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Low Profile Maneuver Low Profile Maneuver – 2002 Edition, NFPA 1001 5.3.1, 5.3.5 NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF STATE Skill Sheet 7-5 Candidate's Name Date Evaluator's Name Evaluator's Signature The candidate, wearing a complete set of PPE and SCBA, shall perform a low profile maneuver through a reduced-access opening in accordance with Delmar, Firefighter’s Handbook, 2 ed., NYS ed. Time limit for this station is 7 minutes. 02/2007 Criteria: Pass Fail All fasteners on PPE and SCBA are fastened, no exposed skin, SCBA is secure on back, cylinder valve is opened completely, and positive pressure is applied. Sizes up obstruction to determine course of action Loosens all straps, but does not unbuckle any straps Removes one arm and shoulder from one shoulder strap Shifts SCBA unit to one side in line with arm Maintains hand grip on shoulder strap still on shoulder Passes through obstruction in line with SCBA unit Once past obstruction, firefighter re-dons SCBA unit completely and correctly All straps fastened and tightened Facepiece stays on and in use throughout maneuver Evaluator Notes