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Demonstrate Proper Connection of Couplings & AdaptersDemonstrate Proper Connection of Couplings & AdaptersDemonstrate Proper Connection of Couplings & AdaptersDemonstrate Proper Connection of Couplings & Adapters
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 RENUMBEREDRENUMBEREDRENUMBEREDRENUMBERED
Replaces:Replaces:Replaces:Replaces: FFFFFFFF Benchmark #6Benchmark #6Benchmark #6Benchmark #68888; PB 402.09; PB 402.09; PB 402.09; PB 402.09KKKK
I. I. I. I. ObjectiveObjectiveObjectiveObjective
The firefighter, using two sections of fire hose of different diameters, shall demonstrate
connecting the female ends of the hose together using an approved coupling method. The firefighter shall
accomplish the skill in 1-1/2 minutes or less.
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
While wearing full protective clothing and a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), you
shall demonstrate the proper method of connecting the female ends of two sections of fire hose of
different diameters using an approved coupling method. You will have 1-1/2 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 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. 50 feet of 1 ¾” fire hose
B. 50 feet of 2-½” fire hose
C. Reducer 2-½” to 1-1/2”
D. Double male coupling
E. Double female coupling
F. Assorted hose adapters and appliances
.
NOTE: The firefighter shall accomplish the skill wearing “FULL PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING FOR STRUCTURAL FIREFIGHTER”as required by the Texas Commission
on Fire Protection to include helmet, coat, boots, hood, and trousers. Gloves shall be
optional. Firefighter will not don face piece or hood.
V. V. V. V. Reference SourcesReference SourcesReference SourcesReference Sources
A. TCFP, Performance Standards, Section 106-4.04.
B. NFPA, National Fire Protection Association 1001 3-3.9b.
C. IFSTA Hose Practice, 7th edition pages 77-78, 93-95.
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402.09I – Demonstrate Proper Connection of Couplings & Adapters
Discipline: Hose
Name:
Officer #:
Evaluator:
Officer #:
Date:
Location:
If the firefighter:If the firefighter:If the firefighter:If the firefighter: (No partial poi(No partial poi(No partial poi(No partial points given)nts given)nts given)nts given)
a) Selects appropriate adapters .................................................................... 1.0 _____
b) Makes adaptations, adds connections using approved techniques ............... 2.0 _____
c) Completes skill in allotted time ................................................................. 1.0 _____
Bold letters denotes mandatory passage of this stepBold letters denotes mandatory passage of this stepBold letters denotes mandatory passage of this stepBold letters denotes mandatory passage of this step
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