“Pinch Preconnects” Qualify for Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge World Championships!

 
By LIEUTENANT Jonathan Coleman
August 21, 2010
 

For the first time ever the Pinch Volunteer Fire Department put together a relay team for the Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge's Charleston, WV Event. The "Pinch Preconnects" came out and made a strong showing against teams from all over the Eastern United States. In the seeding run the team posted a respectable time of 1:56:02. After a short break the elimination rounds began. The "Pinch Preconnects" ran against a team from Myrtle Beach, SC. Although our team lost in the first elimination round our time of 1:49:73 was fast enough to qualify for a trip to the World Championship in Myrtle Beach, SC!!!

Video posted in our Photo gallery section also you can see it on our Facebook link.

Congratulations to our team members:
Assistant Chief Justin Teel
Lieutenant Jon Coleman
Lieutenant Phil Shaffer (Team Founder)
Firefighter Brent Kessler
Firefighter Tim Shaffer
 
"Pinch Preconnects" holding the Championship Finalist Flag!
"Pinch Preconnects" holding the Championship Finalist Flag!
The team walking with event staff.
The team walking with event staff.
 
The Shaffer Family showing their support!
The Shaffer Family showing their support!
Lieutenant Jon Coleman (R)with his nephew, Carter.
Lieutenant Jon Coleman (R)with his nephew, Carter.
 
Retired Chief Wagoner & The Dean Family standing for the National Anthem (Sung by Charleston Fire).
Retired Chief Wagoner & The Dean Family standing for the National Anthem (Sung by Charleston Fire).
Pre-connects team meeting.
Pre-connects team meeting.
 
Assistant Chief Justin Teel, with his wife Ciara and son Kohen.
Assistant Chief Justin Teel, with his wife Ciara and son Kohen.
Lieutenant Phil Shaffer dragging the "dummy."
Lieutenant Phil Shaffer dragging the "dummy."
 
Assistant Chief Justin Teel running the obstacle course.
Assistant Chief Justin Teel running the obstacle course.
Firefighter Tim Shaffer (L) getting ready to run the stairs.
Firefighter Tim Shaffer (L) getting ready to run the stairs.
 
Firefighter Tim Shaffer (L) hoisting a hose roll.
Firefighter Tim Shaffer (L) hoisting a hose roll.
Firefighter Brent Kessler "pounding" the sled.
Firefighter Brent Kessler "pounding" the sled.
 
Lil Bro meets Big Bro at the finish line.
Lil Bro meets Big Bro at the finish line.