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| Stair Climb with High Rise Pack |
| The first event is the stair climb with High Rise
Pack. The High Rise Pak is a 4foot bundle of 4 inch hose weighing 42 pounds. This is carried on the outside shoulder
when moving up the stairs and must be deposited completely in the box on the top floor of the tower (40 ft., 6
flights, 60 steps). Missing the box constitutes a 2-second penalty. The hose load must stay on the platform or
the competitor is disqualified. When ascending the tower hand rails may be used. Steps can be taken one at a time
or in multiples on the way up. When descending handrails & steps must be used Failure to touch each step on
the way down will result in a 2 second penalty per infraction. |
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| Hose Hoist |
| A 45 lb Donut Roll of Angus LDH hose and 5/8"
kern-mantle rope are used. Competitors 5'6" and under are allowed to stand on the Hi Rise pack (no penalty
will be given to these competitors) The Donut Roll must be hauled (usually hand over hand motion) up to the top
landing of the tower, lifted and placed in the box on the top of the tower. The Donut Roll must remain in or on
the box. No part may touch the deck of the tower. A 2 second penalty is assessed if any part of the Donut Roll
is touching the tower platform. The Donut Roll must not leave the top platform, (results in disqualification).
A fallen donut roll may not be retrieved. |
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| Forcable Entry |
| The Forcible entry evolution utilizes a chopping
simulator. Using the 8 lb. Trusty Cooke shot mallet provided, the competitor moves the beam across the line. Once
this task is complete the competitor must place the hammer on the designated 4' x 4' area. If the hammer does not
stay on the 4' x 4' area a 2 second penalty is given. |
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| Run |
| Competitors then walk or run as fast as he/she
can around the hydrants a distance of 140 ft then shoulders the nozzle end of a 1.75" fully charged Angus
Hi-Combat hoseline. |
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| Hose Advance |
| Competitor then drags a 1.75" fully charged
Angus Hi-Combat hoseline and a distance of 75 ft. Once the nozzle crosses into the Nozzle Zone, the competitor
hits a target with a water stream. Once the target is down the competitor shuts off the nozzle, dropping it to
the ground. If the nozzle is not closed prior to hitting the ground the competitor must go back and close it, or
take a 2 sec. penalty. If the nozzle opens again after hitting the ground, there is no penalty and the competitor
can continue to the Victim Rescue. |
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| Victim Rescue |
| A 165 lb. Simulaids Rescue Randy mannequin must
be dragged backwards a distance of 100 ft. Carrying the dummy in your arms or over your shoulder is not permitted.
The mannequin must not be grasped by its clothing or appendages. Time stops when the competitor crosses the beam
at the finish line with the mannequin. |
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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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