FIREFIT RULES 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. RULES AND PENALTIES Infraction Penalty   Standard Penalties for all Events   False Start (Starting before starter says Go) 2 seconds Hi-rise pack not staying in or on box on top platform 2 seconds Donut roll not staying in or on box on top platform 2 seconds Donut Roll / Hi-rise pack falling off tower Disqualification Not touching every step on way down tower 2 seconds / step Not finishing Force Machine Task 2 seconds / inch Hammer not staying in contact with square 2 seconds Missing hydrant on run 5 seconds / hydrant Knocking over a hydrant on the run 2 seconds / hydrant Not knocking down target with water stream 2 seconds Hose not advanced to doorway 2 seconds Not closing nozzle 5 seconds Interfering with another Competitor 5 seconds     RELAY Additional Penalties   Exchange Not grasp to Grasp 2 seconds Not completing task prior to exchange 2 seconds Flashlight falling off tower Disqualification Touching Equipment prior to exchange (rope, mallet, nozzle, Randy) 2 Seconds     NxG2 Relay Additional Penalties   Failure to Donn SCBA correctly 2 seconds Incomplete cylinder exchange (not fully clipped in) 5 seconds Incomplete cylinder exchange (not turned on) 2 seconds

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