Maine, NH firefighters ski in gear for fundraiser - story w/pics

[Kadie]

A group of Falmouth, Maine firefighters ski down a slope on their way to the starting line before competing in the 21st Annual Firefighter's Fundraising Race, Sunday, March 27, 2011, at the Sunday River ski resort in Newry, Maine. Teams of five wearing firefighting gear carried a 50-foot hose while negotiating a giant slalom race course. The race benefits the Maine Handicapped Skiing program.







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Maine, NH firefighters ski in gear for fundraiser
March 27, 2011

NEWRY, Maine—Firefighters from Maine and New Hampshire held on for their lives as they raced on skis in full gear with fire hoses for a fundraising benefit at Sunday River ski resort.

Twenty teams of firefighters turned out Sunday for the Maine resort's 21st annual firefighter's fundraising race, with benefits going to Maine Handicapped Skiing.

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http://www.boston.com/news/local/new_hampshire/articles/2011/03/27/maine_nh_firefighters_ski_in_gear_for_fundraiser/?rss_id=Boston.com+--+New+Hampshire+news

[Brother Buzz]

1. Cool, now try it with charged hoses

Turnout coats are most stylish. I still own one sans all that reflective strips, just the basic black coat.

[Maru Kitteh]

2. That is so AWESOME. I love those pictures! Thanks :-)

[sabrina 1]

3. Great photos.

I love Fire Fighters and that was a fantastic idea for a fundraiser!

[democrank]

4. Terrific!

[Bombero1956]

5. they're missing something

Looks like an inch and a half hotline without a task force tip.

[hootinholler]

6. They need to carry a tool too!

At least one Halligan Bar.

-Hoot