The Competition

Join Orange County Fire Rescue for our 11th Annual 343 Hero Challenge — a powerful tribute and fitness competition honoring the 343 firefighters and first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice on September 11, 2001.

Partner up and test your limits alongside some of Florida’s toughest occupational athletes in this unique event. The 343 Hero Challenge features functional fitness movements and real fireground-inspired obstacles — a powerful simulation of the physical and mental challenges faced by the fallen heroes that day.

Be part of an unforgettable experience with over 200 like minded individuals. Every dollar raised supports charities dedicated to firefighters and our local community

Date: 06 September,2025
Time: 07:00 am - 05:00 pm
Location: 11104 Curry Ford Rd, Orlando, FL 32825

Warm-Up Area Available
A designated warm-up area will be provided for all athletes.

Indoor/Outdoor Event
While portions of the event will take place indoors, there will also be outdoor components. We recommend that athletes bring tents and/or canopies to create shade and stay comfortable between heats.

Free Admission for Spectators
Enjoy the event with no entry fee!

On-Site Vendors
Check out a variety of apparel and food vendors throughout the day.

Seating Information
Limited seating will be available, so feel free to bring your own chair for comfort.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

All athletes compete on Saturday

7:00 Registration/packet pickup begins
8:00 Athlete briefing
8:30 Opening ceremonies
9:11  First heat begins

Divisions & Movements

Teams of 2:

Early Bird Pricing $120 per team through July 6th ($150 After)
Male 

Female 
Coed (M/F)
Masters Female 35+ 
Masters Male 40+ 
*Minimum of 5 teams per division 

Possible Movements 

Sled Pushing/ Pulling
Thrusters 
Sandbag Squats
Box Step ups
Burpees 
Running/ Rowing/ Air Bike
Dumbbell Ground to Overhead  
Barbell Ground to Overhead 

📝 Workout Standards – 343 Hero Challenge


🔥 Workout 1 – By Dan Lennon First Responder Realtor

⏱ Time Cap: 3:43 AMRAP
Gear Required: Helmet, SCBA Pack & Hose Pack
Box Height: Women – 16” | Men – 20”

Movement: Synchronized Box Step Overs

  • Athletes start on opposite sides of the box

  • Both feet must touch the top of the box during each rep

  • Rep completes once both athletes step down to the opposite side

  • Synchronization is required: neither athlete can begin the next rep until both have completed the current rep

  • Maintain steady rhythm and communication for best flow


🔥 Workout 2 – By Dan Lennon First Responder Realtor

⏱ Time Cap: 7 Minutes
Format: AMRAP with an ascending ladder of Ground-to-Overhead (G2OH) and Overhead Lunges, starting each round with synchronized burpee box jump/step overs
Box Height: Women – 16” | Men – 20”
Dumbbell Weight: Women – 25 lb | Men – 40 lb

Movement 1: 6 Synchro Burpee Box Jump/Step Overs (start of each round)

  • Start perpendicular (aka facing) to box

  • Chest and thighs must touch the ground on burpee

  • Step or jump onto box with both feet touching top

  • Rep ends once both athletes land on the opposite side

  • Synchronization rule: Both athletes must finish each rep together before starting next

Movement 2: Ground to Overhead (G2OH)

  • Dumbbell starts on the ground

  • Must finish in full overhead lockout (arms straight, stable)

  • Any technique allowed: snatch, clean & jerk, press

  • Reps can be split any way between partners

Movement 3: Overhead Lunges (Forward or Reverse)

  • Dumbbell must be locked out overhead before starting

  • Lunge must have knee touch ground and return to full standing

  • No jumping lunges allowed

  • Reps can be split any way between partners

Rep Ladder Format:

  • Round 1: 6 Synchro Burpee Box Overs + 6 G2OH + 6 Lunges

  • Round 2: 6 Synchro Burpee Box Overs + 8 G2OH + 8 Lunges

  • Round 3: 6 Synchro Burpee Box Overs + 10 G2OH + 10 Lunges

  • And so on, adding +2 reps to G2OH and Lunges each round


🔥 Workout 3 – By KMF Architects

⏱ Time Cap: 4 Minutes
Goal: Max combined calories rowed

  • Rower set to 4-minute countdown

  • Athletes start seated, hands on knees, waiting for the 3-2-1-GO call

  • Damper setting at athlete’s discretion (simulate open water or thick mud)

  • Partners can switch rowing as often as they want

  • Strategy: tag out smartly, avoid burning out or jumping off the rower abruptly

  • Score is total combined calories rowed by both partners


🔥 Workout 4 – By KMF Architects

⏱ Time Cap: 8 Minutes
Goal: Find heaviest successful 3-rep thruster for each partner

