Hoover Met hosts U.S. National Firefighter Challenge Championship

The City of Hoover, Hoover Fire Department is presenting the U.S. National Firefighter Challenge this week at the Hoover Met for its 2023 championship. Here’s what you need to know.

The Firefighter Challenge

Dr. Paul Davis founded the Firefighter Challenge three decades ago while he was conducting research on physical fitness and employment standards in the public sector at the University of Maryland.

The Firefighter Challenge is a competition that pits first responders against each other in a series activities firefighters perform in their profession. 

The event attracts hundreds of firefighters across America each year. This year, the championship is being held at the Hoover Met.

Challenges at the championship

In the Firefighter Championship, competitors wear full firefighter gear and breathing equipment. Challenges at the Firefighter Championship will be September 6-9 and include:

• High-rise “horse-pack” carry
• “Donut roll” hose hoist
• “Forcible entry” – Keiser Force Machine
• “Hose Advance”
• “Victim rescue”

During these challenges, firefighters will climb a five-story building, drag heavy fire hoses, rescue a 175-pound mannequin, lift equipment, and more.

Check out the Firefighter Challenge: Facebook | Instagram | Website

Other upcoming events at the Hoover Met

The Hoover Met is a great place to hit the gym, go for a walk, play pickleball, and more. Here’s a few more events from its lineup this month:

• PG Deep South Baseball Tournament, September 9-10
• Family Expo, September 16
• HuffStrong Volleyball Tournament, September 22-23
• Vintage Market Days, September 28-30

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