Palm Beach State Invitational

 

Save the Date: May 4 - 9, 2026

Challengers in teh PBSC invitational rescue a medical dummy during the Rope Rescue Challenge

The Palm Beach State Invitational is a high-energy, multi-day showdown where the skill, speed and teamwork of public safety professionals takes center stage. This elite, multidisciplinary competition brings together public safety professionals from around the world to test their abilities, challenge their peers, and learn side-by-side in a collaborative, high-stakes environment.

Watch local and international police officers, firefighters and EMS professionals go head-to-head in a battle to prove who’s truly the best of the best. From Advanced Life Support and Rope Rescue events to Vehicle Extrication and Rapid Intervention challenges, every event pushes competitors to their limits. Feel the adrenaline as real-life heroes race through intense, realistic simulations — pulling “victims” from wrecked vehicles, rescuing trapped or lost teammates and delivering lifesaving care under pressure in immersive medical scenarios.

The Invitational is open to the public.

 

Why Compete?

Connect

Engage with public safety professionals from across the country and around the world. The Invitational creates a space to build relationships, share best practices and learn alongside peers who understand the challenges of the job.

Get Inspired

Compete among and observe some of the most dedicated professionals in public safety. Seeing others perform at a high level reignites pride, motivation and passion for the work while encouraging everyone to raise their standards.

Grow

Build your skills through realistic, high-pressure scenarios that challenge critical thinking, teamwork and technical ability—boosting confidence for real-world responses.

Gain Experience

Take part in immersive, high-intensity simulations that mirror real emergency responses. From rescue operations to medical scenarios, participants gain an authentic, adrenaline-filled experience that leaves a lasting impact.

Register Now

Limited spots are available for four premier competitions: the Panther EMS Challenge, Extrication Competition, Rapid Intervention Crew/Team (RIC/RIT) Competition, and the Rope Rescue Challenge.

 

Contact Us

The Invitational takes place at the Lake Worth campus of Palm Beach State College. For details about the location, parking and nearby hotels, visit our information page.

General Event Questions

Jennifer Hamel
Email: hamelj@pbsc.edu 
Office: 561-868-3900
Cell: 954-560-7202

Panther EMS Challenge 

Glenn Jordan
Email: jordang@pbsc.edu
Phone: 561-723-3677

Panther Prowl Motorcycle Rodeo

Lydia Runkle
Email: runklel@pbsc.edu
Phone: 561-868-3403
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Two firefighter competitors standing in front of a fire graphic during the PBSC invitational