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Home My WebLink AboutPB 402.06A REVISED 7-5-2010PPPEEERRRFFFOOORRRMMMAAANNNCCCEEE BBBEEENNNCCCHHHMMMAAARRRKKKSSS 404040402222.0.0.0.06666AAAA Sounding and Ventilating a RoofSounding and Ventilating a RoofSounding and Ventilating a RoofSounding and Ventilating a Roof Anne Huff,Anne Huff,Anne Huff,Anne Huff, Fire Chief Fire Chief Fire Chief Fire Chief Beaumont Fire-Rescue Services Discipline:Discipline:Discipline:Discipline: VentilationVentilationVentilationVentilation Effective:Effective:Effective:Effective: 1/1/201/1/201/1/201/1/2001010101 Revised:Revised:Revised:Revised: 7/5/20107/5/20107/5/20107/5/2010 Replaces:Replaces:Replaces:Replaces: Firefighter Benchmark #49Firefighter Benchmark #49Firefighter Benchmark #49Firefighter Benchmark #49 I. I. I. I. ObjectiveObjectiveObjectiveObjective The firefighter, given the necessary equipment, shall demonstrate sounding a roof for structural integrity and demonstrate ventilating both pitched and flat roofs. II. II. II. II. Instructions Instructions Instructions Instructions –––– Procedures for Achieving the Objec Procedures for Achieving the Objec Procedures for Achieving the Objec Procedures for Achieving the Objectivetivetivetive Standing on the ground near the designated area, you shall climb a ladder to the edge of the roof and use an axe to sound the roof for structural integrity. Using the roof ladder, you shall climb to a designated position on the roof and cut a 4 foot X 4 foot opening at the place indicated. The hole shall be continuously cut until all sides are cut and the cut-out falls to the ground. You will be required to both verbalize key steps and complete mandatory steps while performing this skill. 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 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. Roof (may be simulated) B. Pick-head axe C. 14 foot roof ladder D. 24 foot extension ladder E. Extra 4 foot x 8 foot sheets of plywood F. Ventilation Saw: Chain Saw, K-12 Saw Note: The firefighter shall accomplish the skills wearing “FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING FOR STRUCTURAL FIREFIGHTER” as required by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection to include helmet, gloves, coat, trousers, boots, hood, and SCBA. V. V. V. V. Reference SourcesReference SourcesReference SourcesReference Sources A. TCFP, Performance Standards, Section 110-2.03h B. NFPA, 1001 3-3.11, (a), (b) C. IFSTA, Essentials of Fire Fighting, 4th Edition, pages 359, 372 PB 402.06A – Sounding and Ventilating a Roof Page 2 of 3 402.06A - Sounding and Ventilating a Roof Discipline: Ventilation Name: Officer #: Evaluator: Officer #: Date: Location: If the firefighteIf the firefighteIf the firefighteIf the firefighter:r:r:r: (No partial points given)(No partial points given)(No partial points given)(No partial points given) PITCHED ROOF: a) Organizes and collects equipment (Starts equipment on the ground, shuts off power ventilation equipment before hoisting or carrying to the roof.)..........................................................................................1.0 _____ b) Accesses the roof safely (proper ladder techniques)................................1.0 _____ c)c)c)c) Sounds the roof and states that roof should spring backSounds the roof and states that roof should spring backSounds the roof and states that roof should spring backSounds the roof and states that roof should spring back................................................................................................P/FP/FP/FP/F _____ _____ _____ _____ d) Moves roof ladder to the roof and uses it to distribute weight..................1.0 _____ e) Moves tools to the roof safely, utilizing teamwork...................................1.0 _____ f) Selects most suitable location to ventilate based on fire location, highest point, exposures, and safety.......................................................1.0 _____ g) Works from safety of roof ladder............................................................1.0 _____ h) Locates roof joists and rafters by sounding with tool...............................1.0 _____ i) Marks off the opening (scratches, etc.)...................................................1.0 _____ j) Removes built up material......................................................................1.0 _____ k) Verbally states proper sequence of cuts ..................................................1.0 _____ l) Demonstrates both a horizontal and vertical cut.....................................1.0 _____ m) Makes sure that the structural members are not cut................................1.0 _____ n) Pushes ceiling through using pike pole or other adequate tool................1.0 _____ FLAT ROOF: a) Organizes and collects equipment (Starts equipment on the ground, shuts off power ventilation equipment before hoisting or carrying to the roof.)...........................................................................................1.0 _____ b) Accesses the roof safely (proper ladder techniques)................................1.0 _____ c)c)c)c) Sounds the roof and states that roof should spring backSounds the roof and states that roof should spring backSounds the roof and states that roof should spring backSounds the roof and states that roof should spring back................................................................................................P/F _____P/F _____P/F _____P/F _____ d) Moves roof ladder to the roof and uses it to distribute weight..................1.0 _____ e) Moves tools to the roof safely, utilizing teamwork...................................1.0 _____ f) Selects most suitable location to ventilate based on fire location, exposures, and safety............................................................................1.0 _____ g) Works from safety of roof ladder............................................................1.0 _____ h) Locates roof joists and rafters by sounding with tool...............................1.0 _____ (Continued on next page) PB 402.06A – Sounding and Ventilating a Roof Page 3 of 3 i) Marks off the opening (scratches, etc.)...................................................1.0 _____ j) Removes built up material......................................................................1.0 _____ k) Verbally states proper sequence of cuts ..................................................1.0 _____ l) Demonstrates both a horizontal and vertical cut.....................................1.0 _____ m) Makes sure that the structural members are not cut................................1.0 _____ n) Pushes ceiling through using pike pole or other adequate tool................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 26 19 Third • Bold letters denote mandatory passage of this stepBold letters denote mandatory passage of this stepBold letters denote mandatory passage of this stepBold letters denote mandatory passage of this step (Attach this page to page 2)