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NxG2 RELAY
DESCRIPTION & TASKS
This is a 2 person Technical Race
and features a cylinder exchange at the halfway point. This Race is fast but demands concentration and team work.
Each Team Member does one half of the course (front or back) and working together completes an NxG2 'Quick Change'
of an air cylinder.
Categories in 2007 will include: Open, Women’s, Over 40, Over 50 and Mixed (male/female). Team members must be
from the same Department or from Mutual Aid.
1st Task: Wearing NFPA Structural Fire Fighting Gear Competitor
#1 dons the Scott NxG2 Air Pak. Time starts when the NxG2 Pak is lifted off the matt and activates the start beam.
Shoulder straps and hip straps must be secured before running the stairs.
2nd Task: Once the Pak is donned the Competitor runs up the tower
using both hands to pull on the handrails.
3rd Task: Once at the top of the tower move to railing and pull
up 45lb donut roll of Angus LDH hose. Pull donut roll up and over the railing and deposit in box.
4th Task: Move down the stairs touching all stair treads and
using handrails.
5th Task: Move to the Forcible Entry Simulator and complete the
chopping evolution.
6th Task: Move to the Bottle Exchange Area, where Competitor
#2 is waiting to exchange your air cylinder. Competitor #2 is already donned with Air Pak harness (no bottle).
Competitor #2 removes Competitor #1's NxG2 Air Cylinder and passes it to Competitor #1, who then inserts the NxG2
Air Cylinder into Competitor #2 harness, ensuring that the cylinder clip is secure and bottle is turned on. Competitor
#2 is now able to begin their portion of the course.
7th Task: Competitor #2 runs 140' through the hydrants to the
nozzle of a fully charged 1 3/4" Angus Hi-Combat hose line.
8th Task: Competitor #2 drags the hoseline a distance of 75'.
Once the nozzle is across the line into the Nozzle Zone Competitor #2 opens the nozzle and strikes the target with
the water stream. Once target is down and before proceeding to the next Task the nozzle must be closed and placed
on the ground.
9th Task: Move to the 165 lb Simulaids Rescue Randy victim. Sit
Randy up and lift and move him 100' backwards to the finish line. This Task (and the NxG2 Relay) is complete when
Competitor #2 crosses the finish line and breaks the electronic beam therefore stopping the timing system.
The FireFit NxG2 Relay is open to medically cleared fire/rescue personnel. All competitors must sign a waiver and
release from prior to competition. NxG2 Teams consist of 2 individuals from the same Department or Mutual Aid Area.
Cost per team is $106.00. (includes $6.00 GST). GST #139871297. Each member of the team must complete a ParQ-Risko
and Competitor Bio Form. This is done through the On-Line Registration System.
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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