JPR Task(s): Force Entry- WINDOW OMMISSION ON FIRE PROTETION PERSONNEL STANDARDS AND EDUATION OMMONWEALTH OF KENTUKY FIREFIGHTER 1 OMPETENY EVALUATION andidate #: Skill No. 1-16 PERFORMANE RITERIA AND INSTRUTIONS INSTRUTIONS TO THE ANDIDATE "The andidate, provided with forcible entry tools, shall demonstrate proper techniques to force open windows." Minimum PPE: Full PPE with SBA PERFORMANE andidate must successfully pass this skill in 10 minutes to pass Double-Hung Window 1. Verbalizes to always "try before you pry". 2. Assesses area for hazardous conditions. (Backdraft) 3. Places the claw or blade of tool under the center bottom of sash. 4. Pulls downward on tool prying up on the sash to force the lock mechanism. 5. Pushes sash up to open window as needed. asement Window 6. Assesses area for hazardous conditions. (Backdraft) 7. Breaks out pane of glass near mechanism. 8. Uses long reaching tool to break glass if large single-paned window. 9. Does not use excessive force, maintains control of tool. 10. Use the tool to clear glass from frame. 11. Reach in to operate opening mechanism, if can be done safely. Initial "" Indicates a critical step. ure to complete this step constitutes failure of the station. Score needed to pass: 8 Evaluator 1 Evaluator 2 requirements contained within hapter 5 of the standard, toward eligibility for certification. Objective(s):
JPR Task(s): Force Entry-WALLS OMMISSION ON FIRE PROTETION PERSONNEL STANDARDS AND EDUATION OMMONWEALTH OF KENTUKY FIREFIGHTER 1 OMPETENY EVALUATION andidate #: Skill No. 1-17 PERFORMANE RITERIA AND INSTRUTIONS INSTRUTIONS TO THE ANDIDATE "The andidate, provided with various tools and equipment, shall demonstrate opening a wall." Minimum PPE: Full PPE and SBA PERFORMANE andidate must successfully pass this skill in 15 minutes to pass Wood-Frame wall 1. onfirm order with officer to carry out entry through wall. 2. Size up the situation, wall construction, and location of utilities considered. 3. onfirms utilities are off. 4. reates an inspection hole, locate wall studs. 5. Increase size of hole to allow passage of firefighter, stud MAY be removed. 6. Remove wall and insulation material, place out of the way. 7. Uses tool to push interior material away from opening. 8. Notifies officer that task is complete. Masonry wall 9. onfirm order with officer to carry out entry through wall. 10. Size up the situation, wall construction, and location of utilities considered. 11. onfirms utilities are off. 12. Determines which block to begin with, strikes to fracture block. 13. Fractures additional blocks, in a triangle pattern, to achieve desired opening size. 14. Removes blocks from top down, working side to side to remove material. 15. lears material from opening and passageway. 16. If needed, pushes in interior wall material to complete opening. 17. Notifies officer that task is complete. Initial "" Indicates a critical step. ure to complete this step constitutes failure of the station. Score needed to pass: 12 Evaluator 1 Evaluator 2 requirements contained within hapter 5 of the standard, toward eligibility for certification. Objective(s): 5.3.4
OMMISSION ON FIRE PROTETION PERSONNEL STANDARDS AND EDUATION OMMONWEALTH OF KENTUKY JPR Task(s): lean, Inspect and Maintain a Ladder FIREFIGHTER 1 OMPETENY EVALUATION andidate #: Skill No. 1-18 PERFORMANE RITERIA AND INSTRUTIONS INSTRUTIONS TO THE ANDIDATE "The andidate, provided a ladder and various supplies, shall demonstrate cleaning, inspecting, and generally maintaining the ladder per recommendations." Minimum PPE: Work Gloves, Helmet and Eye Protection PERFORMANE andidate must successfully pass this skill in 10 minutes to pass 1. Thoroughly cleans all parts of the ladder with scrub brush and cleaning solution. 2. Rinse and dry components. 