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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
EffecEffecEffecEffective:tive:tive:tive: 6666/5/200/5/200/5/200/5/2002222
Revised:Revised:Revised:Revised: 10/5/200910/5/200910/5/200910/5/2009
Replaces:Replaces:Replaces:Replaces: Driver Benchmark 211 Driver Benchmark 211 Driver Benchmark 211 Driver Benchmark 211
I. I. I. I. ObjectiveObjectiveObjectiveObjective
The Driver/Operator, given a fire department pumper, shall properly position the
apparatus, deploy hose lines, engage the pump, and pump water from the apparatus water tank.
II. II. II. II. Instructions Instructions Instructions Instructions –––– Procedures for AchievinProcedures for AchievinProcedures for AchievinProcedures for Achieving the Objectiveg the Objectiveg the Objectiveg the Objective
Given a fire department pumper, you shall properly position the apparatus, deploy hose
lines, engage the pump, and pump water from the apparatus water tank. 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 Driver/Operator will not be allowed to review the performance steps at the time of
testing.
IV. IV. IV. IV. Preparation & EquipmentPreparation & EquipmentPreparation & EquipmentPreparation & Equipment
A. Fire department pumper
V. V. V. V. Reference SourcesReference SourcesReference SourcesReference Sources
A. IFSTA, Pumping Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook, 2nd Edition
B. TCFP, Performance Standard, Section 705-2.02a
C. NFPA, 1002 3-2.1
PB 404.02E – Tank-to-Pump Operation Page 2 of 2
404.02E – Tank-to-Pump Operation
Discipline: D/O
Name: Officer #:
Evaluator: Officer #:
Date: Location:
If the If the If the If the Driver/Operator:Driver/Operator:Driver/Operator:Driver/Operator: (No partial points given)(No partial points given)(No partial points given)(No partial points given)
a) Properly positions the apparatus, brings the apparatus to a full stop
and sets the brake ................................................................................. 1.0 _____
b) Shifts the drive transmission into neutral (this applies to both standard
and automatic transmission) .................................................................. 1.0 _____
c) Operates the pump shift lever to transfer power from the axle to the
pump drive ........................................................................................... 1.0 _____
d) Shifts the truck transmission into proper gear for pumping and locks
the lever into place ................................................................................ 1.0 _____
e) Safely exits the apparatus ...................................................................... 1.0 _____
f) Opens the tank-to-pump valve ............................................................. P/FP/FP/FP/F _____
g) Places pump in series (pressure) or parallel (volume) if the pump will
be required pump to furnish more than 50% of rated capacity (if
applicable) (correctly determining pump at <50% capacity is passing) ... 3.0 _____
h) Selects discharge, opens discharge valve slowly, and locks into place
(if possible) ........................................................................................... 1.0 _____
i) Increases engine rpm using the hand throttle to the desired pressure
for the attack line(s), while observing the pressure gauge ........................ 1.0 _____
j) Monitors all gauges throughout the process ........................................... 1.0 _____
k) Monitors the water level of the tank ....................................................... P/FP/FP/FP/F _____
l) Verbalizes that they need to notify Command if water level is running
out ........................................................................................................ P/FP/FP/FP/F _____
m) Shuts down the operation slowly ............................................................ 1.0 _____
Points Points Points Points
PossiblePossiblePossiblePossible
Passing Passing Passing Passing
ScoreScoreScoreScore
AttemptAttemptAttemptAttempt
Performance RatingPerformance RatingPerformance RatingPerformance Rating
(P(P(P(Points)oints)oints)oints)
PASSPASSPASSPASS
FAILFAILFAILFAIL
12 8 First
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