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Igorot fireman to compete in final round of Singapore–Global Firefighter and Paramedics Challenge 2025 at 11AM TODAY

  • Writer: Menchie Kinao-Puerto
    Menchie Kinao-Puerto
  • 2 hours ago
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Mt. Province, Philippines – An Igorot firefighter from Besao, Mt. Province is vying for an international championship after advancing to the final round of the Singapore–Global Firefighter and Paramedics Challenge (SGFPC) 2025.


Fire Officer 1 Jan Ray P. Gawidan is the sole delegate from the Cordillera chosen for this year’s SGFPC, a competition that challenges firefighters, rescuers, and paramedics from around the globe through intense scenario-based challenges.


Gawidan earlier earned the title Toughest Firefighter – Male Category Champion of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) during the National Fire Olympics 2025 in March.

Following his selection for SGFPC 2025, the BFP provided extensive training for him and other Philippine delegates beginning October 21 at the National Fire Training Institute (NFTI) in Laguna, as shared by Gawidan in an interview with GURU Press Cordillera.


An earlier press release stated that Gawidan is the first Cordilleran to join the global challenge, but he clarified that several Cordillerans have participated in past editions—though they were assigned to other regions.


The contender admitted he feels nervous, especially knowing he carries not only the banner of the BFP but also the country. Still, he said he feels “privileged” to have been selected among many strong competitors.


On the first day of the SGFPC, he faced an extreme obstacle course—where he proved his physical strength and endurance.


With a final time of 5 minutes and 22 seconds, Gawidan topped his qualifying round in the Braveheart Individual Challenge, ranking No. 1 among 30 contenders from 20 countries.


He is set to compete in the final round at 11:00 a.m. today, November 21.


To watch his performance and support his campaign, catch the live coverage with this event link: https://facebook.com/events/s/sgfpc-global-challenge-1-brave/689043907598007/ .

 
 
 

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