Ladder Carry
This component tests upper body strength.

Description
You must remove a 14 foot ladder from the wall, carry it around the cones and return it to the wall, place the ladder on the ground, stand up straight, bend down, pick up the ladder and replace it on
the hooks.

Preparation Tips
To prepare for this event, it is beneficial to practice lifting a heavy object from over your head and placing it on the ground. You might lift a household extension ladder, a heavy box, or a barbell. Exercise great caution in practicing this event and make sure you have a spotter or assistant available. In preparing for this exercise, you should be aware that you will be wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus weighing approximately 30 pounds.