GO HARD, GO HOME! INDIVIDUAL TEAM
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SPECIAL COMPETITION, HELD ONLY IN GASPE... THIS COMPETITION IS VERY SIMILAR TO THE OFFICIAL INDIVIDUAL, HOWEVER, THE WEIGHTS OR THE HIGH RISE PACK, DONUT AND VICTIM ARE LESS THAN THE OFFICIAL WEIGHTS.


TASKS

 
Stair Climb with High Rise Pack
With flashlight in hand carry a high-rise pack, 4 foot bundle of 4 inch hose weighing 35 pounds, to the sixth floor. The hose load must be deposited in the designated area. The second competitor is already positioned at the top of the tower. Once he first competitor reaches the top of the tower, has one foot on the top platform and deposits the pack in the designated area, he may then pass off to the second competitor.
 
       
 
Hose Hoist
From the top of the tower, using a hand over hand motion, pull a 5/8 inch rope to hoist a donut roll of Angus LDH hose (35 pounds). This Task is complete when the donut roll clears the rail and is placed in the designated area at the top of the tower.Proper placement is on or in the container, with no part of the donut roll touching the deck. The donut roll must not leave the top platform; otherwise it will result in disqualification. Competitors 5'6" and under are allowed to stand on the high-rise pack, no penalty will be assessed these competitors. Competitor #2 then retrieves and passes off the flashlight, or continues down the tower touching every stair and using the handrails. Once the competitor has both feet on the ground he/she passes off to competitor #3 who is on or moves to the force machine.
 
       
 
Forcable Entry
Once on the Force Machine Competitor #3 uses a Trusty Cook 8-pound shot mallet to move the beam. This Task is complete when the end of the beam crosses the line. Upon completion of this task, Competitor #3 places the mallet on the designated 4' x 4' area and passes off the flashlight to Competitor #4.
 
       
 
Run
Competitor #4 runs 140 feet around the hydrants as fast as he/she can, then passes off or shoulders a 1 3/4 inch fully charged Angus Hi-Combat hoseline.
 
       
 
Hose Advance
Competitor #4 Shoulders a 1 3/4 inch fully charged Angus Hi-Combat hoseline and drag it 75 feet. Once the nozzle crosses the 75 foot mark, the competitor opens the nozzle, hits the designated target with the stream of water, shuts the nozzle and places it on the ground. If the nozzle is not shut before it is placed down, the competitor must go back and close it before passing the flashlight. Failure to do so results in a 5 second penalty. Once the hose advance is complete Competitor #4 moves to Competitor #5, who is stationed between the target and victim, and passes off the flashlight. Note: if the nozzle opens again after it hits the ground, there is no penalty and Competitor #4 can continue.
 
       
 
Victim Rescue
After the exchange, Competitor #5 moves to the victim rescue where a 135 pound Simulaids Rescue Randy mannequin, plus coveralls and boots, must be dragged backwards a distance of 100 feet. Carrying the dummy is not permitted. The mannequin must not be grasped by its clothing or appendages. The Relay is complete when Competitor #5 crosses the beam at the finish line with the mannequin.
 
       
    Note: If less than 6 competitors, each competitor is allowed to complete as many tasks as they want.  
       
       
EQUIPMENT

The Scott NxG2, high pressure breathing apparatus is provided and must be worn by all participants. Competitors may use their own face piece. Competitors must finish the event without running out of air. All competitors must compete in their own protective equipment. All turnout gear, including boots must be labeled NFPA approved for structural firefighting consistent with NFPA 1500. Inspectors will inspect all gear prior to participation and make official rulings on all questions regarding turnout gear.

Competitors must start and finish the course with all equipment, i.e. SCBA, turnouts, helmet, gloves & boots. If any article is lost or dropped in the course of the competition a competitor must retrieve the item and replace it correctly before continuing. Unfortunately disqualified will result if items are not replaced.
 
       
       
 

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