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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: Wildland Urban InterfaceWildland Urban InterfaceWildland Urban InterfaceWildland Urban Interface FFFFFFFF
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Revised:Revised:Revised:Revised:
Replaces:Replaces:Replaces:Replaces:
I. I. I. I. ObjectiveObjectiveObjectiveObjective
The firefighter shall properly deploy an emergency fire shelter.
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 will be given a practice fire shelter kit. You will demonstrate how to properly deploy
a fire shelter in 25 seconds or less. You will begin on my instruction to start. Time will end when
you state to me that the shelter has been properly deployed. The skill will end when you are told
that it is safe to come out of the shelter. 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. Practice fire shelter
B. Helmet
C. Fire resistant PPE
D. Leather gloves
E. Eye protection
F. Leather boots
G. Stop watch
NOTE: The firefighter shall accomplish the skill wearing full wildland protective
clothing, as defined in the Fire Line Handbook, Appendix A, page 39.
V. V. V. V. Reference SourcesReference SourcesReference SourcesReference Sources
A. NFPA 1051 Sections 5.1.1 and 5.3.2.
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Name:
Officer #:
Evaluator:
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Date:
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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) Properly uses required personal protective equipment .......................................1.0 _____
b) Properly wears required personal protective equipment ....................................1.0 _____
c) Leaves hand tools well away from shelter .................................................................1.0 _____
d) Removes shelter from protective bag .........................................................................1.0 _____
e) Shakes out shelter and opens folds .............................................................................1.0 _____
f) Steps into shelter holding bottom flaps down with feet and holds top
flaps with gloved hands ..................................................................................................1.0 _____
g) Positions body so feet are toward oncoming flame front ...................................1.0 _____
h) Verbally states when shelter is properly deployed ................................................1.0 _____
i) Stays in shelter until advised it’s safe to come out………………………………….. 1.0______
j) Performs skill in a safe and proficient manner……………………………………...….. 1.0______
k) Completes deployment in 25 seconds or less ....................................................... P/F _____
Time Allocation
Completes skill in allotted time ................................................................................... P/F _____
Allotted time for this skill: 25 seconds
Actual time: _____ minutes _____ seconds
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Points
Possible
Passing
Score
Attempt
Performance Rating
(Points)
PASS
FAIL
10
9
First
Second