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Setting up and Operating a Foam Fire StreamSetting up and Operating a Foam Fire StreamSetting up and Operating a Foam Fire StreamSetting up and Operating a Foam Fire Stream
Anne Huff,Anne Huff,Anne Huff,Anne Huff, Fire ChiefFire ChiefFire ChiefFire Chief
Beaumont Fire-Rescue Services
Discipline:Discipline:Discipline:Discipline: Fire Fire Fire Fire Stream &Stream &Stream &Stream & HydraulicsHydraulicsHydraulicsHydraulics
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 #82Firefighter Benchmark #82Firefighter Benchmark #82Firefighter Benchmark #82
I. I. I. I. ObjectiveObjectiveObjectiveObjective
The firefighter, given the necessary equipment, shall demonstrate the proper procedure
for setting up and operating a foam fire stream.
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 procedure for setting up a foam fire stream with the
appropriate equipment. You will demonstrate the operation of the foam stream. You will begin
on my instruction to start. You will not use actual foam material. 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. Simulated foam concentrate (Liquid Soap)
B. Foam eductor
C. Attack hose line
D. Nozzle
E. Pumper
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, and SCBA.
V. V. V. V. Reference SourcesReference SourcesReference SourcesReference Sources
A. TCFP, Performance Standards, Section 159-1.08
B. NFPA, National Fire Protection Association 1001, 4-3.1(b)
C. IFSTA, Essentials of Fire Fighting, 4th Edition, pages 513-517.
PB 402.11C – Setting up and Operating a Foam Fire Stream Page 2 of 2
402.11C - Setting up and Operating a Foam Fire Stream
Discipline: Fire Stream & Hydraulics
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) Verbalizes proper foam selection (uses liquid soap concentrate) .............. 1.0 _____
b) Checks the eductor and nozzle to make sure they are compatible ........... 1.0 _____
c) Ensures the foam concentration matches the eductor percentage
rating .................................................................................................... 1.0 _____
d) Adjusts eductor if applicable .................................................................. 1.0 _____
e) Attaches eductor to hose of proper size .................................................. 1.0 _____
f) Avoids kinks in the hose ......................................................................... 1.0 _____
g) Ensures valves on outlets are fully openEnsures valves on outlets are fully openEnsures valves on outlets are fully openEnsures valves on outlets are fully open ................................................................................................................................................................................................ PPPP////FFFF ____________________
h) Attaches attack hose line and nozzle to the discharge end of eductor ...... 1.0 _____
i) Opens the foam bucket ......................................................................... 1.0 _____
j) Places the eductor suction hose into the foam ......................................... 1.0 _____
k) Increases water supply pressure as required by the eductor ..................... 1.0 _____
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