Baku:An official opening ceremony of the 21st Men's and 12th Women's World Championships in Fire and Rescue Sports was held in Baku. The event saw the participation of several high-ranking officials, including Colonel-General Kamaladdin Heydarov, Minister of Emergency Situations of Azerbaijan; Major General Vadim Sinyavsky, Minister for Emergency Situations of Belarus; and Colonel General Alexander Kurenkov, Minister of Civil Defense, Emergencies, and Elimination of Consequences of Natural Disasters of Russia. Other dignitaries included Alexander Chupriyan, President of the International Sports Federation of Firefighters and Rescuers; Colonel Sanjar Zuparov, First Deputy Minister of Emergency Situations of Uzbekistan; and Colonel Almazbek Asanov, Deputy Minister of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, Colonel-General Kamaladdin Heydarov highlighted Azerbaijan's reputation as a prestigious sporting nation, attributing this to the leadership of Azerbaijani President and National Olympic Committee President Ilham Aliyev. Minister Heydarov noted that the championship in Baku would enhance the development of fire and rescue sports, foster professional connections between international institutions, and facilitate the exchange of expertise.

The opening ceremony included a video presentation on Azerbaijan's rich history and culture, followed by an artistic program. Additionally, the event featured the men's semifinals and finals, as well as the women's finals in the hook ladder climbing event.