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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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I. I. I. I. ObjectiveObjectiveObjectiveObjective
The firefighter shall properly construct a fire line to conform to the wildland fire line
construction standards.
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
Given a simulated wildland fire, suppression tools and equipment, you will construct a
fire line 16 inches wide by 10 feet long in 5 minutes or less. 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.
IV. IV. IV. IV. Preparation & EquipmentPreparation & EquipmentPreparation & EquipmentPreparation & Equipment
A. Wildland firefighting PPE
B. Axe
C. McLeod
D. Shovel
E. Fire rake
F. Pulaski
G. Other hand tools
H. Backpack hand pump
I. Stopwatch
NOTE: The firefighter shall accomplish the skill wearing full wildland protective
clothing, as defined in the Fireline Handbook, Appendix A., pp. 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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Discipline: WildlandDiscipline: WildlandDiscipline: WildlandDiscipline: Wildland/Urban Interface FF/Urban Interface FF/Urban Interface FF/Urban Interface FF
Name:
Officer #:
Evaluator:
Officer #:
Date:
Location:
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) Correctly uses hand tools to construct fire line .......................................................1.0 _____
b) Demonstrates proper fire stream practices and/or agent application ...........1.0 _____
c) Creates fire line that conforms to construction standards ..................................1.0 _____
d) Performs skill in a safe and proficient manner ........................................................1.0 _____
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Allotted time for this skill: 5 minutes 00 seconds
Actual time: ____ minutes ____ seconds
Points
Possible
Passing
Score
Attempt
Performance Rating
(Points)
PASS
FAIL
4
4
First
Second