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NEW YORK STATE DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES OFFICE OF FIRE PREVENTION AND CONTROL Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor Bryant D. Stevens, State Fire Administrator 1220 Washington Avenue Building 7A, Floor 2 Albany, NY 12226 [PHONE REDACTED] Dear Chief or Training Officer, Below are skills your Basic Exterior Firefighting Operations student must complete as “Homework”. Several of these skills are better accomplished using the firefighter’s home equipment in a manner that best suits the guidelines of their department. Two of the skills (hose loads) are optional and do not have to be completed if the department does not use them. We encourage you to use these skill sheets as a tool to make your (BEFO) student a better firefighter for you. The skills are explained in the skill sheets that each student will receive and further explained in the IFSTA Essentials of Fire Fighting and Fire Department Operations, 6th Ed. Your firefighter and you can also access videos of the skills online at www.r1.ifsta.org. Please contact your instructor if there are any questions regarding these skill sheets or the methodology used to complete them. Please take the time to ensure your student knows the skills. The Instructors may choose to evaluate the students on a portion of these skills during the course and any of these skills may be chosen for evaluation during the course. Skill 2‐I‐1 Respond on an Apparatus to an Emergency Scene Skill 2‐I‐2 Operate in Established Work Area at Emergency Scene Skill 6‐I‐6, 7 Inspection, Cleaning and Sanitizing of SCBA Skill 6‐I‐8, 9 Filling SCBA Cylinder Skill 8‐I‐1 Clean and Inspect Rope Skill 10‐I‐1 Emergency Scene Illumination Skill 11‐I‐1 Hand Tool Maintenance Skill 11‐I‐2 Power Tool Maintenance Skill 12‐I‐1 Clean, Inspect, and Maintain a Ladder Skill 15‐I‐1, 2 Basic Hose Use Skill 15‐I‐3, 4 Rolling Hose Skill 15‐I‐6 Loading/ Advancing an Accordion Load Skill 15‐I‐10, 14 Loading/ Advancing a Triple‐Layer Load [OPTIONAL] Skill 15‐I‐11, 14 Loading/ Advancing a Pre‐Connected Minuteman Load [OPTIONAL] ---PAGE BREAK--- Respond on an Apparatus to an Emergency Scene NFPA 1001 [2013] - 5.3.2, 5.3.3 NYS DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY & EMERGENCY SERVICES NYS Skill Sheet 2-I-1 Candidate's Name Date Evaluator's Name Evaluator's Signature The firefighter, given a set of turnout gear, shall demonstrate safely responding to an emergency scene aboard a fire department apparatus and correctly dismount the apparatus at a high flow traffic emergency scene, as outlined in IFSTA Essentials of Fire Fighting and Fire Department Operations, 6TH ed. Criteria: DEPT INSTR Mounting Determine that vehicle is NOT in motion Mount fire apparatus using handrails and steps keeping three points of contact Close door, safety bar, gate top cab or compartment Secure loose items according to FD SOP Sit, fasten seat belt and notify driver Dismounting Wait for orders before leaving the apparatus Ensure that vehicle is completely stopped before disconnecting restraints and preparing to leave the apparatus Prepare to dismount on the or curb side of the apparatus if possible LOOK for traffic approaching from both directions through window Partially open the door and check for traffic before dismounting Exit apparatus when safe to do so and safely dismount from apparatus using handrails and steps keeping three points of contact Close door [if present] assuring that you are in a protected area INITIAL INITIAL REQUIRES HOME DEPARTMENT SIGN OFF Evaluator Notes: 01‐2015 ---PAGE BREAK--- Operate in Established Work Areas at an Emergency Scene NFPA 1001 [2013] - 5.3.3 NYS DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY & EMERGENCY SERVICES NYS Skill Sheet 2-I-2 Candidate's Name Date Evaluator's Name Evaluator's Signature The firefighter will demonstrate scene management at roadway incidents using traffic and scene control devices while wearing appropriate PPE, including reflective vest as outlined in IFSTA Essentials of Fire Fighting and Fire Department Operations, 6TH ed. Criteria: DEPT INSTR Firefighter dons appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including Reflective vest and exits the apparatus after observing traffic and continually observes upstream vehicle traffic. Set up traffic cones and/or flares and scene control devices appropriate to the assignment following local procedures (must first check area for flammable