The Stairclimb for Clean Air 2008
Participating Firefighter Information
Register yourself or your team for the 7th Annual The Stairclimb for Clean Air on February 17th, 2008. You'll join close to 75 firefighters from around the province as you compete in our exclusive Firefighter Category. Climbing in full firefighter gear, including boots, gloves, helmets and air, means getting to the top of British Columbia's tallest building, the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre Hotel, will be something you'll want to brag about.
We ask that firefighters familiarize themselves with event details, including required equipment, bottle guidelines and the team captain's role prior to event day.
Participation guidelines
Participating firefighters must pay a $40 event registration fee, but are not required to fundraise on behalf of the BC Lung Association. Firefighters are however encouraged to fundraise, and are reminded all non-firefighter event participants are required to fundraise a minimum of $100 to take part. All event proceeds go towards essential lung health research, programs and services.
| Firefighter contact | For answers to questions specific to firefighter participation in Climb the Wall 2007 contact: Brian Hutchinson Vancouver Fire Fighters’ Union Local 18 E brian@iaff18.org T 604.802.8900 |
| Fundraising prizes | Should firefighters choose to fundraise, they are eligible for the same prizes as non-firefigher participants, in addition to firefighter-specific prizes including:
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| Competition categories | Fastest Fire Fighter – Trophy & recognition on Oliver Cup Fastest Female Fire Fighter – Trophy Fastest Masters (40+) Fire Fighter – Trophy Top Fundraising Team – Trophy |
| What equipment do firefighters wear on event day? | Firefighters will climb to the top of Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre Hotel in full firefighter gear: boots, pants, coat (with liners intact), helmet and gloves. Hoods will not be worn. Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) will also be worn and used throughout the entire climb. Note: Firefighters must wear gear that meets current National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) structural firefighting standards. |
| What about bottles? | No bottle changes. In past years, all of our competitors have been able to stair climb the 48 floors on one bottle. If you foresee any problems with this, please contact Brian Hutchinston. |
| When do firefighters participate on event day? | Firefighters will begin stair climbing at 9:30am on Sunday, February 18th, 2007. Firefighters are asked to arrive at least ½ an hour prior to your start time to pick up their timing chips and race numbers. |