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Producing Effective Streams at DraftProducing Effective Streams at DraftProducing Effective Streams at DraftProducing Effective Streams at Draft
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
Replaces:Replaces:Replaces:Replaces: Driver Benchmark 214 Driver Benchmark 214 Driver Benchmark 214 Driver Benchmark 214
I. I. I. I. ObjectiveObjectiveObjectiveObjective
Produce effective hand or master streams given the sources specified in the following list,
so that the pump is engaged, all pressure control and vehicle safety devices are set, the rated flow
of the nozzle is achieved and maintained, and the apparatus is continuously monitored for
potential problems:
A. Internal tank
B. Static source
C. Transfer from internal tank to external source
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 fire department pumper, the Driver/Operator shall properly position, connect,
and perform a pumping operation from draft.
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. The Examiner chooses either master or hand stream.
IV. IV. IV. IV. Preparation & EquipmentPreparation & EquipmentPreparation & EquipmentPreparation & Equipment
A. Fire department pumper
B. Internal tank
C. Static source of water
V. V. V. V. Reference SourcesReference SourcesReference SourcesReference Sources
A. IFSTA, Pumping Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook, 2nd Edition
B. TCFP, Performance Standard, Section 700-5.2
C. NFPA 1002, 5.2.1, 5.2.2, 5.2.4
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Discipline: D/O
Name: Officer #:
Evaluator: Officer #:
Date: Location:
The The The 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) Positions the pumper to operate at a static water source ........................ 2.0 _____
b) Engages the pump ............................................................................... 2.0 _____
c) Ensures all caps and discharges are tight ............................................... 2.0 _____
d) Positions hard suction with attached strainer to facilitate drafting ............. 2.0 _____
e) Properly ties rope from strainer to stationary object ................................. 1.0 _____
f) Properly primes pump until adequate supply from draft is obtained ........ P/FP/FP/FP/F _____
g) Operates pumper pressure control systems ........................................... 2.0 _____
h) Operates the volume/pressure transfer valve (multistage pumps only) .... 1.0 _____
i) Correctly operates auxiliary cooling systems .......................................... 1.0 _____
j) Assembles hose lines, nozzles, valves, and appliances ........................... 1.0 _____
k) Maintains draft with no fire flow ............................................................ P/FP/FP/FP/F _____
l) Verbally communicates troubleshooting techniques to maintain draft ...... 2.0 _____
m) Performs entire operation safely ............................................................ P/FP/FP/FP/F _____
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