09/09/2026
🌊 Australasian Rescue Water Challenge 2026 🚨
Last Saturday, I had the incredible opportunity to once again be invited back to the Australasian Rescue Water Challenge 2026 at Penrith Whitewater Stadium.
Teams from Marine Rescue NSW, NSW SES, VRA Rescue NSW, Surf Life Saving and Fire and Rescue NSW came together for an action-packed day of competition, learning and teamwork.
It’s always a privilege to be able to photograph these teams and showcase the incredible work they do. The Rescue Water Challenge is a fantastic opportunity for different agencies to come together, share knowledge and skills, and learn from one another in a friendly and supportive environment.
A massive thank you to the entire ARO team for once again putting together such a fantastic event and for allowing me to be part of it. It’s always a pleasure to be back!
🏆 WRC 2026 Results
🥇 Challenge Champions: Fire and Rescue NSW
🥈 2nd Place: Multiagency Team 1
🥉 3rd Place: Multiagency Team 2
🏅 Best Team Leader: NSW SES
🏅 Best Medic: VRA Rescue NSW
🏅 Spirit of the Challenge: Multiagency Team 2
🏅 Champions of Safety: VRA Rescue NSW
🏅 President’s Commendation: Multiagency Team 2
🏅 Capability Excellence: NSW SES
🏅 Team Sprint Winners: Fire and Rescue NSW
Congratulations to all the teams who competed and contributed to another fantastic Australasian Rescue Water Challenge.
Fire and Rescue NSW NSW SES VRA Rescue NSW Surf Life Saving NSW Marine Rescue NSW Junee Rescue Squad - VRA Rescue NSW VRA Rescue NSW Commissioner, Brenton Charlton VRA Rescue NSW - Region East VRA Rescue NSW SRG Metro Fire and Rescue NSW Commissioner, Jeremy Fewtrell AFSM Rapid Relief Team AU Australasian Rescue Organisation
