Tough Fire Fighter Competition Coming June 7 to New Mexico

April 9, 2008 – The SCOTT Fire Fighter Combat Challenge, held is 25 locations and broadcast on ESPN, will stop in Carlsbad, New Mexico, at the Permian Basin Regional Training Center on June 7, 2008. More than 80 challengers/competitors from as far away as Canada are expected to compete.

“ESPN dubbed it the toughest two minutes in sports because most fire fighters complete the series of tasks in two minutes,” says Robert Sanchez, president of Carlsbad Local 1687. “It is definitely an exciting sight to see and we’re proud to be hosting the event for our second consecutive year.”

Challengers must compete in full bunker gear and the SCOTT Air-Pak breathing apparatus. Each competitor performs a series of five tasks, including climbing a five-story tower, hoisting, chopping, dragging hoses and rescuing a life-sized “victim.” The fire fighter with the best time wins.

For more information, contact Robert Sanchez at (575) 302-8562.