Challenge FAQs


Q Can you wear extrication style gloves, or do you have to wear structural fire fighting gloves?
A No, you must wear structural firefighting gloves.

Q Can the person carrying the hose pack up the stairs wait until the hoist is done and then take the baton, or does he have to go down the stairs and wait until the hoist person comes down and passes it to him?
A Yes, as long as the task is finished.

Q Can you keep running after you cross the 75' stripe on the hose advance, opening the nozzel to hit the target while in stride?
A Yes, and the event is considered over after the nozzle is shut down. In case you make an exchange there.

Q Can the dummies feet be off the ground if you pick it up from behind in a bear hug embrace, running backwards to the finish?
A Yes, but the task is not finished until both have (competitor & dummy) crossed the finish line.

Q Can the hose advance man be passed the baton while he is holding the nozzel and starting to run, as long as he is beyond the hose advance door way and the target is struck?
A Yes, the event is considered over after the target is struck and the nozzle is shut down. He does not have the have the nozzle on the ground.