DRAFTING COMPETITION
This competition is designed to show the normal use of fire department pumpers, equipment, and proper techniques.
RULES :
1. Each team will supply own apparatus and equipment, one team per apparatus.
2. The apparatus for this contest will be a class "A" fire department pumper with a minimum of a 4" hard suction hose.
3. Grass fire, rescue, and special purpose trucks will not be acceptable.
4. The team will consist of a maximum of six members. Each team will determine where their members ride.
5. ALL persons must wear protecting clothing in this competition and is defined as:
A) Protective approved fireman's helmet with chin-strap fastened.
B) Approved fireman's coat closed and fastened.
C) Approved fireman's boots.
D) Approved Bunker pants
E) Gloves approved for the fire service. (The engineer is exempted)
F) Firefighting hood
6. The nozzle will be lying on the rear step of the vehicle. (2 1/2" with 3/4" straight tip)
7. The connections must be hand tight and must not leak. (Quick connects not
permitted.)
8. The steamer cap must be tight as in day to day operating.
9. Hard suction must be connected to the eye of the pump. (No pony suction hook‑up, etc.)
10. Any team losing control of the line (i.e., free line), crossing the foul line or intentionally spraying spectators will be disqualified.
11. Team captains from each team will meet with officials prior to start of the competition to check in for the contest. Only teams registered before 9:00 a.m. deadline will be permitted to enter the contest.
12. The 200' of 2 1/2" hose used in this Competition must be connected to the balance of the hose load prior to the start of the competition, and not on top of the tarp.
13. The pump must be drained prior to each run.
14. The hose bed tarps must either be removed or rolled-up prior to inspection.
TIMING:
Time will start when the vehicle comes to a complete stop after crossing the "start line". Connect the suction hose to the pump. Lay out 200' of 2 1/2" hose from the hose bed (not on top of the tarp). Disconnect at the point and tie in to a discharge on the driver's side of the vehicle. The nozzle is to be attached, line charged, using water from draft (75 PSI ‑ no flow) and the target struck for the time to be stopped. No pre‑set pressure.
There will be two runs per team and the score keeper will use the best time.
GENERAL INFORMATION :
1. The pumper must stop across start line for time to start (will permit safer dismounting and lessen the chance of vehicle damage). A foul will be declared if truck does not stop completely before team dismounts.
2. Judge will sound whistle when rear wheels cross start line. Team will dismount after truck comes to a complete stop.
3. The pumper should be equipped as in service (own water supply, and a minimum of 1500' of 1 1/2" or larger hose).
4. The suction hose must be carried as in service.
5. A foul will be declared if men are not behind foul line when target is struck.
6. Four judges will be used.
7. Each team shall pull their hose to the side following the evolution to clear the way for the next run.
JUDGES:
JUDGE #1: Will blow whistle when engine's front bumper is even with the dump tank. He will also check for nozzle to be laying on beaver-tail and to be sure the hose is connected to the remaining hose in the bed. He will then watch the hard suction hook‑up.