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- don hood
- don and fasten all closures on pants/boots and coat
- collar turned up on coat
- don helmet and tighten chin strap
- don gloves
- doff protective clothing and place in service
- ensure SCBA is properly decontaminated and place back in service
Demonstrate receiving a report of a fire or emergency situation from the public (telephone) and initiate appropriate action
- identify self
- record time of call
- record type and address of incident
- record callers name and call back number
- ask questions for additional information
- advise caller to call 911
- hand up after caller
- relay message to dispatch
Identify each component of the Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
- backpack/harness
- air cylinder: cyclinder, valve, and pressure gauge
- regulator assembly: pressure hoses, low pressure alarm, main line valve, emergency by-pass valve, secondary gauges
- facepiece assembly: hose, exhaulation valve, and head harness
- Pass device
Emergency procedures in the event of an interrupted/restricted air flow
- notify partner
- activate emergency communication (Mayday)
- activate PASS
- close mainline valve (if applicable)
- operate bypass:
1. open bypass valve, inhale
2. close bypass valve
3. repeat as needed
- exit structure with partner
Demonstrate foricle entry and through the lock entry techniques for a sliding window
- select proper tool
- carry tool in a safe manner
- try window before prying
- locate lock
- pry or force entry at proper location on window
- clear any window coverings or obstructions
Demonstrate techniques for action when trapped or disoriented in a fire or hostile situation by searching for an exit using a hose line
- notify cammand of the situation (mayday)
- evaluate area for hazards andn identify a safe haven
- communicate to team memers actions problems or needs for assistance
- activate PASS
- attempt to retrace steps
- while searching for an exit, locate hose, find coupling
use hose and follow to safety using coupling as guide
- maintain contact with team members verbally, physically, or by sight
- exit hazardous area before exhausting air supply as a team
Demonstrate the procedures for cleaning, inspecting, and maintaining the fire hose and couplings.
1. Wash hose using clear water and a brush, use soap in applicable
2. Rinse with clear water
3. Wash couplings with clear water and a brush
4. Inspect the hose for any mechanical, thermal, or chemical damages.
5. Inspect couplings for damage
6. Remove gaskets from the female coupling and pinch the gasket together and check for any cracks
7. Reinstall the gasket into the female end
8. Check the male end threads for any damage by threading it into the female end
9. Mark and record any damage that was found, and if necessary, remove it from service
Demonstrate one and two firefighter deployment of a salvage cover. (Two firefighter deployment or Balloon throw)
1. Stack objects to be covered
2. Stretch the cover along one side of the object to be covered
3. Make several accordion folds with inside hand
4. Pull the cover tight and throw it over the objects, trapping as much air as possible
5. As a team float or guide the cover over the objects to be covered
6. Guide into position and tuck in the bottoms
Separate, remove, and relocate charred material from un-charred material while protecting the area of fire origin for determination of fire cause
1. Separate charred from un-charred material in cooperation with a fire investigator
2. Extinguish any smoldering material
3. Remove charred material to safe area
4. Preserve any potential fire cause evidence by leaving it where it was found
5. Advise investigator where it was found
6. Verify atmosphere is safe by testing the air with an air monitor
7. Verbalize the need to mitigate
Demonstrate the assembly and connecting of the equipment necessary for drafting from a portable water tank
1. Set up portable water tank
2. Check for presence of gaskets
3. Fasten rope to strainer to aid in handling the hard suction hose
4. Couple strainer to hard suction hose
5. Couple the two sections of the hard suction hose together, making sure to not get any dirt in the coupling
6. Connect completed hose to the apparatus
7. Use a rubber mallet to ensure an air-tight connection
Demonstrate opening a 4ft by 4ft hole for vertical ventilation. (Roof)
1. Properly use the roof ladder with the wind at your back
2. Use spotter/heeler for safety
3. Sound roof for integrity
4. Correctly open ventilation hole
5. Use appropriate tool to push down and remove any barriers
6. Exit roof area once ventilation is complete
41. Demonstrate the set up of a high volume blower fan in a doorway for "positive pressure" ventilation
1. Determine access point and fire location
2. Create appropriate exhaust opening as close to the seat of the fire as possible
3. Exhaust opening should be 75 to 150 percent as large as the entry opening (per manufacture recommendation)
4. Start positive pressure blower
5. Set blower so that the cone of air from the blower completely covers the door opening
6. Open door to structure and pressurize building
7. Set blower so placement does not interfere with entry and exit of firefighters from the building
8. Open interior doors systematically to maintain positive pressure in the structure
