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Firefighter Challenge Volunteers Needed

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Deerfield Beach, FL
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  • Details

    Start Date:
    August 18, 2026, 7:30 AM EDT
    End Date:
    August 22, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT
    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime), Weekends (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few days
    Commitment Details:
    time brackets can be split
    Recurrence:
    One time only
    Volunteers Needed:
    20
    Cause Areas:
    Children & Youth, Community Development, Disability, Mental Health, Seniors & Retirement
    Good For:
    Public Groups, Private Corporate Groups
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation

    Description

    Firefighter Challenge Volunteers Needed

    Good Afternoon Volunteers!

    I have an opportunity that has come my way, looking for Volunteers. We’re gearing up for a major event on the beach from August 20–22 (setup beginning August 18th) called the Firefighter Challenge. It’s an incredible, high‑energy experience that showcases the strength, skill, and dedication of our first responders and we’ll need a strong volunteer team to help make it happen!

    The event features a challenging course where firefighters compete for bragging rights, with spectators cheering them on throughout the weekend. The biggest highlight is Saturday morning’s main competition, often called “the toughest two minutes in sports,” where top competitors from all divisions go head‑to‑head for the title.

    We're looking for able-bodied volunteers to help set up and reset the course. Please note that some tasks will involve lifting and moving equipment. These positions are only open to able-bodied individuals. Only individuals that are physically prepared to assume these roles should apply. All duties are repetitive, meaning performed 50+ per times a day, and require upper body, arm, and lower back strength. This volunteer opportunity is not recommended for those who are pregnant, with heart conditions, with serious back problems, with fear of heights, or have other health problems.

    Please let me know which date and time you have selected. We can provide split shifts if needed for those who pick 8/19, 8/20, 8/21. Please feel free to refer individuals or teams that would be good for this volunteer event.

    Below is the volunteer schedule:

    TUESDAY, AUGUST 18

    Fifteen (15) volunteers needed for course setup

    • 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM

    THURSDAY, AUGUST 20

    Twenty (20) volunteers needed to reset the course

    • 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM

    FRIDAY, AUGUST 21

    Twenty (20) volunteers needed to reset the course

    • 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM

    SATURDAY, AUGUST 22

    Twenty (20) volunteers needed to reset the course and assist with the breakdown

    • Shift One: 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
    • Shift Two: 2:00 PM to 6:30 PM

    Location

    On-site

    Deerfield Beach Main beach parking lot.

    149 SE 21st Ave, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441, USA
    Directions

    Please contact Vernon Neeley Parks & Recreation Community Engagement & Special Events Coordinator, 954.250.4176, for any concerns, cancellations, or any questions

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