2015 Rule Book

Australasian Firefighters Championship Rules Governing Events Echuca 2015 V2.0

AUSTRALASIAN FIREFIGHTERS

CHAMPIONSHIP

RULES GOVERNING EVENTS

ECHUCA VICTORIA

October 23-25 2015 Version 2.0 15th March 2015

Australasian Firefighters Championship Rules Governing Events Echuca 2015 V2.0 Page | 2

Table of Contents 1. TEAMS ........................................................................................................................................... 3

2. ROLE OF TEAM CAPTAIN ......................................................................................................... 3

3. DRESS CODE FOR EVENTS .................................................................................................... 3

4. DEFINED COMPETITION AREA .............................................................................................. 3

5. EQUIPMENT ................................................................................................................................. 3

6. FAMILIARISATION OF EQUIPMENT & EVENTS .................................................................. 4

7. OFFICIALS .................................................................................................................................... 4

7.1 CHIEF JUDGE and DEPUTY CHIEF JUDGE ............................................................. 4

7.2 EVENT JUDGES ............................................................................................................. 4

7.3 CHIEF MARSHALL ......................................................................................................... 5

7.4 TRACK MARSHALLS ..................................................................................................... 5

7.5 EVENT STARTER ........................................................................................................... 5

7.6 TIMEKEEPERS, RECORDER & ANNOUNCER ........................................................ 5

7.7 CHIEF SAFETY OFFICER ............................................................................................. 6

7.8 EQUIPMENT MARSHALL .............................................................................................. 6

8. ORDER OF TEAMS IN EVENTS ............................................................................................... 6

9. COMPETITION POINTS ............................................................................................................. 6

10. PENALTIES (generic) .................................................................................................................. 7

11. DISQUALIFICATION (all events) ............................................................................................... 7

12. PROTESTS ................................................................................................................................... 8

13. EMERGENCY RULES COMMITTEE ........................................................................................ 8

15. A NOTE FOR JUDGES AND COMPETITORS ....................................................................... 9

16. COMPETITION EVENTS .......................................................................................................... 10

16.1 Event 1 Collector Event 4 Competitors 1 Lane ...................................................... 10

16.2 Event 2 First Aid Reel & Pumper 4 Competitors 1 Lane ...................................... 12

16.3 Event 3 Pumper Rescue 4 Competitors 1 Lane .................................................... 15

16.4 Event 4 Siamese Valve 4 Competitors 1 Lane ...................................................... 18

16.5 Event 5 Wet Hose Marshall Event 4 Competitors 2 Lanes .................................. 21

16.6 Event 6 Hose and Hydrant 2 Competitors (2 entries) 2 Lanes ............................ 24

16.7 Event 7 Hose and Hydrant- 4 Competitors 2 Lanes ................................................. 26

16.8 Event 8 Hose, Hydrant & Extinguisher 3 Competitors 2 Lanes .......................... 28

16.9 Event 9 Hose, Hydrant & Pumper 4 Competitors 1 Lane .................................... 30

16.10 Event 10 Pump Suction 4 Competitors 1 Lane ...................................................... 32

17. PHOTOGRAPHS OF EQUIPMENT ........................................................................................ 34


1. TEAMS

The maximum size of any team is 6 competitors. The maximum number of competitors in

any event is 4. Participants must be current members of a fire service.

2. ROLE OF TEAM CAPTAIN

The Team Captain shall be the spokesperson for the team at all times. The Team Captain

shall be the team representative at the competition briefing and meetings conducted by the

Chief Judge throughout the competition. The Team Captain may submit any questions to the

Chief Judge for interpretation and ruling at the competition briefing and throughout the

duration of the competition.

3. DRESS CODE FOR EVENTS

Firefighters must wear uniform approved by their individual Agency and must comply with

the following:

The approved uniform will consist of team shirt and full-length trousers. Trousers may

be tucked into the socks at gaiter height (gaiter height is defined as mid-point

between the ankles and knees).

Shoes will be fully enclosed and have no spikes, Runners are preferred for bitumen.

The Chief Marshall will ensure that the competitors are correctly dressed.

4. DEFINED COMPETITION AREA

A defined competition area is marked. Only the competing team and competition officials are

permitted within the defined competition area during an event.

5. EQUIPMENT

All equipment will be supplied by the host Agency unless otherwise requested by the

host Agency.

The competition track when marked out will have two lanes marked lane 1 and lane 2

with 1 hydrant in each lane with a pumped water supply from a ring main equal to

each lane. (To be timed before competition each day)

Hoses will be stowed in designated lockers as rolled or flaked as event requires.

Pump speed to be governed to a maximum safe working pressure for all events.(650

kpa)

Appliance pumps will be running at idle prior to the start of each event.


