FIRE FIGHTER I NFPA 1001, Chapter 5, 2013 Edition

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1 Official Skill Sheets for Practical Skills Ontario, Canada FIRE FIGHTER I NFPA 1001, Chapter 5, 2013 Edition National Fire Protection Association Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications Enquiries regarding completion of this booklet should be directed to your Instructor or Fire Chief. Upon successful mastery of all practical skills, completed and signed page 2 of this document should be sent to: Manager Academic Standards and Evaluation Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management 25 Morton Shulman Avenue, 2 nd Floor Toronto, Ontario M3M 0B1 OFMTestingandCertification@ontario.ca IFSAC and Pro Board Accredited and OFMEM Approved: January 5, 2015, Revised: December 21, 2017

2 Skill sheets within this booklet are based on the NFPA 1001, 2013 Edition, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications. These skill evaluations provide detailed performance checklist items for those seeking certification to this Standard. Skill evaluations should not be conducted until the candidate has successfully completed training that meets all requisite knowledge and requisite skill requirements as outlined in NFPA Training providers must demonstrate meeting all Job Performance Requirements (JPRs) through submission of the OFMEM s Assessment Checklist for Course Recognition and through following the OFMEM s Standardized Curriculum Form. However, it is strongly encouraged that this skills booklet and the evaluation checklists be used during the normal course of study. Candidates may practice the performance criteria items at any time during study until skills evaluations are conducted. Practice is highly encouraged. Requests for skills evaluations are to be submitted to the OFMEM no less than 3 months in advance of the requested evaluation date. Please contact OFMTestingandCertification@ontario.ca to arrange an evaluation session for candidates. The Lead Evaluator representing the Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management (OFMEM) will obtain assistance as required from the Department or Agency seeking certification. It is the responsibility of every Fire Fighter I Course Designated Instructor to ensure that each student has passed every skills. The Designated Instructor must verify that each skill sheet in this booklet has been signed and indicates that the student has successfully mastered the skill. Each student's Skills Booklet contains a "Verification of Successful Completion of Practical Skills Course" Form. This completed and signed form must be submitted to the OFMEM prior to the date of the scheduled practical skills evaluation session. Only those individuals whose forms have been received by the OFMEM will be eligible for skills evaluation for obtaining certification to this Standard. Fire Fighter I Practical Skills ~ 1 ~ Dated: January 5, 2015

3 VERIFICATION OF SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF COURSE This form must be completed and signed by the Instructor with skills verification responsibilities. It must be submitted to the Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management (OFMEM) prior to the date of practical skills evaluation and certification. Only those individuals whose forms have been received by the OFMEM will be eligible for practical skills evaluation and certification. This form validates that the candidate has successfully completed all required skills as attached, and shall be made available to the OFMEM upon request. If seeking skills evaluation at a later date, candidates MUST retain this form as proof for eligibility to participate in a future evaluation session for attaining certification. To be completed by the candidate: Name: Address: City: Prov: Postal Code: Department/Agency: Fire Fighter I Course Location: Fire Fighter I Course Start Fire Fighter I Course End To be completed by the Designated Instructor: As Designated Instructor for this course, I verify that the above candidate has successfully completed all of the practical skills required for the level of: Print Name: Fire Fighter I Signature: Fire Fighter I Practical Skills ~ 2 ~ Dated: January 5, 2015

4 STUDENT NAME: VERIFICATION OF SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF ALTERNATIVE COMPLIANCE METHOD This completed and signed form must be submitted to the Ontario Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management prior to the date of the Practical Skills Certification test. Only those individuals whose forms have been received by the Ontario Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management will be eligible to take the Practical Skills Certification test. To be completed by the Lead Evaluator present for each of the Alternative Compliance Method practical skills: NFPA , 5.3.7: Fire Control - passenger vehicle fire Evaluator signature: NFPA , 5.3.8: Fire Control - exterior combustibles Piles/stacks of class A combustible materials Storage containers (exterior dumpster/trash bin) Small unattached structures (exterior attack) Evaluator signature: NFPA , : Fire Control interior structure fire Evaluator signature: NFPA , : Fire Control - ground cover fire Evaluator signature: Fire Fighter I Practical Skills ~ 3 ~ Dated: January 5, 2015

5 INDEX Fire Fighter Safety 5 Fire Department Communications 10 Personal Protective Equipment 14 Portable Extinguishers 25 Ropes and Knots 28 Structural Search and Rescue and Firefighter Survival 35 Scene Lighting 42 Forcible Entry 44 Ladders 49 Ventilation 60 Water Supply 66 Fire Hose 69 Fire Streams 94 Fire Control 99 Loss Control 106 Fire Protection Systems 119 Basic Emergency Medical Care 122 Fire Fighter I Practical Skills ~ 4 ~ Dated: January 5, 2015

6 FIRE FIGHTER SAFETY Successful completion of the practical skills in this section is necessary to fulfill the requirements of the following sections of NFPA : Fire Fighter I Standard 5.3.2* Respond on apparatus to an emergency scene, given personal protective clothing and other necessary personal protective equipment, so that the apparatus is correctly mounted and dismounted, seat belts are used while the vehicle is in motion, and other personal protective equipment is correctly used * Establish and operate in work areas at emergency scenes, given protective equipment, traffic and scene control devices, structure fire and roadway emergency scenes, traffic hazards and downed electrical wires, an assignment, and SOPs, so that procedures are followed, protective equipment is worn, protected work areas are established as directed using traffic and scene control devices, and the fire fighter performs assigned tasks only in established, protected work areas. Fire Fighter Safety ~ 5 ~ Dated: January 5, 2015

