On July 15 and 16, firefighters met at Goldenwest in Huntington Beach, CA to dump buckets in the ocean instead of buildings, as in their day to day, at the 2009 California Firefighter Olympics. The contest began at 8 a.m. with less than desirable surf. In the 1’-2’+ surf range. The Anaheim fire department hosted the 2009 Olympics. Quiksilver supported the crew by providing them with custom Quiksilver Diamond Dobby Boardshorts in Firemen Red. Dave Dufrane of the Anaheim department won the raffle for the Hayden Shapes surfboard, a 6’2” Fibreflex surfboard featuring carbon fiber rails. Despite the less than average surf, the firefighters and their families had a great time. “It’s all about getting together and having a good time,” said event director Matt Gordon. The event raised more than $600 for the fire departments. The Los Angeles county fire department took home the 2009 trophy for the surf division.
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HEY MY NAME IS NICK GORDON. THE LITTLEST BROTHER OF MATT GORDON WHO COORDINATED THE CONTEST. FIRST, AS A NEW BUSINESS OWNER, I WANTED TO SAY THAT WATCHING MATT DO HIS THING ON TOP OF SURFING HIS HEATS AND TENDING TO HIS PREGNANT WIFE JULIE, I HAVE ENVY TO MY BROTHER FOR JUST BEING SO DAMN COOL! ALSO, SOME ENVY LIES TOWARD JULIE FOR DESPITE HER BEING PREGNANT (ITS *$%@ING HARD FOR THESE CHICKS, I KNOW I HAVE 2), SHE REALLY DID HER JOB WELL WITHOUT ONE PREGNANT COMPLAINT! THAT’S HUGE BELIEVE ME! SECOND, I WANT TO THANK MATT FOR GIVING ME AN OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE SOME FUN DRAWING UP THE BIG ASS BANNER, AND GOT TO PROMOTE MY NEW TATTOO SHOP! I WOULDVE DONE IT FOR NO REASON THOUGH BECAUSE MY HEART IS ALWAYS WITH THE FIREMEN. I HAVE A RETIRED FIREMAN FATHER, AND BOTH MY OLDER BROTHERS ARE FIREMEN! IM SO GREATFUL TO ALL OF EM FOR A JOB WELL DONE!