6. FAMILIARISATION OF EQUIPMENT & EVENTS

Inspection and familiarisation of the Championship venue, appliances, equipment and

events will be conducted on Friday 23 October commencing at 0900 hours.

Venue: Championship Ground, Victoria Park, Crofton Street, Echuca.

Events: Events 1-10 will be demonstrated from 1100-1300 hours and 1500-1600

hours.

Ground Staff Meeting: 1300 hours

Judges & Officials Meeting: 1400 hours

Judges & Team Captains Meeting. At the conclusion of the event demonstrations

(approximately 1600 hours)

Venue for all Meetings: VFBV B.P. Executive Association Marquee, Championship

Ground.

7. OFFICIALS

Officials will be appointed to perform the tasks of Chief Judge, Deputy Chief Judge, Event

Judge, Chief Marshall, Track Marshall, Event Starter and Safety Officer. All Officials must be

impartial to competing teams.

7.1 CHIEF JUDGE and DEPUTY CHIEF JUDGE

The Chief Judge shall be in control of all events and Judges on the Championship Track. In

the absence of the Chief Judge, the Deputy Chief Judge will assume this responsibility.

These Judges will also be responsible for:

Informing Event Judges of their responsibilities;

Ensuring events are conducted in a timely manner;

Conducting the Judges meeting;

Conducting the Judges and Team Captains meeting;

Ensuring consistency in Judging standards, and;

Leading the Protest Committee

In all e

7.2 EVENT JUDGES

During competition events, an Event Judge must stop any competitor, when that Event

Judge considers that appropriate safety standards are not being maintained, or personal

injury may occur.

Event Judges are to adjudicate penalties as indicated in these Rules Governing Events, and

relay these adjudications to the Chief Judge.


7.3 CHIEF MARSHALL

The Chief Marshall will be responsible for:

Ensuring the teams compete in the order of the Program;

Ensuring teams and equipment are ready prior to the commencement of events;

Supervising checking and stowing of equipment by competitors;

Ensuring competitors are assembled at the relevant starting area in accordance with

the event;

Ensuring events are conducted in a timely manner;

Ensuring final checks are made of all equipment on the appliances including its

operational order and correct stowage (e.g., branches, standpipes, etc.), and;

Advising the Event Starter that the crew is in position and ready.

7.4 TRACK MARSHALLS

The Track Marshalls will be responsible for:

Defining the track layout at the commencement of each new event;

Identifying the start line, the branch line and target positions for each event;

Identifying the appliance position on the track;

Working with the Equipment Co-ordinator/Track Workers to ensure the track is

cleared after each event and replenished equipment is readily available for the next

event, and;

Ensuring events are conducted in a timely manner.

7.5 EVENT STARTER

The Event Starter will be responsible for:

Ensuring consistency in starting procedures;

Taking control of the event when advised by the Chief Marshall that the competing

team is in position and ready by announcing the event number and its description;

Signalling a false start and stop the event by repeating of the starting signal if, in

his/her opinion the start is an unfair one, and;

Ensuring no public announcements are made during the start of an event.

7.6 TIMEKEEPERS, RECORDER & ANNOUNCER

Will be responsible for:

Recording event times and penalties allocated by the Event Judges and, allocating

corrected times for each team in an event;

General announcements regarding functions, activities, displays and availability of

catering facilities, etc. as time permits;

Ensuring no general announcements occur during the start of an event, and;

Ensuring all ground announcements are made by the official announcers.


7.7 CHIEF SAFETY OFFICER

The Chief Safety Officer will be responsible for:

Ensuring a risk assessment is undertaken for the Championship including the overall

venue and individual events, and;

To inform the Chief Judge and Chief Marshall about the overall state of health and

safety of all the resources at the grounds.

7.8 EQUIPMENT MARSHALL

The Equipment Marshall will be responsible for:

Ensuring the track and event area is cleared of hose and other equipment following

each event, and;

Ensuring the events are conducted in a timely manner.

8. ORDER OF TEAMS IN EVENTS

Prior to the commencement of the Championship, the order of teams participating will be

randomly drawn for each event. The draw will be included in the official program.