7 FIRE FIGHTER SAFETY NFPA , DEMONSTRATE PROCEDURES FOR MOUNTING APPARATUS STUDENT NAME: SKILL SHEET # 1 Skill Objective: The candidate, provided with two different fire department apparatus and personal protective equipment (excluding SCBA), shall properly mount the apparatus and don all safety devices used during vehicle movement while observing all safety rules. Skill Procedure: The evaluator shall have the candidate don all personal protective equipment, mount the apparatus, and don all safety devices. The candidate shall perform this objective on two different fire department apparatus in two different riding/driving locations. The candidate shall perform two (2) of the following three (3) skills listed. Driver 1. Dons all personal protective equipment 2. Properly fastens seat belt 3. Wears hearing protection (if provided) 4. Ensures all fire fighters are properly seated and secured before moving apparatus OR Passenger 1. Dons all personal protective equipment 2. Properly fastens seat belt 3. Wears hearing protection (if provided) DEMONSTRATE PROCEDURES FOR MOUNTING APPARATUS CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Fire Fighter Safety ~ 6 ~ Dated: January 5, 2015

8 FIRE FIGHTER SAFETY NFPA , DEMONSTRATE PROCEDURES FOR MOUNTING APPARATUS STUDENT NAME: SKILL SHEET # 1 OR Jumpseat 1. Dons all personal protective equipment 2. Is properly seated with seat belt fastened 3. Secures all safety bars, doors, or chains 4. Wears hearing protection (if provided) Fire Fighter Safety ~ 7 ~ Dated: January 5, 2015

9 FIRE FIGHTER SAFETY NFPA , DEMONSTRATE PROCEDURES FOR WORKING SAFELY AROUND APPARATUS STUDENT NAME: SKILL SHEET # 2 Skill Objective: The candidate, given a fire apparatus, shall properly demonstrate the correct procedures when working around the apparatus while keeping safety in mind. Skill Procedure: Equipment should be readily available to the candidate. The evaluator shall arrange for other fire fighters to assist the candidate as needed. 1. Properly dons all personal protective equipment 2. States that the apparatus is not in motion 3. Using handrails, safely steps onto/into vehicle 4. Secures all safety devices 5. States that the vehicle is completely stopped before stepping off the vehicle 6. Waits for order(s) before leaving apparatus 7. Using handrails, safely steps from the vehicle Working Around Vehicle 1. States that fire fighters should not use handrails if dismounting an apparatus that has an aerial device extended close to power lines 2. Keeps all apparatus doors shut 3. Makes sure all equipment around vehicle is kept in a safe manner Fire Fighter Safety ~ 8 ~ Dated: January 5, 2015

10 FIRE FIGHTER SAFETY NFPA , DEMONSTRATE PROCEDURES FOR ESTABLISHING PROTECTED WORK AREAS STUDENT NAME: SKILL SHEET # 3 Skill Objective: The candidate, given a simulated roadway emergency scene, shall properly demonstrate the correct procedures for establishing protected work areas and using traffic and scene control devices. Skill Procedure: Equipment should be readily available to the candidate. The evaluator shall arrange for other fire fighters to assist the candidate as needed. 1. Properly dons personal protective equipment, including reflective vest 2. States that the apparatus should be parked at an angle to protect personnel Exiting apparatus at a Road Emergency 1. Looks for approaching traffic before exiting 2. Opens the door partially and again check for approaching traffic 3. Exits the vehicle if it is safe to do so 4. Closes the door 5. Maintains a low profile along the side of the apparatus while watching for approaching traffic direction Traffic Control 1. Deploys traffic cones upstream from the blocking vehicle, tapered at an angle from the corner of the emergency vehicle 2. Faces the traffic and stands on or near the roadway shoulder 3. States where an emergency escape route is planned 4. Uses both a paddle sign and hand signals to direct traffic Fire Fighter Safety ~ 9 ~ Dated: January 5, 2015

11 FIRE DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATIONS Successful completion of the practical skills in this section is necessary to fulfill the requirements of the following sections of NFPA : Fire Fighter I Standard General Skill Requirements: Locate information in departmental documents and standard or code materials * Initiate the response to a reported emergency, given the report of an emergency, fire department SOPs, and communications equipment, so that all necessary information is obtained, communications equipment is operated correctly, and the information is relayed promptly and accurately to the dispatch center Receive a telephone call, given a fire department phone, so that procedures for answering the phone are used and the caller s information is relayed Transmit and receive messages via the fire department radio, given a fire department radio and operating procedures, so that the information is accurate, complete, clear, and relayed within the time established by the AHJ. Fire Department Communications ~ 10 ~ Dated: January 5, 2015

12 FIRE DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATIONS NFPA , 5.1.2, DEMONSTRATE INITIATING AN EMERGENCY RESPONSE STUDENT NAME: SKILL SHEET # 4 Skill Objective: The candidate shall demonstrate the procedures for receiving an alarm from dispatch or a report of an emergency from the public and demonstrate how to initiate the response to a reported emergency, given the report of an emergency, fire department SOPs, and communications equipment, so that all necessary information is obtained, communications equipment is operated correctly, and the information is relayed promptly and accurately to the dispatch center. Skill Procedure: Equipment should be readily available to the candidate. The evaluator shall arrange for other fire fighters to assist the candidate as needed. 1. Verbalizes where to locate information in departmental documents and standard or code materials (5.1.2) 2. Verbalizes how the alarm is received 3. Confidently demonstrates operation of fire department communications equipment correctly 4. Identifies the fire department 5. Identifies self 6. Has paper and pencil available Records the following 1. Type of incident 2. Incident address 3. Caller's name, address, and phone (if public) 4. Responding equipment 5. Acknowledges the alarm Fire Department Communications ~ 11 ~ Dated: January 5, 2015