3. Inspects each component of the ladder for damage. 4. Pays special attention to looseness, cracks, bent rungs, damage to beams. 5. hecks for heat damage and checks condition of heat sensor label. 6. Marks defects/damage. 7. Replaces halyard, if applicable and necessary. 8. Lubricates parts, as needed. 9. Tags and removes from service if repairs cannot be made. Notifies officer. 10. Records the cleaning, inspection, and maintenance performed. Initial "" Indicates a critical step. ure to complete this step constitutes failure of the station. Score needed to pass: 7 Evaluator 1 Evaluator 2 requirements contained within hapter 5 of the standard, toward eligibility for certification. Objective(s): 5.5.1
OMMISSION ON FIRE PROTETION PERSONNEL STANDARDS AND EDUATION OMMONWEALTH OF KENTUKY FIREFIGHTER 1 OMPETENY EVALUATION JPR Task(s): arry, Raise and Position a Single Ladder One Firefighter Method andidate #: Skill No. 1-19 PERFORMANE RITERIA AND INSTRUTIONS INSTRUTIONS TO THE ANDIDATE "The andidate, wearing full PPE and provided a ladder, shall demonstrate the proper techniques for arrying, Raising, and Positioning a single straight ladder." Minimum PPE: Full PPE w/o SBA PERFORMANE andidate must successfully pass this skill in 5 minutes to pass arry Ladder 1. Positions self near center of ladder. 2. Kneels beside ladder, facing tip end, on knee nearest ladder. 3. Grasps ladder and stands ladder on edge (beam). 4. Stands up while lifting ladder, lifts with legs keeping back straight. 5. As ladder is brought up, pivots body to face butt end and rests ladder beam on shoulder. 6. Ladder placed into position for carrying, on shoulder, arm through rungs, and both hands grasping ladder. 7. Ladder is carried, butt lowered slightly, to the work site for raising. Raise/Position Ladder 8. Observes for solid, level footing area, overhead wires/obstructions, and structural stability. 9. Lowers butt to ground, places spurs against structure. 10. Raises ladder, hand over hand on rungs, from beneath ladder. 11. ontinues raising until ladder is upright against structure. 12. Steadies ladder while pulling butt end out from wall for positioning. 13. Positions to appropriate climbing angle. Initial "" Indicates a critical step. ure to complete this step constitutes failure of the station. Score needed to pass: 10 Evaluator 1 Evaluator 2 requirements contained within hapter 5 of the standard, toward eligibility for certification. Objective(s): 5.3.6
OMMISSION ON FIRE PROTETION PERSONNEL STANDARDS AND EDUATION OMMONWEALTH OF KENTUKY FIREFIGHTER 1 OMPETENY EVALUATION JPR Task(s): Raise and Position Extension Ladder One Firefighter Method andidate #: Skill No. 1-20 PERFORMANE RITERIA AND INSTRUTIONS INSTRUTIONS TO THE ANDIDATE "The andidate, wearing full PPE and provided a ladder, shall demonstrate the proper techniques for Raising and Positioning an extension ladder." Minimum PPE: Full PPE w/o SBA PERFORMANE andidate must successfully pass this skill in 10 minutes to pass 1. Observes for solid, level footing area, overhead wires/obstructions, and structural stability. 2. andidate moves ladder into position for raising. 3. Places spurs against structure, FLY SETION UP. 4. Raises ladder, hand over hand on rungs, until ladder is upright against structure. 5. Steadies ladder while pulling butt end out from wall for positioning. 6. Balances ladder in a vertical position, extends the fly section to height instructed. 7. Engages ladder locks at the desired elevation. 8. Pivots ladder if necessary to position FLY OUT. Maintains ladder control. 9. Gently lowers ladder to building, maintains control of ladder. 10. Secures halyard to rungs. 11. Positions to appropriate climbing angle. 12. Returns ladder to original position by reversing procedure. Initial "" Indicates a critical step. ure to complete this step constitutes failure of the station. Score needed to pass: 9 Evaluator 1 Evaluator 2 requirements contained within hapter 5 of the standard, toward eligibility for certification. Objective(s): 5.3.6