9. COMPETITION POINTS

Points to be allocated are as follows:

3 & 4 PERSON EVENTS 2 PERSON EVENTS

PLACE POINTS PLACE POINTS

1st 21 1st 10.5

2nd 18 2nd 9

3rd 16 3rd 8

4th 14 4th 7

5th 12 5th 6

6th 10 6th 5

7th 8 7th 4

8th 7 8th 3.5

9th 6 9th 3

10th 5 10th 2.5

11th 4 11th 2

12th 3 12th 1.5

13th 2 13th 1

14th Onwards 1 14th Onwards 0.5

Disqualification Nil Disqualification Nil


10. PENALTIES (generic)

PENALTY TIME

(sec)

Second and subsequent false starts in all events 1

Any hose tray dislodged during a run and not replaced prior to the end of the run 2

Failure to have standpipe within 20mm of being hand tight 2

Standpipe jumping out of hydrant after time recorded and before being tested by

the Judge 5

All hose couplings must be completed in the approved manner as determined by

host agency 5

Charged hose in hose locker or hose trays. (hose expanding by water or air

pressure) 5

Branch or coupling coming off after time recorded and before being tested by the

Judge 5

All feed hoses must pass under the delivery hoses 5

Competitors or teams not appearing at the starting point at the time notified 10

Hose being bowled out in a manner which could endanger another competitor 10

Crossed feed hoses in multi-hose events 10

Competitor in charge of the branch failing to have part of the branch over the

branch line when jet strikes target. 10

11. DISQUALIFICATION (all events)

Any competitor acting in an unbecoming manner including using disrespectful language.

Mishandling of appliances or equipment where the action has damaged, or likely to damage equipment being used. This includes throwing equipment, deliberate kinking of hose and or kicking equipment.

Failure to wear correct agency uniform in accordance with the dress code.

Pump operator not wearing tabard supplied.

Leaving a fully charged hose on the ground with or without branch attached unattended by a competitor with water coming out under pressure.

Failing to have each branch held by a separate competitor before both hoses are fully charged. Fully charged hose defined as a hose with water coming out of the end.

A competitor in charge of a branch striking both targets.

All breaches of safety requirements as identified by the Chief Judge, Chief Marshall or Safety Officer.

Failure to start the heat/event at the sounding of the start signal.

Infringement of any rule laid down in the Australasian Firefighters Championship Rules Governing Events for which a definite penalty has not been stated.

Competitor leaving standpipe unattended and washout occurs at any coupling.

Failure to complete an event evolution will result in disqualification


During a team heat, only the competing members are allowed in the defined competition area.

12. PROTESTS

All protests must be lodged in writing on the official Competition Protest Form, signed by the Team Captain and must include a protest fee of $100.

Should the protest be upheld, the protest fee will be refunded in full.

Should the protest be dismissed, forfeited monies will be forwarded to a charity nominated by the host agency.

The protest must be lodged verbally to the Chief Judge within 5 minutes and a written protest received within 10 minutes of the completion of the heat or event.

Faulty equipment about which a protest is to be lodged must be shown to the Chief Judge before being removed from the competition area.

The Protest Committee must comprise of the Chief Judge, Deputy Chief Judge and 2 Track Officials appointed prior to the running of the Championship.

Photographic or video evidence may be used by the protest committee.

13. EMERGENCY RULES COMMITTEE

An Emergency Rules Committee (ERC) may be formed during the actual lead up and conduct of an Australasian Firefighters Championship. The ERC will deal with operational and resourcing matters impacting on the efficient coordination of competition events, determine amendments to Rules Governing Events for that specific Championship, and such decisions will not be binding on future Championships.

The ERC will consist of the Committee Chair, one delegate from the host Agency, one delegate from the previous host Agency and one delegate from the Agency from which the event in question originated.

The ERC will have the power to make any changes deemed necessary for the efficient and fair running of the Championship including the power to overturn Championship event judging decisions.

14. SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS FROM THE HOST AGENCY

All hose couplings must be completed hand tight. 38mm couplings are Forestry type turn external lug. 64mm couplings are STORZ type turn internal lug. Suction hose couplings are STORZ type turn internal lug. Suction hose spanners are provided for Pump Suction event.

Event No 5. CFA 3 TPI couplings fitted to 38mm hose, competition hydrant with back cap will be used. (This event is replacement of first hose length with second hose length.

When bowling rolled hose the competitors may use any acceptable method provided the hose does not interfere with or endanger another competitor. Rolled hoses are not to be dropped or thrown on the ground.

All feed hoses must be charged to the appliance pump inlet prior to opening the pump inlet valve. This is to prevent pump cavitation which is peculiar to the type of appliance being used for this Championship.


15. A NOTE FOR JUDGES AND COMPETITORS

Whilst every effort has been made to address the origins of each event listed below, please

understand that there have been subtle changes made over time to ensure more

consistency in the application of specific penalties, starting positions and track markings.

This is designed to make it easier for competitors to run the events and easier for judges to

officiate over the events.

Please also be aware that while each event has a description of how it can be run, this is a

suggestion only and teams are encouraged to experiment providing it is within the range of

penalties listed. The aim is to complete the objective of each event in the quickest possible

time incurring the least amount of penalties.

Best wishes for the Championship and good luck!


16. COMPETITION EVENTS

16.1 Event 1 Collector Event 4 Competitors 1 Lane

The Collector Event has been in the program for every Championship since 2003. A

Queensland-based event that can be somewhat confusing for spectators as water can be

d

water from the standpipe is fed to the pump. Current champions are Echuca completing the

event in a time of 8.799 seconds.