material before using flares). Set up established work areas. Performs tasks as directed to complete the assignment. Follows local procedures for highway incidents. Remove traffic cones and scene control devices. INITIAL INITIAL REQUIRES HOME DEPARTMENT SIGN OFF Evaluator Notes: 01/2015 ---PAGE BREAK--- Inspection, Cleaning and Sanitizing of SCBA NFPA 1001 [2013] - 5.3.2, 5.5.1 NYS DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY & EMERGENCY SERVICES NYS FFI Skill Sheet 6-I-6, 6-I-7 Candidate's Name Date Evaluator's Name Evaluator's Signature The candidate, given an SCBA, shall inspect the SCBA, identify and correct any problems found, and state the cleaning procedures for the SCBA as outlined in IFSTA Essentials of Fire Fighting and Fire Department Operations, 6TH ed. Criteria: DEPT INSTR Identify all components are present: harness assembly, cylinder, facepiece and PASS device Inspect all components of SCBA for cleanliness and damage Immediately clean dirty components if found. If damage is found, remove from service and report to company officer Check that cylinder is full [90‐100 percent of capacity] Open cylinder valve slowly: verify operation of low pressure alarm[if equipped] and no audible air leaks Verify that gauges and indicators [heads‐up display] provide similar results within manufacturer’s recommendations Check function of all modes of PASS device. Don facepiece over the head and securely tighten the straps, pulling straight back. * Test facepiece for seal and proper operation of exhalation valve. * Don regulator and check function by taking several breaths. Check bypass and purge. * Remove facepiece and prepare all components for immediate reuse. * Prepare cleaning solutions, buckets etc. According to manufacturer’s recommendations and department policies Clean all components of SCBA unit according to manufacturer’s recommendations and department policies Place all components in a manner and location so they will dry Assemble components so they are in a state of readiness * NOT FOR BEFO STUDENTS INITIAL INITIAL REQUIRES HOME DEPARTMENT SIGN OFF Evaluator Notes: ---PAGE BREAK--- Filling SCBA Cylinder - Cascade NFPA 1001 [2013] – 5.3.1 NYS DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY & EMERGENCY SERVICES NYS Skill Sheet 6-I-8 Candidate's Name Date Evaluator's Name Evaluator's Signature The candidate, given an SCBA, shall demonstrate the correct procedure for servicing an SCBA, using a cascade system as outlined in IFSTA Essentials of Fire Fighting and Fire Department Operations, 6TH ed. Criteria: DEPT INSTR Checks hydrostatic test date of cylinder; removes from service if out of date Inspects cylinder for physical damage Places cylinder in fragmentation containment device Connects fill hose to cylinder; closes bleed valve, if equipped Opens SCBA cylinder valve [if necessary] Opens cascade system manifold or fill hose valve Opens cascade system valve with lowest pressure Observes cylinder gauge to ensure fill rate of 300-600 psi per minute Controls rate to avoid heating/chattering Closes cascade valve when pressure equalizes If cylinder is not full, opens cascade valve on cylinder with next highest pressure When cylinder full, closes all valves on cascade system. Closes SCBA cylinder valve Opens cascade system filler hose bleeder valve and bleeds-off excess pressure Disconnects cascade system fill hose from cylinder Removes SCBA cylinder from fragmentation containment and returns to service INITIAL INITIAL REQUIRES HOME DEPARTMENT SIGN OFF Evaluator Notes: 01‐2015 ---PAGE BREAK--- Filling SCBA Cylinder - Compressor NFPA 1001 [2013] – 5.3.1 NYS DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY & EMERGENCY SERVICES NYS Skill Sheet 6-I-9 Candidate's Name Date Evaluator's Name Evaluator's Signature The candidate, given an SCBA, shall demonstrate the correct procedure for servicing an SCBA, using a cascade system as outlined in IFSTA Essentials of Fire Fighting and Fire Department Operations, 6TH ed. Criteria: DEPT INSTR Checks hydrostatic test date of cylinder; removes from service if out of date Inspects cylinder for physical damage Places cylinder in fragmentation containment device Connects fill hose to cylinder; closes bleed valve, if equipped Opens SCBA cylinder valve [if necessary] Operates compressor/purifier system according to manufacturer's instructions and specifications Opens compressor/purifier system outlet valve Sets cylinder pressure on compressor/purifier system to correct pressure for cylinder