French firefighters from Strasbourg at the UAE World Firefighter Challenge during ISNR 2016 12303166.

The 2nd UAE World Firefighter Challenge was being held in collaboration with Reed Exhibitions and organised by the Ministry of Interior.

Represented by the Civil Defense General Command, in collaboration with the UAE-based 911 Challenge, the competition has been run throughout the three days of ISNR, with the UAE national team competing with a number of teams from around the world.

Competitors have faced a series of unique motivational competitions, which will test their basic fitness skills, stamina and innovation, as well as their capacity to exchange know-how with their colleagues.

The competition consists of six key tasks that test firefighters' basic strength and stamina, including stair climbing, hose hoisting, forcible entry, running, hose advancing and victim rescue.