Objective

A crew of four Firefighters use water supplied from the tank and delivered through a 38mm

hose and branch to hit a target and stop the clock while achieving this they also have to

achieve getting water in to the appliance within 40 seconds via a standpipe and 2 x 64mm

inlet hoses. First aid valve will be closed at start of event.

Suggested way to run event

On start command:

Firefighter 1: Takes branch and sufficient flaked hose and proceeds to the Branch Line

and strikes target with water.

Firefighter 2: Retrieves 2 x 64mm rolled feed hoses, bowls hoses towards standpipe and

connects hoses to pump inlet, runs feed hoses, opens tank to pump valve

and delivery valve and pump throttle will be already set (the delivery valve

can be opened any time after the delivery hose has been connected). Opens

inlet valves to replenish water in tank prior to completion of run.

Firefighter 3: Retrieves standpipe and proceeds to Hydrant Line, ships standpipe. Obtains

couplings, connects feed hoses to standpipe and turns water on and off as

required.

Firefighter 4: Connects 38mm hose to delivery, assists with running out of delivery hose,

assist Firefighter 1.

Equipment

Qty Name/Type Location

1 Medium Pumper Parked 27.5m forward of the hydrant line and off set as per track layout

1 Standpipe Offside equipment locker 1

2 30m length rolled 64mm hose Offside equipment locker 4

1 30m length flaked 38mm hose Nearside rear equipment locker

1 38mm branch Connected to hose

Nearside rear equipment locker

Penalties in seconds (event specific)

Water not delivered to pump within 40 seconds 40


Equipment Stowage

Offside Equipment Locker 4

Nearside Rear Equipment Locker

7m

Start Line

28m

Branch Line 55m

Target Line 59.5m

Track dimensions and hose lay at completion of event

Not to scale

Lane width 9m

Hydrant Line 0m

Track Layout

27.5m APPLIANCE


16.2 Event 2 First Aid Reel & Pumper 4 Competitors 1 Lane

This event featured at the 2013 Championships in Tasmania. The event originates from

NSW and was won in a time of 34.394 seconds with MFB Victoria victorious.

Objective

A crew of four Firefighters using water from the appliance tank delivered via a hose reel on

the appliance to strike the first knock down target. Water is then sourced from a standpipe

and 2 x 64mm feed hose, relayed through the appliance pump to one length of 38mm

delivery hose and branch to strike the second target and stop the clock. The times from the

1st and 2nd targets are added together to give the final time.


On start command:

Firefighter 1: Proceeds to appliance and retrieves rolled 64mm feed hose from nearside locker 4, bowls out hose and leaves one end at the pump, takes the other end of both feed hoses to the Hydrant Line and connects to the standpipe. Turns water on and off as needed.

Firefighter 2: Proceeds to appliance and retrieves the standpipe from nearside locker 1

and proceeds to the hydrant line, removes hydrant cover and ships

standpipe. Returns to appliance and connects 38mm flaked hose to outlet,

removes hose and together with firefighter 4 run it out and strike second

target

Firefighter 3: Proceeds to rear of appliance, opens high pressure line valve (first-aid reel).

Bowls one 64mm feed hose, couple both feed hoses to pump inlets. Once

the first target is struck, the tank to pump valve is closed, the inlet valve is

opened (live line) and the delivery valve for the 38mm line is opened.

Firefighter 4: Proceeds to appliance and retrieves first aid reel and runs out to the 1st

Branch Line and strikes 1st target with water, then shuts off branch and

places on ground at the 1st Branch Line. Returns to the appliance and

retrieves 38mm hose. Takes branch and flaked hose, proceeds to the 2nd

Branch Line and strikes the 2nd target with water to stop the clock.

Equipment


1 Medium Pumper Parked 1m behind the Hydrant Line

1 Standpipe Nearside equipment locker 1

2 10m length rolled 64mm hose Nearside equipment locker 4

1 30m length flaked 38mm Rear Offside equipment locker

1 38mm branch connected to hose

Rear Offside equipment locker



Opening pump inlet valve before feed hose is charged 5

Failure to close tank supply valve before opening delivery valve 10

Failure to wait until first target has been struck before opening second delivery valve 10

Competitor in charge of branch failing to have part of the branch over the line when target is struck

10

Equipment Stowage Nearside Equipment Locker 4

Offside Rear Equpiment Locker


15m

0m

2nd Branch Line

32m

Hydrant Line

2nd Target Line

7m

Track Layout


Not to scale

Lane width 9m

Start Line

1st Target Line

1st Branch Line

27.5m

20m

-1m Rear of Pump


16.3 Event 3 Pumper Rescue 4 Competitors 1 Lane

A new event introduced for the 2013 Championship was adapted from a Tasmanian event

called Tanker Rescue and traditionally run with 5 competitors using a live casualty. In this

v

. In 2013 the event was won by Echuca in the time of

30.298 seconds.

