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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
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: DrivDrivDrivDriver Benchmark 216er Benchmark 216er Benchmark 216er Benchmark 216
I. I. I. I. ObjectiveObjectiveObjectiveObjective
Produce a foam fire stream, given foam-producing equipment, so that properly
proportioned foam is provided.
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 and foam-producing equipment, the Driver/Operator
shall produce a foam fire stream so that properly proportioned foam is provided.
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
B. Foam-producing equipment (in-line or bypass-type eductor)
C. Foam or practice foam
D. Water source
V. V. V. V. Reference SourcesReference SourcesReference SourcesReference Sources
A. IFSTA, Pumping Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook, 2nd Edition
B. TCFP, Performance Standard, Section 700-5.2.3
C. NFPA 1002, 5.2.3
PB 404.02J – Producing a Foam Fire Stream Using an In-line Bypass-type Eductor Page 2 of 2
404.02J – Producing a Foam Fire Stream Using an In-line or
Bypass-type Eductor
Discipline: D/O
Name: Officer #:
Evaluator: Officer #:
Date: Location:
The The The The Driver/OperatorDriver/OperatorDriver/OperatorDriver/Operator::::
a) Verbalizes checking the eductor and nozzle for compatibility and
made sure they were rated for the same flow ........................................ PPPP////FFFF _____
b) Checks and verbalized the foam concentration listing on the side of
the container matches the eductor percentage rating ............................. PPPP////FFFF _____
c) Sets the proportioner to the proper percentage rating ............................ PPPP////FFFF _____
d) Attaches eductor to hose or discharge outlet .......................................... 2.0 _____
e) Selects and attaches the attack hoseline ................................................ 1.0 _____
f) Places eductor suction into the concentrate ............................................ PPPP////FFFF _____
g) Opens discharge valve and increases throttle to the pressure
recommended by the eductor manufacturer .......................................... 2.0 _____
h) Sets the pressure control device ............................................................. 1.0 _____
i) Provides properly proportioned foam stream .......................................... PPPP////FFFF _____
j) Verbalizes that foam hose lines and equipment would be flushed with
clean water when finished ..................................................................... PPPP////FFFF _____
k) Performs entire operation safely ............................................................ PPPP////FFFF _____
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