  • Barbell: standard 45 lb bar, plates 45s down to 2.5s

  • Bar starts unloaded on the ground

  • Choose your starting weight; you may adjust weight up or down between attempts

  • Thruster = front squat followed immediately by press to full overhead lockout

    • Hip crease must pass below the knee in squat

    • Arms, hips, and knees fully extended at lockout

    • Bar must be directly over heels at top

  • First rep may be a squat clean into thruster

  • Pausing at shoulders between reps is allowed but each rep must be a fluid motion

  • If a NO REP occurs, you must restart the set of 3 reps from the beginning

  • Clips must be on the bar for the rep to count

  • NO GHOST RIDING: barbell must be lowered with control — dropping or slamming results in NO REP

  • Score = combined weight of each partner’s heaviest successful 3-rep set

  • Example: Partner A = 150 lb, Partner B = 200 lb → Team score = 350 lb


🔥 Workout 5 – By Orlando Health

⏱ Time Cap: 12 Minutes
Style: Partner workout — one partner completes AMRAP circuit, the other accumulates bike calories
Switch roles as needed; no fixed intervals

AMRAP Circuit Movements & Reps:

  1. 60 American Kettlebell Swings (40/25 lb)

    • Bell must be swung fully overhead (inverted)

    • Arms straight; elbows aligned with ears

    • Hips/knees locked at top position

    • Bell passes behind heels at bottom

  2. 40 Barbell Deadlifts (165/115 lb)

    • Traditional stance only (no sumo)

    • Full hip and knee extension, shoulders behind the bar at top

    • No bouncing the bar at the bottom

    • Clips must be on the bar

  3. 20 Shoulder-to-Overhead (STOH) (95/65 lb)

    • One person removes weights only

    • Options: strict press, push press, push jerk, split jerk

    • Must lock out overhead with arms, hips, and knees aligned

    • Clips must be on the bar

  4. 10 Sandbag Over the Shoulder (100/70 lb)

    • From floor to shoulder, then pass over shoulder

    • Hips/knees fully extended at top

    • Bag must touch ground between reps

Bike Calories:

  • Partner on the bike accumulates calories while other partner completes AMRAP

  • Switch as needed; no set intervals

  • Only one partner works the AMRAP or bike at a time

Scoring Example:

  • Completed: 1 full round + 30 kettlebell swings

  • Total reps in a full round = 60 + 40 + 20 + 10 = 130

  • Plus partial reps (30 swings) = 160 AMRAP reps

  • Bike calories = 65

  • Final score = 160 + 65 = 225


🚒 Firefighter Skill Station

Floater Workout – 5 min time cap
Complete this workout anytime between the start of the first heat and the end of the last heat.

Notes:

  • Both athletes will be wearing the SCBA pack.

  • Athlete 1 will complete Skills 1–3.

  • Both athletes will work together on Skill 4.

  • Athlete 2 will complete Skills 5–7.


Skill 1:

  • Place the hose pack over your shoulder.

  • Ascend 5 flights of stairs.

  • You may use the handrail for assistance or double step to the top.

  • Place the hose pack in the marked box on the top landing.

Skill 2:

  • Descend the stairs, hitting every step on the way down.

  • Skipping a step results in a 1-second penalty per missed step.

Skill 3:

  • Roll 50 ft of 5-inch hose and place it on the sled.

  • Keep the roll clean—if it falls off the sled, time will be added.

Skill 4:

  • Both athletes meet to connect the 3-inch coupling.

Skill 5:

  • Athlete 2 steps into the marked box and uses a hand-over-hand method to pull the sled forward until it crosses the marked line.

  • If the hose falls off the sled, Athlete 2 must stop, grab the hose, place it back on top, then continue the pull from the marked box.

  • You cannot walk backward with the hose and must stay within the marked box.

Skill 6:

  • Grab the charged hose line by the nozzle and walk or run forward until the nozzle crosses the blue line.

  • Spray water until the cone falls over.

  • You may spray water before reaching the marked line, but the nozzle MUST cross the line before moving on.

  • If the nozzle does not cross the marked line, athletes must go back and complete the pull.

Skill 7:

  • Grab the 5-inch hose pack by the strap and walk backward until you cross the start line.

  • You may only walk backward during this task.





We're introducing a new style of competition for you and your teammate. The event will take place across four different buildings, each dedicated to a specific workout. While every division will complete all workouts in a different sequence and at different times, all teams within your division will follow the same workout order to ensure a fair and level playing field

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