09/05/2023
Help us wish CAPTAIN DAVID BOWMAN the best of luck as he heads to the 2023 U.S. National Firefighter Challenge Championship, where he will be defending his title as the United States champion in the Male Age 50+ individual category.
Joining 300 firefighters from around the country, Bowman has been competing for 25 years and has won multiple titles.
The firefighters are expected to come from over 125 fire departments in 19 states. They’ll compete in events similar to real-life firefighting, such as a tower climb, hoisting, chopping, dragging hoses and rescuing a life-sized, 175-pound “victim” as they race against opponents and a clock.
The firefighters will wear full turnout gear and a self-contained breathing apparatus as they compete.
Bowman’s calendar doesn’t stop after this competition. He has already been invited to the World Games in October.
Bowman is a Charlotte native and Myers Park High School graduate and holds a degree in Fire Science. He joined Charlotte Fire in 1997 and is currently assigned to Firehouse 10.