Objective

Through two evolutions, a crew of four Firefighters in the first evolution use water from the appliance tank delivered via a hose reel on the appliance to strike the first knock down target

1st Branch Line. Only once the first target has been struck or the is back at the Hydrant Line can the second evolution commence. Competitors use water, delivered from a standpipe and 64mm feed hose, which is relayed through the pump to a length of 38mm hose and branch to strike the 2nd target with water and stop the clock.


On start command:

Evolution 1

Firefighter 1: Proceeds to rear of appliance and retrieves the stretcher and proceeds to

casualty, at 1st Branch Line, places stretcher on ground and with assistance

from Firefighter 2 places casualty on stretcher and proceeds back to Hydrant

Line with stretcher.

Firefighter 2: Assists Firefighter 1 with moving of casualty.

Firefighter 3: Proceeds to pump, opens hose reel valve and operates pump throttle to

deliver water from tank supply.

Firefighter 4: Proceeds to appliance and retrieves hose reel, then proceeds to 1st Branch

Line and strikes 1st target with water, shuts off branch and places on the

ground at the 1st Branch Line and returns to appliance.

Evolution 2

Firefighter 1: Retrieves the rolled 64mm feed hose from locker, bowls out hose and leaves

one end at the pump then runs out other end to the hydrant line and

connects to standpipe.

Firefighter 2: Retrieves the standpipe and proceeds to hydrant, removes hydrant cover

and ships standpipe, turns water on and off as required.

Firefighter 3: Connects the 64mm feed hose to the pump inlet. Once the first target is

struck and the feed hose charged, opens inlet valve, closes the tank to

pump valve, then opens the delivery valve for the 38mm hose.

Firefighter 4: Retrieves 38mm hose and connects to pump delivery, then takes branch

and flaked hose and proceeds to the 2nd Branch Line and strikes 2nd target

with water to stop the clock.


NOTE: The second evolution cannot start until either the 1st target has been struck

or the casualty is back at the Hydrant Line.

Equipment


1 Medium Pumper Parked 1m behind Hydrant Line per track layout

1 Basket Stretcher On ground at rear of appliance

1 Manikin First Branch Line

1 Standpipe Nearside equipment locker


1 30m length flaked 38mm hose Rear offside equipment locker

1 38mm branch connected to hose

Rear offside equipment locker



Failure to close tank supply valve before opening delivery valve 10

Failure to wait until first target has been struck or casualty is back at Hydrant Line before starting second evolution

30

-toe (running) method. Stretcher must be carried by two people when rescuing dummy.

30

Dropping casualty off stretcher 30

Competitor other than the pump operator operating pump (other competitors may connect hose to outlet delivery).

30

Equipment Stowage

Nearside Equipment Locker 4 Offside Rear Locker


32m

Start Line

7m

0m

27.5m

20m


Not to scale

Lane width 9m

Track Layout

15m

2nd Branch Line

1st Target Line

1st Branch Line

2nd Target Line

Rear of Pump

Hydrant Line

-1m


16.4 Event 4 Siamese Valve 4 Competitors 1 Lane

This event was first contested at the 2013 Tasmanian Championship. Originating from

Tasmania and traditionally run with 5 competitors, it has been modified to be run with 4

competitors. In 2013, MFB Victoria won the event in the time of 41.007 seconds.

Objective

A crew of four Firefighters use water from the appliance tank, three lengths of rolled 38mm

hose, two branches and a Siamese valve to strike two knock down targets with water, one at

the 1st Target Line and the other at the 2nd Target Line and then striking the final electronic

target with water at the 2nd Target Line to stop the clock.


On start command:

Evolution 1

Firefighter 1: Proceeds to appliance pump and connects couplings, operates pump

throttle and delivers water as/when required.

Firefighter 2: Proceeds to appliance retrieves 1 length of 38mm hose bowls out hose

gives one coupling to Firefighter 3 and connects other end to appliance

pump delivery.

Firefighter 3: Proceeds to appliance retrieves branch from locker and coupling from

Firefighter 2, connects branch and proceeds to 1st Branch Line and strikes

1st target with water.

Firefighter 4 Assist as required

Evolution 2

Firefighter 1: Shuts off water until needed again.

Firefighter 2: Retrieves branch and Siamese valve and proceeds to 1st Branch Line,

connects the Siamese valve to 1st length of hose and 2nd length to left hand

outlet on Siamese valve, operates valve handle to deliver water to 2nd

length.

Firefighter 3: Disconnects branch from 1st length and returns to appliance.

