Firefighter Combat Challenge

On a warm Saturday afternoon more suited for sipping lemonade under a shade tree, scores of sweating firefighters wearing 50 pounds of gear hauled hoses up a five-story tower and dragged a 175-pounder named Rescue Randy. But it was in the name of competition, not rescue. There was no smoke, no sirens and Randy is a weighted mannequin. (from the Evansville courier press)

Men and women from all over the US, including Alaska, came to compete in the Firefighter Challenge today here in Evansville IN. Here are some pics from the day. My neighbor's son was amongst the firemen competing.

The local football team helps out, and gets in on the competition. Offense vs Defense.

The firemen from Alaska enjoying a nice, warm day in Indiana

My friends son, waiting to pull a very heavy weight up the 5 story bldg

My friend's son racing down the stairs after his pull to tag the next guy

Friends son cheering on his team mates

My local fire department My friends son, heading home after a long, hot day