A introduction to the world of competition for firefighters Submitted by Peter Neal RA Colorado State University The Toughest Two Minutes In Sports The Toughest Two Minutes in Sports ID: 699427
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Fire Fighter Challenge:A introduction to the world of competition for firefighters
Submitted
by Peter Neal, RA
Colorado
State
UniversitySlide2
“The Toughest Two Minutes In Sports”Slide3
“The Toughest Two Minutes in Sports”Slide4
THE FIREFIGHTER
COMBAT CHALLENGESlide5
What is the FFCC?
A series of obstacles simulating events
firefighters
encounter in combat situations
Intense fire fighting and rescue situationsCompetitors are firefighters Provides a fun, competitive environmentPromotes firefighter fitnessDisplays firefighter profession to the publicSlide6
What is the FFCC?
Two sides of the course (Red & Blue)
Competitors wear full bunker gear + Air pack
Can weigh 60-70 lbs!
Various categories of competitionIndividualTandemRelayBroken into 5 eventsSlide7
1.
Stair
Climb
6 flights of stairs
5 stories
42 lb. hose pack
This is the start of the Challenge.
After the start sequence, competitors must pick up and carry the hose.
After completing the six flights of stairs, the hose must be placed in the box on the top balconySlide8
2. Hose Hoist
42 lb. hose pack
5 stories
Pull hose roll to top of tower
Head back down Tower
Touch every stair on the way downSlide9
3. Forcible Entry
Keiser Sled
160 lb. steel beam
9 lb. shot mallet
Hit the steel beam backwards to end of sled
Mallet then placed on matSlide10
4. Hose Advance
4. Hose Advance
3 Sections:
Slalom Run - Weave around five hydrants
Hose Advance – Grab and drag hose 75 ft
Shoot the Target – Use hose to shoot target once through saloon doorsSlide11
5. Victim Rescue
5. “Rescue Randy” Drag
Final Event
Drag dummy backward
100 ft.
When both competitor and dummy cross finish line, race is overSlide12
The Finish
The Challenge is very difficult, but very rewarding. Just finishing this challenge is a feat in itself.
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