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Search – Two-person NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF STATE Practical Examination qPass qFail Candidate's Name Date Evaluator's Name Evaluator's Signature The firefighters, working in teams of two, given a selection of hand tools and a scenario, shall demonstrate correct search procedures, while wearing protective gear, as outlined in NYS Truck Company Operations in 5 minutes or less 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 Selects appropriate tool 1 Establishes search pattern; tells partner and instructor 1 Checks door for heat and controls opening 1 Checks behind door and ensure that it stays open 1 Searches safely: stays low; ascends and descends any stairs with feet spread to sides of treads 1 Maintains contact with walls [if hand is used it shall be the back of hand] 1 Maintains contact with partner at all times [verbally or physically] 1 Properly and safely uses tool to extend reach 1 Searches all realistic areas for victims 1 Follows established search pattern 1 Locates, protects and removes victim [if found] 1 Communicates results of search to IC 1 Total points possible 13 Candidate must achieve a total of 9 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