City of Champions Fire Tactics and 5K

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

Join us for a 5K run/walk, followed by a must-attend lecture for anyone interested in firefighting tactics. This event integrates two core components of the fire service: fitness and fireground operations.

🕘 Schedule and Location

• Start Time: The 5K will start and end at Keating Hall, home of Brockton Firefighters Local 144, beginning at 9am.
• Registration: Registration begins at 8AM.
• Lecture: Following the race, we will host Deputy Chief Nicholas Papa of the New Britain Fire Department as he presents his course titled "Coordinating Ventilation: Supporting Extinguishment & Survivability."
• Course Purpose: The purpose of this course is to provide participants with an operational framework to streamline the decision-making process and enhance their likelihood of success when engaging in ventilation operations.

🏆 Awards and Divisions

• Race Divisions include:
  • Top 3 Male/Female
  • Firefighter Team Challenge (3 person teams)
  • Brockton Firefighter 1st place award
  • Top Male/Female in the following Divisions: Under 15, 15-25, 26-40, 41-50, 51-Over

🍕 Participant Information

• Participation Options: Participants have the option to partake in the 5K, lecture, or both.
• Refreshments: Refreshments will be served inside the union hall at the bar.
• Food: Pizza will be served for any participant attending the lecture.
• Incentive: First 50 registered entrants receive free Fire Tactics and 5K T-Shirt.

📢 Additional Information

This event is open to both the general public and fire service members.

All proceeds will benefit the LND Foundation in honor of Matthew L. Flaherty.

🔗 More Details

For more information and registration, visit the official race page: City of Champions Fire Tactics and 5K.