9. Maintain team integrity during ventilation
Demonstrate the proper method for replacing a burst section of hose
1. Apply hose clamp approx. 3-5 feet behind coupling or communicate shutdown of hoseline
2. Drain hose at nozzle
3. Replace 2 sections for 1 burst section
4. Remove hose clamp, if applicable, and charge hoseline slowly
Demonstrate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning procedures for ground ladders
1. Wash ladder with water, soap, brush, and then dry ladder
2. Check rungs for looseness, cracks, dents, or unusual wear
3. Check bolts, rivets, and welds for looseness
4. Check beams, trusses, and truss blocks for damage
5. Check all braces, slides, stops, and locks
6. Check pulleys and halyards
7. Check heat sensor labels for color change
8. Mark any defects found and tag out of service
9. Check for smooth operation by raising and lowering ladder
10. Record cleaning, inspection, and maintenance
Demonstrate the proper carry, position, raise and lower of 24ft... 28ft...or 35ft, extension ladder
1. Start 50 ft. away from the structure
2. Leader gives preparatory commands
3. Team lifts with legs
4. Check for overhead obstructions
5. Check for structural stability
6. Raise fly to proper height
7. Check/Determine that "Dogs" are locked
8. Tie off halyard
9. Check climbing angle
10. Lower ladder
Demonstrate hydrant-to-pumper hose connections in order to ( Supply a forward lay )
1. Select correct equipment to connect to hydrant
2. Loop hose around hydrant, secure the hose
3. Signal for apparatus operator to proceed
4. Connect hydrant gate valves
5. Open hydrant completely, flush. (Open gradually to prevent water hammer)
6. Charge hoseline (slowly) when signal is given
7. Shut hydrant sown slowly to prevent water hammer and check drain
Demonstrate an offensive attack on an interior class A fire (tank water as water source)
1. Completely unload attack line from apparatus
2. Select forcible entry tools and carry to the door
3. Secure hose
4. Signal for water
5. Open attack line and flush line
6. Set nozzle to appropriate pattern
7. Don face piece, go on air, then check your partners PPE (ensuring that no skin is showing)
8. Force entry on door (try before you pry)
9. Control the door and access
10. Sound floor for integrity, check overhead in room for extension
11. Advance in structure searching for fire and possible victims (back-up firefighter carries tools)
12. Find seat of fire and use correct pattern to extinguish fire
13. Maintain team integrity during attack (sight, voice, or physical contact)
14. Overhaul to find and hidden fires
15. Contact command that fire is under control
16. Provide a CAAN report (Conditions, Actions, Air (Go off of whoever has the lowest air), Needs
Demonstrate procedures for breaking window or door glass and removing obstructions, from ground level or while working from a ladder
1. Stand or be on ladder from the windward side of glass pane. (lock into ladder if applicable)
2. Strike with tool as high as possible
3. Keep hands above or aside the point of impact if possible
4. Stand at a 45 degree angle to window/door
5. Clear all the glass out of the frame.
Demonstrate the procedure of inspecting, cleaning, and maintaining salvage covers
1. Demonstrate washing and drying salvage covers
2. Inspect covers for tears or holes
3. Mark holes if found and patch according manufacturing recommendation
Demonstrate the proper carry, position, raise, and lower of a single ladder
1. Start 25 ft. from structure
2. Lift ladder with legs (not back) to carry position
3. Carry ladder correctly
4. Check for overhead obstructions
5. Check structural stability
6. Place and raise ladder to proper position
7. Check the climbing angle
8. Lower the ladder
Demonstrate deployment of a roof ladder on a pitched roof
1. Raise roof ladder with hooks deployed and place against ladder or roof
2. Properly climb extension ladder
3. Carry roof ladder to roofline and lock in
4. Slide roof ladder up roof
5. Ensure hooks are securely grabbing the peak of the roof
Demonstrate the proper method for replacing a burst section of hose
1. Apply hose clamp approx. 3-5 feet behind coupling or communicate shutdown of hoseline
2. Drain hose at nozzle
3. Replace 2 sections for 1 burst section
4. Remove hose clamp, if applicable, and charge hoseline slowly
Demonstrate breaching for a wood wall.
1. Select the proper tool
2. Carry the tool in the proper manner
3. Confirm the utilities are off
4. Remove any exterior coverings
5. Sound for studs
6. Make cut along the studs
7. Identify any hazards that at in the way when breaching the wall
Demonstrate inspecting ,cleaning, and storing rope after use.
1. Identify rope type
2. Inspect the rope for all damage and wear
3. Wash and dry the rope according to manufacture recommendations.
4. Put away rope in rope bag
5. Document the ropes use and your inspection
Demonstrate the proper care and maintenance of forcible entry tools and equipment.
1. Carry tool in a safe manner
2. Protect yourself and others from sharp or pointed edges
3. Remove dirt and other debris with a brush
4. Wash tool with soap and water per manufacture recommendations
5. Inspect tool for damage
6. (if applicable) Sharpen tool according to manufacture recommendations
7. Make sure tool if dry and use protectant on the surface according to manufacture recommendations.