JPR Task(s): Deploy Roof Ladder OMMISSION ON FIRE PROTETION PERSONNEL STANDARDS AND EDUATION OMMONWEALTH OF KENTUKY FIREFIGHTER 1 OMPETENY EVALUATION andidate #: Skill No. 1-21 PERFORMANE RITERIA AND INSTRUTIONS INSTRUTIONS TO THE ANDIDATE "The andidate, wearing full PPE and provided a climbing ladder set in place, shall demonstrate the proper deployment of a roof ladder onto a pitched roof." Minimum PPE: Full PPE w/o SBA PERFORMANE andidate must successfully pass this skill in 10 minutes to pass 1. arries the roof ladder to the ladder that is to be ascended. 2. Sets roof ladder down and opens hooks. 3. hecks for proper climbing angle of ladder to be ascended, ensures no overhead hazards. 4. Ensures ladder to be ascended is heeled, secure, and locks are fully engaged. 5. Raises the roof ladder and rests it against the ladder to be climbed, hooks face out. 6. limbs the main ladder until the shoulder is about two rungs above the midpoint of the roof ladder. 7. Reaches through the rungs of the roof ladder and hoists it onto the shoulder. 8. Ascends to the top of the main ladder and locks in or uses a ladder belt. 9. Once firefighter is secured, takes the roof ladder off shoulder and lays it on the roof with the hooks down or pointed away. 10. Pushes the roof ladder, hand over hand, toward the peak of the roof until the hooks clear the ridge. 11. Ensures that the hooks catch securely over the peak of the roof. Initial "" Indicates a critical step. ure to complete this step constitutes failure of the station. Score needed to pass: 8 Evaluator 1 Evaluator 2 requirements contained within hapter 5 of the standard, toward eligibility for certification. Objective(s): 5.3.12
OMMISSION ON FIRE PROTETION PERSONNEL STANDARDS AND EDUATION OMMONWEALTH OF KENTUKY FIREFIGHTER 1 OMPETENY EVALUATION JPR Task(s): Assist onscious Victim Down Ground Ladder andidate #: Skill No. 1-22 PERFORMANE RITERIA AND INSTRUTIONS INSTRUTIONS TO THE ANDIDATE "The andidate, provided a ground ladder in place, raised and heeled, shall demonstrate procedures for assisting a conscious victim down the ladder." Minimum PPE: Full PPE and SBA PERFORMANE andidate must successfully pass this skill in 5 minutes to pass 1. hecks for proper climbing angle. 2. Ensures ladder is heeled, secured, and that locks are fully engaged. 3. Ascends the ladder to the victim, positions self on ladder, both feet on 1 rung. 4. Has victim face building, places self behind/ and slightly below the victim. 5. andidate places forearms under victims armpits and grasps ladder rungs. 6. Begins descent, calms victim, assures victim candidate is in control, directs victim to descend one rung at a time. Initial "" Indicates a critical step. ure to complete this step constitutes failure of the station. Score needed to pass: 5 Evaluator 1 Evaluator 2 requirements contained within hapter 5 of the standard, toward eligibility for certification. Objective(s): 5.3.9
OMMISSION ON FIRE PROTETION PERSONNEL STANDARDS AND EDUATION OMMONWEALTH OF KENTUKY FIREFIGHTER 1 OMPETENY EVALUATION JPR Task(s): Remove an Unconscious Victim Down Ground Ladder andidate #: Skill No. 1-23 PERFORMANE RITERIA AND INSTRUTIONS INSTRUTIONS TO THE ANDIDATE "The andidate, provided a ground ladder in place, raised and heeled, shall demonstrate procedures for bringing an unconscious victim down the ladder." Minimum PPE: Full PPE and SBA PERFORMANE andidate must successfully pass this skill in 5 minutes to pass Initial 1. hecks for proper climbing angle. 2. Ensures ladder is heeled, secured, and locks are fully engaged. 3. Ascends the ladder to the victim, positions self on ladder to receive victim. 4. Places the victim on a knee and places the victims feet outside the beams. 5. andidates forearms under victims armpits, grasping ladder beams. 6. Descends ladder with victim, rung by rung, while sliding the hands down the beams, supports victim on knee. "" Indicates a critical step. ure to complete this step constitutes failure of the station. Score needed to pass: 5 Evaluator 1 Evaluator 2 requirements contained within hapter 5 of the standard, toward eligibility for certification. Objective(s): 5.3.9
