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Anne Huff,Anne Huff,Anne Huff,Anne Huff, Fire ChiefFire ChiefFire ChiefFire Chief
Beaumont Fire-Rescue Services
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I. I. I. I. ObjectiveObjectiveObjectiveObjective
The firefighter shall properly inspect an emergency fire shelter so that defects are
recognized and properly reported, and so that equipment available for use on the fire line is
serviceable when needed.
II. II. II. II. InstructInstructInstructInstructions ions ions ions –––– Procedures for Achieving the ObjectiveProcedures for Achieving the ObjectiveProcedures for Achieving the ObjectiveProcedures for Achieving the Objective
You will be given a complete fire shelter kit. You shall perform an inspection of the
protective equipment in a proficient manner. You will verbally state whether the shelter is
serviceable or defective. You shall also describe the inspection frequency of the fire shelter. 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.
The frequency of fire shelter inspection is upon shelter issuance, the beginning of each fire
season and a minimum of every two weeks during each fire season.
IV. IV. IV. IV. Preparation & EquipmentPreparation & EquipmentPreparation & EquipmentPreparation & Equipment
A. Practice fire shelter
B. Helmet
C. Fire resistant PPE
D. Leather gloves
E. Eye protection
F. Leather boots
V. V. V. V. Reference SourcesReference SourcesReference SourcesReference Sources
A. NFPA 1051, Sections 5.1.1, and 5.3.2.
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If the If the If the If the FFFFirefighter:irefighter:irefighter:irefighter: (No partial points given)(No partial points given)(No partial points given)(No partial points given)
a) Checks carrying case for excessive wear or damage .............................................1.0 _____
b) Checks protective bag for discoloration or debris .................................................1.0 _____
c) Checks for tears on shelter longer than ¼ inch ......................................................1.0 _____
d) Does not remove shelter from sealed bag ................................................................1.0 _____
e) Verbally states when inspections should be performed .................................... P/F _____
f) Verbally states whether shelter is serviceable or defective .................................1.0 _____
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Points
Possible
Passing
Score
Attempt
Performance Rating
(Points)
PASS
FAIL
5
4
First
Second