Built in heat.Forged together.
When firefighters get stronger, the whole community stands taller. Join El Dorado County's firefighter challenge built for skill, fellowship, readiness, and local support.
More than a challenge. A rally point.
FORGE strengthens fire departments through community, team spirit, and practical competition. The mission is simple: help firefighters sharpen skills, build brotherhood, and bring the public closer to the people who run toward the smoke.
Fellowship
Teamwork, trust, brotherhood, and the people beside you when the alarm hits.
Operational
Skill, speed, readiness, and the details that matter under pressure.
Resilience
Physical and mental toughness built through challenge.
Grit + Excellence
Push hard, serve well, and raise the standard together.
Bring the crew. Bring the families. Bring the town.
Firefighters
Compete, sharpen skills, and represent your department with pride.
Departments
Build team spirit, visibility, recruitment energy, and community connection.
Sponsors
Support local readiness while earning meaningful exposure beside a trusted mission.
Families & Community
Show up, cheer loud, and stand beside the people who serve when it counts.
2026 Event Details
- Open to firefighters of all skill levels
- Spectators welcome — free admission
- Food vendors & community expo on site
- Awards & prizes presented at close of event
- Bring your crew, bring your family
Compete. Connect. Carry it back home.
The FORGE Fire Challenge gives departments a place to compete, connect, and carry that momentum back to the station.
Cornhole Tournament
FORGE FIRE CHALLENGE CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT
Step up and play in the FORGE Fire Challenge Cornhole Tournament.
Anyone can enter a team to benefit the firefighters of a fire department you choose.
Each team picks one department to play for.
At the end of the tournament, the winning team's department receives a cash prize to use however the crew wants - BBQ, team outing, gear for the day room, or any morale boost they choose.
Real support for real firefighters.
60 Second Drill
Master the 60-Second Drill and win Sponsored Prizes.
Open to firefighters from any agency, must bring your own PPE with permission of your department.
Top times win gift cards from local businesses.
The 60-Second Drill is an optional add-on for firefighters who want to test their skills and represent their department.
Community Expo
Be seen. Be trusted. Be useful.
When you support FORGE, you're not just sponsoring an event. You're helping equip residents with life-saving information, strengthen local response readiness, and build a culture of proactive preparedness.
Trusted by local businesses, departments, and community partners.
Ready to enter the fire?
Whether you're competing, bringing a department team, backing the event as a sponsor, or stepping in as a volunteer, this is the place to start.
We got your registration. We'll follow up with everything you need to know before May 30. See you at Dyer Lake.