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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPB 402.07F REVISED 7-5-2010PPPEEERRRFFFOOORRRMMMAAANNNCCCEEE BBBEEENNNCCCHHHMMMAAARRRKKKSSS 404040402222.0.0.0.07777FFFF Construction of a Water ChuteConstruction of a Water ChuteConstruction of a Water ChuteConstruction of a Water Chute Anne Huff,Anne Huff,Anne Huff,Anne Huff, Fire Chief Fire Chief Fire Chief Fire Chief Beaumont Fire-Rescue Services Discipline:Discipline:Discipline:Discipline: SalvageSalvageSalvageSalvage Effective:Effective:Effective:Effective: 1/1/20011/1/20011/1/20011/1/2001 Revised:Revised:Revised:Revised: 7/5/20107/5/20107/5/20107/5/2010 Replaces:Replaces:Replaces:Replaces: Firefighter Benchmark #55Firefighter Benchmark #55Firefighter Benchmark #55Firefighter Benchmark #55 I. I. I. I. ObjectiveObjectiveObjectiveObjective The firefighter shall demonstrate and describe the proper method of constructing a water chute using the “Straight Ladder and Two Salvage Cover” method. The firefighter will have a maximum time limit of six (6) minutes to complete this skill. 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 two salvage covers and a straight ladder which is longer than either cover, you will demonstrate the splicing of the two covers and their proper placement on the ladder to form a water chute to remove water. You will have six (6) minutes to complete 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. Two salvage covers B. Straight ladder Note: The firefighter shall accomplish the skills wearing protective trousers, boots, and helmet. V. V. V. V. Reference SourcesReference SourcesReference SourcesReference Sources A. TCFP, Performance Standards, Section 107-2.00, 2.01 B. NFPA, National Fire Protection Agency 1001 3-3.13(b) C. IFSTA, Essentials of Fire Fighting, 4th Edition, pages 614-616 PB 402.07F – Construction of a Water Chute Page 2 of 2 402.07F - Construction of a Water Chute Discipline: Salvage 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) Fully spreads the covers out, removing most creases and wrinkles...........1.0 _____ b) Rolls one long edge of one cover up to the center line of the cover.........1.0 _____ c) Rolls the other long edge of the same cover up to the center line............1.0 _____ d) Inverts the cover and places it on the lower portion of the ladder, pulling each roll from underneath the chute to the nearest beam of the ladder.........................................................................................2.0 _____ e) Rolls one long edge of the second cover up to the center line of the cover...............................................................................................1.0 _____ f) Rolls the other long edge of the second cover up to the center line..........1.0 _____ g) Inverts the second cover and places it on the upper portion of the ladder, overlapping the first cover to prevent any leakage, pulling each roll from underneath the chute to the nearest beam.......................2.0 _____ h) Elevates the tip end of the ladder to simulate elevation change...............1.0 _____ i) Completes all the steps in the allotted time.............................................1.0 _____ ALLOTTED TIME FOR SKILLALLOTTED TIME FOR SKILLALLOTTED TIME FOR SKILLALLOTTED TIME FOR SKILL: 6 minutes6 minutes6 minutes6 minutes TimeTimeTimeTime ________________________ minutesminutesminutesminutes ________________________ secondssecondssecondsseconds Points Points Points Points PossiblePossiblePossiblePossible Passing Passing Passing Passing ScoreScoreScoreScore AttemptAttemptAttemptAttempt Performance RatingPerformance RatingPerformance RatingPerformance Rating (Points)(Points)(Points)(Points) PASSPASSPASSPASS FAILFAILFAILFAIL First Second 11 8 Third