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Wall Breach – Swim/Dive Maneuver Wall Breach – Swim Dive Maneuver – 2002 Edition, NFPA 1001 5.3.1, 5.3.5 NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF STATE Skill Sheet 7-4 Candidate's Name Date Evaluator's Name Evaluator's Signature The candidate, wearing a complete set of PPE and SCBA, shall perform a swim-dive 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 Position arms in front in dive position to narrow shoulders Proceed thru studs completely if possible *Cannot clear opening - drop right shoulder *Cannot clear opening – use left arm in swim crawl motion Clears obstruction by returning shoulders parallel to ground Clears obstruction and entanglement hazards Face piece remains on and in use throughout * These steps may not be necessary Evaluator Notes