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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPB 407.05C NEW 2-2014_Extrication Equip HandlingPPPEEERRRFFFOOORRRMMMAAANNNCCCEEE BBBEEENNNCCCHHHMMMAAARRRKKKSSS 444407.0507.0507.0507.05CCCC Extrication Equipment HandlingExtrication Equipment HandlingExtrication Equipment HandlingExtrication Equipment Handling Anne Huff,Anne Huff,Anne Huff,Anne Huff, Fire ChiefFire ChiefFire ChiefFire Chief Beaumont Fire-Rescue Services Discipline:Discipline:Discipline:Discipline: Vehicle ExtricationVehicle ExtricationVehicle ExtricationVehicle Extrication Effective:Effective:Effective:Effective: 2222////5/5/5/5/2012012012014444 Revised:Revised:Revised:Revised: Replaces:Replaces:Replaces:Replaces: I. I. I. I. ObjectiveObjectiveObjectiveObjective The firefighter shall demonstrate safe and proper methods of handling vehicle extrication tools. 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 set of vehicle extrication tools you will demonstrate the proper procedures and handling techniques of those tools which may be required to extricate an entrapped victim of a motor vehicle accident: You will begin on my instruction to start. The skill will end when you state to me 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 firefighter shall accomplish the skill wearing “FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING FOR STRUCTURAL FIREFIGHTERS” as required by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection to include: helmet, gloves, coat, trousers, and boots. Eye protection will be worn at all times during this evolution. The firefighter is not required to wear an SCBA or hood. IV. IV. IV. IV. Preparation & EquipmentPreparation & EquipmentPreparation & EquipmentPreparation & Equipment Hydraulic devices A. Power Plant B. Spreader C. Cutter D. Rams V. V. V. V. Reference SourcesReference SourcesReference SourcesReference Sources A. IFSTA, Principles of Vehicle Extrication, second edition. B. Essentials of Firefighting, 4th edition, pages 188 – 190. PBPBPBPB 407.05407.05407.05407.05C C C C –––– Extrication Equipment HandlingExtrication Equipment HandlingExtrication Equipment HandlingExtrication Equipment Handling Page Page Page Page 2222 of of of of 2222 407.05C Extrication Equipment Handling Discipline: Vehicle Extrication Name: Officer# : Evaluator: Officer#: Date: Location: If the Responder: (No partial points given) Cutters a) Carries and operates tools using the designated handles …………………......... P/F _____ b) Do not use the hoses to carry, pull or move the tools or pump ………………… P/F _____ c) Does not stand on the hydraulic hose…………………………………………... P/F _____ d) Does not place himself between the tool and the vehicle………………………. P/F _____ e) Position the cutter so that it is at a 90 degree angle to the cutting surface…….... 2.0 _____ f) Avoids cutting at the tips………………………………………………………... 2.0 _____ g) Avoids cutting through any hidden airbag inflators or other potential hazards… P/F _____ h) Ensures cut is full depth of cutting tips…………………………………………..2.0 _____ i) Repositions cutters to avoid twisting or separation of tips……………………... 2.0 _____ Spreaders a) Carries and operates tools using the designated handles ………………………. P/F _____ b) Do not use the hoses to carry, pull or move the tools or pump …………………P/F _____ c) Does not stand on the hydraulic hose…………………………………………... P/F _____ d) Does not place himself between the tool and the vehicle………………………. P/F _____ e) uses the full surface of the spreading tips………………………………………..2.0 _____ f) Stops and repositions tips on spreaders if they lose their grip…………………...2.0 _____ g) Ensures that the that material is pushed to the outside of the vehicle…………....2.0 _____ Rams a) Carries and operates tools using the designated handles ……………………….. P/F _____ b) Do not use the hoses to carry, pull or move the tools or pump ………………… P/F _____ c) Does not stand on the hydraulic hose…………………………………………… P/F _____ d) Does not place himself between the tool and the vehicle………………………. P/F _____ e) Does not accidentally begin to lower or release pressure on the ram…………… P/F_____ f) Uses a ram support to ensure a good secure ramming platform……………….... 2.0 _____ g) Provide stabilization below the lower purchase point before apply pressure….... 2.0 _____ Points Possible Passing Score Attempt Performance Rating (Points) PASS FAIL 18 16 First Second