Objective(s):     5-3.10

2002 NFPA 1001 Standard

Primary Task:     INTERIOR FIRE ATTACK,

                            DIRECT APPLICATION

Skill No.    LIVE FIRE 1  -  1.1

Station No.     LIVE FIRE  -  1

Candidate No.

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE MONITOR/EVALUATOR

1.  The candidate shall be provided with three (3) charged hoselines with nozzle: 1", 1-1/2 or 1-3/4" and 2-1/2"

2.  The candidate shall be provided with a structure suitable for live fire control and communication (radio) with outside personnel.

3.  The candidate shall be provided with a team member/partner and a safety/back-up team (2 in - 2 out).

4.  The candidate shall be informed as to where the fire is located within the structure.

5.        The candidate shall be given the instructions below before beginning the task.

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CANDIDATE

1.  “The candidate shall select the proper hoseline and shall demonstrate procedures for advancing the hoseline to

       the fire and demonstrate a direct attack method of extinguishment for a typical room and contents fire.”

CANDIDATE PERFORMANCE

YES

NO

¨ 1.  Dons full PPE including SCBA, and is breathing from the SCBA.

¨ 2.  Selects the proper hoseline and nozzle for the task.  (1-1/2 or 1-3/4" or larger)

    3.  Communicates with partner/team member.

    4.  Coordinates with Incident Command and other teams on the fireground by radio or other

           acceptable method.  (accountability)

    5.  Determines point of entry (extinguishment from an unburned area).

¨ 6.  Bleeds air from the hose line.

¨ 7.  Adjusts stream pattern on the nozzle (straight or solid).

    8.  Extinguishes any burning fascia, cornice, overhanging, etc. or any potential exposure threats.

¨ 9.  Stays out of the doorway and opens doorway slowly.

¨10.  Advances line to the fire area by crawling or duck walk approach.

   11.  Applies water from close proximity using proper stream.

¨12.  Applies water to the base of the fire.

   13.  Applies water in short bursts until fire “darkens down”.

   14.  Notifies Command that fire is under control.

Reference:     IFSTA Essentials 4th Edition Chapter 14

¨Critical Step - Failure on this step mandates

                           failure on the entire objective!

Total steps candidate   must complete to Pass:

10

TOTALS

Test Date______________________________ Location:_____________________________________________

Candidate______________________________________________________SSN_________________________

Evaluation Location__________________________________________________________________________

Evaluator Signature______________________________________________ Date________________________

Objective(s):     5-3.10

2002 NFPA 1001 Standard

Primary Task:     INTERIOR FIRE ATTACK,

                            COMBINATION APPLICATION

Skill No.    LIVE FIRE 1  -  1.2

Station No.     LIVE FIRE  -  1

Candidate No.

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE MONITOR/EVALUATOR

1.  The candidate shall be provided with three (3) charged hoselines with nozzle: 1", 1-1/2 or 1-3/4", and 2-1/2"

2.  The candidate shall be provided with a structure suitable for live fire control and communication (radio) with outside personnel.

3.  The candidate shall be provided with a team member/partner and a safety/back-up team (2 in - 2 out).

4.  The candidate shall be informed as to where the fire is located within the structure.

5.        The candidate shall be given the instructions below before beginning the task.

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CANDIDATE

1.  “The candidate shall select the proper hoseline and shall demonstrate procedures for advancing the hoseline to

       the fire and demonstrate a combination attack method of extinguishment for a typical room and contents

       fire.”

CANDIDATE PERFORMANCE

YES

NO

¨ 1.  Dons full PPE including SCBA, and is breathing from the SCBA.

¨ 2.  Selects the proper hoseline and nozzle for the task.  (1-1/2 or 1-3/4")

    3.  Communicates with partner/team member.

    4.  Coordinates with Incident Command and other teams on the fireground by radio or other

           acceptable method.  (accountability)

    5.  Determines point of entry (extinguishment from an unburned area).

¨ 6.  Bleeds air from the hose line.

¨ 7.  Adjusts stream pattern on the nozzle (straight, solid or penetrating fog).

    8.  Extinguishes any burning fascia, cornice, overhanging, etc. (may verbalize)

¨ 9.  Stays out of the doorway and opens doorway slowly. (may verbalize)

¨10.  Advances line to the fire area by crawling or duck walk approach.

   11.  Applies water from a distance (once fire is seen) using proper stream.

¨12.  Applies water to the gases at the ceiling, then drops to base of fire (T or Z pattern).

   13.  Applies water until fire “darkens down”.

   14.  Notifies Command that fire is under control.

Reference:     IFSTA Essentials 4th Edition Chapter 14

¨Critical Step - Failure on this step mandates

                           failure on the entire objective!

Total steps candidate   must complete to Pass:

10

TOTALS

Test Date______________________________ Location:_____________________________________________

Candidate______________________________________________________SSN_________________________

Evaluation Location__________________________________________________________________________

Evaluator Signature______________________________________________ Date________________________

Objective(s):     5-3.16

2002 NFPA 1001 Standard

Primary Task:     SELECT AND USE FIRE EXTINGUISHER

Skill No.    LIVE FIRE 1  -  1.3

Station No.     LIVE FIRE  -  1

Candidate No.

