How much does it cost to enter?
A$80, which includes your event tshirt.
Can I bring my own breathing apparatus set?
Unfortunately not. As we cannot confirm the quality of the air, or the set condition, we are unable to permit non-climb supplied sets.
What about a set from my brigade?
We are unable to permit the use of sets from appliances or other organisations as the climb should not compromise service delivery.
I am awaiting delivery of my structural PPC, or don’t have structural PPC as yet. Can I still compete in the firefighter stair climb?
Yes, you are very welcome to get involved! We understand with delays in PPC production, recent recommencement of training courses following delays due to COVID-19, we have decided that you can climb in your clean wildfire PPC.
You’ll be placed into a dedicated category being “Donned Only – Non Competition”. You’ll climb wearing the set without being on air, but will be ineligible to rank for a position with other Donned Only participants. This is because wildfire gear is much lighter than structural ensemble and doesn’t suffer the challenges with heat generated by metabolic energy.
Where can I join a team?
We automatically put you into a team with other members of your brigade. Just enter your brigade name when signing up and we’ll take care of the rest.
I am not listed in a team after signing up, what’s happening?
After you register, our Registration Team correlate and match you up to your team mates. This is so we can ensure team names follow a convention avoiding issues like spelling errors, extra suffixes after brigade names and the like. We do this every couple of days.
How do I log in to the website?
Go here and enter the email address you signed up with, and follow the instructions to set a new password.
What’s my username?
Your username is your email address you signed up with at registration.
Stair Climb Non-Virtual Event Questions
We’ve included these for your info for when we are back to a face-to-face event, but they are not relevant for our virtual event.
Is a BA set supplied?
Yes, we’ll provide you with a BA set, including air cylinder for your climb.
What do I need to bring?
Everything but the BA set really. Helmet, turnout tunic and pants, boots and gloves.
Do I need to bring proof of my BA qualification?
Yes, if you’re climbing in the Donned & Started category, bring a photocopy of your BA qualification certificate, a photocopy of your competencies, or your firefighter employee identification.
For more detailed information, please read the participant info.