Firefighters Get Grilled: Comedy Contest Benefits Charity

Boston's bravest will battle it out for laughs at America's Funniest Firefighter New England Region Finals, a special event to benefit Firefighters vs. cancer. The competition will see six firefighters from departments across the region team up with seasoned New England comedians to create and perform a five-minute stand-up routine. All proceeds from the event will go towards Firefighters Vs Cancer, a non-profit that provides free cancer screenings for firefighters.

Legendary Boston comedian Tony V will host the competition, which takes place on May 17th, 2024 at Florian Hall in Dorchester. A panel of celebrity judges will pick the winner, who will walk away with a $5,000 grand prize and the title of New England's Funniest Firefighter.

The competing firefighters include:

• Mark "Larry Legend" Lawrence (Freetown, MA) with Tony V
• Robert "Bobby" Reardon (Yarmouth, MA) with Jimmy Dunn
• Jonathan Williams (Leominster, MA) with Mark Riley
• Tim Sevigney (Biddeford, ME) with Will Noonan
• Craig "Rock" Nicholas (Malden, MA) with Dan Crohn
• Chance Seymour (Springfield, MA) with Damian Speranza

Firefighters Vs Cancer highlights the importance of cancer screenings for firefighters, who have a 40% chance of being diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. Early detection is crucial for successful treatment, and the organization aims to raise awareness and remove financial barriers for these vital screenings.

Tickets for the America's Funniest Firefighter New England Region Finals are available now at FirefightersvsCancer.org. Don't miss this chance to support a great cause and see some hilarious routines from New England's finest firefighters!