Catawba County residents will get a chance Saturday and Sunday to give back to those who give so much to the community during the first Firefighter Challenge and Fire Truck Pull and the seventh annual Butts and Beans BBQ competition. Both events will be at the Hickory American Legion Fairgrounds and are hosted by the Catawba County Emergency Medical Services (EMS). All proceeds support the Catawba County EMS Hardship Fund, which was established to provide emergency assistance to EMS personnel who work for Catawba County.