In consideration for participating in South Carolina State Firefighters’ Association training, I hereby release, indemnify, and covenant not to sue the South Carolina State Firefighters’ Association, agents or employees (Releasees), the Lexington County Fire Service, their officers, agents and employees (Releases), and the Columbia Fire Department, their officers, agents and employees (Releases), as well as any other students or instructors from any and all liability, claims, cost and causes of action arising out of or related to any property damage or personal injury, including death, that may be sustained by me, while participating in such activity, or while on the premises owned, leased or used by Releasees. I acknowledge the training involves physically strenuous activities in which I am capable of fully participating. I know of no physical or mental condition that would preclude my full participation in the training.
I understand that the South Carolina State Firefighters’ Association, Lexington County Fire Service, and Columbia Fire Department are not authorized to provide travel, medical, or health insurance, I verify that I or my agency maintain appropriate and necessary coverage, and I understand that I or my agency will be responsible for any medical expenses that I may incur as a result of my participation in this program.
I understand that the nature of the tasks I may perform while involved in this training may require a high degree of physical fitness, agility, and dexterity, and that this may include rigorous exercises which require physical fitness, strength, and stamina. I am fully aware of the risks and hazards associated with fire, rescue, and hazardous materials training, including but not limited to burns, heat stroke, heart attack, heat exhaustion, falls and other related injuries, and I choose to voluntarily participate in the activity with full knowledge that said activity may be hazardous to me and my property.