Events at Old Town in Kissimmee

2010 National Scott Firefighter Challenge comes to Central Florida

Firefighter’s will test their fitness and agility, either as a team or individual, in a race against the clock and each other in what is known as the “Toughest 2 Minutes in Sports.”Firefighters will be challenged by an obstacle course set up for five tasks: Tower Climb/Hose Carry, Hose Hoist, Forcible Entry, Hose Advance and Victim Rescue. All those who finish the course in less than 2 minutes will qualify for the Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge-World Challenge.

This Challenge annually attracts hundreds of US and Canadian municipal fire departments at more than 25 locations and is now expanding to countries around the world, including New Zealand, Germany, Argentina, Chili, and South Africa. The Challenge seeks to encourage firefighter fitness and demonstrate the profession’s rigors to the public. Wearing “full bucker gear” and the SCOTT Air-Pak breathing apparatus, pairs of competitors race head-to-head as they simulate the physical demands of real-life firefighting by performing a linked series of five tasks including climbing the 5-story tower, hoisting, chopping, dragging hoses and rescuing a life-sized, 175 pound “victim” as they race against themselves, their opponent and the clock.

Schedule of Events

Thursday, 10/21/10, 5p.m.-Firefighters and family’s night at Old Town. Special discounts-restaurants, shops and rides

Friday, 10/22/10, 10a.m.-3pm-Firefights and families fun day at Old Town. Special discounts-restaurants, shops and rides. Children’s activities, games & displays from area attractions, Tandems Competition and Seeding Relays

Saturday, 10/23/10, 11:30am-12pm-Opening Ceremonies, Individuals and Teams Competition

Sunday, 10/24/10, 10am-Relay Eliminations

Holiday Inn Main Gate East, located just 2.5 miles from the main entrance to the Walt Disney World® Theme parks, and across the street from Old Town. The 444-room, full service hotel features two high-rise towers with interior corridors, Italian tile throughout and most rooms with private furnished balconies. All rooms boost colorful and stylish triple-sheeted beds, granite countertops and high speed internet. Kids love the kid suites and all the extra amenities the hotel offers like the kid’s theater, kid’s playground, kid’s swimming pool, and a large interactive game room for the entire family to enjoy. Be sure to visit Chianti’s lobby lounge with indoor and poolside seating. The hotel offers complimentary scheduled transportation to the Walt Disney World Theme Parks and the Lake Buena Vista Factory Outlet stores. If you book now you can take advantage of the hotels pre-pay special. Book at least 3 nights, prepay and you receive an additional 20% discount. For reservations please visit our web site at www.HolidayInnMGE.com. For additional information please visit www.firefighterchallenge.com