13 FIRE DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATIONS NFPA , DEMONSTRATE PROCEDURES FOR RECEIVING A BUSINESS PHONE CALL STUDENT NAME: SKILL SHEET # 5 Skill Objective: The candidate shall explain the procedures for receiving a business or personal telephone call, given a fire department business phone, so that proper procedures for answering the phone are used and the caller's information is relayed. Skill Procedure: Equipment should be readily available to the candidate. The evaluator shall arrange for other fire fighters to assist the candidate as needed. 1. Answers call promptly 2. Identifies department, company, and self 3. Takes accurate messages, including date, time, caller s name and number, and message 4. Never leaves line open or on hold 5. Posts or delivers message 6. Terminates call courteously Fire Department Communications ~ 12 ~ Dated: January 5, 2015

14 FIRE DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATIONS NFPA , DEMONSTRATE TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING RADIO MESSAGES STUDENT NAME: SKILL SHEET # 6 Skill Objective: The candidate, given a mobile or portable radio, shall transmit and receive messages via the fire department radio, given a fire department radio and operating procedures, so that the information is accurate, complete, clear, and relayed. Skill Procedure: The candidate should demonstrate transmitting a radio message. If necessary, the demonstration may be conducted with the radio in the "OFF" position so that no message goes over the air. The candidate will also demonstrate procedures used while calling for emergency traffic. Routine traffic 1. Monitors for radio traffic before transmitting 2. Holds the microphone within 2.5 to 5 cm (1 to 2 inches) of the mouth when transmitting 3. Depresses transmit button fully during entire message 4. Speaks calmly, clearly, and distinctly 5. Speaks in a natural, conversational rhythm at medium speed Emergency traffic 1. Transmits "Emergency Traffic" over the radio 2. Waits for Incident Commander or dispatcher to acknowledge emergency traffic 3. After receipt and/or tones from dispatch, transmits the emergency traffic 4. Describes the department s emergency evacuation signal(s) Fire Department Communications ~ 13 ~ Dated: January 5, 2015

15 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Successful completion of the practical skills in this section is necessary to fulfill the requirements of the following sections of NFPA : Fire Fighter I Standard General Skill Requirements. The ability to don personal protective clothing, doff personal protective clothing and prepare for reuse, hoist tools and equipment using ropes and the correct knot, and locate information in departmental documents and standard or code materials * Use self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) during emergency operations, given SCBA and other personal protective equipment, so that the SCBA is correctly donned, the SCBA is correctly worn, controlled breathing techniques are used, emergency procedures are enacted if the SCBA fails, all low-air warnings are recognized, respiratory protection is not intentionally compromised, and hazardous areas are exited prior to air depletion Clean and check ladders, ventilation equipment, SCBA, ropes, salvage equipment, and hand tools, given cleaning tools, cleaning supplies, and an assignment, so that equipment is clean and maintained according to manufacturer s or departmental guidelines, maintenance is recorded, and equipment is placed in a ready state or reported otherwise. Personal Protective Equipment ~ 14 ~ Dated: January 5, 2015

16 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT NFPA , DON AND DOFF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT STUDENT NAME: SKILL SHEET # 7 Skill Objective: The candidate shall properly don all personal protective equipment, excluding SCBA, within 90 seconds. The candidate shall then doff personal protective equipment, excluding SCBA, and prepare for reuse. Skill Procedure: Equipment should be readily available to the candidate. Donning 1. Dons pants properly, including suspenders 2. Dons hood 3. Dons coat-including storm flap, collar, securing devices 4. Dons helmet - including straps 5. Dons gloves 6. Has properly donned all protective clothing within 90 seconds. Doffing 1. Removes protective clothing. 2. Inspects PPE for damage and need for cleaning. 3. Cleans equipment as needed and remove damaged equipment from service and report to company officer, if applicable. 4. Places clothing in a ready state. Personal Protective Equipment ~ 15 ~ Dated: January 5, 2015

17 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT NFPA , DON SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS STUDENT NAME: SKILL SHEET # 8 Skill Objective: The candidate, wearing full protective clothing, shall properly don a SCBA. The candidate shall use any and all SCBA units available to that fire department. The objective of this skill is for the candidate to properly and safely don the SCBA using the over-the-head method in no more than 90 seconds. Although seat-mounted SCBA are common, all fire fighters must be proficient at donning SCBA from the ground, a storage case, or an apparatus compartment using the over-the-head method. Skill Procedure: Equipment should be readily available to the candidate. 1. Checks the air cylinder to visualize the amount of air in the bottle 2. Opens the cylinder valve ALL THE WAY 3. Dons the facepiece, equally tightening all straps 4. Checks the facepiece seal 5. Checks the exhalation valve 6. Dons the protective hood and helmet securely 7. Places the unit securely on his/her back using the over-the-head method 8. Adjusts both shoulder straps 9. Adjusts the waist strap 10. Has donned ALL protective clothing properly (gloves, ear flaps, etc.) in no more than 90 seconds 11. Experienced NO unit malfunction Personal Protective Equipment ~ 16 ~ Dated: January 5, 2015

18 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT NFPA , DEMONSTRATE SKIP BREATHING STUDENT NAME: SKILL SHEET # 9 Skill Objective: The candidate, given a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus shall demonstrate the correct procedures for skip breathing to conserve the air capacity of a SCBA cylinder under working conditions. Skill Procedure: Equipment should be readily available to the candidate. 1. Inhales as during normal breathing 2. Holds the breath for as long as it would take to exhale 3. Inhales again 4. Exhales slowly 5. Performs steps 1 through 4 for four cycles Personal Protective Equipment ~ 17 ~ Dated: January 5, 2015

