Topic: Forward Lay/Offensive Fire Attack Reference #: DG 16-6 orig 14-08 Level of Instruction: In service personnel Time Required: 3 hours Instructor Preparation: This drill requires basic preparation in order for it to be successfully conducted. Preparation includes having a safe location to conduct the drill and a large enough area. See Set Up for further detail. Safety is a must during the duration of this drill. Make sure the location selected is protected from traffic and harmful debris. Large parking lots are excellent. Department procedures will dictate hose size and connections used. Goals: Participants are expected to complete each element of the evolution within a specified time and within departmental standards. Safety is a critical factor and any breach of an accepted safety measure will result in failure of the entire evolution. Materials: Your department s equipped fire apparatus. Traffic cones to block traffic in parking lot. Traffic cones to make out course References: Fundamentals of Firefighter Skills, 3 rd edition Chapter 16 Instructor Set-up: Review your department s SOP/SOG on forward lay and Offensive fire attack and nozzle pressures. Find a suitable area to set up course, and prep area for evolution. Student Motivation: Being efficient in forward lays and stretching an offensive fire attack line is not something we drill on often, in fact, we usually only do this on an actual fire. As with proper donning of PPE, FETI Drill Guide 16-06 6/2016 Page 1 of 5
we must be very proficient in our aggressive offensive fire attack and maintain a state of firefighter readiness and safety. This drill can be done with minimal equipment, and can be competitive. Drill: (see diagram page 4) The Engine will spot at the hydrant. When the door for the plugman opens, the initial time will begin. This portion of the evolution will be performed exactly as the crew normally performs this function. (No short cuts). The plugman will bring the appropriate hose, adapter, and tools to complete catching the hydrant. The plugman will grab the plug. The plug may be wrapped, or secured following department SOG/SOP. Once the hose is properly placed, the plugman will signal the Apparatus driver to proceed with the forward lay. If the driver proceeds without receiving a clear signal from the plugman, it will result in failure of the evolution. The driver will then drive the apparatus to the designated area to complete the remainder of the evolution. The maximum speed is 10-mph, but if the apparatus driver feels as if that is too fast and equipment/rig damage could result, slower speeds are acceptable. The second phase of the evaluation will begin when the parking brake of the Engine is set. It is not permissible for any member of the crew to open a door or disembark from the rig prior to the parking brake being set. Once the parking brake is set, the crew may disembark from the rig and begin to pull the attack line to be used. Crews can use any hose stretch or pre-connect load. The hose bed will be cleared of all excess hose. The line will be prepared, kinks removed, and properly played out to initiate the interior advance. This evolution is based on the assumption that the Engine is the first apparatus on the scene; therefore, the officer is expected to perform a 360 size-up. For this reason, the officer of this rig does not assist in preparing the attack line for this evolution. Additionally, the officer will state, over their portable radio, 360 complete, prior to advancing the attack line into the course. Once the attack line is prepared, the nozzle firefighter will call for water to the attack line. Prior to entry, the line will be charged to a pressure that will produce the rated flow of the nozzle on the attack line. The pressure will be set while the nozzle is flowing. (It is not possible to set the correct pressure when the nozzle is not flowing water). Once the driver advises the correct pressure is established, the time will be marked and crews can proceed with the evolution. If entry into the hose course without achieving the correct pressure occurs, the evolution will stopped and a failing grade given. Additionally, if the crew enters into the course prior to the officer stating 360 complete, it will result in a failure of the evolution and the crew will get an additional opportunity to perform the evolution. Prior to entering the hose course, the nozzle man and officer will have all PPE properly donned, and will be on-air from their SCBA. Entry into the hose course with any portion of the PPE missing, or not properly worn, will result in failure of the evolution. FETI Drill Guide 16-06 6/2016 Page 2 of 5
At some point during the evaluation, but prior to the conclusion of the evolution, the driver will transition from tank water to hydrant water, maintaining correct line pressures, while the attack line is flowing, during the 20 second flow period so no interruption of flow occurs. Crews will establish a complete straight stream and maintain that nozzle pattern throughout the course. At designated portions of the course, the nozzleman will be directed to open the nozzle for ten seconds. The nozzle will be opened completely and maneuvered in such a manner that the stream would hit the floor, all walls, and ceiling within the immediate area of operation. When the crew has flowed the attack line for ten seconds at the second designated area, the time will stop and the evolution concluded. Target Times: Catching the Hydrant: 30-seconds Preparing the attack line, achieving operating pressure, and PPE fully donned: 1:45 (minutes: seconds) Completion of the Hose Course: 45 seconds Total Time (Excluding Time to Lay Supply Hose) - 3:00 Maximum Times: Catching the Hydrant: 50-seconds Preparing the attack line, achieving operating pressure, and PPE fully donned: 2:10 (minutes: seconds) Completion of the Hose Course: 1:00 minute Total Time (Excluding Time to Lay Supply Hose) 4:00 Review: Clean up the equipment and return to service. Then come together in the meeting room or location of choice and take the time to have open discussions on what worked for teams and what didn t. By doing this you assist in ensuring that the firefighters learn from each other s experience. Competition is good, as long as it is used in a positive manner. See if your times are better than other shifts or teams of firefighters. Used with permission of the Oklahoma City Fire Dept. FETI Drill Guide 16-06 6/2016 Page 3 of 5
20' 20' Drill Forward Lay/ Fire Attack Course Lay Out 150' All PPE donned and on air prior to course entry Hose Course Entry 10 seconds 15' Rated nozzle pressure achieved prior to course entry Rated nozzle pressure maintained throughout course Transition from tank water to hydrant water sometime during evolution 10 seconds Finish 150' total stretch & advance 60' FETI Drill Guide 16-06 6/2016 Page 4 of 5
ATTENDANCE ROSTER FOR FETI DRILL GUIDE 16-06 Topic: Forward Lay/ Offensive Attack Reference #: DG 16-06 Level of Instruction: In service personnel Time Required: 3 hours Fire Department: FDID Parish: Instructor: Number of Students: (from above FD only) Attendance Roster Printed name Signature FETI Drill Guide 16-06 6/2016 Page 5 of 5