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Serpentine ManeuverSerpentine ManeuverSerpentine ManeuverSerpentine Maneuver
Anne Huff, Fire ChiefAnne Huff, Fire ChiefAnne Huff, Fire ChiefAnne Huff, Fire Chief
Beaumont Fire-Rescue Services
Discipline:Discipline:Discipline:Discipline: D/OD/OD/OD/O
Effective:Effective:Effective:Effective: 6666/5/200/5/200/5/200/5/2002222
Revised:Revised:Revised:Revised: 10/5/200910/5/200910/5/200910/5/2009
ReplacesReplacesReplacesReplaces:::: Driver Benchmark Driver Benchmark Driver Benchmark Driver Benchmark 204204204204
I. I. I. I. ObjectiveObjectiveObjectiveObjective
The Driver/Operator, given a fire department pumper and spotter, shall demonstrate a
serpentine maneuver.
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 pumping apparatus and a spotter for backing, the Driver/Operator shall maneuver
a vehicle around obstructions on a roadway while moving forward, and then in reverse, so that
the vehicle is maneuvered through the obstructions without stopping to change the direction of
travel and without striking the obstructions.
III. III. III. III. Examiner’s NoteExaminer’s NoteExaminer’s NoteExaminer’s Note
This exercise measures a driver’s ability to steer the apparatus in close limits without
stopping. The exercise should be conducted with the apparatus moving first backward, then
forward. The course or path of travel for this exercise can be established by placing a minimum
of three markers, each spaced between 36 ft. (9 m.) and 38 ft. (12 m.) apart, in a line. The
spacing of the markers should be based on the wheel base of the vehicle used. Adequate space
must be provided on each side of the markers for the apparatus to move freely. The driver should
drive the apparatus along the left side of the markers in a straight line and stop just beyond the
last marker. The driver should then begin the exercise by backing the apparatus between the
markers by passing to the left of marker No. 1, to the right of marker No. 2, and to the left of
marker No. 3. At this point, the driver should stop the vehicle and then drive it forward between
the markers by passing to the right of marker No. 3, to the left of marker No. 2, and to the right
of marker No. 1.
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IV. IV. IV. IV. Preparation & EquipmentPreparation & EquipmentPreparation & EquipmentPreparation & Equipment
A. Fire department pumping apparatus
B. Spotter
C. Cones
V. V. V. V. Reference SourcesReference SourcesReference SourcesReference Sources
A. IFSTA, Pumping Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook, 2nd Edition
B. TCFP, Performance Standard, Section 700-4.3.3
C. NFPA 1002, 4.3.3
404.01E – Serpentine Maneuver
Discipline: D/O
Name: Officer #:
Evaluator: Officer #:
Date: Location:
The Driver/Operator:The Driver/Operator:The Driver/Operator:The Driver/Operator: (No partial points gi(No partial points gi(No partial points gi(No partial points given)ven)ven)ven)
a) Makes a 360-degree visual inspection around the apparatus .................... 3.0 _____
b) Uses handrails to enter and exit the apparatus .......................................... 1.0 _____
c) Wears seatbelt .......................................................................................... P/FP/FP/FP/F _____
d) Ensures no firefighters were in a standing position anywhere on the
apparatus ............................................................................................... P/FP/FP/FP/F _____
e) Checks mirror positions before moving ..................................................... 2.0 _____
The Driver/Operator:The Driver/Operator:The Driver/Operator:The Driver/Operator: (No partial points given)(No partial points given)(No partial points given)(No partial points given)
a) Maneuvers the vehicle around obstructions on the roadway while moving
forward ................................................................................................... 5.0 _____
b) Maneuvers the vehicle around obstructions on the roadway while moving
backwards ............................................................................................... 5.0 _____
c) Does not stop during the process of traveling backward or while
traveling forward (Deduct 1 point per occurrence)(Deduct 1 point per occurrence)(Deduct 1 point per occurrence)(Deduct 1 point per occurrence) ..................................... 1.0 _____
d) Does not strike an obstruction ................................................................. P/FP/FP/FP/F _____
e) Correctly uses mirrors .............................................................................. 1.0 _____
f) Accurately judges vehicle clearance .......................................................... 1.0 _____
g) Completes skill without dry steering (dry steering is turning the steering
wheel while not in motion) (Deduct 1 point per occurrence)(Deduct 1 point per occurrence)(Deduct 1 point per occurrence)(Deduct 1 point per occurrence) ...................... 1.0 _____
h) Performs entire operation safely ............................................................... P/FP/FP/FP/F _____
Points Points Points Points
PossiblePossiblePossiblePossible
Passing Passing Passing Passing
ScoreScoreScoreScore
AttemptAttemptAttemptAttempt
Performance RatingPerformance RatingPerformance RatingPerformance Rating
(Points)(Points)(Points)(Points)
PASSPASSPASSPASS
FAILFAILFAILFAIL
20 14 First
Second
Third