 Klein
Fire Department held its Annual Pumper Race on September 11,
2004 with this year’s motto being “We Still Make House Calls”.
The Annual Iron Man Competition drew eighteen members from the
department that competed and put their skills to the test. The
Iron Man Competition is an individual timed event that
challenges each competitor to an obstacle course utilizing their
fire fighting skills and determination. The 2004 competition was
modified from last year and included seven challenges for each
participant to complete, which included climbing a 100’ aerial
ladder, dragging 150’ of 2 ½ fire hose, crawling in an attic
simulator and ended with a 60’ drag of the 145 lb Rescue Rich.
James England was awarded the Iron Man T-Shirt as the winner of
the competition. Each competitor in the Iron Man competition
will be presented with a T-Shirt imprinted with “I survived Iron
Man 2004“ or “ I almost survived Iron Man 2004”. Congratulations
to all that participated.
Lunch was provided during a
break between events and allowed members to chill out and rest
up for the afternoon team events. Thanks Linda for setting up
the barbeque lunch.
 Each
of the seven Klein stations had a chance to compete in five
events, which included the blindfold shoot, hose rolling, a
bucket brigade, teamwork event and a sled race. Tricycles were
added to the last event as a twist and it was a sight to see.
The events focus on safety, teamwork, having fun and even
getting a little wet. Events are timed and points were awarded
at the end of the day. The results and awards will be presented
to the department during the Departments General Business
Meeting in October 12, 2004. Awards are given for 1st, 2nd and
3rd place in each event. The station with the most points
overall is presented with the Chiefs award and 1st and 2nd place
overall runners will be presented with a plaque.
The annual event is held
each year to allow our members and their families to get a break
from their every day activities and show off their skills and
have a little friendly competition between the stations. The
turn out was great and all that attending had a great time. The
weather was a great this year and the rain stayed away plus a
few who attended did end up wet by the end of the day from
events. Some of the new Klein members “Rookies” did get dunked
at the end of the day in the portable tank of water. “Welcome To
The Fire Department”
Special thanks to The
Fellowship of Champions Church and Kids R Kids for allowing us
to you their parking lots to hold the events. A “Thank You” goes
out to all that work hard to plan the event and insured it went
off without a hitch. We all look forward to the 2005 event.
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