APPARATUS COMPITITION
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
RULES FOR COMPETITION
A. The owner or operator of the rig is to be present at his rig when the judging is being done to answer questions, operate rig, mechanisms and equipment if asked to do so. THE OWNER/OPERATOR WILL BE I.D. ed BY SOME TYPE OF UNIFORM TO THE DEPARTMENT HE/SHE REPRESENTS (t-shirt, dress shirt, sweat shirt, dress uniform etc.).
B. It is expected that the motor, mechanisms and equipment will be operated for the judges if asked.
C. Where dumping of tanks is permitted by Executive Board, competitors shall have
enough water in tank to operate pump if asked by judges to do so.
D. If front tires match and rear tires match, it is not necessary that the front match the rear.
E. Excess lubrication means accumulated oil or grease packed in gears or on the motor, chains, pulleys, etc. that has not been removed for months. Normal throw out of grease and oil in the process of bringing the rig to the parade is allowed.
F. Where hose size is specified, it may exceed diameter size. Shall keep minimum footage, but may exceed.
G. The drinking of any beverage at the annual June Conference activities and while in competition or CWFA sponsored activity at the conference will be from a non-transparent plastic sports cooler container .
H. The decision of the judges IS FINAL!! If not satisfied by judge’s decision, submit a written complaint within five (5) days from competition to the Executive Board by registered mail.
I. Trophies will be awarded for a best maintained in-service apparatus/medic and a best maintained antique.
J. Best maintained in service equipment will be judged in accordance to the appropriate NFPA standard.
K. Best maintained antique will be judged in accordance to appropriate standards.
L. The decision of the judges IS FINAL!! If not satisfied by judge’s decision, submit a written complaint within five (5) days from competition to the Executive Board