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St. Marys Firefighters Compete in Full Gear 5K
February 15, 2026 | GEORGIA
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Photo by St. Marys Fire Department.

Photo by St. Marys Fire Department.

Photo by St. Marys Fire Department.
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CAMDEN COUNTY, GA - On February 15th, firefighters from the St. Marys Fire Department took part in the Firefighter Challenge at the 2026 Southeast Georgia Bridge Run, running the 5K race while dressed in full turnout gear. The team represented both the department and the fire service during the physically rigorous competition. Team St. Marys Firefighters finished second, exhibiting outstanding collaboration, preparedness, and endurance. Firefighter Chris McCabe, who joined the agency a few months ago, was also recognized for his performance, placing third in the individual challenge.