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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPB 402.02G REVISED 7-5-2010PPPEEERRRFFFOOORRRMMMAAANNNCCCEEE BBBEEENNNCCCHHHMMMAAARRRKKKSSS 404040402222.0.0.0.02G2G2G2G Service and Maintenance of Portable Power Plants Service and Maintenance of Portable Power Plants Service and Maintenance of Portable Power Plants Service and Maintenance of Portable Power Plants &&&& Lighting Lighting Lighting Lighting Anne Huff,Anne Huff,Anne Huff,Anne Huff, Fire Chief Fire Chief Fire Chief Fire Chief Beaumont Fire-Rescue Services Discipline:Discipline:Discipline:Discipline: FF SafetyFF SafetyFF SafetyFF Safety Effective:Effective:Effective:Effective: 1/1/20101/1/20101/1/20101/1/2010 Revised:Revised:Revised:Revised: 7/5/20107/5/20107/5/20107/5/2010 Replaces:Replaces:Replaces:Replaces: Firefighter Benchmark #48Firefighter Benchmark #48Firefighter Benchmark #48Firefighter Benchmark #48 I. I. I. I. ObjectiveObjectiveObjectiveObjective The firefighter shall demonstrate and verbalize the appropriate service and maintenance of portable power plants and lighting equipment II. II. II. II. Instructions Instructions Instructions Instructions –––– Procedures for Achieving the Objective Procedures for Achieving the Objective Procedures for Achieving the Objective Procedures for Achieving the Objective Given a power plant, electrical cords, and lighting equipment, you will demonstrate and verbalize when the proper procedures are necessary for servicing and maintaining a power plant and lighting equipment. 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. III. III. III. Examiner’s NoteExaminer’s NoteExaminer’s NoteExaminer’s Note The examiner shall stop the firefighter if any safety hazard exists. The firefighter will not be allowed to review the performance steps at the time of testing. IV. IV. IV. IV. Preparation & EquipmentPreparation & EquipmentPreparation & EquipmentPreparation & Equipment A. Power plant B. Electrical cords C. Lighting equipment D. Gloves E. Cloth V. V. V. V. Reference SourcesReference SourcesReference SourcesReference Sources A. TCFP, Performance Standards, Section 161-6.01 B. NFPA, 1001 4-5.2 C. IFSTA, Essentials of Fire Fighting, 4th Edition, pages 188 PB 402.02G – Service & Maintenance of Portable Power Plants & Lighting Equipment Page 2 of 2 402.02G - Service and Maintenance of Portable Power Plants & Lighting Equipment Discipline: FF Safety Name: Officer #: Evaluator: Officer #: Date: Location: If the firefighter:If the firefighter:If the firefighter:If the firefighter: (No partial points given)(No partial points given)(No partial points given)(No partial points given) a) Verbally states that power plants should be run at least once a week for twenty (20) minutes..........................................................................1.0 _____ b) Checks fluid level(s) on the power plant (i.e., gas, oil, etc.)......................2.0 _____ c) Verbally states that the spark plug, spark plug wire, and carburetor would be checked.................................................................................1.0 _____ d) Verbally states that a spare spark plug would be readily available..........1.0 _____ e) Properly starts the power plant...............................................................1.0 _____ f) Inspects all electrical cords for damage or worn insulation......................1.0 _____ g) Inspects all electrical devices, junction boxes, and lights for damage.......1.0 _____ h) Verbally states that gloves shall be worn when changing quartz bulbs.....2.0 _____ i) Verbally states that all electrical devices would be tested while power plant is operating..................................................................................3.0 _____ j) Verbally states that the engine should cool before refueling....................2.0 _____ k) Verbally states that fuel should be changed approximately every three weeks..................................................................................1.0 _____ Points Points Points Points PossiblePossiblePossiblePossible Passing Passing Passing Passing ScoreScoreScoreScore AttemptAttemptAttemptAttempt Performance RatingPerformance RatingPerformance RatingPerformance Rating (Points)(Points)(Points)(Points) PASSPASSPASSPASS FAILFAILFAILFAIL First Second 16 12 Third