In Yaroslavl, firefighters staged a vertical race

In Yaroslavl, the divisions of fire departments of the region held competitions in high-speed ascent to the 24th floor. This is reported by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations.

During the competitions, employees of the gas-dimming service must quickly run up the stairs to the 24th floor in full view. In a gas mask, with hoses, in full working gear. The weight of the “equip” is about 40 kilograms.

“37 firefighters participated in the test. Each of them had to overcome 24 floors of vertical ascent in full combat equipment and with personal respiratory protection equipment, the press service of the Department said.

Such competitions prepare firefighters for real fire situations. No fire escapes reach the 234th floor. Elevators do not work at the time of fire, as the power supply at home is turned off. The speed of climbing can depend on someone’s life.

The winners of this year’s competitions were able to reach the top floor in 2 minutes and 58 seconds and set a record for the Yaroslavl region. But the average time is about 4 minutes.

The winners in the personal championship:

1st place - Evgeny Khatamov (fire and rescue service of the Yaroslavl region) 2.58 minutes;

2nd place - Alexander Solovyov (2 fire and rescue squad of Rybinsk) 3.23 minutes;

3rd place - Vadim Grigoriev (center for ensuring actions on GO and emergency) 3.33 minutes.

in the team competition:

1 place - fire and rescue service of the Yaroslavl region;

2 place - fire extinguishing service of the Main Directorate;

3rd place - 2nd fire and rescue squad of the Main Directorate.