Thanks to our partners Cellucor Public Safety, Brute Force Training, BlastMask, and Box Alarm Training. American Fire Apparel believes physical fitness directly impacts the demanding career of a tough and masterfully skilled firefighter. Every firefighter vows to better serve, protect, and master the art of firefighting. Set a new world record of 1:11:70 And finished 1st for world champs in Hybrid.Īmerican Fire Apparel designs unique and modern apparel for fire athletes and masters of their craft.Įstablished in 2014, American Fire Apparel promises to provide high quality clothing and gear that reflects the spirit of hard working, dedicated fire professionals associated with the fire service brotherhood.ĪFA motivates the athletic firefighter and promotes a powerful life style. New PR 1:44:73 Finished 110th in open male divisionĬlarence and Russell joined a new category for competitors this year. New PR 1:44:17 Finished 31st in over 40 division 107th in open male division This is where youll find some classic or previous Fox styles and colors at cant-beat prices. Looking for big things from this young man next year. Welcome to the Fox Racing Sale Section, the last chance to buy gear and apparel on sale before its gone for good. New PR of 1:31:08 Finished 6th in Chief Division 63rd open male divisionįinished with a new PR of 1:35:26 This was only his 4th race ever. You're not weak.Several American Fire Apparel sponsored athletes competed at the 2015 World Firefighter Combat Challenge- Their times are as follows:ġst over 45 Set new world over 40 and over 45 1:22:20įinished 27th in the open male division with a 1:27:56 "Just opening up firefighters to talk it's OK to have PTSD. They're just now connecting it to the PTSD," Diana said. "There are more firefighters killing themselves than dying in the line of duty. Nine members of the Haines City Fire Department working the race roared as she stomped to the finish. Sunday was a culmination of five months' work. "We've done a ton of races, but it's nice to race for a cause." "It's so awesome to support her because she's so motivated for the cause," said McManamon. Walking by Diana's side was friend and training partner Natalie McManamon. Wearing 37 pounds of gear, Diana slowly made her way around Lake Eva during the afternoon as Jim and other friends and family members cheered from the spectator areas. "She wants to bring to light that this is a real thing and this is impacting firefighters." "Most firefighters, they're tough and they don't want to say that they've got a problem," said Jim, a firefighter for over 30 years. So far, the campaign has collected almost $7,000. The ultimate goal of Rescue 4 PTSD is to raise $25,000 for the NFFF. Racing at the Ironman 70.3 Florida is just the start.Īfter competing on Sunday, Diana plans to head to Colorado for Ironman Boulder and then Kentucky for Ironman Louisville later this year. "I want them to show, 'Hey, I've got PTSD.' I've been really healed from doing Ironman and triathlons." Purpose To encourage students to develop the skills to don firefighter protective gear properly and quickly as they would do in a real world practical. "The minute I started talking about it and coming out and saying, 'I have PTSD' and putting it on a big stage like Ironman, it just makes people open up and talk," she said. The 46-year-old finished the race in 8 hours, 24:21 minutes as she received one of the loudest ovations from the crowd at Lake Eva Park. She then walked the running leg in full fire gear - helmet, fire jacket, bunker pants and an air pack. An oxygen tank on her back, some running shoes on her feet. victim) as they race against themselves, their opponent and the clock. So, this is cool: Diana Woolf (Ohio) is doing the #IM703Florida in her FULL firefighter's suit. Wearing full bunker gear and their SCBA, competitors simulate the physical.
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