Firefighters Olympics – State Rules
1. Each Regional Association may enter any number of teams.
(Regular teams and Junior teams).
2. The hosting department of the State Firefighters Olympics will be permitted to enter one (1) team.
3. Last year’s state champions may enter to defend their title.
4. Teams are required to be members of the Kentucky Firefighters Association and participating members of their local association.
5. Teams can consist of (7) members plus a captain for a total of (8). Minimum of five (5) Maximum of (8)
6. (NEW) Team members do not have to be from the same department, but from departments within the same KFA Regional Association.
7. Team members must have structural firefighting NFPA approved full
protective gear that is in service by their department. All PPE will be inspected before the competition begins.
8. Each team will have one (1) attempt at each event unless unforeseen
circumstances interfere with the running.
9. All equipment, other than personal protective gear will be furnished.
10. No individual may be on more than one (1) team.
11. Once called, teams will have a maximum of three (3) minutes to report to the starting line.
12. All judges’ decisions are final.
13. A tiebreaker event will be drawn before the competition begins.
14. Each team shall designate a Captain. Only the captain will represent the team in any discussion.
15. Each team must inspect and approve supplied equipment before each event.
16. Trophies will be awarded as follows: 1st, 2nd, & 3rd for each event.
17. Order of start shall be determined by drawing to be done by the team captains.
18.NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGESshall be consumed by any team member, or by anyone around any team at the competition site.
19. All setup equipment will be furnished by KFA and is available for use:
Contact: State Fire Rescue Training Area 14 Campbellsville.
Charlie Shaw, Special Events Coordinator,
385 Old Greensburg Road
Campbellsville, KY 42718
270-465-8633.
20. Points will be kept separate for Regular and Junior Olympics. Separate
Trophies will be given for Regular and Junior Olympics.
5 Events
Event #1 – Ladder Rescue
Event #2 – 3 Man Ladder
Event #3 – Bucket Brigade
Event #4 – Barrel Fill
Event #5 – Efficiency