OMMISSION ON FIRE PROTETION PERSONNEL STANDARDS AND EDUATION OMMONWEALTH OF KENTUKY JPR Task(s): Operate harged Hand line from Ladder FIREFIGHTER 1 OMPETENY EVALUATION andidate #: Skill No. 1-24 PERFORMANE RITERIA AND INSTRUTIONS INSTRUTIONS TO THE ANDIDATE "The andidate, provided a charged hand line and several hose straps, shall demonstrate operating a charged hand line from a ladder." Minimum PPE: Full PPE and SBA PERFORMANE andidate must successfully pass this skill in 10 minutes to pass Initial 1. FF dons appropriate PPE including SBA. 2. Ensures ladder is placed at least 1 rung above the window sill. 3. hecks the climbing angle of ladder. 4. FF is breathing air. 5. Ascends ladder with hand line to desired height. 6. Leg locks or uses safety harness. 7. Places hand line into window position and secures to rung. 8. Flows water into second floor window, hose remains secure. "" Indicates a critical step. ure to complete this step constitutes failure of the station. Score needed to pass: 6 Evaluator 1 Evaluator 2 requirements contained within hapter 5 of the standard, toward eligibility for certification. Objective(s): 5.3.10
JPR Task(s): Ventilate a Pitched Roof OMMISSION ON FIRE PROTETION PERSONNEL STANDARDS AND EDUATION OMMONWEALTH OF KENTUKY FIREFIGHTER 1 OMPETENY EVALUATION andidate #: Skill No. 1-25 PERFORMANE RITERIA AND INSTRUTIONS INSTRUTIONS TO THE ANDIDATE "The andidate, wearing full PPE and SBA, provided a roof ladder, an axe, pike pole choice of chain saw or circular type saw, and a prop from which to perform, shall demonstrate the ventilation of a pitched roof." Minimum PPE: Full PPE and SBA PERFORMANE andidate must successfully pass this skill in 10 minutes to pass 1. onfirms order with officer to ventilate. 2. Understands and maintains situational awareness at all times. Ensures all crew members are breathing air. 3. Selects the appropriate location to ventilate, sizes up area for hazards. 4. Raises ladder or verbalizes ladder should extend 3 to 5 rungs beyond the roof edge. 5. hooses preferred saw for the task and confirms saw is working on the ground. 6. Ascends ladder to roof with equipment, powered saws not running. 7. Sounds the roof for structural integrity before stepping onto the roof. 8. Verbalizes determination of opening size (min. 4' X 4'), placement and fire conditions in relation to task. 9. Makes cuts starting across high side, down the far side, next down the side close to the ladder, and then the bottom completing the opening. 10. Avoids cutting through structural members, weakening the roof. 11. Removes decking material from opening. 12. Using an appropriate tool, punches through ceiling material to complete opening. 13. Descends the roof with equipment. 14. Reports to officer task is completed. Initial "" Indicates a critical step. ure to complete this step constitutes failure of the station. Score needed to pass: 10 Evaluator 1 Evaluator 2 requirements contained within hapter 5 of the standard, toward eligibility for certification. Objective(s): 5.3.12