19 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT NFPA , ENTER AND EXIT RESTRICTED OPENINGS STUDENT NAME: SKILL SHEET # 10 Skill Objective: The candidate, wearing full personal protective equipment, shall properly don a Self- Contained Breathing Apparatus, safely exit an area with a restricted opening, and simulate fireground activities for a minimum of five minutes. Skill Procedure: The evaluator shall simulate or actually provide a restricted opening. The evaluator and/ or other qualified fire fighter shall accompany the candidate throughout the test. The evaluator shall establish activities for the candidate to perform after exiting the restricted opening. The activities shall be activities that could normally be performed in a fire or rescue situation. 1. Dons the SCBA and tests for correct facepiece seal and positive pressure 2. Loosens and unbuckles straps 3. Swings/rolls unit to the left side while controlling regulator hose, removing right arm first 4. Places unit on bottle with regulator toward face 5. Removes and remains in control of regulator to mask connection; Slings SCBA to one side to reduce profile 6. Uses caution not to dislodge facepiece 7. Uses SCBA to exit through restricted passages 8. After clearing opening, places unit back in correct position, and retightens all straps 9. Adjusts face piece, if necessary, taking care not to compromise the seal Personal Protective Equipment ~ 18 ~ Dated: January 5, 2015

20 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT NFPA , DEMONSTRATE EMERGENCY BREATHING BYPASS VALVE STUDENT NAME: SKILL SHEET # 11 Skill Objective: The candidate shall demonstrate the correct procedure, utilizing the bypass valve, for conserving air in the event of mainline failure during SCBA usage. Skill Procedure: Candidate shall correctly don and place SCBA into full operation with tank cylinder and mainline valves fully open and bypass valve closed. Test begins on the evaluator s signal and continues through three complete evolutions. 1. Indicates during normal operation the position of the mainline and bypass valve 2. Slightly opens bypass valve. Safety points: bypass opened such that adequate breathing air is obtained without breaking facepiece seal 3. Allows small amount of air flow into the facepiece 4. Closes mainline valve 5. While keeping one hand on the bypass valve, turns the bypass valve on and back off as needed 6. Repeats steps 2-4 through two more complete evolutions Personal Protective Equipment ~ 19 ~ Dated: January 5, 2015

21 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT NFPA , DEMONSTRATE ONE-PERSON CYLINDER CHANGE STUDENT NAME: SKILL SHEET # 12 Skill Objective: The candidate, given full personal protective equipment, shall correctly demonstrate the proper procedure for changing an empty cylinder using the one-person method. Skill Procedure: Equipment should be readily available to the candidate. One Person 1. Places the SCBA unit on a firm surface 2. Locates a full cylinder 3. Closes the cylinder valve 4. Bleeds off pressure 5. Disconnects the high pressure hose from the cylinder 6. Releases the cylinder securing device 7. Replaces the empty cylinder with a full cylinder 8. Ensures new cylinder is full 9. Checks the "O" ring in the high pressure hose connection 10. Secures the full cylinder in the harness 11. Connects the high pressure hose to the cylinder 12. Opens the cylinder and checks the operation of the gauges 13. Verifies gauges and cylinder readings are within 700 kpa (100 psi) of each other Personal Protective Equipment ~ 20 ~ Dated: January 5, 2015

22 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT NFPA , DEMONSTRATE TWO-PERSON CYLINDER CHANGE STUDENT NAME: SKILL SHEET # 13 Skill Objective: The candidate, given full personal protective equipment, shall correctly demonstrate the proper procedure for changing an empty cylinder using the two-person method. Skill Procedure: Equipment should be readily available to the candidate. The evaluator shall arrange for other fire fighters to assist the candidate as needed. Two-person 1. Have the fire fighter either bend over or on hands and knees 2. Locates a full cylinder 3. Closes the cylinder valve 4. Bleeds off the pressure 5. Disconnects the high pressure hose from the cylinder 6. Releases the cylinder securing device 7. Firefighter confirms that new cylinder is full 8. Replaces the empty cylinder with a full cylinder 9. Checks the "O" ring in the high pressure hose connection 10. Secures the full cylinder in the harness 11. Connects the high pressure hose to the cylinder 12. Opens the cylinder and checks the operation of the gauges 13. Verifies gauges and cylinder readings are within 700 kpa (100 psi) of each other Personal Protective Equipment ~ 21 ~ Dated: January 5, 2015

23 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT NFPA , DEMONSTRATE A ROUTINE SCBA INSPECTION STUDENT NAME: SKILL SHEET # 14 Skill Objective: The candidate shall perform an inspection of a SCBA unit as if it were a daily or routinely scheduled inspection. The candidate shall use any and all SCBA units available to that fire department. Skill Procedure: The candidate shall demonstrate daily and periodic inspection, cleaning, sanitizing, and cylinder recharging of the unit to assure the SCBA is ready for use. 1. Checks all components for cleanliness and physical, thermal, and chemical damage 2. Ensure the air cylinder has full pressure 3. Checks hydrostatic test date 4. Turn the cylinder valve on fully and verify pressure readings on the tank and regulator gauges are within 700 kpa (100 psi) 5. Dons the facepiece and checks the facepiece seal 6. Checks the exhalation valve 7. Attaches the regulator into the facepiece 8. Checks all hose connections are tight and free of leaks 9. Checks for adequate, comfortable air flow 10. Operates bypass valve operation 11. Checks operation of PASS device 12. Turns unit off and bleeds the high pressure hose slowly 13. Checks for operation of low pressure alarm when bleeding the air line 14. Returns all straps, valves, and components back to a ready state Personal Protective Equipment ~ 22 ~ Dated: January 5, 2015

