Objective(s):     6-4.1

2002 NFPA 1001 Standard

Primary Task:     USES CRIBBING BLOCKS

Skill No.     5.1

Station No.     5

MAXIMUM TIME ALLOWABLE:        6 MINUTES

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE MONITOR/EVALUATOR

The fire fighter trainee and designated team members shall demonstrate the use of the following rescue tools:

Cribbing and shoring materials

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CANDIDATE

“You and designated team members, given a vehicle and appropriate cribbing, will demonstrate the proper use of cribbing for stabilizing the given vehicle.  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?”

CANDIDATE PERFORMANCE

YES

NO

    1.  Arranges cribbing blocks in a crate-like manner with two or more blocks laid side by side.

    2.  Lays two more blocks on top of and perpendicular to the first two blocks near the end of the

         blocks underneath.

         Never allows hand to be higher than cribbing, uses additional cribbing to push cribbing into

         Place. Never puts hand into a place of danger (between auto body & cribbing)

    3.  Continues in this process until desired height is reached.

    4.  Uses angled blocks to wedge between the top blocks and the object being stabilized.

Reference:     IFSTA Essentials 4th Edition, Chapter 7          Approved by Committee 12/7/04

¨Critical Step - Failure on this step mandates

                            failure on the entire objective!

Total steps candidate   must complete to Pass:

 3

TOTALS

Test Date______________________________ Location:_____________________________________________

Candidate______________________________________________________SSN_________________________

Evaluation Location__________________________________________________________________________

Evaluator Signature______________________________________________ Date________________________

Objective(s):     6-4.1

2002 NFPA 1001 Standard

Primary Task:     USING A RECIPROCATING SAW

Skill No.    5.2

Station No.     5

MAXIMUM TIME ALLOWABLE:        3 MINUTES

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE MONITOR/EVALUATOR

1.  Candidate shall be provided a reciprocating saw, spare blades and safety goggles.

2.  Candidate shall be provided with an electric power source and a prop for cutting.

3.  The candidate shall be given the instructions below before beginning the exercise.

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CANDIDATE

1.  “The candidate, wearing full protective clothing w/helmet and eye protection, shall demonstrate the proper use

        of a reciprocating cutting saw.”

2.  “The candidate shall check the area for existing and potential hazards.” 

CANDIDATE PERFORMANCE

YES

NO

¨ 1.  Dons full protective clothing including helmet and eye protection.

¨ 2.  Checks the area for existing and potential hazards

    3.  Inspects the saw blade for damage and type for the job.

    4.  Checks safety features, ensures footplate in place and power cord in good condition.

¨ 5.  Ensures safety goggles in place, faceshield down and wears gloves.

6.      Connects tool to power source, ensures ground prong is present on plug.

5.a. Ensures that all trim is removed to expose metal and any other hazards.

    7.  Positions the saw, one hand on handle, other hand on saw barrel.

    8.  Ensures cord is behind firefighter and away from the blade, if applies.

    9.  Makes the directed cuts, keeps blade perpendicular to work.  Does not force blade.

  10.  Stops the blade by releasing trigger.

  11.  Removes blade from the work, cautious not to bend blade and disconnects power.

  12.  Returns device to proper storage.

Reference:     IFSTA Essentials 4th Edition, Chapter 7     Approved by Committee 12/7/04

¨Critical Step - Failure on this step mandates

                            failure on the entire objective!

Total steps candidate   must complete to Pass:

 9

TOTALS

Test Date______________________________ Location:_____________________________________________

Candidate______________________________________________________SSN_________________________

Evaluation Location__________________________________________________________________________

Evaluator Signature______________________________________________ Date________________________

Objective(s):     6-4.2

2002 NFPA 1001 Standard

Primary Task:     USING A MECHANICAL JACK

Skill No.    5.3

Station No.     5

MAXIMUM TIME ALLOWABLE:

3 MINUTES

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE MONITOR/EVALUATOR

1.  Candidate shall be provided a mechanical jack, flat board or plate, shims, cribbing, wedges and safety goggles.

2.  Candidate shall be provided with a partner (assistant) and a prop for demonstrating.

3.        The candidate shall be given the instructions below before beginning the exercise.

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CANDIDATE

1.  “The candidate, wearing full protective clothing w/helmet and eye protection, shall demonstrate the proper use

        of a mechanical jack device.”

2.  “The candidate shall check the area for existing and potential hazards.” 

CANDIDATE PERFORMANCE

YES

NO

¨ 1. Dons full protective clothing with helmet and eye protection. 

