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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