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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPB 402.04C REVISED 7-2010PPPEEERRRFFFOOORRRMMMAAANNNCCCEEE BBBEEENNNCCCHHHMMMAAARRRKKKSSS 402.04C Carry and use the Correct Tools: Walls Anne Huff, Beaumont Fire-Rescue Services Discipline: Forcible Entry Effective: 1/1/2001 Revised: 7/5/2010 Replaces: Firefighter Benchmark #45 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 walls. 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 walls. 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 264-266 PB 402.04C –Carry and uses the Correct Tools: Walls Page 2 of 2 402.04C - Carry and use Correct Tools: Walls 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: Masonry b) Correctly uses the forcible entry tool ..........................................................................2.0 _____ a) Chooses the correct tool(s) ....................................................................... P/F _____ SKILL 2: Metal b) Sounds for studs .................................................................................................................1.0 _____ c) Cut along studs or other supports ...............................................................................2.0 _____ d) Watches for electrical wiring and pipes in the walls ..............................................2.0 _____ e) After cuts are made, folds the metal back out of the way ..................................1.0 _____ a) Chooses the correct tool(s) ....................................................................... P/F _____ SKILL 3 :Wood Frame b) Removes siding ...................................................................................................................1.0 _____ c) Sounds for studs .................................................................................................................2.0 _____ d) Watches for electrical wiring and pipes in the walls ..............................................2.0 _____ e) Cuts along studs .................................................................................................................1.0 _____ Points Possible Passing Score Attempt Performance Rating (Points) PASS FAIL 14 10 First Second Third Bold letters denote mandatory passage of this step