¨ 2.  Checks the area for existing and potential hazards

    3.  Assess jack footing (Base surface).

¨ 4.  Ensures safety goggles in place, faceshield down and wears gloves.  (and assistant)

    5.  Board or plate is placed under load and shimmed for jack base.

    6.  Jack is positioned under load on base, fully retracted.

    7.  Control lever is placed in the UP position.

    8.  Load is lifted by pumping jack lever slowly.

    9.  Directs assistant to crib the load as it is raised, ensures enough is used to support.

   10.  Continually monitors load for shifting.

   11.  Upon completion of lift, places control lever in DOWN position.

   12.  Lowers weight of load, allows to rest on cribbing material.

   13.  Places control lever in the UP position.

   14.  Lifts load slightly off cribbing.

   15.  Returns control  lever to DOWN position.

   16.  Lowers load to original position, directing assistant to remove cribbing, piece by piece, as

          the load is lowered.

   17.  Ensures assistant NEVER reaches under the load and ensures load DOES NOT shift.

Reference:     IFSTA Essentials 4th Edition, Chapter 7      Approved by Committee 12/7/04

¨Critical Step - Failure on this step mandates

                            failure on the entire objective!

Total steps candidate   must complete to Pass:

12

TOTALS

Test Date______________________________ Location:_____________________________________________

Candidate______________________________________________________SSN_________________________

Evaluation Location__________________________________________________________________________

Evaluator Signature______________________________________________ Date________________________

Objective(s):     6-4.1

2002 NFPA 1001 Standard

Primary Task:     USING A PNEUMATIC CHISEL/HAMMER

Skill No.    5.4

Station No.     5

MAXIMUM TIME ALLOWABLE:        3 MINUTES

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE MONITOR/EVALUATOR

1.  Candidate shall be provided an SCBA cylinder, Pneumatic chisel/hammer device and safety goggles.

2.  Candidate shall be provided with a prop for demonstrating.

3.        The candidate shall be given the instructions below before beginning the exercise.

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CANDIDATE

1.  “The candidate, wearing full protective clothing w/helmet and eye protection, shall demonstrate the proper

        use of a pneumatic chisel/hammer.”

2.  “The candidate shall check the area for existing and potential hazards.” 

CANDIDATE PERFORMANCE

YES

NO

¨ 1.  Checks the area for existing and potential hazards.

¨ 2.  Wears full protective clothing with helmet and eye protection.

    3.  Attaches appropriate cutting bit to hammer.

    4.  Inspects condition of pneumatic hose and components.

    5.  Connects hose to chisel hammer, ensures tight connection.

    6.  Regulator end of hose connected to SCBA cylinder.  Ensures tight connection.

    7.  Powers the device by opening the air cylinder fully.

    8.  Adjusts the pressure gauge valve, if not preset.

    9.  Takes control of chiseling device by grasping the pistol grip and the chisel barrel.

   10.  Ensures hose is untangled and that all slack in the line is behind the operator.

   11.  Bit placed on contact with work and held at the appropriate angle to cut.

   12.  Operates chisel to cut by activating trigger, both hands on the chisel device.

   13.  Upon completion of work, trigger released to stop the chisel.

14.    Air cylinder is shut off and the adjusting screw on the regulator is backed off to release

       spring pressure.

   15.  Trigger is activated to bleed pressure from the line.

   16.  Hose is removed from the chisel device.

   17.  Regulator  is removed from the air cylinder.

   18.  Tool is returned to proper storage.

Reference:     IFSTA Essentials 4th Edition, Chapter 7     Approved by Committee 12/7/04

¨Critical Step - Failure on this step mandates

                            failure on the entire objective!

Total steps candidate   must complete to Pass:

13

TOTALS

Test Date______________________________ Location:_____________________________________________

Candidate______________________________________________________SSN_________________________

Evaluation Location__________________________________________________________________________

Evaluator Signature______________________________________________ Date________________________

Objective(s):     6-4.1 and 6-4.2

2002 NFPA 1001 Standard

Primary Task:     USING A COME-ALONG

Skill No.    5.5

Station No.     5

MAXIMUM TIME ALLOWABLE:        5 MINUTES

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE MONITOR/EVALUATOR

1.  Candidate shall be provided a come-along, 2 chains with hooks and safety goggles.

2.  Candidate shall be provided with a prop for demonstrating.

3.  The candidate shall be given the instructions below beginning the exercise.

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CANDIDATE

1.  “The candidate, wearing full protective clothing w/helmet and eye protection, shall demonstrate the proper

        use of a come-along tool.”

2.  “The candidate shall check the area for existing and potential hazards.” 

CANDIDATE PERFORMANCE

YES

NO

¨ 1.  Ensures safety goggles in place, faceshield down and wears gloves.