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402.04B
Carry & Use the Correct Tools: Windows
Anne Huff,
Beaumont Fire-Rescue Services
Discipline: Forcible Entry
Effective: 1/1/2001
Revised: 7/5/2010
Replaces: Firefighter Benchmark #44
I.
The firefighter, given a selection of forcible entry tools, shall select, identify, and carry the correct tool(s) as it applies to the individual performance skills listed below. The firefighter shall simulate the correct method of opening windows. The firefighter will be required to
verbalize key points while simulating the individual performance skills.
Objective
II.
Given a selection of forcible entry tools, you shall select, identify, and safely carry the correct tool(s) as it applies to the individual performance skills listed below. You shall simulate the correct method of opening windows. You will be required to verbalize the key points
while simulating the individual steps. You will begin on my instruction to start. The skill will
end when you state to me that you have completed all of the identified steps. Do you understand
these instructions?
Instructions – Procedures for Achieving the Objective
III.
The firefighter will not be allowed to review the performance steps at the time of testing.
Examiner’s Note
IV.
A. Pry bar
Preparation & Equipment
B. Halligan tool C. Pick-head axe
D. Flat-head axe
E. Pike pole
F. Hydraulic extrication tool
G. K-tool
Note:
The firefighter shall accomplish the skills wearing “FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING FOR STRUCTURAL FIREFIGHTER” as required by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection to include helmet, gloves, coat, trousers, boots, and SCBA.
V.
A. TCFP, Performance Standards, Section 102
Reference Sources
B. NFPA, 1001 3-3.3(a), (b), 3-3.10, 3-3.10(b)
C. IFSTA, Essentials of Fire Fighting, 4th Edition, pages 252-277
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402.04B - Carry and use the Correct Tools: Windows
Discipline: Forcible Entry
Name: Officer #:
Evaluator: Officer #:
Date: Location:
If the firefighter: (No partial points given)
a) Chooses the correct tool(s) ....................................................................... P/F _____
SKILL 1: Checkrail
b) Locates the locking device ..............................................................................................1.0 _____
c) Pries up on the lower sash from the center ..............................................................2.0 _____
d) If this fails or the window is of metal construction, breaks the
glass to unlock window ....................................................................................................1.0 _____
a) Chooses the correct tool(s) ....................................................................... P/F _____
SKILL 2: Casement
b) Breaks the lowest pane of glass ....................................................................................2.0 _____
c) Cut or forces the screen ...................................................................................................1.0 _____
d) Unlocks the window ..........................................................................................................2.0 _____
e) Operates the crank(s) ........................................................................................................1.0 _____
f) Completely removes the screen ....................................................................................1.0 _____
a) Chooses the correct tool(s) ....................................................................... P/F _____
SKILL 3: Projected
b) Breaks the lowest pane of glass ....................................................................................2.0 _____
c) Unlocks the window ..........................................................................................................2.0 _____
d) Operates the crank(s) ........................................................................................................1.0 _____
Points
Possible
Passing
Score
Attempt
Performance Rating
(Points)
PASS
FAIL
16
12
First
Second
Third
Bold letters denote mandatory passage of this step