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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPB 402.08A REVISED 7-5-2010PPPEEERRRFFFOOORRRMMMAAANNNCCCEEE BBBEEENNNCCCHHHMMMAAARRRKKKSSS 444400002.082.082.082.08AAAA Exposure of Hidden FiresExposure of Hidden FiresExposure of Hidden FiresExposure of Hidden Fires Anne Huff,Anne Huff,Anne Huff,Anne Huff, Fire Ch Fire Ch Fire Ch Fire Chiefiefiefief Beaumont Fire-Rescue Services Discipline:Discipline:Discipline:Discipline: OverhaulOverhaulOverhaulOverhaul 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 #57Firefighter Benchmark #57Firefighter Benchmark #57Firefighter Benchmark #57 I. I. I. I. ObjectiveObjectiveObjectiveObjective The firefighter will demonstrate how the pike pole is used to open different types of ceilings. The firefighter will demonstrate the use of a fire axe and a prying tool II. II. II. II. Instructions Instructions Instructions Instructions –––– Procedures for Achieving the Procedures for Achieving the Procedures for Achieving the Procedures for Achieving the ObjectiveObjectiveObjectiveObjective Given the proper equipment, you will demonstrate: A. How a pike pole is used to open different types of ceilings B. How to remove a baseboard, locate wall studs and/or joists by sounding, and evaluate the interior wall conditions using a fire axe and a prying tool C. How to remove window casings using a fire axe and a prying tool. 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. Pike pole B. Fire axe C. Prying tool 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, and SCBA. Firefighter will not don face piece or hood. V. V. V. V. Reference SourcesReference SourcesReference SourcesReference Sources A. TCFP, Performance Standards, Section 108-5.02 B. NFPA, 1001 3-3.12(a) C. IFSTA, Essentials of Fire Fighting, 4th Edition, pages 598-599 PB 402.08A – Exposure of Hidden Fires Page 2 of 2 402.08A - Exposure of Hidden Fires Discipline: Overhaul Name: Officer #: Evaluator: Officer #: Date: Location: If the firefighter:If the firefighter:If the firefighter:If the firefighter: (No (No (No (No partial points given)partial points given)partial points given)partial points given) a) Verbally states the importance of having a charged hose line available during the overhaul process.....................................................1.0 _____ Ceilings: a) Lowers face shield to cover eyes.............................................................1.0 _____ b) Stands between work area and exit........................................................1.0 _____ c) Pushes pike pole through ceiling with hook pointed away.......................1.0 _____ d) Pulls the pole down and away................................................................1.0 _____ Floors/Walls: a) Is able to remove baseboard with provided tools....................................1.0 _____ b) Uses sight, sound, and touch to locate fire.............................................1.0 _____ c) Is able to locate studs or joists by sounding............................................1.0 _____ Separating burned material: a) Is able to remove window casing and charred material with minimal damage...................................................................................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 9 7 Third