Palm Beach County Punishers Finish Top 5 at World Rescue Challenge 2025
- Hal Eastman
- Sep 17
- 2 min read
Karlovac, Croatia – Fire rescue teams from around the globe gathered this past week for the prestigious 2025 World Rescue Challenge (WRC), and we're proud to share that the Palm Beach County Punishers finished in the Top 5 for Extrication among the world’s best.
Representing Palm Beach County Fire Rescue and the state of Florida, the Punishers demonstrated elite skill, precision, and teamwork throughout the multi-day international competition. Their performance on the global stage is a true testament to the dedication and training that defines Florida’s fire service community.
Honored to Support the Punishers
At Rescue Systems Unlimited, we are honored to be a proud supporter and sponsor of the Palm Beach County Punishers. Competing at the highest level of technical rescue, the Punishers showcased not just their capabilities, but also the real-world impact of reliable, high-performance tools like those from Genesis Rescue Systems, which are engineered for speed, power, and durability in life-saving situations.
Their Top 5 finish reinforces the importance of strong training, trusted equipment, and a commitment to excellence — qualities that RSU and Genesis Rescue Systems proudly stand behind.
Florida Represented Strong
The Punishers were one of four teams from Florida that competed at WRC 2025, including:
Tallahassee Fire Department
Largo Fire Rescue
Miami-Dade Blackhearts
It’s incredible to see Florida’s fire departments lead from the front on the world stage, showing the same strength and resolve they bring to their communities every day.
Congratulations and Respect
We extend our deepest congratulations to the Palm Beach County Punishers for this outstanding achievement. Thank you for representing Florida, Rescue Systems Unlimited, and Genesis Rescue Systems with courage, professionalism, and pride.
We’re proud to stand with you — today and every day.
