Largo FD – [LXT] USA
The LXT extrication team from Largo Fire Rescue is dedicated to sharing knowledge and teaching street-based vehicle extrication techniques across the state, nation, and now the world. Built on passion, hard work, and a competitive spirit, the team brings together firefighters ranging from three to 21 years of fire service experience. Through training, competition, and real-world experience, LXT continues to grow and evolve while representing the City of Largo on the international stage. The team is excited to bring its commitment, pride, and relentless work ethic to Rio and once again showcase its abilities on the world stage.
Palm Beach County – [Punishers] USA
The PUNISHERS Extrication Team was established in 2018, continuing a long tradition of Palm Beach County Fire Rescue extrication teams that dates back to 1984. Built on professionalism, teamwork, and dedication to the fire service, we are proud to represent Palm Beach County Fire Rescue ,the United States, and NAVRA, while competing on the world stage.
Miami Dade FD – Blackhearts – USA
The Blackheart Extrication Team, established in 2011, has been on a relentless pursuit of excellence. By sharing knowledge gained from years in junkyards and global competitions, such as NAVRA and the WRO, they’ve been able to refine their skills. The team underwent a significant transformation less than a year ago, welcoming new members. Based out of Miami Dade Fire Rescue, the team is comprised of:
– FF/Andrew Silverman, Lead Tech
– FF/Casey Sticco, Interior Tech
– FF/Danny Sanchez, Incident Command
– Lt/ Desi Monteavero, Medic
– - FF/Paula Larreal, Interior Medic
– Lt/Ryan Alvarez, Tech
– FF/Marcelo Sigler, Tech
Burlington FD – Canada
Burlington Vehicle Rescue Team is proud to return to the World Rescue Challenge, having last competed in the Azores in 2024. Representing the City of Burlington, Ontario, Canada, this year’s team is largely composed of members attending their first WRC — a junior squad eager to test their skills on the world stage. While they may be new to the international competition environment, they bring with them the dedication and drive that defines Burlington Fire Department. The team looks forward to competing alongside the best rescue teams from across the globe, and to bringing home the knowledge, techniques, and inspiration that will elevate the level of service they provide to their community.
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SDIS 78 – France
Sonia and Maxime are each a member of the two trauma teams of the Yvelines fire and rescue (servicing the suburbs to the west of Paris).
Sonia, our medic, is a professional nurse at the hospital of Reims, (the champagne capital)! She also works for the fire and rescue service for the Fire Department of the Yvelines.
She has earned the title of French champion 2025 in the trauma competition.
Maxime , our technician, is a firefighter in the Yvelines department as well. As well. This is Maxime’s first year on the trauma competition team. Showing great potential, he and his partner finished 5th place this year.
(The team we are sending are representing our full team and will be competing for the first time together demonstrating our spirit of unity).
Tamarac – RAC City EMS – USA
Tamarac Fire Rescue EMS Team, known as Rac City EMS, has been competing at a high level for more than a decade. The team consists of Capt. Mike Boyhan, Capt. Kingman Mais, Lt. Chris Curbelo, and DE Francois Avril, and participates in 7–10 EMS competitions annually. For the past three years, Tamarac’s EMS team has been ranked #1 in the State of Florida, reflecting its dedication to clinical excellence, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Rac City EMS is committed to providing the highest standard of prehospital care while promoting innovation, education, and advancement within the EMS profession.
NZHM Grad Zagreb – Croatia
Iva, Lucija and Robert are dedicated professionals at the Teaching Institute for Emergency Medicine of the City of Zagreb. They are passionate about their work, especially when it comes to emergency interventions and trauma cases. Their professionalism, speed, and commitment to saving lives make them invaluable members of the team. For them, working in emergency medicine is not just a job — it’s a way of life.
Cro Trauma Team- Croatia
Country: Croatia
Organization Represented: Zagreb County Emergency Medical Service
Number of Years Competing at WRC: First year
🩺 About the Team
Cro Trauma Team is proud to represent Zagreb County Emergency Medical Service (Croatia) at the World Rescue Challenge 2025. Our team is made up of two trained and experienced professionals:
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Davorin Novosel, a medical technician specialized in emergency medicine
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Bruno Gross, a resident doctor currently training in emergency medicine
We train rigorously throughout the year to sharpen our clinical expertise, technical precision, and seamless teamwork. Our participation in WRC reflects our commitment to improving patient outcomes through simulation, innovation, and international collaboration.
💡 Motivation
We believe that, while our knowledge and technical skills are solid, there is always room for growth — and no better way to grow than by competing alongside the best teams in the world.
Participating in the WRC allows us to benchmark our performance, learn from international peers, and bring home innovative practices to improve care in our local communities.
Every scenario pushes us to think faster, work smarter, and communicate more effectively — all critical elements of real-life trauma care. And by training in a simulated environment, we’re able to focus fully on improving our skills without the immediate stress of caring for a real-life patient.
Miami Dade FD – Trauma team -USA
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR) is one of the largest and most specialized fire-rescue departments in the United States, serving over 2.7 million residents across a diverse urban, suburban, and coastal environment. The department provides comprehensive emergency response capabilities, including ALS transport, air rescue operations, fireboats for marine response, Technical Rescue Teams (TRT), HAZMAT response, FLUSAR Task Force 1 and a dedicated Venom Response Team for exotic and venomous exposures unique to South Florida.
Our ALS Competition Team, composed of three competitors and one alternate, is selected from this high-performance system and reflects the depth of training, clinical excellence, and real-world experience found within MDFR. We represent a department built on innovation, adaptability, and excellence in high-acuity emergency care under extreme conditions.
Palm Beach County -Trauma Team USA
Dubai Police Trauma team – U.A.E
Dubai Police Trauma team looking forward to competing again on the world stage.
Graz Trauma team – Austria
