06/01/2026
🎣🔥 We fight fires AND fish — and we take BOTH seriously.
The PBFR Fishing Tournament is locked and loaded, and yes, we actually know what we’re doing out there. Here’s what every angler needs to survive the open water (and our competition):
🚤 A Boat — Because swimming to the fish is frowned upon.
🎣 Rods — The one tool we use that doesn’t involve a hose.
🦺 Life Jackets — Safety first. Always. We literally can’t stress this enough.
💧 Water — Stay hydrated. The fish aren’t going to catch themselves and heat exhaustion is a real thing.
🧊 Cooler w/ Ice — For the catch and the beverages. Priorities.
Whether you’re a seasoned angler or you just like the idea of sitting on a boat all day — come out, compete, and support a great cause.
Pompano Beach Fire Benevolent 🚒
We respond to alarms AND fishing calls.
📍 Stay tuned for details | Tag a fishing buddy below 👇
Here are some other items for your pleasure:
Tackle & Gear
🪝 Tackle Box — Hooks, lures, weights & swivels. Basically the “tool bag” of fishing.
🧵 Extra Fishing Line — It WILL snap at the worst moment. Guaranteed.
🐛 Bait — Live or artificial, pick your weapon.
🪤 Landing Net — So you don’t lose the big one at the last second.
🔧 Needle Nose Pliers — For hooks and for looking like you know what you’re doing.
Sun & Safety
🧴 Sunscreen — You battle flames for a living, don’t let the sun win.
🕶️ Polarized Sunglasses — See through the glare, look cool doing it.
🧢 Hat — A bad hat day beats a sunburned head every time.
🩺 First Aid Kit — Hooks and fingers don’t always get along.
Tournament Essentials
📏 Measuring Board — No “it was THIS big” excuses here.
⚖️ Fish Scale — Cold hard proof.
📸 Camera/Phone — If there’s no photo, did it even happen?
🎣 Fishing License — Don’t be that guy.
Boat Must-Haves
⛽ Extra Fuel — Running out mid-tournament is a different kind of emergency.
📡 VHF Radio — Stay connected out there.
🧯 Fire Extinguisher — Ironic? Maybe. Necessary? Absolutely. 😂