24 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT NFPA , DEMONSTRATE REFILLING SCBA PROCEDURES - CASCADE METHOD STUDENT NAME: SKILL SHEET # 15 Skill Objective: The candidate, utilizing the Cascade Method, shall demonstrate the proper procedures for refilling SCBA cylinders. The candidate shall use any SCBA units available to that fire department. Skill Procedure: Equipment should be readily available to the candidate. 1. Checks the hydrostatic test date and approved maximum pressure 2. Places SCBA cylinder in charging station 3. Connects charging hose from cascade system to SCBA cylinder 4. Opens the SCBA valve 5. Compares gauge readings 6. Opens valve of cascade cylinder with the lowest pressure but more than the SCBA cylinder 7. Slowly and safely charges SCBA cylinder 8. Allows pressures to equalize 9. Closes cascade cylinder valve 10. Opens valve on cascade cylinder with the next highest pressure 11. Repeats steps 7, 8, 9, and 10 until the SCBA cylinder is full 12. Fills SCBA cylinder to appropriate pressure 13. Closes cascade cylinder valve and SCBA cylinder valve 14. Bleeds pressure from cascade fill line and disconnects fill hose 15. Removes SCBA cylinder from charging station 16. Completes appropriate log or records for cylinder refill Personal Protective Equipment ~ 23 ~ Dated: January 5, 2015

25 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT NFPA , DEMONSTRATE SCBA CLEANING PROCEDURES STUDENT NAME: SKILL SHEET # 16 Skill Objective: The candidate shall demonstrate the proper procedures for cleaning the parts of selfcontained breathing apparatus. The candidate shall use any SCBA units available to that fire department. Skill Procedure: Equipment should be readily available to the candidate. 1. Disassembles all components of the SCBA 2. Cleans the facepiece with a mild cleaner 3. Completely rinses facepiece 4. Rinses the facepiece with an approved disinfectant 5. Completely rinses facepiece 6. Cleans the pressure hoses 7. Completely rinses hose 8. Dries with lint-fee cloth or air dries components 9. Thoroughly cleans the cylinder 10. Cleans harness 11. Wipes and rinses harness Personal Protective Equipment ~ 24 ~ Dated: January 5, 2015

26 PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS Successful completion of the practical skills in this section is necessary to fulfill the requirements of the following sections of NFPA : Fire Fighter I Standard * Extinguish incipient Class A, Class B, and Class C fires, given a selection of portable fire extinguishers, so that the correct extinguisher is chosen, the fire is completely extinguished, and correct extinguisher-handling techniques are followed. Portable Fire Extinguishers ~ 25 ~ Dated: January 5, 2015

27 PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS NFPA , EXTINGUISH A CLASS A FIRE WITH A PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER STUDENT NAME: SKILL SHEET # 17 Skill Objective: The candidate, wearing personal protective equipment and given a Class A fire and a selection of portable fire extinguishers, shall select the appropriate portable fire extinguisher for the class of fire and fully extinguish the fire. Skill Procedure: The evaluator should secure an area suitable for igniting and extinguishing Class A fires, Class A fuels, and portable fire extinguishers. All fire extinguisher evolutions for this skill evaluation shall meet the requirements of NFPA 1403, Standard on Live Fire Training Evolutions. After the evaluator has ignited the fire and has determined the conditions are safe, the candidate will be instructed to select the appropriate fire extinguisher for the given fire and demonstrate the ability to extinguish the fire. 1. Wears personal protective gear 2. Correctly identifies the class of fire 3. Selects an extinguisher suitable for class A fires 4. Properly activates the extinguisher 5. Tests operation of the extinguisher by a brief discharge of agent 6. Approaches to an effective distance for discharge of the selected extinguisher 7. Aims nozzle at the fire 8. Discharges extinguishing agent on the base of the fire and sweeps over the fire area 9. Advances on the remaining burning material while extinguishing hot spots 10. Ensures extinguishment of the fire and checks for remaining hot spots 11. Backs away from extinguished fire; does not turn back on extinguished fire location Portable Fire Extinguishers ~ 26 ~ Dated: January 5, 2015

28 PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS NFPA , EXTINGUISH A CLASS B/C FIRE WITH A PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER STUDENT NAME: SKILL SHEET # 18 Skill Objective: The candidate, wearing personal protective equipment and given a Class B/C fire and a selection of portable fire extinguishers, shall select the appropriate portable fire extinguisher for the class of fire and fully extinguish the fire. Skill Procedure: The evaluator should secure an area suitable for igniting and extinguishing Class B/C fires, Class BC fuels, and portable fire extinguishers. All fire extinguisher evolutions for this skill evaluation shall meet the requirements of NFPA 1403, Standard on Live Fire Training Evolutions. After the evaluator has ignited the fire and has determined the conditions are safe, the candidate will be instructed to select the appropriate fire extinguisher for the given fire and demonstrate the ability to extinguish the fire. 1. Wears protective equipment 2. Correctly identifies the class of fire 3. Selects an extinguisher suitable for class B/C fires 4. Properly activates the extinguisher 5. Tests operation of the extinguisher by a brief discharge of agent 6. Approaches to an effective distance for discharge of the selected extinguisher 7. Aims nozzle at the fire 8. Discharges extinguishing agent on base of the fire and sweeps over the fire 9. Advances on the remaining burning material while continuing to extinguish burning fuel 10. Ensures extinguishment of the fire and watches for re-ignition of liquids 11. Backs away from extinguished fire; does not turn back on extinguished fire location Portable Fire Extinguishers ~ 27 ~ Dated: January 5, 2015

29 ROPES AND KNOTS Successful completion of the practical skills in this section is necessary to fulfill the requirements of the following sections of NFPA : Fire Fighter I Standard General Skill Requirements. The ability to don personal protective clothing, doff personal protective clothing and prepare for reuse, hoist tools and equipment using ropes and the correct knot, and locate information in departmental documents and standard or code materials Tie a knot appropriate for hoisting tool, given personnel protective equipment, tools, ropes, and an assignment, so that the knots used are appropriate for hoisting tools securely and as directed Clean and check ladders, ventilation equipment, SCBA, ropes, salvage equipment, and hand tools, given cleaning tools, cleaning supplies, and an assignment, so that equipment is clean and maintained according to manufacturer s or departmental guidelines, maintenance is recorded, and equipment is placed in a ready state or reported otherwise. Ropes and Knots ~ 28 ~ Dated: January 5, 2015