JPR Task(s): Ventilate Flat Roof OMMISSION ON FIRE PROTETION PERSONNEL STANDARDS AND EDUATION OMMONWEALTH OF KENTUKY FIREFIGHTER 1 OMPETENY EVALUATION andidate #: Skill No. 1-26 PERFORMANE RITERIA AND INSTRUTIONS INSTRUTIONS TO THE ANDIDATE "The andidate, wearing full PPE and SBA, provided an axe, pike pole, a ventilation saw, and a prop on which to perform, shall demonstrate the ventilation of a flat roof." Minimum PPE: Full PPE and SBA PERFORMANE andidate must successfully pass this skill in 15 minutes to pass 1. onfirms order with command to ventilate. 2. Understands and maintains situational awareness at all times. Ensures all crew members are breathing air. 3. Selects the appropriate location to ventilate, sizes up area for hazards. 4. Raises ladder or verbalizes ladder should extend at least 3 to 5 rungs above roof. 5. andidate chooses preferred saw for the task and confirms saw is working on the ground. 6. Ascends ladder to roof with equipment, powered saws not running. 7. Sounds the roof for structural integrity before stepping onto the roof. 8. Verbalizes determination of opening size (min. 4' X 4'), placement, and fire conditions in relation to task. 9. Prepares opening site, cut an inspection opening to determine fire conditions. 10. Makes cuts starting across furthest point from escape route along truss/support, makes cuts 2, 3 and 4 to complete hole. 11. andidate avoids cutting through structural members, weakening the roof. 12. Removes decking material from opening. 13. Using pike pole, punches through ceiling material to complete opening. 14. Descends the roof with equipment. 15. Reports to officer task is completed. Initial "" Indicates a critical step. ure to complete this step constitutes failure of the station. Score needed to pass: 11 Evaluator 1 Evaluator 2 requirements contained within hapter 5 of the standard, toward eligibility for certification. Objective(s): 5.3.12
OMMISSION ON FIRE PROTETION PERSONNEL STANDARDS AND EDUATION OMMONWEALTH OF KENTUKY JPR Task(s): Horizontal Ventilation using a PPV Fan FIREFIGHTER 1 OMPETENY EVALUATION andidate #: Skill No. 1-27 PERFORMANE RITERIA AND INSTRUTIONS INSTRUTIONS TO THE ANDIDATE "The andidate, wearing full PPE and SBA, provided with a PPV fan and a suitable structure, shall demonstrate set up and procedure to ventilate the structure using mechanical PPV." Minimum PPE: Full PPE and SBA PERFORMANE andidate must successfully pass this skill in 10 minutes to pass 1. Gathers ventilation equipment to accomplish horizontal ventilation. 2. Places fan near entrance opening to be used to pressurize structure. 3. Points fan away from opening and starts the fan. 4. reate an exit point in the structure to permit ventilation. (Should be equal to or smaller than entrance size). 5. lears ventilation opening of any obstructions safely (glass removal, blinds, furniture, etc.) 6. onfirms order with command to ventilate structure. 7. Directs the fan toward the entrance creating a cone of air covering the opening and assesses coverage. 8. hecks performance of pressurization of structure, re-evaluates tactic as necessary. Initial "" Indicates a critical step. ure to complete this step constitutes failure of the station. Score needed to pass: 6 Evaluator 1 Evaluator 2 requirements contained within hapter 5 of the standard, toward eligibility for certification. Objective(s): 5.3.11
JPR Task(s): Hydrant onnections OMMISSION ON FIRE PROTETION PERSONNEL STANDARDS AND EDUATION OMMONWEALTH OF KENTUKY FIREFIGHTER 1 OMPETENY EVALUATION andidate #: Skill No. 1-28 PERFORMANE RITERIA AND INSTRUTIONS INSTRUTIONS TO THE ANDIDATE "The andidate, in full PPE, shall demonstrate operating a hydrant and making a hydrant connection for either a reverse lay or a forward lay." Minimum PPE: Full PPE w/o SBA PERFORMANE andidate must successfully pass this skill in 15 minutes to pass Reverse Lay 1. onfirms order with officer to make hydrant connection. 2. Retrieves section of hose and necessary equipment to make connection from apparatus. 3. Removes proper cap from hydrant. 