Rangers Ready to Participate in Firefighter Combat Challenge
October 1, 2012 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Kitchener Rangers News Release
In preparation for National Fire Prevention Week, the Kitchener Rangers are headed to the Waterloo Region Emergency Services Training & Research Complex to participate in a full scale Fire Fighter Combat Challenge demonstration on Wednesday, October 3, 2012 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm.
Are the Rangers up to the challenge? Fans are invited come out to cheer on the players as they attempt to successfully complete six tasks:
1. The Stair Climb: The player climbs to the top of a 7-storey tower carrying a 45 pound hose pack, wearing full firefighter gear.
2. The Hose Pull: The player uses a rope to raise a 45 pound roll of fire hose up to the top of the tower, placing it into the designated container.
3. The Forcible Entry: The player uses an 8-pound shot mallet to move a 110 pound steel beam until it crosses the line.
4. The Rescue Run: The player runs 140 feet around a series of hydrants as fast as they can.
5. The Hose Advance: The player drags a fully charged fire hose line 75 feet, opens the nozzle and hits the target with the stream of water.
6. The Victim Rescue: The player drags a 165 pound Rescue Randy mannequin, plus coveralls and boots, backwards for a distance of 100 feet.
Date: Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Time: 5:30 - 7:30pm
Location: Waterloo Region Emergency Services Training & Research Complex (1001 Erb's Road, Gate 3, Waterloo)
Come on out and support your Kitchener Rangers! The event will be outdoors, rain or shine, so be sure to dress for the weather!
Further information: Cam Linwood, Kitchener Fire Memorial Committee
Phone: (519) 716-5524
Email: cam.linwood@gmail.com
Web Site: www.kitchenerfirefighters.ca
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