30 ROPES AND KNOTS NFPA , 5.1.2, DEMONSTRATE TYING A BOWLINE, CLOVE HITCH, AND BECKET STUDENT NAME: SKILL SHEET # 19 Skill Objective: The candidate, given the proper rope(s) shall demonstrate tying a bowline knot, a clove hitch around an object, and a becket or sheet bend within the designated times. Skill Procedure: Select a type and length of rope which will adequately meet the provisions of this skill. Because of various sequential steps in accomplishing a finished knot, the evaluator will primarily evaluate the finished product for accurateness compared to the Essentials manual. The completed knot shall be identical to the illustrations found in the reference manual. Bowline 1. Forms the bowline knot 2. States that the bowline knot is used for forming a loop that will not slip under strain and is easily untied 3. Completes the bowline in less than 60 seconds Clove Hitch 1. Forms the clove hitch 2. States the clove hitch is used to attach a rope to an object such as a pole, hose, equipment, etc. 3. Completes the clove hitch in less than 60 seconds DEMONSTRATE TYING A BOWLINE, CLOVE HITCH, AND BECKET CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Ropes and Knots ~ 29 ~ Dated: January 5, 2015

31 ROPES AND KNOTS NFPA , 5.1.2, DEMONSTRATE TYING A BOWLINE, CLOVE HITCH, AND BECKET STUDENT NAME: SKILL SHEET # 19 Becket or Sheet Bend 1. Forms the becket or sheet bend 2. States that the becket or sheet bend is used for joining two ropes, primarily of unequal sizes 3. Completes the becket or sheet bend in less than 60 seconds Ropes and Knots ~ 30 ~ Dated: January 5, 2015

32 ROPES AND KNOTS NFPA , 5.1.2, DEMONSTRATE TYING A FIGURE EIGHT, OVERHAND SAFETY, AND HALF HITCH STUDENT NAME: SKILL SHEET # 20 Skill Objective: The candidate, given the proper rope(s) shall demonstrate tying a figure of eight on a bight, an overhand safety knot, and half hitch within the designated times. Skill Procedure: Select a type and length of rope which will adequately meet the provisions of this skill. Because of various sequential steps in accomplishing a finished knot, the evaluator will primarily evaluate the finished product for accurateness compared to the Essentials manual. The completed knot shall be identical to the illustrations found in the reference manual. Figure of Eight Knot 1. Forms the knot 2. Completes the knot in less than 60 seconds 3. Explains the use for the knot Overhand Safety 1. Forms the knot 2. Completes the knot in less than 60 seconds 3. Explains the use for the knot Half Hitch 1. Forms the knot 2. Completes the knot in less than 60 seconds 3. Explains the use for the knot Ropes and Knots ~ 31 ~ Dated: January 5, 2015

33 ROPES AND KNOTS NFPA , 5.1.2, DEMONSTRATE HOISTING EQUIPMENT STUDENT NAME: SKILL SHEET # 21 Skill Objective: The candidate, given necessary equipment and rope, will tie a knot appropriate to hoist a tool or equipment to a height of at least 3.7 metres (12 feet). All of the objects listed are to be properly hoisted. Skill Procedure: Provide the candidate a tool or fire department equipment and adequate rope to meet the provisions of this skill. With the candidate at ground level have him or her use an appropriate knot(s) to secure the tool. A tagline should be attached to the object for better control and the object hoisted a minimum of 3.7 metres (12 feet). General Skill Must be completed for all scenarios 1. Ties a secured knot appropriate for that tool 2. Utilizes an overhand safety knot for additional support 3. Wears appropriate protective equipment (Helmet and gloves - minimum) 4. Completes hoisting of tool to entire height without complication (knot stays tied) 5. Is able to untie knots without difficulty 6. Completes each hoisting evolution without compromising safety Hoisting an Axe 1. Uses an appropriate knot around the head of the ax 2. Loops the working end of the rope around the axe head and back up the handle 3. Places at least one half-hitch around the handle 4. Successfully hoists the axe Hoisting a Pike Pole 1. Uses an appropriate knot 2. Places two half-hitches evenly spaced around the handle 3. Successfully hoists the pike pole DEMONSTRATE HOISTING EQUIPMENT CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Ropes and Knots ~ 32 ~ Dated: January 5, 2015

34 ROPES AND KNOTS NFPA , 5.1.2, DEMONSTRATE HOISTING EQUIPMENT STUDENT NAME: SKILL SHEET # 21 Hoisting a Ladder 1. Uses an appropriate knot 2. Slips it down through the rungs about one-third of the ladder 3. Slips the knot over the top or tip of the ladder 4. Places the knot under the ladder for hoisting 5. Successfully hoists the ladder Hoisting a Dry Hoseline 1. Folds the nozzle and end of the hose back over the rest of the hose to 1.5 metres (4 to 5 feet) 2. Ties the nozzle using a clove hitch with a overhand safety 3. Ties a half-hitch around the hose about 0.3 metres (1 foot) from the loop end 4. Successfully hoists the dry hoseline Hoisting a Charged Hoseline 1. Ties a clove hitch with an overhand safety around the hose about 0.3 metres (1 foot) below the nozzle 2. Passes a bight through the nozzle handle and loops it over the nozzle so the rope holds the nozzle shut during hoisting 3. Ties at least one half-hitch around the hose to take the strain off of the handle 4. Successfully hoists the charged hoseline Ropes and Knots ~ 33 ~ Dated: January 5, 2015

