Warren County Firefighter Gearing Up For Challenge
What is the Firefighter Combat Challenge?
Wearing "full bunker gear" and a Scott Air-Pak(r), pairs of firefighter's race head-to-head on a linked series of five grueling fire-related tasks. Competitors must climb a five story tower while carrying a 45-lb high-rise pack, then hoist a 45-lb hose roll to the top of the tower. Next they descend to the base of the tower where they simulate chopping by driving a 160-lb steel beam a distance of five feet using a 9-lb. shot mallet. They then zigzag 140-ft. between hydrants to the fourth station, where they advance an attack hose a distance of 75-ft. Finally, the competitors must drag a life-sized, 175-lb "victim" a distance of 100-ft to the finish line (the world record is under 80 seconds).
The Firefighter Combat Challenge has been seen by millions of people on television over the past decade (e.g., ESPN, AFN, and local news coverage), attracts hundreds of public safety organizations annually to more than 40 competitive events held throughout North America. In addition to giving First Responders a well deserved opportunity to publicly display their professional prowess, the events offer sponsors and alliance partners a very positive public relations platform on which to display their products, services and support for these domestic heroes in particular and public safety in general.
Firefighter Combat Challenge Season in Full Swing
Gainesville, Fl. April, 19
The Second event of the schedule was a success. As competitor #51 in the 25th heat of the day, Frank was able to put up a better official time of 3:14.97 placing him 55 out of 58 Competitors. This official time is posted at the, On-target Firefighter Challenge web site at http://new.firefighterchallenge.com/index2b.htm
Frank in the Blue Lane once again, was able to finish 36.49 seconds faster than in Washington D.C. April 2, in the Red lane was Pat Conrey from Clearwater Fire-Rescue, who posted time a time 2:22.55, GREAT Job Pat! This is by far not the only chance to make Worlds, and as the season continues, hard work and dedication are needed to achieve this worthwhile goal. Frank would like to Thank, The Lord almighty above for the health and opportunity to compete and all his sponsors for there support and he looks forward to putting up some lower more impressive times in the future.
The first event of the schedule is in the bag. As competitor #9 in the 5th heat of the day, Frank was able to put up an official time 3:51.46 Placing him 57 out of 59 Competitors. The official time will be posted in the near future at the, On target Firefighter Challenge web site at http://new.firefighterchallenge.com/index2b.htm
Frank in the
Frank would like to Thank, The Lord almighty above for the health and opportunity to compete and all his sponsors for there support and he looks forward to putting up some lower more impressive times in the future. Not a bad start to the season.
Future Events
Fund raisers and special events to support this worth while cause are being planned so keep a look out and please show your support by attending.
2008 PRELIMINARY FIREFIGHTER COMBAT CHALLENGE SCHEDULE FRANK PLANS TO RUN
April 2 Washington, D.C.
April 19-20 Gainesville, FL.
May 23-24 Asheville, NC
Sept. 20 Elkton, MD
Oct. 3-4 Akron, OH
Oct. 17-18 Nationals,
These dates are preliminary. There are more dates that will be added later.
Please come out and support Frank and Warren County/Front Royal, VA at these events.
GO FRANCO!!
Thank You
Thank you to my newest sponsor, Papa Johns Pizza for thier support. Assistance is still needed in the way of meeting the financial obligations to compete and also for travel. If you would like to help Frank represent Warren County, Front Royal and this region you can email him for more information.
To support Frank’s efforts Papa Johns Pizza is offering a Fundraiser Card worth $150.00 in savings with 22 Coupons for only $20.00. These cards are good at area Papa Johns all over
A Special Thank You
A very special thank you goes out to Lisa McCoy, who helped build this website for me and is actually now the President of the GoFranco fan club. She worked really hard putting this together and is really supportive of my endeavor to make it to the finals.
For information on where to send donations or just comment support, email Lisa at:
