The Challenge
During the challenge each competitor must wear
a full set of gear (helmet, coat and pants with liners,boots, gloves and air tank ~ 30lbs!)and complete 5 specific tasks:
Task 1: Stair Climb with high rise pack
The 42lb. combat hose is carried up a tower which is equivalent to a 5 storey building (42 ft.)
Task 2: Hose Hoist
A 45lb. hose roll is lifted by the competitor by pulling hand over hand and depositing the rope in a box at the top of the tower.
Task 3: Forcible Entry
After descending the tower one stair at a time (penalty given for missed stairs) competitors must use a 9lb. sledge hammer on a hydraulic beam using 500lbs. of force to move it 1 ½ feet.
Task 4: Hose Advance
After maneuvering 140ft. through fire hydrants the competitor must pick up a hose line full of water dragging it 75ft., open the nozzle and hit the target.
Task 5: Victim Rescue
Competitors then must drag a 175lb. Rescue Randy mannequin backwards 100ft. to the finish line.