INTERIOR ATTACK
1.
This event will consist of four (4) firefighters that will be wearing
full protective clothing, plus face piece (no air tank or harness will be
utilized). The face piece will be
covered, eliminating vision by wearer. The
low pressure air hose will be removed.
2.
In addition to the four (4) hose men, two (2) other members of the team
will be allowed on the course to act as “eyes” for the hose men.
They will instruct the hose men through the obstacle course verbally but
cannot, at any time, touch the personnel, tools, equipment or any part of the
obstacle course.
3.
There will be three (3) 55 gallon drums, laying on their side with both
ends open, on the obstacle course in a staggered fashion (see diagram).
The hose men must extend the hose line through each of the barrels in
proper sequence. After the third
barrel is exited, two hose men must then knock down two (2) cones for the
contest to end. Two (2) hose men
must be at the nozzle before it is opened and the third hose man must have
passed through barrel one (1) and barrel two (2) completely before the line can
be opened. Time will stop when both
of the cones are knocked over. Hose
man four (4) does not have to go through any of the barrels.
He is responsible for charging the line. Remember that water is being guided by the “eyes” team
members who must also advise when the hose men have reached the proper position
so that water may be flowed.
4.
Firefighters and hose will start at the “starting line.”
The hose will be uncharged and accordioned behind the firefighters. The nozzle will be on the ground at least six (6) feet from
the hose men.
5.
At no time during this event can any of the hose men stand up.
They must crawl at all times. In
addition, at no time can any of the hose men touch their face piece with their
hands. Touching the face piece will
result in a two (2) second penalty for each occurrence.
If, in the opinion of the judge, a hose man pulls the mask from his face,
the team will be disqualified.
The nozzle man cannot break the plane (lean out over the “end line”),
or a 2 second penalty will be charged.
NOTE:
Knee pads will be allowed and are suggested.