35 ROPES AND KNOTS NFPA , DEMONSTRATE INSPECTING, CLEANING, AND STORING ROPE STUDENT NAME: SKILL SHEET # 22 Skill Objective: The candidate, given a fire service rope, shall demonstrate the technique of inspecting, cleaning, and storing the rope in the approved fashion his or her department utilizes. Skill Procedure: Provide the candidate with a rope to be inspected for damage or abuse. After inspecting the entire rope the candidate shall clean the rope using proper tools and cleaning solution. The candidate should then demonstrate the procedure for drying the rope. Finally the candidate shall demonstrate proper preparation for storage based on what method his or her department uses (rope bag, coiling, etc.) 1. Examines the entire surface of the rope for cuts, abrasions, stains, odor or fraying 2. Examines the inner component by twisting the rope or feeling for bunching and thinness 3. Verbally explains that he/she would tag and remove from service any severely damaged rope 4. Verbally explains how the rope would be washed using clear water 5. States that after cleaning he or she would allow the rope to air-dry completely 6. Performs an additional inspection after drying 7. Properly stores the rope using a coil method or rope bag storage (Notecoiling is not necessary in a rope bag) Ropes and Knots ~ 34 ~ Dated: January 5, 2015

36 STRUCTURAL SEARCH AND RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTER SURVIVAL Successful completion of the practical skills in this section is necessary to fulfill the requirements of the following sections of NFPA : Fire Fighter I Standard 5.2.4* Activate an emergency call for assistance, given vision obscured conditions, PPE, and department SOPs, so that the fire fighter can be located and rescued * Exit a hazardous area as a team, given vision-obscured conditions, so that a safe haven is found before exhausting the air supply, others are not endangered, and the team integrity is maintained * Conduct a search and rescue in a structure operating as a member of a team, given an assignment, obscured vision conditions, personal protective equipment, a flashlight, forcible entry tools, hose lines, and ladders when necessary, so that ladders are correctly placed when used, all assigned areas are searched, all victims are located and removed, team integrity is maintained, and team members safety including respiratory protection is not compromised. Structural Search and Rescue & Fire Fighter Survival ~ 35 ~ Dated: January 5, 2015

37 STRUCTURAL SEARCH AND RESCUE NFPA , DEMONSTRATE LIFTS AND CARRIES STUDENT NAME: SKILL SHEET # 23 Skill Objective: The candidate, wearing full protective equipment and SCBA and given a patient weighing between kg ( lbs), shall demonstrate moving the patient a minimum of 6 metres (20 feet) using a two-person extremities carry, a clothes drag, and a blanket drag without compromising his/her own respiratory protection. Both methods must be demonstrated. Skill Procedure: The evaluator shall choose either a training mannequin or someone within the weight guidelines to simulate an unconscious patient. The evaluator should then find another person to assist the candidate with the two- person carry. The candidate shall give all orders and directions when moving the patient. Extremities Carry 1. Stands at the victim s head and directs the other rescuer to patient s feet 2. Slips his arms under the victim s arms and around the chest, grasping the wrists 3. Directs the other rescuer to kneel between the victim s legs and grasp under the knees 4. Stands with other rescuer and carries the victim a min. of 6 metres (20 ft.) Structural Search and Rescue & Fire Fighter Survival ~ 36 ~ Dated: January 5, 2015

38 STRUCTURAL SEARCH AND RESCUE NFPA , DEMONSTRATE LIFTS AND CARRIES STUDENT NAME: SKILL SHEET # 23 Incline Drag 1. Kneels at the patient s head 2. Supports the patient s head between his or her arms 3. Lifts the victim's upper body into a sitting position 4. Reaches under the victim's arms 5. Grasps the victim's wrists 6. Stands raising the victim 7. Drags the victim a minimum of 6 metres (20 ft.) Structural Search and Rescue & Fire Fighter Survival ~ 37 ~ Dated: January 5, 2015

39 STRUCTURAL SEARCH AND RESCUE NFPA , 5.2.4, DEMONSTRATE MAYDAY AND SURVIVAL PROCEDURES STUDENT NAME: SKILL SHEET # 24 Skill Objective: The candidate, wearing personal protective equipment, a radio and flashlight, shall demonstrate transmitting a "MAYDAY" report and the techniques to assist rescuers to locate the fire fighter. Skill Procedure: The evaluator shall locate a suitable room or structure and simulate a hostile environment using either a smoke machine or by covering the SCBA face pieces. The candidate shall use proper procedures to transmit a distress call by radio and demonstrate the procedures to follow to help other fire fighters locate and rescue a disoriented or fallen fire fighter. 1. Wears full protective equipment and functioning SCBA 2. Determines the need to declare a MAYDAY 3. Transmits "Mayday - Mayday - Mayday" over the radio 4. Provides the appropriate information over the radio: a) Location b) Unit c) Name or ID number d) Assignment e) Resources needed f) Situation 5. Activates PASS device 6. Moves to a wall and remains in a low position 7. Activates flashlight and points it toward the ceiling DEMONSTRATE MAYDAY AND SURVIVAL PROCEDURES CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Structural Search and Rescue & Fire Fighter Survival ~ 38 ~ Dated: January 5, 2015

40 STRUCTURAL SEARCH AND RESCUE NFPA , DEMONSTRATE MAYDAY AND SURVIVAL PROCEDURES STUDENT NAME: SKILL SHEET # Uses a tool or object to make noise 9. Remains calm and conserves air Structural Search and Rescue & Fire Fighter Survival ~ 39 ~ Dated: January 5, 2015

