Cape Town’s Disaster Risk Management Centre (DRMC) recently organized a unique competition to test the readiness and abilities of first aid and firefighting volunteers. The event brought together enthusiastic teams from various regions, challenging their capacity to administer immediate, lifesaving care in emergency situations. By fostering camaraderie and a common purpose among these courageous individuals, events like the DRMC’s first aid competition inspire more people to contribute to their communities’ wellbeing in times of need. Ultimately, it is the combined efforts of these everyday heroes that contribute to building resilient communities capable of overcoming the challenges presented by emergencies and disasters.