On Sunday, August 14, Five brave Highview firefighters battled the Scotts Firefighter Combat Challenge in Lexington, Kentucky. Lieutenant Aaron Nilsson, Sergeant Mike Clan, Lieutenant Derrick Colberg, Sergeant Nate Ingersoll and Firefighter Josh Spencer all competed in the challenge. They finished with a time of 1:53.17, qualifying them for the World Finals in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina in November. This is especially satisfying because this is the first year that Highview has competed in the Firefighter Combat Challenge. Representative Larry Clark also showed his support by giving the team citations of honor.

The finals finally came in November and Highview’s team pulled through once again. They battled for a time of 1:43.00, their best time yet qualifying them to compete in the 64 team bracket. Congratulations go to the Highview Combat team members, thanks to all the family, friends, firefighters and sponsors who have supported them.

Representative Larry Clark and the HFD Combat Team