4. onnect intake hose to pump, if not preconnected. 5. onnect hose to hydrant. 6. Open hydrant slowly and fully, fills hose, opens intake valve, removes any kinks in hose. Forward Lay 1. onfirms order with officer to make hydrant connection. 2. Retrieves hose from bed and necessary equipment to make connection from apparatus. 3. Wraps hydrant and instructs apparatus to proceed to fire. 4. Removes proper cap from hydrant, checks for damage and debris. 5. onnect hose to hydrant. 6. Upon order from apparatus, opens hydrant slowly and fully, fills hose, removes any kinks in hose. Initial "" Indicates a critical step. ure to complete this step constitutes failure of the station. Score needed to pass: 5 Evaluator 1 Evaluator 2 requirements contained within hapter 5 of the standard, toward eligibility for certification. Objective(s): 5.3.15
OMMISSION ON FIRE PROTETION PERSONNEL STANDARDS AND EDUATION OMMONWEALTH OF KENTUKY JPR Task(s): Multi-Tank Drafting Operations Set-up FIREFIGHTER 1 OMPETENY EVALUATION andidate #: Skill No. 1-29 PERFORMANE RITERIA AND INSTRUTIONS INSTRUTIONS TO THE ANDIDATE "The andidate, wearing full PPE and, provided 2 dump tanks, tarp/cover, drafting equipment and assistance, shall demonstrate setting up drafting from multiple static water sources." Minimum PPE: Full PPE w/o SBA PERFORMANE andidate must successfully pass this skill in 25 minutes to pass 1. onfirms order with officer to set up for drafting. Prepare for static water source 2. Determines location for dump tanks, places tarps on the ground. 3. Moves dump tanks, with assistance, to the set up location. 4. Sets up dump tanks for jet syphoning, with assistance, on tarps. 5. Positions drains for maximum drainage. Prepare for drafting 6. Removes 2 hard suction hoses from the apparatus. 7. onnects the sections of hard suction together. 8. Attaches the strainer to the end of the hard suction hose and places into water supply. 9. Uses mallet to tighten connections, uses rope to support barrel strainer, as necessary. 10. onnects suction hose to intake, tightens as necessary. 11. Retrieve 3rd section of suction hose and set up syphon operations. Initial "" Indicates a critical step. ure to complete this step constitutes failure of the station. Score needed to pass: 8 Evaluator 1 Evaluator 2 requirements contained within hapter 5 of the standard, toward eligibility for certification. Objective(s): 5.3.15
OMMISSION ON FIRE PROTETION PERSONNEL STANDARDS AND EDUATION OMMONWEALTH OF KENTUKY FIREFIGHTER 1 OMPETENY EVALUATION JPR Task(s): leaning, Inspecting and Maintaining Fire Hose andidate #: Skill No. 1-30 PERFORMANE RITERIA AND INSTRUTIONS INSTRUTIONS TO THE ANDIDATE "The andidate, provided a section of fire hose and maintenance/cleaning supplies, shall demonstrate cleaning, inspecting, and maintaining fire hose." Minimum PPE: Full PPE and SBA PERFORMANE andidate must successfully pass this skill in 10 minutes to pass leaning and Inspecting 1. leans and inspects the couplings and swivel of female. 2. Brushes or sweeps length of hose. 3. Sprays the hose with clear water. 4. Scrubs areas heavily soiled with mild detergent. 5. Rinses thoroughly with clear water. 6. Inspects the hose for damage, frays or worn areas, marks defective hose. 7. Removes gasket, inspects and discards old or damaged gasket, if necessary. 8. Places gasket into swivel, smoothes out to seat. 9. Returns hose to service and readies to reduce the loss of life and/or property. 10. Hang to air dry. 11. Removes damaged hose from service, documents, and notifies officer. Initial "" Indicates a critical step. ure to complete this step constitutes failure of the station. Score needed to pass: 8 Evaluator 1 Evaluator 2 requirements contained within hapter 5 of the standard, toward eligibility for certification. Objective(s): 5.5.2