Hydrant Opening
This component tests arm and hand strength.

Description
You must use the hydrant wrench to open and close a functional hydrant.

Preparation Tips
To prepare for this event, you might practice threading and unthreading pipe fasteners with a large pipe wrench. Practice as many revolutions as possible as you will have to open the hydrant 10 turns of the wrench and close it 10 turns. In preparing for this exercise, you should be aware that you will be wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus weighing approximately 30 pounds. Wearing a backpack weighing approximately 30 pounds while practicing is a good idea.