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Conventional Forcible Entry NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF STATE Practical Examination qPass qFail Candidate's Name Date Evaluator's Name Evaluator's Signature The firefighter, given an assistant, a selection of hand tools, a door and protective equipment , shall demonstrate the size up of the door, the selection of the proper tools and the correct procedures for gaining access through the door, in 5 minutes or less, while wearing protective gear, as outlined in NYS Truck Company Operations Time limit for this station is 5 minutes. Timing starts when the candidate first touches the door or any hand tool after telling the evaluator he is ready to start. TASK POSSIBLE POINTS POINTS AWARDED COMMENTS Firefighter wears protective gear correctly 1 Feels door for heat 1 Checks to see if door is locked 1 Checks direction of swing 1 Determines location of locking mechanism 1 Selects appropriate tools for task 1 Considers pulling hinges [ evaluator states can't be done] 1 Inserts blade of driven tool between door and jamb approximately six inches above or below locking mechanism 1 Both firefighters stay low to avoid heat, flame as door opens 1 Has partner drive tool in, against door stop 1 Driven tool is pried away from door, separating door and jamb 1 Continues prying, clearing lock from keeper & opening door 1 Door is controlled as it is opened 1 Firefighters positioned out of open doorway 1 Total points possible 14 Candidate must achieve a total of 10 points to pass this station and be awarded all points in the shaded, bold areas. Unacceptable performance or failure to complete any task in the shaded, bold areas constitutes a failure of the station. No partial points shall be awarded. 02/20/2003