Who can take part in the World Firefighters Games 2008

WFG08 is open to all:

Firefighters – full time, part time, volunteer, industrial and military.
Emergency medical staff and non uniformed staff employed by a fire service.
Firefighters and non-uniformed and emergency medical staff formerly employed by a fire service who have retired.
Spouses, partners and children over the age of 18-yrs are eligible to participate in all events except the Toughest Firefighter Alive.
All entrants must be 18-yrs or over on 24 August 2008.
Paintballing will allow for entrants over the age of 13 on 24 August 2008.
Rowing (lake) will allow for entrants over the age of 14 on 24 August 2008
There is no lower age limit for participation in the Treasure Hunt event. However, all children under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult.
The Toughest Firefighter Alive (TFA) event is open to firefighters only.

To enter the Games you will have to register as a competitor see (How to Register) and pay Sport Entry Fees see (Registration Costs). Non-competitors such as Non-Playing Coaches, Technical Support Personnel and Accompanying Persons will also have to register and pay Sport Entry Fees. For further information see (Non Competitors). For further information about eligibility see (General Rules).