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE MONITOR/EVALUATOR

1.  Candidate shall be supplied with a minimum of three (3) different types of rated, hand held portable extinguishers.

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

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CANDIDATE

1.  “The candidate, given a group of three (3) different extinguishers, shall select and demonstrate the use of one

       (1) extinguisher on a fire.”

CANDIDATE PERFORMANCE

YES

NO

¨ 1.  Selects the proper rated extinguisher for the fuel class involved (A,B or C).

    2.  Stands the proper distance from the target (Closer than normal if using CO2).

    3.  Pulls the handle retaining/safety pin.

    4.  Aims the nozzle to the base of the flames.

    5.  Squeezes the handle to release the extinguishing agent.

    6.  Sweeps the fire of the burning material.

Reference:     IFSTA Essentials 4th Edition, Chapter 5

¨Critical Step - Failure on this step mandates

                            failure on the entire objective!

Total steps candidate   must complete to Pass:

5

TOTALS

Test Date______________________________ Location:_____________________________________________

Candidate______________________________________________________SSN_________________________

Evaluation Location__________________________________________________________________________

Evaluator Signature______________________________________________ Date________________________

Objective(s):     5-3.8

2002 NFPA 1001 Standard

Primary Task:     ESTINGUISHING A DUMPSTER/TRASH FIRE

Skill No.     LIVE FIRE 1  -  1.4

Station No.     LIVE FIRE  -  1

Candidate No.

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE MONITOR/EVALUATOR

1.        The candidates shall be provided with the following:  full set of structural personal protective equipment (PPE) and SCBA as assigned or issued by the authority having jurisdiction.

2.        The candidates shall be provided with a 1 ¾”  handline and a trash hook or similar tool.

3.        The candidates shall operate as a team for this exercise.

4.        The candidates shall be given the following instructions before beginning the exercise.

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CANDIDATE

“The candidates, provided with a handline and a trash hook, shall demonstrate how to extinguish a dumpster/trash  

  fire.”

CANDIDATE PERFORMANCE

YES

NO

¨ 1.   Don all appropriate PPE, including SCBA.

    2.   Are aware of the hazards of their surroundings (i.e., traffic conditions).

    3.   Approach the fire from the upwind/uphill side.

    4.   Attack the fire as they approach from a safe distance.

    5.   Utilize the trash hook to “stir” the material as they apply water.

Reference:      IFSTA Essentials 4th Edition Chapter 14

¨Critical Step - Failure on this step mandates

                            failure on the entire objective!

Total steps candidate   must complete to Pass:

  4

TOTALS

Test Date______________________________ Location:_____________________________________________

Candidate______________________________________________________SSN_________________________

Evaluation Location__________________________________________________________________________

Evaluator Signature______________________________________________ Date________________________

Objective(s):     5-3.7

2002 NFPA 1001 Standard

Primary Task:     EXTINGUISH A VEHICLE FIRE

Skill No.    LIVE FIRE 1  -  1.5

Station No.     LIVE FIRE  -  1

Candidate No.

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE MONITOR/EVALUATOR

1.  The candidate shall be provided with three (3) charged hoselines with adj. Fog nozzle: 1", 1-1/2 or 1-3/4" and 2-1/2".

2.  The candidate shall be provided with a vehicle or simulated vehicle.

3.  The candidate shall be provided with a team member/partner and a safety/back-up team.

4.  The candidate shall be informed as to where the fire is located on the vehicle.

5.        The candidate shall be given the instructions below before beginning the task.

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CANDIDATE

1.      “The candidate shall select the proper hoseline and shall demonstrate procedures for extinguishing the vehicle

       fire indicated.”

CANDIDATE PERFORMANCE

YES

NO

¨ 1.  Dons full PPE including SCBA, and is breathing from the SCBA.

    2.  Identify auto fuel type(s).

    3.  Assess and control fuel leaks.

¨ 4.  Selects the proper hoseline and nozzle for the task.  (not less than 1-1/2")

    5.  Communicates with partner/team member.

    6.  Bleeds air from the hose line.

    7.  Adjusts stream pattern on the nozzle (straight or narrow fog pattern).

    8.  Approach vehicle from upwind side, if possible.

    9.  Approach vehicle from uphill side, if possible.

  10.  Open all automobile compartments to expose hidden fires.

  11.  Advances to a distance that allows reach by the fire stream.

  12.  Extinguishes as much fire as possible from the maximum effective distance.

  13.  Applies water in a straight stream to narrow fog pattern.

  14.  Extinguishes any ground fire around the vehicle first.

  15.  Applies stream directly to the burning material and hazard areas.

  16.  Shuts down stream when fire extinguished.

  17.  Performs overhaul.

Reference:     IFSTA Essentials 4th Edition Chapter 14

¨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):    5-3.19

2002 NFPA 1001 Standards

Primary Task:     COMBAT A GROUND COVER FIRE OPERATING 

                            AS A MEMBER OF A TEAM