First Choice Living Benefits is proud to present the 2nd Annual Firefighter Sound-Off and RIT competition. This event is a fundraiser to benefit Hoods for Heroes and its mission to purchase chemical blocking hoods for firefighters all across the country. Hoods for Heroes has already donated more than 1,000 hoods to firefighters across Northeast Florida, and is currently working with other departments throughout the state and the US.

Hoods for Heroes will mark International Firefighter’s Day with a “Sound-Off”ceremony and RIT competition on May 4, 2019 at Moosehaven in Clay County FL. This event is to show support for every firefighter’s battle with and against cancer. The RIT competition is a skilled firefighter team event that demonstrates their Rapid Intervention Teams and the techniques used to assist distressed firefighters during a fire. This will be an all-day competition with 20 teams competing from around the State of Florida. The general public will be able to view this competition throughout the event.

The public also will be able to participate in the “Firefighter Experience,” which will allow them to wear firefighter gear while going through a shortened course. Corporations can participate in the “Firefighter Corporate Challenge,” which allows a team of 6 to compete in a unique and fun team-building exercise, while also supporting firefighters all across the country.

The Sound-Off consists of all the fire trucks sounding their alarms and sirens for 30 seconds at exactly 12 Noon EDT to remember our fallen fighters. There will be live music, great food and drinks from local vendors and a family-friendly atmosphere. This event will also include a retired firetruck show that will showcase vintage fire trucks from all decades.