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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: Water SuppliesWater SuppliesWater SuppliesWater Supplies
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 #80Firefighter Benchmark #80Firefighter Benchmark #80Firefighter Benchmark #80
I. I. I. I. ObjectiveObjectiveObjectiveObjective
The firefighter, given an equipped fire apparatus and hydrant and wearing protective
clothing, shall demonstrate making a hydrant connection from the hydrant to the pump intake
using a 2-½ inch or 5” soft supply hose and then fully open and close the hydrant.
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 technique for connecting a 2-½ inch or 5” soft supply
hose to a hydrant. Once the hose has been connected to the hydrant and the intake of the
apparatus, you will then fully open and close the hydrant. You will be required to complete the
mandatory steps while performing this skill. 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. Pumper apparatus
B. 2-½ or 5” soft supply hose
C. hydrant
D. hydrant wrench
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.
V. V. V. V. Reference Reference Reference Reference SourcesSourcesSourcesSources
A. TCFP, Performance Standards, Section 113-1.02
B. NFPA, National Fire Protection Association 1001, 3-3.14(b)
C. IFSTA Hose Practice, 7th edition page 59.
PB 402.11A – Supply Hose to Hydrant Page 2 of 2
402.11A - Supply Hose to Hydrant
Discipline: Water Supplies
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) Removes sufficient hose and proceeds to the hydrant with a
hydrant wrench ..................................................................................... 1.0 _____
b) Loosens appropriate hydrant cap, attaches adapter if necessary (5”),
and places the wrench on the operating nut ........................................... 1.0 _____
c) Connects hose completely to the hydrant ................................................ 1.0 _____
d) Attaches other hose coupling to pump intake ......................................... 1.0 _____
e) Removes all kinks from the hose ............................................................ 1.0 _____
f) Fully opens and closes the hydrantFully opens and closes the hydrantFully opens and closes the hydrantFully opens and closes the hydrant ......................................................... P/FP/FP/FP/F _____
g) Checks for hydrant draining .................................................................. 1.0 _____
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