41 STRUCTURAL SEARCH AND RESCUE NFPA , 5.3.5, CONDUCT A SEARCH & RESCUE & EXIT A HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENT STUDENT NAME: SKILL SHEET # 25 Skill Objective: The candidate, using a partner, shall demonstrate entering a smoke-filled, hostile environment within an enclosed structure of at least 6 metres by 6 metres (20-feet by 20-feet) and search for and locate a victim within 15 minutes. Full protective equipment, including SCBA shall be worn. Skill Procedure: The evaluator shall locate a suitable room or structure and simulate a hostile environment using either a smoke machine or by covering the SCBA face pieces. No use of hand lights by the candidate or his or her partner is allowed. The evaluator shall place a victim to be located by the candidate within the structure. The skill begins when the candidate enters the door and ends when the victim is removed to the exit. 1. States a portable radio would be used if available 2. Assess areas to determine tenability 3. Checks the door for heat conditions before entering 4. Enters the room on hands and knees 5. Starts search on outside wall and performs consistent turns (always to right or left) 6. Completely searches one room before moving on to the next room 7. Operates as a team member in vision-obscured conditions 8. Locates and follows a guideline (e.g. maintains contact with wall, hoseline or similar device) 9. Conserves air supply (controls breathing) 10. Evaluates areas for hazards and identifies a safe haven 11. Moves and/or searches behind, on, under all furniture 12. Searches all closets and small crawl spaces 13. Communicates well with partner 14. Stops to periodically listen for sounds CONDUCT A SEARCH AND RESCUE & EXIT A HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENT CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Structural Search and Rescue & Fire Fighter Survival ~ 40 ~ Dated: January 5, 2015

42 STRUCTURAL SEARCH AND RESCUE NFPA , 5.3.5, CONDUCT A SEARCH & RESCUE & EXIT A HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENT STUDENT NAME: SKILL SHEET # Performs a thorough search; doesn t overlook significant areas 16. Locates victim and properly removes victim to the exit using appropriate carry or drag Structural Search and Rescue & Fire Fighter Survival ~ 41 ~ Dated: January 5, 2015

43 SCENE LIGHTING Successful completion of the practical skills in this section is necessary to fulfill the requirements of the following sections of NFPA : Fire Fighter I Standard Illuminate the emergency scene, given fire service electrical equipment and an assignment, so that designated areas are illuminated and all equipment is operated within the manufacturer s listed safety precautions. Scene Lighting ~ 42 ~ Dated: January 5, 2015

44 SCENE LIGHTING NFPA , ILLUMINATE AN EMERGENCY SCENE STUDENT NAME: SKILL SHEET # 26 Skill Objective: The candidate, given a portable power plant, lights, cords and connectors shall set up emergency lighting for fire ground operation and identify at least 3 potential safety hazards when working with electricity on the fireground. Skill Procedure: Equipment should be readily available to the candidate. The evaluator shall arrange for other fire fighters to assist the candidate as needed. 1. Checks the fuel and oil before starting power plant 2. Lifts equipment safely 3. Locates the power plant in a remote and well ventilated position 4. Arranges power cords neatly as to minimize someone accidentally tripping over them 5. Organizes lights in a useful position and illuminated area sufficiently 6. Starts the power plant without difficulty 7. Shuts equipment off properly 8. Allows equipment to cool before returning to service or verbally explained the need to do so 9. Cleans and refuels equipment as necessary 10. Identifies at least 3 potential safety hazards when working with electricity on fireground Scene Lighting ~ 43 ~ Dated: January 5, 2015

45 FORCIBLE ENTRY Successful completion of the practical skills in this section is necessary to fulfill the requirements of the following sections of NFPA : Fire Fighter I Standard 5.3.4* Force entry into a structure, given personal protective equipment, tools, and an assignment, so that the tools are used as designed, the barrier is removed, and the opening is in a safe condition and ready for entry Clean and check ladders, ventilation equipment, SCBA, ropes, salvage equipment, and hand tools, given cleaning tools, cleaning supplies, and an assignment, so that equipment is clean and maintained according to manufacturer s or departmental guidelines, maintenance is recorded, and equipment is placed in a ready state or reported otherwise. Forcible Entry ~ 44 ~ Dated: January 5, 2015

46 FORCIBLE ENTRY NFPA , FORCIBLE ENTRY TOOL IDENTIFICATION AND CARRIES STUDENT NAME: SKILL SHEET # 27 Skill Objective: The candidate, given a forcible entry tool, will state the name of that particular tool. The candidate will then explain the use(s) of that tool. Any forcible entry tools that the department utilizes may be used in testing. Skill Procedure: The evaluator shall organize all of the department s forcible entry tools and present them to the candidate to name and then describe the use. Safety and proper protective clothing is to be stressed in these tests. A minimum of three tools shall be utilized. 1. Properly identifies all forcible entry tools 2. Correctly identifies use of all forcible entry tools 3. Wears suitable protective clothing 4. Carries the tool safely Forcible Entry ~ 45 ~ Dated: January 5, 2015

47 FORCIBLE ENTRY NFPA , 5.3.4, DEMONSTRATE FORCIBLE ENTRY TECHNIQUES DOORS AND WINDOWS STUDENT NAME: SKILL SHEET # 28 Skill Objective: The fire fighter shall force entry through at least two different types of doors and one window. Skill Procedure: Equipment should be readily available to the candidate. The evaluator shall arrange for other fire fighters to assist the candidate as needed. Doors that open toward the fire fighter 1. Correctly identifies the type of door 2. Selects the proper forcible entry tool(s) 3. Inserts the blade of the tool between the door and jamb near the lock (1 st fire fighter) 4. Strikes the blade in and against the rabbet or stop (2 nd fire fighter) 5. Pulls the tool bar away from the door to move the door and jamb apart 6. Pulls the door open or pries the door open with another tool Doors opening away from the fire fighter 1. Correctly identifies the type of door 2. Selects the proper forcible entry tool(s) 3. Lays the blade or fork of the tool flat against the door, and inserts between the jamb and the door 4. Makes short pries with first tool to spread the jamb 5. Works the blade of the second tool between the door and the jamb, hammering the blade well into the opening 6. Pries the door away from the jamb until the bolt passes the keeper DEMONSTRATE FORCIBLE ENTRY TECHNIQUES - DOORS AND WINDOWS CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Forcible Entry ~ 46 ~ Dated: January 5, 2015