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Anne Huff,Anne Huff,Anne Huff,Anne Huff, Fire ChiefFire ChiefFire ChiefFire Chief
Beaumont Fire-Rescue Services
Discipline:Discipline:Discipline:Discipline: HoseHoseHoseHose
Effective:Effective:Effective:Effective: 1/1/20011/1/20011/1/20011/1/2001
Revised:Revised:Revised:Revised: 12121212////5555/2012/2012/2012/2012
Replaces:Replaces:Replaces:Replaces: Firefighter Benchmark #61Firefighter Benchmark #61Firefighter Benchmark #61Firefighter Benchmark #61
I. I. I. I. ObjectiveObjectiveObjectiveObjective
The firefighter shall demonstrate the proper method of coupling and uncoupling two
lengths of fire hose using the following methods: (1) knee-press, (2) stiff-arm, (3) spanner
wrench. A second person will assist with the stiff-arm method.
II. II. II. II. Instructions Instructions Instructions Instructions –––– Procedures for Achieving the ObjectiveProcedures for Achieving the ObjectiveProcedures for Achieving the ObjectiveProcedures for Achieving the Objective
You shall demonstrate the proper method of coupling and uncoupling two lengths of fire
hose using the following methods: (1) knee-press, (2) stiff-arm, (3) spanner wrench. You will
have a second person for the stiff-arm method. 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. 2 lengths of 1-3/4” or larger hose
B. Spanner wrench set
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.
V. V. V. V. Reference SourcesReference SourcesReference SourcesReference Sources
A. TCFP, Performance Standards, Section 106-6.01, .02, .03.
B. NFPA, National Fire Protection Agency 1001 3-3.9(b).
C. IFSTA, Essentials of Fire Fighting, 4th Edition, pages 96-97.
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402.09D - Coupling and Uncoupling Two Lengths of Fire Hose
Discipline: Hose
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) Demonstrates the knee-press method ........................................................ 1.0 _____
b) Demonstrates the stiff-arm (two person) method ......................................... 1.0 _____
c) Demonstrates the spanner wrench method ................................................ 1.0 _____
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