Founded in 2006, Burning River is a member of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA).

The B team, "Burning River Hazmat Crew", plays competitive regional games, and the C team, "Burning River Pyromaniacs", plays very close, regional games.

[1] In August 2015, Burning River hosted a WFTDA Division 2 playoff tournament.

[1][5] In 2009 Burning River was the ninth seed at the WFTDA North Central Regional Tournament and finished in eighth place after an overtime loss to Brewcity Bruisers, 126-116.

[6] In 2013, the WFTDA changed their playoff structure, and Burning River qualified for the WFTDA Division 2 International Playoff tournament in Kalamazoo, Michigan as the ninth seed, ultimately finishing in eighth place.