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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPB 402.03A REVISED 9-2012PPPEEERRRFFFOOORRRMMMAAANNNCCCEEE BBBEEENNNCCCHHHMMMAAARRRKKKSSS 404040402222.0.0.0.03333AAAA Inspection & Maintenance of Ground LaddersInspection & Maintenance of Ground LaddersInspection & Maintenance of Ground LaddersInspection & Maintenance of Ground Ladders Anne Huff,Anne Huff,Anne Huff,Anne Huff, Fire ChiefFire ChiefFire ChiefFire Chief Beaumont Fire-Rescue Services Discipline:Discipline:Discipline:Discipline: LaddersLaddersLaddersLadders Effective:Effective:Effective:Effective: 1/1/20011/1/20011/1/20011/1/2001 Revised:Revised:Revised:Revised: 9999/5/201/5/201/5/201/5/2012222 Replaces:Replaces:Replaces:Replaces: Firefighter BenchmFirefighter BenchmFirefighter BenchmFirefighter Benchmark #25ark #25ark #25ark #25 I. I. I. I. ObjectiveObjectiveObjectiveObjective The firefighter shall identify, describe, and demonstrate inspection and maintenance techniques of different types of ground ladders. The firefighter shall accomplish the skill in 5 minutes or less. II. II. II. II. Instructions Instructions Instructions Instructions –––– Procedures for AchieProcedures for AchieProcedures for AchieProcedures for Achieving the Objectiveving the Objectiveving the Objectiveving the Objective You will explain and demonstrate the proper techniques for the inspection and maintenance of ladders. You have 5 minutes to complete this skill. You will begin on my instruction to start. The skill 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 firefighter will not be allowed to review the performance steps at the time of testing. IV. IV. IV. IV. Preparation & EquipmentPreparation & EquipmentPreparation & EquipmentPreparation & Equipment Extension ladder V. V. V. V. Reference SourcesReference SourcesReference SourcesReference Sources A. TCFP, Performance Standard, Section 105-5.00 B. NFPA, National Fire Protection Agency 1001 3-5.3 C. IFSTA, Fire Service Ground Ladder Practices 9th Edition pages 41-46 D. IFSTA, Essentials of Fire Fighting 4th Edition pages 287-290 PBPBPBPB 404040402222....3333AAAA –––– Inspection and MainInspection and MainInspection and MainInspection and Maintenance of tenance of tenance of tenance of Ground Ground Ground Ground LaddersLaddersLaddersLadders Page Page Page Page 2222 of of of of 2222 402.03A – Inspection & Maintenance of Ground Ladders Discipline: Ladders 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) Checks for signs of physical damage (cracks, splintering, warping discoloration, bending, dents, etc.) ........................................................... 1.0 _____ b) Tests rungs for tightness by twisting them ................................................... P/F _____ c) Checks for bent beams and rungs ............................................................ 1.0 _____ d) Checks halyard for frays, cuts, or bunching ............................................... 1.0 _____ e) Checks halyard for snugness and freedom of movement ............................. 1.0 _____ f) Checks for free-turning pulleys ................................................................. 1.0 _____ g) Checks heat sensor for signs of heat exposure ........................................... 1.0 _____ h) Checks dogs or pawls for freedom of movement and operation .................. 1.0 _____ i) Checks condition of guides and free movement of fly sections ..................... 1.0 _____ j) Checks rivets, welds, and bolted connections for tightness and defects ......... 1.0 _____ k) Checks for any unusual wear ................................................................... 1.0 _____ l) Checks ladder for cleanliness ................................................................... 1.0 _____ m) Verbally states that ladders should be inspected monthly and after each use ................................................................................................ 1.0 _____ n) Completes skill in allotted time ................................................................. 1.0 _____ Allotted time for this skill: 5 minutes Allotted time for this skill: 5 minutes Allotted time for this skill: 5 minutes Allotted time for this skill: 5 minutes Time_____ minutes _____ seconds Points Points Points Points PossiblePossiblePossiblePossible Passing Passing Passing Passing ScoreScoreScoreScore AttemptAttemptAttemptAttempt Performance RatingPerformance RatingPerformance RatingPerformance Rating (Points)(Points)(Points)(Points) PASSPASSPASSPASS FAILFAILFAILFAIL 13 9 First Second Third