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Stopping the Flow of Water from a Stopping the Flow of Water from a Stopping the Flow of Water from a Stopping the Flow of Water from a SprinklerSprinklerSprinklerSprinkler HeadHeadHeadHead
Anne Huff,Anne Huff,Anne Huff,Anne Huff, Fire ChiefFire ChiefFire ChiefFire Chief
Beaumont Fire-Rescue Services
Discipline:Discipline:Discipline:Discipline: Fire Protection SystemsFire Protection SystemsFire Protection SystemsFire Protection Systems
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 #77Firefighter Benchmark #77Firefighter Benchmark #77Firefighter Benchmark #77
I. I. I. I. ObjectiveObjectiveObjectiveObjective
The firefighter shall demonstrate the proper procedure for stopping the flow of water
from a sprinkler head using a sprinkler stop or wedge. The firefighter shall identify the style of
sprinkler head, temperature rating, and the conditions at which the control valve may be closed.
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, you shall demonstrate the proper procedure for
stopping the flow of water form a sprinkler head using a sprinkler stop or wedge. You shall
identify and verbalize to the evaluator the style of sprinkler head, temperature rating, and the
conditions at which the system control valve may be closed. 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.
A mock-up for the objective can be created by using a section of pipe with one sprinkler head
connected and supplied by a garden hose.
IV. IV. IV. IV. Preparation & EquipmentPreparation & EquipmentPreparation & EquipmentPreparation & Equipment
A. Sprinkler system or mock-up
B. Open sprinkler head
C. Replacement sprinkler head
D. Wood wedges or commercially-made stopper
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, trousers, and SCBA.
V. V. V. V. ReferenReferenReferenReference Sourcesce Sourcesce Sourcesce Sources
A. TCFP, Performance Standards, Section 114-4.08
B. NFPA, National Fire Protection Association 1001 3-3.13(b)
C. IFSTA, Private Fire Protection and Detection, 2nd Edition, page 30.
PB 402.10E – Stopping the Flow of Water from a Sprinkler Head Page 2 of 2
402.10E - Stopping the Flow of Water from a Sprinkler Head
Discipline: Fire Protection Systems
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) Inserts the sprinkler stop(s) without complication ..................................... 2.0 _____
b) Adequately stops the flow of water ......................................................... 2.0 _____
c) Verbally identifies the sprinkler head is an upright or pendant style .......... 2.0 _____
d) Verbally identifies the temperature classification given a sprinkler head.... 2.0 _____
e) Verbally states the control valve is not to be closed unless directed Verbally states the control valve is not to be closed unless directed Verbally states the control valve is not to be closed unless directed Verbally states the control valve is not to be closed unless directed
by theby theby theby the Incident Commander oIncident Commander oIncident Commander oIncident Commander orrrr OfficerOfficerOfficerOfficer in chargin chargin chargin chargeeee ..................................... P/FP/FP/FP/F _____
• 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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