World’s Strongest Firefighter Calls the South Valley Home

(KMJ) – A South Valley Firefighter has claimed the title of “World’s Strongest.”

Saturday in Santa Monica, Kern County Fire’s Ben Gallaher was crowned World’s Strongest Firefighter at the annual Arnold Sports Festival put on by former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.

According to the competition’s website,  the event featured more than 22,000 athletes from more than 80 nations.