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Klein Fire
Department held its Annual Pumper Race on November 05, 2005 with
this year’s motto being “Always Ready”. The Annual Iron
Man Competition drew twelve 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 2005 competition was modified from
last year and included seven challenges for each participant to
complete, which included climbing a 100’ aerial ladder, pulling
a 100 lb weighted box, dragging 150’ of 2 ½ fire hose, crawling
in an attic simulator and ended with a 60’ drag of the 145 lb
Rescue Rich. Robert Mitchell 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 2005” or “ I almost survived Iron Man 2005”.
Congratulations to all that participated.
Each of
the seven Klein stations had a chance to compete in five events,
which included the shoot the chief, blindfold shoot, shoot out,
fast attack, and a bucket brigade. We added a twist to the
bucket brigade this year having one of the station members ride
a Tricycle down the course and cross the finish line before
their team members could begin the event. Boy we got some good
photos at this part of the day ?? 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.
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.
The
results and awards will be presented to the department during
the Departments General Business Meeting on December 13, 2005.
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 even with a
couple fire calls during the events all had a chance to
participate during the day. Some of the new Klein members
“Recruits” 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
2006 event.
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