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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPB 402.02F REVISED 7-5-2010PPPEEERRRFFFOOORRRMMMAAANNNCCCEEE BBBEEENNNCCCHHHMMMAAARRRKKKSSS 402.02F Working Around Fire Apparatus Anne Huff, Fire Chief Beaumont Fire-Rescue Services Discipline: Firefighter Safety Effective: 1/1/2001 Revised: 7/5/2010 Replaces: Firefighter Benchmark #24 I. Objective The firefighter shall properly describe and demonstrate the correct procedures when working around fire apparatus, to include mounting, dismounting, and other operations in and around fire apparatus. II. Instructions – Procedures for Achieving the Objective Given a fire apparatus, you will mount, dismount and remove equipment from the compartments of fire apparatus at a simulated fire emergency scene. You will verbally describe and follow all safety procedures. You will begin on my instruction to start. The skill will end when you state to me that you have completed all of the identified steps. Do you understand these instructions? III. Examiner’s Note The firefighter will not be allowed to review the performance steps at the time of testing. IV. Preparation & Equipment A. Fire apparatus B. Protective clothing C. Miscellaneous tools and equipment Note: The firefighter shall accomplish the skill wearing helmet, gloves, coat, trousers, and boots, excluding SCBA. V. Reference Sources A. TCFP, Performance Standard, Section 122-13.01 B. NFPA, 1001 3-3.2(a) Firefighter 1 C. IFSTA, Essentials of Fire Fighting, 4th Edition, pages 23-24 PB 402.02F – Working Around Fire Apparatus Page 2 of 2 402.02F - Working Around Fire Apparatus Discipline: Firefighter Safety Name: Officer #: Evaluator: Officer #: Date: Location: If the firefighter: (No partial points given) a) Verbally states that the vehicle should be completely stopped before stepping off the vehicle ...........................................................................1.0 _____ b) Verbally states that the apparatus is not in motion......................................1.0 _____ c) Uses handrails, safety steps onto/into vehicle............................................1.0 _____ d) Secures all safety devices.........................................................................1.0 _____ e) Verbalizes that he/she would wait for order(s) before exiting apparatus........1.0 _____ f) Uses handrails, safety steps from vehicle...................................................1.0 _____ Aerial apparatus: a) Verbally states that firefighters should not use handrails if dismounting an apparatus that has an aerial ladder extended close to power lines .........1.0 _____ Working around apparatus: a) Keeps all apparatus doors shut when not in use.........................................1.0 _____ b) Makes sure all equipment around vehicle is kept in a safe manner at all times.............................................................................................1.0 _____ c) Ensures emergency lights are operating while firefighters are operating around vehicle exposed to vehicle traffic...................................................1.0 _____ Points Possible Passing Score Attempt Performance Rating (Points) PASS FAIL First Second 10 7 Third