Firefighter 4: Proceeds to appliance and retrieves 2nd length of 38mm hose, proceeds to

1st Branch Line and bowls out hose gives one end to Firefighter 2 and then

takes branch and other end to 2nd Branch Line and strikes 2nd target with

water.

Evolution 3

Firefighter 3: Retrieves 3rd length of 38mm hose to 1st Branch Line bowls out hose and

gives one end to Firefighter 2, connects branch to other end and proceeds to

2nd Branch Line and strikes 3rd target with water to stop the clock.

Firefighter 2: Connects the 3rd length of hose to the right hand side outlet of the Siamese

valve and operates valve handle to deliver water to the 3rd length.


Equipment


1 Medium Pumper Parked facing rearwards on the Hydrant & Equipment line as per track layout

1 38mm Siamese valve Nearside equipment locker 4 on the appliance

3 30m lengths rolled 38mm hose Nearside equipment locker 4 on the appliance

2 38mm branches Nearside equipment locker 4 on the appliance

NOTE: Equipment can be taken off appliance at any time after start command but

must remain behind Hydrant & Equipment Line until evolution is completed.


Taking equipment over Hydrant & Equipment line before previous evolution completed 15

Siamese valve remaining open when hose line not required 20

Equipment Stowage

Nearside Equipment Locker 4


Y

0 m

32m

27.5m

7m Start Line

-1m

Hydrant & Equipment Line

1st Target Line

2nd Branch Line

1st Branch Line

55m

2nd Target Line 59.5m

Track Layout

Track dimensions and

hose lay at completion

of event

Not to scale

Lane width 9m

Rear of Pump


16.5 Event 5 Wet Hose Marshall Event 4 Competitors 2 Lanes

Originating from Victoria this event has been developed from the original dry hose event

initiated by Chief Officer TS Marshall in the late 19th century. The event has been conducted

at every Championship. In 2013 the winning time was 18.731 seconds recorded by

Silverdale from NZ.

Objective

A crew of four Firefighters deliver water from the standpipe through 1 length of 38mm hose

to strike the 1st target and then replace first line with second line of 38mm hose at the

standpipe to strike the 2nd target and stop the clock.

Suggested way to run Event

On start command:

Firefighter 1: Proceeds to right hand hose coupling (hose 1), breaks coupling within the

marked area, proceeds back to standpipe with one end of hose and

connects to standpipe. Then proceeds to left hand hose (hose 2) and takes

coupling and second branch from marked area, connects hose to branch

and proceeds to Branch Line and strikes left hand Target (2) with water.

Firefighter 2: Proceeds to right hand hose coupling (hose 1), takes coupling broken by

Firefighter 1 and connects to first branch, proceeds to Branch Line and

strikes right hand Target (1) with water.

Firefighter 3: (Starts with standpipe on start line). Proceeds to hydrant and ships

standpipe, turns on water after 1st hose has been coupled. After Target 1

has been struck with water, turns water off to allow second hose to be

coupled, then turns water on.

Firefighter 4: Proceeds to the left hand hose coupling (hose 2), breaks coupling within the

marked area, proceeds back to standpipe with one end of hose, after Target

1 has been struck removes first hose, connects hose 2 to standpipe. Clock

stops when Target 2 is struck with water.

Equipment


1 Standpipe With standpipe operator at start line

2 38mm hoses with 64mm couplings Placed on track as per track layout

2 64mm branches Placed on track as per track layout


Couplings broken outside the marked area 10

First hose removed before target 1 has been struck 10


0 m

-4.7m Start Line

Hydrant Line

Branch Line 28m

Target Line 35m

Track Layout

21m

6m

Coupling Box Hose 2

Coupling Box Hose 1

Coupling Box is 1m x 1m and will be set up as per

diagram below with couplings joined and branch placed beside

couplings at the start of event

Track dimensions

and hose lay at

completion of event

Not to scale

Lane width 9m


16.6 Event 6 Hose and Hydrant 2 Competitors (2 entries) 2 Lanes

This fast paced event originates from NSW and was held at the last two Championships.In 2013 the event was won by MFB Victoria in the time of 12.628 seconds.

Objective

A crew of two Firefighters use a standpipe, 1 length of 38mm hose and a branch to deliver water and strike a target to stop the clock.


On start command:

Firefighter 1: Takes standpipe from Equipment Line and proceeds to hydrant, removes

hydrant cover and ships standpipe. Then takes one end of hose from

Firefighter 2 and connects to standpipe and delivers water when required.

Firefighter 2: Proceeds to Equipment Line and bowls out the 38mm hose, passes one end

to Firefighter 1. Then connects the other end to the branch, proceeds to

Branch Line and strikes target with water to stop the clock.

