Firestyle Magazine Issue 5 - Autumn 2016 | Page 15

The Events: Stage 1 – Stair Ascent Competitors will start at the base of the three story tower, both feet on the ground, competitors may have one or both hands on the hand rails provided prior to the stair climb. On the sounding of the start horn, the competitor will ascend the stairs to the top of the tower. Competitors may climb more than one step at a time on the way up but they must use the external handrail provided at all times within the marked off areas. Stage 2 – Haul Aloft Once a competitor has reached the top of the tower, they must haul up one length of 70mm delivery hose, this must be hauled over the guard rail provided and then placed into the box provided. Stage 3 – Stair Descent Upon placing the hose in the box, the competitor must then descend the tower to the ground floor, whilst descending the stairs, the competitor must step on every single step and have one hand on the external handrail within the marked off areas. Stage 4 – Corhaven Force Machine Following the stairs, the competitor then proceeds by the marked route to the Corhaven Force Machine. The competitor must have both feet on the platform and using the hammer provided, hit the weight the full distance of the Corhaven machine. Stage 5 – Angus fire Hose Drag The competitor will connect a length of 70mm lay flat delivery hose to a portable pump delivery, they will then go to the end of the hose, pick up the branch and drag the hose 60 metres to a marker line, the branch must be dropped over the line to complete this section. Stage 6 – Angus fire Hose Make Up Following the hose drag, the competitor will proceed to the hose make up area where one length of 70mm lay flat delivery hose will be rolled out on the floor, the competitor must roll up the hose and once completed, carry it to the box provided and place it inside. The hose must be placed fully inside the box. Stage 7 – Foam Container Carry Four foam containers will be collected from one area and placed in another area a short distance away, the containers must be placed in the marked area provided and not thrown or slid into the area. Stage 8 – Casualty Rescue A 70 kg Ruth Lee drill dummy must be dragged from it’s location to a finish line, the competition will be completed only when the dummy is completely over the finish line. 15