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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPB 402.13C NEW 8-2014_Constructing a Fire LinePPPEEERRRFFFOOORRRMMMAAANNNCCCEEE BBBEEENNNCCCHHHMMMAAARRRKKKSSS 444400002222....13131313CCCC –––– Constructing a FireConstructing a FireConstructing a FireConstructing a Fire LLLLineineineine 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 Effective:Effective:Effective:Effective: 8888////5555/2014/2014/2014/2014 Revised:Revised:Revised:Revised: Replaces:Replaces:Replaces:Replaces: 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. PB 402.13C – Constructing a Fire Line Page 2 of 2 404040402222....13131313CCCC –––– Constructing a FirelineConstructing a FirelineConstructing a FirelineConstructing a Fireline 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 _____ Note: Attach this page to the first. 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