BUSTED HOSE

Fire Gear Needed: Boots and helmet 

Number of People : Five (5)

  Object:  To replace a burst section of 2 1/2 inch hose with a good section in the shortest time.  There will be 3 sections of 2 1/2 inch hose laid out with the middle section burst. 

1. All couplings will be closed and backed up one half turn.  The couplings will be marked with a painted line to assure the same starting location for all involved. The couplings will be set by a judge. 

2. All team members will be on or within 15 feet of the nozzle with water not flowing for   the start. Team members will be facing forward towards the nozzle. 

3. Two firefighters must be on the nozzle when water is flowing.  The source of water must be stopped by utilizing the hose clamp only!  Shutting off water at the water thief will result in disqualification.  The hose clamp must be applied to Section 1 (see diagram) only and no closer than 6 feet to any coupling. 

4. The replacement section of hose and hose clamp will be located 100 feet to the rear of the nozzle at the starting line. The replacement section must be in an approved IFSTA roll. 

5. After the burst section of hose has been replaced, both cones must be knocked over. 

6. Two men must be on the nozzle when it is in operation. 

7. Time stops when the second cone has been completely knocked over.

Org. Georgia Muster Association                                                                                                         Updated 2000