No doubt Saturday was more than a game — it was also an opportunity to offer a bit of education to local residents. Cherokee County Firefighter Games attendees look on as flames burst into the air of a faux living room (top photo) during a demonstration of the importance of smoke detectors and sprinkler systems and how quickly fire and smoke can engulf a home. Firefighters test their skills and speed in an assortment of events, including firing a water hose at targets of varying distances (bottom photo).