Fire Events 2012
(Cost = $100.00 per
team. Min. 5 - Max. 15)
Printable format of the 2012 Fire events
All Participants must complete a Liability Waiver & Release Form
Multi-Target
Attack
Objective: To set-up a basic extended-lay through a confined space and knock down six targets.
Equipment Needed:• 1 - 2 ½” section of hose
• 2 - 1 ¾” sections of hose
• 2 - 1 ½” nozzles
• 1 - 2 ½” to 1 ½” gated wye
Gear Needed: NFPA approved helmet, coat, pants, boots and gloves for crawlers (Extrication or utility type leather gloves will be permitted).
Number of People: Five (5)
At the whistle, the team will go to the equipment box and set-up the 2 1/2” hose from the water supply gate, through the confined space, to the gated wye, then set-up the attack lines and nozzles. The lines will then be wet and the nozzle men will knock down the targets. Nozzle men must have a back-up man touching them when water is flowing. The targets can be knocked down in any order, but the outside targets must be knocked down first. The left nozzle team can only shoot down the three (3) left side targets, and the right nozzle team can only shoot down the three (3) right targets. The nozzle teams cannot shoot at each others targets. Four (4) team members and equipment must go through the confined space. Time will be stopped when all targets are knocked down.
Penalties: 1) Knocking over inside targets before outside 5 seconds
2) Knocking over target of opposite team 5 seconds
Fire Truck Pull
Objective: To pull a piece of fire apparatus a specified distance in the shortest amount of time.
Equipment:• Fire Engine
• Large diameter rope attached to apparatus
Fire Gear needed: Helmet, Gloves (Extrication or utility type leather gloves will be permitted)
Number of people: Five (5)Setup: The Fire Engine will be parked with both front tires aligned with the start line. The finish line will be located fifty (50) feet from the start line.
Procedures: At the signal, the brake will be released and all team members will pull the truck until the front tires cross the finish line. Time stops when the front tires cross the finish line.Penalties: Jumping the whistle- 5 seconds.
Dual Attack
Objective: To deploy two (2) 100’ hose lines and knock down two (2) sets of targets.
Equipment
Needed:
• 4 – 1 ¾” hose
• 1 – 2 ½” to 1½” wye
• 2 - 1 ½” nozzle
Fire Gear Needed: NFPA approved helmet, coat, pants, boots and gloves (Extrication or utility type leather gloves will be permitted).
Number of
People: Six (6) - Eight (8)
Equipment may be placed at the start line any way the team chooses. At the sound of the judge’s whistle, the event will start. The team will connect and stretch out two (2) 100’ hose lines. One forward lay and one reverse lay. After the forward line has knocked over their two (2) targets, the water will be shut down at the wye. The nozzle will then be disconnected, the reverse hose lay connected to the forward hose lay, water will be turned on, and the second group of two (2) targets knocked down.
Penalties: Jumping the whistle. 5 seconds
Relay Event
Objective: Complete the relay in the fastest time
Equipment:
•NFPA firefighting gear - pants, boots, jacket, helmet, and gloves (Normex hoods are not required)
Number of People: Five (5)
This event follows a relay format and consists of five stints. Each member of the team will complete one of five tasks. Each task will be done one at a time.
On go, the first task will be completed and the participant must tag the next person in line. Upon the tag, the other member is free to begin the next task. This will continue until all 5 tasks are completed. Time will end upon completion of the final task; the fifth contestant must clap his/her hands and put them in the air to signal for time to stop.
Upon relay completion, team members will be judged. A ten second penalty will be added for tasks not being completed properly.
The tasks are as follows:
First: Self-locking Doughnut Roll Carry - a team member will roll a 50' section of hose into a self-locking twin doughnut roll and carry it on their shoulder to tag the next person.
Second: Dummy Drag - a team member will pull a dummy 25' and tag the next person.
Third: Ladder Carry - a team member will pick up a single ladder and do a one person shoulder carry for 25' and tag the next person in line.
Fourth: Knot Tie - a team member must tie a clove hitch with two half hitches on an 8' pike pole and tag the next person in line.
Fifth and Final: SCBA and Hose Pull - a team member will already bin full turnout gear and will dona SCBA and pull 50' of three inch hose until it stops. The hose will be securely fastened.