Their Keiser was an I beam on
the concrete between two logs. Funding was next. A few members of the
newly formed combat team had previously been members of the vehicle
extrication team and were familiar with fund raising. Fedoriak & Paterson hit the streets,
going from door to business door, collecting a hundred dollars here and
there. Then they walked into Subway. Ofelia Andrade, owner and proprietor,
said she could do better than just $100 donations. She wanted Subway
to be the primary sponsor of the Combat Team – the relationship was born.
Their first competition was in Calgary at the Southern Prairie Regional
May 2002. An excellent experience overall with many highlights. Conversations
and advice from the veteran Swift Current and Surrey teams got the team
even more jacked up. Competing in Calgary proved they were on the right
track. Times on the Firefit course were right on par with what they had
trained on at home. |
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. Their decisions
are final.
Articles of turnout gear and SCBA must not be removed or lost during
the competition. If dropped, they must be retrieved and correctly replaced
by the competitor before continuing. A competitor is disqualified for
violation.
The Challenge
Prior to the start signal, each competitor may
have their hands close but not touching the Hi-rise Pak. Following the
start command, "Ready
, Set , " an audible sound will start each heat. An early "false
start may result in a restart or a 2-second penalty, at the sole discretion
of the Official. Each event must be performed in the order specified below.
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Event 1: Stair Climb
The first event is the high rise pack carry. The 100' 1.75 inch Hi Combat
hose load (42 lb.) may be carried in any manner, but must be deposited
in the box on the top floor (equivalent to a five story building) of the
tower (40 ft., 6 flights, 60 steps). Proper placement is on or in the container,
with no part of the pack touching the deck. A 2-second penalty will be
assessed for any infraction. The hose load must stay on the platform or
the competitor is disqualified. The handrails may be used in climbing the
tower. Steps may be taken in multiples on the way up, but every step must
be contacted and handrails used when descending the tower. Failure to touch
each step or use the handrails on the descent will result in a 2-second
penalty per infraction.
Event 2: Hose Hoist
A 42 lb donut roll of Angus LDH hose and 5/8" kern-mantle
rope are used for this event. The competitor is not allowed to stand on anything
other than the top platform while hoisting. The evolution is complete when
the roll clears the railing of the top of the tower and is placed in the container.
Proper placement is on or in the container, with no part of the donut touching
the deck. (Both feet must be in contact with the landing.) The donut roll must
stay on top, failure to do so results in disqualification. A fallen donut roll
may not be retrieved.
Event 3: Forcible Entry
The Forcible entry evolution utilizes a Force Machine (a chopping simulator).
Using a 9 lb. shot mallet provided, the competitor must drive the 165 lb. steel
beam a horizontal distance of 5 ft. Pushing, raking or hooking the beam is
not allowed; it must be struck only by the head of the mallet. The handle must
not come in contact with the beam at any time. Also, both hands must be above
the tape mark on the handle (12 inches from the head end) at the point of impact.
The hammer must be placed and stay on the designated 4' x 4' mat or a 2 second
penalty is assessed.
Event 4: Hose Advance
After advancing around the hydrants 140 ft., the competitor
must pick up the nozzle end of the 1.75" charged Hi-Combat hoseline (it
must be grasped and pulled forward of the tape line 5 ft. from the tip) and
drag it a distance of 75 ft. Once the nozzle crosses through the doors, the
competitor opens the nozzle, hits the target with the water stream, shuts down
the nozzle and places it on the pavement. If the nozzle is not shut before
it is placed down, the competitor must go back and close it, or take a 5-sec.
penalty. If the nozzle opens again after hitting the ground, there is no penalty
and the competitor can continue to the victim rescue.
Event 5: Victim Rescue
A 175 lb. Simulaids Rescue Randy mannequin must be dragged backwards a distance
of 100-ft. Carrying the dummy is not permitted. The mannequin must not be grasped
by its clothing or appendages. Time stops when the competitor and victim completely
cross the finish line.
All competitors must perform the event in less than seven minutes. Failure
to do so results in the competitor being disqualified. The course Marshal,
at his/her discretion, may stop any contestant who, in the Marshal's opinion,
presents a danger to themselves or others.
Use of the Scott Canadian Firefighter Combat Challenge
name & or associated
logo's is strictly prohibited without prior authorization or consent.
Tag Team Relay
The Team Relay will consist of 3 to 5 people sharing the five evolutions of
the Challenge. Requirements for gear (except no SCBA facepiece, and regulator)
are the same. The tasks may be organized for teams with less than 5 individuals
and a member may perform more than one task. A flashlight will be passed between
competitors. Each evolution must be completed before passing off.
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