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Operating Aerial Apparatus Fixed Foam SystemsOperating Aerial Apparatus Fixed Foam SystemsOperating Aerial Apparatus Fixed Foam SystemsOperating Aerial Apparatus Fixed Foam Systems
Anne Huff,Anne Huff,Anne Huff,Anne Huff, Fire ChiefFire ChiefFire ChiefFire Chief
Beaumont Fire-Rescue Services
Discipline:Discipline:Discipline:Discipline: DDDDriverriverriverriver/O/O/O/Operatorperatorperatorperator
Effective:Effective:Effective:Effective: 12/5/201012/5/201012/5/201012/5/2010
Revised:Revised:Revised:Revised:
Replaces:Replaces:Replaces:Replaces:
I. I. I. I. ObjectiveObjectiveObjectiveObjective
Produce an effective foam fire stream using an apparatus mounted foam proportioning
system, and demonstrate correct shutdown and flushing procedures.
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 an aerial apparatus equipped with a fire pump and a foam proportioning system,
you will demonstrate the correct procedures to produce an effective foam fire stream, and
correctly shut down and flush the system. The skill will end when you state to the examiner that
you have completed all the required 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 steps at the time of testing. The
examiner will instruct the Driver/Operator on which mode to operate in and the percentage of
foam concentrate the driver/operator will be required to pump.
IV. IV. IV. IV. Preparation & EquipmentPreparation & EquipmentPreparation & EquipmentPreparation & Equipment
A. Department aerial apparatus equipped with fire pump and foam system
B. Foam concentrate
C. Hose, nozzles, and foam appliances required
V. V. V. V. Reference SourcesReference SourcesReference SourcesReference Sources
A. IFSTA, Pumping Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook, 2nd edition
B. Manufacturer’s Operators Manual
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404.03R – Operating Aerial Apparatus Fixed Foam
Systems
Discipline: D/O
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If the If the If the If the DDDDriver/river/river/river/OOOOperatorperatorperatorperator: : : : (No partial points given)
A. Sets parking brake……………………………………………………………...P/FP/FP/FP/F_____
B. Engages apparatus fire pump…………………………………………………P/FP/FP/FP/F_____
C. Exits cab safely………………………………………………………………….P/FP/FP/FP/F_____
D. Engages apparatus mounted foam system…………………………………..2.0_____
E. Verbally states to Examiner the foam system is on…………………………..1.0_____
F. Sets foam system to mode given by examiner……………………………….1.0_____
G. Sets foam concentrate percentage to examiners instruction………………..1.0_____
H. Charges the correct foam line…………………………………………………2.0_____
I. Produces effective foam fire stream…………………………………………..P/FP/FP/FP/F_____
J. Follows correct foam system shut down………………………………………1.0_____
K. Effectively flushes all foam lines……………………………………………….PPPP/F/F/F/F_____
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