Event Coordinator
Rick Hartenstein
Town of Stafford WPCF
Stafford, CT
2026 Safety Event Description *Version 3 in Red 1/22/26
2026 Safety Event Judging Sheet (Coming Soon)
The judging sheets are provided primarily for event coordinators and judges information only. They are not part of the procedures or the rules of the event. They are for reference only and do not govern; the event descriptions govern. They are updated periodically and are subject to change at any time, without notice. They may not be used in any form of protest or question. There may be actions that are penalties that are not explicitly listed as an example on the penalty sheet.
Equipment Needs
| WEFTEC Platform | Information and drawings of the WEFTEC Safety Platform |
| Xylem Sanitaire Diffused Aeration Assembly | New for 2026 Xylem's Sanitare Diffused Aeration Assembly Kit Purchase Information *NEW 11/26/25* |
| Victaulic Valves Ops Kit | New for 2026 Victaulic Ops Order Kit *NEW 11/26/25* |
| Manhole Covers | New for 2026 Manhole Cover Order Information *NEW 11/26/25* |
| Fall Protection/Tri-pod | 3M Local Reps Contact Information Teams can either go directly through their local vendor (see above) or you can contact Adam Yaeger, 651-615-2763, AYaeger@mmm.com or insidesalesfp@mmm.com. When ordering, use the discount code, WEFTEC. |
| Gas Detector | Drager Multi- Gas Detector with Confined Space Entry kit. |
| Manikins | Rescue Randy Manikin (Amazon Link) |
| Harness | Harness Info - Exofit 200 Harness, USABB part number for the small is 333103, medium, 333104, large is 333105, Xlarge, 333106 6/13/16 Lifelines – The lifelines will be 50’ vertical lifelines from Grainger (see link). They come with a locking snap hook on one end. The belay device has been eliminated. https://www.grainger.com/product/CONDOR-Vertical-Lifeline-45J302?searchBar=true&searchQuery=45j302 |
Questions are accepted up until 9/18/26. Questions can be asked at the pre-competition meeting on Monday, September 28 in New Orleans.
| Question | Answer | Date |
| IIs there a comprehensive equipment list for the safety event? We are setting up for the first time and want to make sure we have all that will be used in competition. Thanks. | The equipment list is posted above on the Resource Center, and the new rules will include any additional equipment which will be published before 1/15/26. | 1/6/26 |
| Is there a event layout? Will the opsCTRL be on a tablet or a PC? |
| 1/12/26 |
| Where will the VIC set up, computer and diffusers be located? Will you have a set diagram available? | We will be sending a drawing of equipment placement by 1/15/26 | 1/12/26 |
| How heavy is the Manhole cover direct manhole? We have been seeing weights around the 300# mark. | The cover alone weighs about 51 pounds. | 1/16/26 |
| After reading the new description it says the the blower will actually have power supplied to the fan motor. Are we just running a extension cord to the unit and keeping it powered on the whole duration while we are in the hole? | 16. Electrical Power will be supplied to the blower unit. Turn the blower on. 29. The blower turned off, the hose reinstalled in the blower, and the strap tightened. | 1/16/26 |