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Anne Huff, Fire Chief
Beaumont Fire-Rescue Services
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I. I. I. I. ObjectiveObjectiveObjectiveObjective
The Driver/Operator will correctly produce a proportioned foam fire stream using the
apparatus foam proportioning system.
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 apparatus equipped with foam proportioning system, the correct nozzles and
equipment, the Driver/Operator shall correctly produce a proportioned foam fire stream using the
on-board apparatus foam system.
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 apparatus equipped with a foam proportioning system
B. Correct nozzles and equipment for producing a foam stream
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. NFPA 1901, Chapter 22, pp. 1145 and 1150
C. Apparatus Operators Manual
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(Note: Start skill with hose line on ground.)
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Part 1: Apparatus Foam Tank
*Start Time*Start Time*Start Time*Start Time
a) Correctly sets the parking brake and engages the apparatus
fire pump before exiting the cab ................................................................ P/FP/FP/FP/F_____
b) Opens tank-to-pump valve ....................................................................... 1.01.01.01.0_____
c) Turns foam system on and selects the correct foam settings ......................... 1.01.01.01.0_____
d) Opens correct discharge, and throttles to the correct PSI required for
producing a foam stream ......................................................................... 2.02.02.02.0_____
e) Produces a finished foam fire stream……………………………….. .............. P/FP/FP/FP/F_____
*End Time*End Time*End Time*End Time
Part 2: Drafting Foam (bucket, drum, etc.)
f) Ensures foam fill valve is in the FOAMFOAMFOAMFOAM position…………………..……….….P/F_____P/F_____P/F_____P/F_____
g) Correctly demonstrates procedure of switching to foam drafting
operations .............................................................................................. 1.01.01.01.0_____
h) Reverses the procedure to end foam pumping operation and correctly
flushes system .......................................................................................... 1.01.01.01.0_____
i) Correctly verbalizes to the instructor the differences between Class B
and Class A foams ................................................................................... 1.01.01.01.0_____
Completes skill in allotted timeCompletes skill in allotted timeCompletes skill in allotted timeCompletes skill in allotted time………………………………………………………….P/F_____P/F_____P/F_____P/F_____
Allotted Allotted Allotted Allotted time for this skill: 1:30time for this skill: 1:30time for this skill: 1:30time for this skill: 1:30 Time_____ minutes _____ secondsTime_____ minutes _____ secondsTime_____ minutes _____ secondsTime_____ minutes _____ seconds
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