Equipment


1 Standpipe Approx. 1m in front of start line

1 30m length rolled 38mm hose Approx. 1m in front of start line

1 38mm branch Approx. 1m in front of start line

Note

38mm hose can be a single or double roll


Nil refer to generic penalties

Equipment Layout


-4.5m Start Line

0 m

27.5m

Hydrant Line

Branch Line

Equipment Line -3.7m

Target Line

Track Layout

32m

Track dimensions

and hose lay at

completion of event

Not to scale

Lane width 9m


16.7 Event 7 Hose and Hydrant- 4 Competitors 2 Lanes

This event originates from Queensland and is another that gets competitors back to basics using just a standpipe, hose and branch to . In 2013 the event was won by Kelso in the time of 16.793 seconds.

Objective

A crew of four Firefighters deliver water from the standpipe through two lengths of 38mm

hose which have been bowled out and coupled together with a branch coupled to the end of

the second length and strike the target with water to stop the clock.

Suggested way to run Event

On start command:

Firefighter 1: Takes one length of 38mm rolled hose from the equipment line, proceeds to

hydrant, bowls out and runs hose to full length. Receives the branch and

one coupling from Firefighter 4, proceeds to Branch Line and strikes target

with water.

Firefighter 2: Proceeds to hydrant and connects hose to standpipe. Firefighter 2 is free to

perform other duties as required.

Firefighter 3: Provides standpipe and proceeds to hydrant. Removes hydrant cover, ships

standpipe and turns water on and off as required.

Firefighter 4: Takes second length of 38mm rolled hose and branch and proceeds to

where Firefighter 1 has extended the first length of hose. Hands branch to

Firefighter 1, bowls out second hose and hands one coupling to Firefighter

1, connects second hose to first length and proceeds to assist Firefighter 1.

NOTE: Competitors can decide which tasks they perform.

Equipment





Note

38mm hose can be a single or double roll


Nil refer to generic penalties


Equipment Layout

0 m

27.5m

-4.5m

Hydrant Line

Branch Line


55m

Target Line 59.5m

Track Layout

Coupling Line



of event

Not to scale

Lane width 9m

Start Line


16.8 Event 8 Hose, Hydrant & Extinguisher 3 Competitors 2 Lanes

Originating in NSW, this event has been conducted at every Australasian Championship.

Using just a hose, branch, standpipe and fire extinguisher it is designed to showcase basic

firefighting skills. At the 2013 Championship this event was won by Echuca from Victoria in a

time of 35.785 seconds.

Objective A crew of three Firefighters draw for positions prior to start, then strike three separate targets

through two evolutions using a 9L air/water fire extinguisher for the first target and then a

standpipe, two lengths of hose and a branch for the other two targets to stop the clock. The

times from the 1st and 3rd targets are added together to give the final time.


On start command:

1st Evolution

Firefighter 1: Takes fire extinguisher and pulls safety pin, proceeds to 1st Branch Line and

strikes target (1) with water. Places extinguisher in an upright position on the

ground and returns to the Equipment Line.

Firefighter 2: Provides and ships standpipe, connects 38mm hose to standpipe and turns

water on and off as required.

Firefighter 3: Takes 38mm hose and branch, bowls out hose and passes one end to the

standpipe operator and then connects the branch to the other end, proceeds

to the 1st Branch Line and strikes knockdown target (2) with water and then

disconnects branch.

2nd Evolution (starts after any one of the above tasks are completed)

Firefighter 1: Takes second length of 38mm hose to 1st Branch Line, bowls out hose and

connects to the first length of hose.

Firefighter 3: Connects branch to other end of second length and proceeds to 2nd Branch

Line and strikes target 3 with water to stop the clock.

Firefighter 2: Continues to turn water on and off as required.

Equipment (Competitors can arrange the equipment as they wish at the equipment line)


1 9L air water fire extinguisher Approx. 1m in front of start line





Extinguisher not left in an upright position on the track 5

Moving second length of hose before 1st target or completion of part of 1st Evolution 10

Competitors changing positions prior to completion of 1st Evolution 20


Equipment Layout

Start Line -4.5m

0 m

32m

27.5m

Hydrant Line

1st Target Line

2nd Branch Line


1st Branch & Extinguisher Line

55m

2nd Target Line 59.5m

Track Layout



of event

Not to scale

Lane width 9m


16.9 Event 9 Hose, Hydrant & Pumper 4 Competitors 1 Lane

This event has featured regularly at the Australasian Championships. The event originated

from Queensland. At the 2013 Championships, Echuca won the event in the time of 21.790

seconds.

Objective

A crew of four Firefighters use water from the tank supply and a 38mm delivery hose to

strike target 1 with water. Water is then fed to the pump via a standpipe and 64mm feed

hose, a second 38mm delivery line is used to strike the second target with water to stop the

clock.


