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Phil The Boot Truck Pull
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From Apopka Fire Department, Apopka Firefighters Association, and the City of Apopka and Event Emcee: Matt Morgan
Join us for this one-day community event where teams will compete to pull a fully loaded fire truck weighing over 40,000 pounds! It is the ultimate tug-of-war showdown and an unforgettable team-building experience all in support of our very own Apopka Fire Department Engineer and Marine Corp Veteran, Phil Faro.
This family-friendly event will also feature children's activities, food vendors, live entertainment, and fire safety demonstrations throughout the evening. Admission is free!
About the Cause: All proceeds from this event go directly to support Apopka Fire Engineer and Marine Corp Veteran Phil Faro and his family. Engineer Faro experienced a serious medical emergency while on duty. Though his recovery journey will take time, his determinations and positive spirit continue to inspire everyone around him. Your participation and donations help ease the burden on his family and remind them that the Apopka community and the fire service stand united beside them.
About the Teams
Teams of up of 8 members will compete for bragging rights and the coveted Fastest Pull Challenge Trophy!
Rules & Requirements
About Individual Registration
Want to pull the truck, but don't have a team? No problem! Register as an individual participant online and pay $25 on the day of the event, and we'll place you on a team.
Competition Fastest Pull & Guidelines
Teams will line up on the rope attached to the fire truck. When the air horn sounds, the clock starts! The fastest team to pull the truck 100 feet (or before 5 minutes elapse) wins!
Each team receives two attempts, and the fastest team earns the "Fastest Team Pull" trophy.
- All participants must submit a signed waiver online or on the day of the event.
- Teams limited to 8 members
- Registration Fee: $200 paid day of event
- Deadline for shirts: Register by November 2, 2025, to receive official event t-shirts.
- Once checked in, no roster changes are allowed unless an alternate is approved.
- Teams may not recruit members from other teams.
- Gloves are permitted; closed-toe shoes are required (no flip-flops).
- The rope should have no attachments or wraps allowed.
- Teams may remove slack, but cannot pull before the air horn signal.
- Each team will have two pulls for the "Fastest Pull" competition.
- The Pull Coordinator's Signal: "Ready...Set..." Air Horn
- Timing starts when air horn sounds and stops once the truck moves 100 feet or 5 minutes pass.
Sponsorship Opportunity
$1,000 Sponsorship Opportunities include:
- Recognition and mention during the event
- Premium 10’x10’ tent/display space (tent provided by sponsor)
Please fill out our online form if interested in being an event sponsor.
