulance Tire Deadlift is a strength competition event that is usually held as part of the Arnold Strongman Classic, a major international strongman competition. It is designed to test the athletes’ strength, power, and endurance, and involves lifting a large tire as many times as possible within a set time limit. The specific weight of the tire varies depending on the athlete’s gender and division.

• Women: 167.8 kilograms (370 pounds)
• U105 Men: 238 kilograms (525 pounds)
• Open Men: 272.1 kilograms (600 pounds)

It appears that Cameron St. Amand, a Men’s Open competitor, was able to lift the heaviest tire weight of 272.1 kilograms (600 pounds) for a total of 18 reps, which was enough to secure the win in the Ambulance Tire Deadlift event. Idelfonso Nieves and Burton finished in second place overall, both managing to lift the same weight as St. Amand but falling two reps short of his total. The division next to their names likely refers to the weight of the tire that they lifted during the competition.

1. Cameron St. Amand (Open) — 18 reps
2. Idelfonso Nieves (Open) — 16 reps (T-second)
3. Andrew Burton (Open) — 16 reps (T-second)
4. Harry Walker (Open) — 14 reps (T-fourth)
5. Olivier de Launiere (Open) — 14 reps (T-fourth)
6. Casey Shoe (Open) — 13 reps
7. Peter Juhasz (Open) — 13 reps (T-seventh)
8. Nathan Warfel (Open) — 13 reps (T-seventh)
9. Jan Pipis (Middleweight) — 12 reps
10. Daniel Camacho (Open) — 11 reps

Benefits and Techniques of Sandbag Carries for Strength Training

In the firefighter strongman competition, the second event involved carrying sandbags across the stage and back, covering a total distance of 40 feet. First-place points were awarded to the participant with the quickest completion time. If a competitor was unable to finish the task, their score was based on the distance they managed to carry the sandbags. The sandbags’ weights varied depending on the athlete’s gender and category.

• Women: 79.3, 90.7, 100 kilograms (175, 200, 220 pounds)
• U105 and Open Men: 100, 113.7, 136 kilograms (220, 250, 300 pounds)

Brooks Larkin, an Open category competitor, emerged as the winner of the sandbag carry event, completing the task in 40.43 seconds. Cameron St. Amand finished a close second with a time of 40.5 seconds, requiring only .07 seconds more to complete the task. Nathan Warfel secured the third position with a completion time of 41.99 seconds

• Brooks Larkin (Open) — 40.43 seconds
• Cameron St. Amand (Open) — 40.5 seconds
• Nathan Warfel (Open) — 41.99 seconds
• Daniel Camacho (Open) — 43.19 seconds
• Andrew Burton (Open) — 43.33 seconds
• Peter Juhasz (Open) — 51.06 seconds
• Idelfonso Nieves (Open) — 58 .6 seconds
• Harry Walker (Open) — 2 bags completed, 47 seconds
• Zack Hash (Middleweight) — 1 bag completed, 30 seconds
• Casey Shoe (Open) — 1 bag completed, 31 seconds

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Axe Hold

In the firefighter strongman competition, the third event challenged athletes to hold an axe in each hand, extended to their sides at shoulder height, for as long as possible. To maintain proper form, they had to keep their heads and backs against a board positioned behind them. Weights were attached to the axes’ handles to increase the resistance. The weights of the axes used in the event are listed below.

• Women: 6.8 kilograms (15 pounds)
• U105 and Open Men: 11.3 kilograms (25 pounds)

Joseph Voiles, a Men’s Open category athlete, clinched his first victory of the finals in the third event by holding on to the axes for 61.38 seconds. Zack Hash, a U105 category competitor, secured second place, falling short of the top spot by just two seconds. Andrew Burton completed the event in third place.

• Joseph Voiles (Open) — 61.38 seconds
• Zack Hash (Middleweight) — 59.77 seconds
• Andrew Burton (Open) — 59.7 seconds
• Brooks Larkin (Open) — 59.28 seconds
• Nathan Warfel (Open) — 58.22 seconds
• Mike McGowan (Open) — 57.78 seconds
• Andrew Morales (Middleweight) — 55.69 seconds
• Laura Moran (Women) — 55.31 seconds
• Idelfonso Nieves (Open) — 54.1 seconds
• Casey Shoe (Open) — 53.76 seconds

• Credited Image @asfworldsstrongestfirefighter (Instagram)
  Load Capacity of Fire Hydrants

The Firefighter Strength Challenge featured a grueling test of power and endurance: lifting and stacking weighted fire hydrants. This event was akin to the Atlas Stones in strongman competitions, with competitors tasked with hoisting each hydrant onto a platform and standing it upright before moving on to the next one. The challenge culminated in a demanding finale, as all hydrants had to be stably positioned on their platforms to count towards the final score.

The stakes were high in this event, as the contestant with the fastest time emerged as the winner. Despite the intense physical demands of the Firefighter Strength Challenge, these athletes pushed themselves to the limit and showcased their impressive strength and skill.

• Women: 45.3, 56.6, 68, 79.3 kilograms (100, 125, 150, 175 pounds)
• U105 and Open Men: 79.3, 90.7, 102.5, 113.7 kilograms (175, 200, 225, 250 pounds)

With contest promoter Arnold Schwarzenegger and FUBAR co-star Fortune Feimster in attendance, the pressure was on for competitor Burton to secure a win in the Firefighter Strength Challenge and clinch the overall victory. He rose to the challenge, impressively lifting all four weighted fire hydrants onto their platforms in just 17.17 seconds, securing the championship.

Peter Juhasz, another Men’s Open athlete, followed closely behind with a time of 18 seconds even. Larkin rounded out the top three finishers, with a time of 18.35 seconds. Despite the intense competition, all athletes gave it their all, and the crowd was left in awe of their incredible strength and determination.

1. Andrew Burton (Open) — 17.17 seconds
2. Peter Juhasz (Open) — 18 seconds
3. Brooks Larkin (Open) — 18.35 seconds
4. Idelfonso Nieves (Open) — 20.62 seconds
5. Nathan Warfel (Open) — 21.88 seconds
6. Olivier de Launiere (Open) — 23.12 seconds
7. Mike McGowan (Open) — 24.55 seconds
8. Casey Shoe (Open) — 26.3 seconds
9. Zack Hash (Middleweight) — 28.6 seconds
10. Joseph Voiles (Open) — 29.74 seconds

With contest promoter Arnold Schwarzenegger and FUBAR co-star Fortune Feimster in attendance, the pressure was on for competitor Burton to secure a win in the Firefighter Strength Challenge and clinch the overall victory. He rose to the challenge, impressively lifting all four weighted fire hydrants onto their platforms in just 17.17 seconds, securing the championship.

Peter Juhasz, another Men’s Open athlete, followed closely behind with a time of 18 seconds even. Larkin rounded out the top three finishers, with a time of 18.35 seconds. Despite the intense competition, all athletes gave it their all, and the crowd was left in awe of their incredible strength and determination.

After the finals were concluded, Burton received the champion’s trophy from Schwarzenegger. All athletes also shook hands with him, and he also handed each a challenge coin in recognition of competing. For more information about the WSF, go to the Arnold Sports Festival website.

Credited Image @asfworldsstrongestfirefighter (Instagram)