The hose lay consists of a race against the clock to see which team can connect hoses the fastest. Competitors start at a starting line, and on signal, run to couple lengths of hose in various configurations. Hose Roll: In hose roll, competitors race each other to roll up a length of hose unfurled in a straight line of front of them from one end to the other. Midnight Alarm: Midnight alarm is supposed to simulate a fire call in the middle of the night. Competitors either start out "sleeping" by lying down on the starting line or simply standing on it, depending on local rules. At the starting signal, competitors must run a distance of about 25 ft to the dressing area where they must don firefighter's gear. After they are all dressed, they then must complete a task together in their gear such as a hose lay (see above) or simply run to a finish line, or the "firetruck". Fastest time wins. Ladder Climb: In ladder climb, competitors race each other for the fastest time to reach the top of a ladder