On start command:

Firefighter 1: Proceeds to appliance and retrieves standpipe, ships standpipe and

connects 64mm feed hose to standpipe and turns water on and off as

required.

Firefighter 2: Proceeds to pump and opens tank supply valve, opens delivery valve 1 and

deliver water through the first 38mm hose. Once feed hose is charged,

opens pump inlet valve, closes tank supply valve then opens delivery valve

to second 38mm delivery hose.

Firefighter 3: Proceeds to offside equipment locker, retrieves coupling of delivery hose,

connects to delivery outlet 3, returns to locker and takes branch, proceeds to

Branch Line and strikes left hand target (1) with water.

Firefighter 4: Proceeds to nearside equipment locker and retrieves 64mm feed hose,

bowls out and places one end at standpipe and one at pump, then returns to

locker and retrieves coupling of second delivery hose and connects to

delivery outlet 2, returns to locker and takes branch, proceeds to Branch

Line and strikes right hand target (2) with water.

Equipment


1 Medium Pumper Parked 1m behind Hydrant Line as per track layout

1 Standpipe Nearside equipment locker


2 30m lengths flaked 38mm hose 1 x Offside rear equipment locker 1 x Nearside rear equipment locker

2 38mm branches connected to hoses

1 x Offside rear equipment locker 1 x Nearside rear equipment locker

Penalties (event specific)


Failure to close tank supply valve before opening second delivery valve 10

First target must be struck before second target is struck 10


Equipment Stowage

Nearside Rear Locker

Offside Rear Locker

Nearside Locker 4

0 m

7m

Hydrant Line

Track Layout

Start Line

27.5m

32m

Branch Line

Target Line


hose lay at completion of

event

Not to scale

Lane width 9m

1 2

-1 m Rear of Pump


16.10 Event 10 Pump Suction 4 Competitors 1 Lane

This event originated from NSW and has featured in all Australasian Championships. At the 2013 Championships Bega won the event in the time of 22.490 seconds.

Objective

A crew of four Firefighters after connecting the hard suction hose and strainer to the pump

will draught water from a static water supply. The crew will also connect two 38mm hoses

together to the pump delivery, run out the delivery line with branch to the Branch Line and

strike the target with water to stop the clock.


On start command:

Firefighter 1: Proceeds to back of the pump and removes suction blank cap and place on

platform, then move to offside rear hose locker, retrieve coupling, couple

hose to delivery 3, remove all hose and run to competitor 2, connect two

hoses together, assist competitor 2 to branch line.

Firefighter 2: Proceeds to rear nearside locker 4, bowls 38mm hose, collect branch from

locker and connect to 38mm hose, couple hose to first length of hose with

firefighter 1, run to branch line and hit target.

Firefighter 3: Proceed to rear of pumper and assist Fire-fighter No. 4 to remove suction

length (strainer attached). Couple suction length to pump, engage pump,

once pump is primed (positive pressure on low pressure gauge), operate

throttle and open delivery valve 2

Firefighter 4: Proceeds to appliance, takes strainer end of suction length and pulls out

suction length assisted by Firefighter No. 3. Place strainer in tank and

assists Firefighter No. 3 to couple suction length to pump.

Equipment


1 Medium Pumper Parked 1.7m behind Hydrant Line as per track layout

1 Drum of water At rear of appliance

1 2.4m Hard suction hose and strainer

Top Nearside suction locker

1 30m length flaked 38mm hose Offside equipment locker

1 30m length rolled 38mm hose & 38mm branch

Nearside equipment locker 4

2 Suction hose spanners Pump operator to nominate either nearside or offside equipment locker 4 prior to starting heat


Failure to replace suction hose spanners (if used) 10

Activating pump throttle before suction hose is connected. (Both lugs engaged) 10


Equipment Stowage

Offside Rear Locker

Nearside Equipment Locker 4

55m

- 1.5m

Branch Line

Rear of Appliance

0 m

59.5m

Hydrant Line

Target Line

Track Layout



of event

Not to scale

Lane width 9m

Start Line 7m


17. PHOTOGRAPHS OF EQUIPMENT

MEDIUM PUMPER APPLIANCE (nearside)

MEDIUM PUMPER REAR VIEW

Delivery Outlets

Nearside Rear

Locker Offside Rear

Locker

Suction Locker


PUMP PANEL CLOSE UP

First Aid Reel

Tank to Pump Valve Delivery Valves First Aid Reel Valve

Suction Inlet

Pump Inlet Valves


SMALL GEAR

38mm Protek Branch

38mm Siamese Valve

Twin Outlet Standpipe


BASKET STRETCHER


64mm Hose to Standpipe Connection

64mm Hose & Storz Couplings

38mm Hose to Branch Connection

38mm Hose Double Roll

Documents

2015 Rule Book