Opens manifold valve and confirms cylinder pressure setting Opens fill station valve to begin filling cylinder Observes cylinder gauge to ensure fill rate of 300-600 psi per minute Controls rate to avoid heating/chattering When cylinder full, closes all valves on cascade system. Closes SCBA cylinder valve Opens system filler hose bleeder valve and bleeds-off excess pressure Disconnects system fill hose from cylinder Removes SCBA cylinder from fragmentation containment and returns to service INITIAL INITIAL REQUIRES HOME DEPARTMENT SIGN OFF Evaluator Notes: 01‐2015 ---PAGE BREAK--- Clean and Inspect Ropes NFPA 1001 [2013] - 5.5.1 NYS DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY & EMERGENCY SERVICES NYS Skill Sheet 8-I-1 Candidate's Name Date Evaluator's Name Evaluator's Signature The firefighter, given fire department ropes and cleaning supplies, shall demonstrate properly cleaning and visually checking fire department life safety or utility rope, in accordance with the manufacturer’s directions and as outlined in IFSTA Essentials of Fire Fighting and Fire Department Operations, 6TH ed. JPR 8‐I‐1 Criteria: DEPT INSTR Examine entire surface of the rope for cuts, abrasions, stains, or fraying. Examine the inner component of the rope by twisting the rope for laid rope OR feeling for bunching and narrowing of rope diameter for kernmantle constructed rope. Verbally explain how to tag and/ or remove damaged rope from service when asked by the evaluator. Clean rope using clear water only if rope. Allow rope to dry completely, or state rope must be allowed to dry. Perform additional inspection after drying. Properly store rope using coil method or rope bag storage. INITIAL INITIAL REQUIRES HOME DEPARTMENT SIGN OFF Evaluator Notes 01/2015 ---PAGE BREAK--- Emergency Scene Illumination NFPA 1001 [2013] - 5.3.17 NYS DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY & EMERGENCY SERVICES NYS Skill Sheet 10-I-1 Candidate's Name Date Evaluator's Name Evaluator's Signature The candidate, given a complete set of PPE and a portable electric generator, electric extension cords, and portable lighting equipment, employing all safety precautions and operating individually, shall illuminate an area(s) as directed by the evaluator in accordance with IFSTA Essentials of Fire Fighting and Fire Department Operations, 6th ed. Criteria: DEPT INSTR Considers grounding of generator [may be verbalized] Assures generator readiness and performance [checks fuel/oil] Identifies limitations of power supply equipment [load cannot exceed amperage of circuit breaker, total load cannot exceed output of generator, and fuel dependent] Identifies hazards associated with electric generating equipment [wet environment, tight connections, and ventilation of exhaust] Operates equipment within manufacturer’s guidelines Illuminates area(s) as directed Clean equipment as needed and remove damaged equipment from service and report to company officer. Refuel powered equipment as needed and return to service. INITIAL INITIAL REQUIRES HOME DEPARTMENT SIGN OFF Evaluator Notes: 01‐2015 ---PAGE BREAK--- Hand Tool Maintenance NFPA 1001 [2013] - 5.5.1 NYS DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY & EMERGENCY SERVICES NYS Skill Sheet 11-I-1 Candidate's Name Date Evaluator's Name Evaluator's Signature The firefighter, given fire department selected hand tools and cleaning and maintenance supplies, shall demonstrate properly cleaning and visually checking fire department hand tools, in accordance with the manufacturer’s directions and as outlined in IFSTA Essentials of Fire Fighting and Fire Department Operations, 6TH ed. Criteria: DEPT INSTR Wood handles Check for cracks, blisters, or splinters Sand off any splinters, if needed Clean with soapy water, rinse, and dry after use Apply coat of boiled linseed oil to the handle if needed Check to ensure head of tool is on tight Fiberglass handles Wash with warm soapy water Dry with soft, dry cloth Check to ensure head of tool is on tight Metal heads and parts Checks to ensure cutting edge and striking surfaces are free of chips, burrs or unintended flat spots Files the edges by hand using a flat file (does NOT over sharpen cutting edge) Remove any dirt or rust with steel wool or emery cloth Applies light machine oil to metal surfaces not used for striking surface Check to ensure head of tool is on tight INITIAL INITIAL REQUIRES HOME DEPARTMENT SIGN OFF Evaluator Notes 01‐2015 ---PAGE BREAK--- 01/2015 Power Tool Maintenance NFPA 1001 [2013] - 6.5.2 NYS DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY & EMERGENCY SERVICES NYS Skill Sheet 11-I-2 Candidate's Name Date Evaluator's Name Evaluator's Signature The candidate, given a complete set of PPE shall demonstrate cleaning and maintenance of given power equipment, according to manufacturer’s recommendations and in accordance with IFSTA Essentials of Fire Fighting and Fire Department Operations, 6TH ed. Criteria: DEPT INSTR Can operate all supplied equipment within manufacturer’s guidelines [changing saw blades/chains] Identifies correct fuel and lubricants for supplied power equipment Demonstrates fueling and lubricating supplied power equipment Demonstrates cleaning procedures for supplied power equipment Identifies procedures for reporting defective equipment [verbalized] Performs rudimentary preventative maintenance [filter replacement, spark plug replacement, belt replacement, and tightening nuts/bolts] INITIAL INITIAL REQUIRES HOME DEPARTMENT SIGN OFF Evaluator Notes: ---PAGE BREAK--- Clean, Inspect, and Maintain a Ladder NFPA 1001 [2013] - 5.5.1 NYS DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY & EMERGENCY SERVICES NYS FFI Skill Sheet 12-I-1 Candidate's Name Date Evaluator's Name Evaluator's Signature Description: Students will clean, inspect, and maintain a ladder as described in IFSTA Essentials of Fire Fighting and Fire Department Operations, 6TH ed. following their departmental procedures and manufacturer’s guidelines when cleaning, inspecting, and maintaining ladders. Students can refer to pages 690 & 691 for reference. Equipment Needed: Ladder[s] to be cleaned and inspected, Manufacturer-recommended cleaners and lubricants, Stiff-bristled brush, garden hose, wash bucket, sawhorses, dry cloths, chalk or grease pen, and ladder log. Criteria: DEPT INSTR Clean Place the ladder flat on the sawhorses, lifting and carrying appropriately. Clean all parts of the ladder with scrub brush and cleaning solution, removing greasy residues with approved cleaners. Rinse the ladder thoroughly with clean water. Dry the ladder thoroughly with clean, dry cloths. Inspect Inspect each part of the ladder, noting any: a. Looseness b. Cracks or dents c. Unusual wear d. Bent rungs or beams e. Heat damage, deformities or change in sensor label. Circle any defects found with chalk or grease pen. Inspect the ladder halyard (extension ladders) for: a. Fraying or kinking b. Snugness of cable when in bedded position Inspect all movable parts (extension, roof, and pole ladders). Maintain Lubricate parts as needed and per manufacturer’s guidelines. Replace halyard if necessary. Tag and remove from service for any conditions that cannot be corrected with cleaning, inspection, and simple maintenance. Notify office. Record cleaning, inspection, and maintenance performed. INITIAL Evaluator notes on back: 01/2015 REQUIRES HOME DEPARTMENT SIGN OFF ---PAGE BREAK--- 01/2015 Basic Hose Use NFPA 1001 [2013] - 5.3.10, 5.5.2, 5.1.1.2, 5.3.1 NYS DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY & EMERGENCY SERVICES NY FFI Skill Sheet 15-I-1, 15-I-2 Candidate's Name Date Evaluator's Name Evaluator's Signature The candidate, given appropriate PPE, will couple and uncouple hose in both a one and two firefighter method, inspect and maintain hose, and drain and carry the hose in accordance with IFSTA Essentials of Fire Fighting and Fire Department Operations, 6TH ed. JPR 5.3.10, 5.5.2 The lime limit for this skill is 30 minutes: Criteria: DEPT INSTR COUPLE – ONE-FIREFIGHTER METHOD Braces male coupling Attaches female coupling COUPLE – TWO-FIREFIGHTER METHOD FF 1 holds the male coupling with Higbee indicator visible FF 2 holds the female coupling, aligns Higbee indicators FF 2 connects the couplings while FFI holds the male coupling still UNCOUPLE Reverse above tasks HOSE INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE Check couplings: gaskets, debris, threads, damage Check hose surface (both sides): debris, abrasion, burns, other damage SINGLE HOSE SECTION DRAIN AND CARRY Picks up one coupling and places in belly area Coupling rests approximately at the hips Holds hose in front of self with both hands Feeds hose over shoulder, alternating loops in front and back, while walking Candidate walks under hose without dragging hose Each loop does not extend past candidate’s knee Both couplings are held in front of body when finished Hose remains on candidate’s shoulder throughout procedure INITIAL INITIAL Evaluator Notes on back: REQUIRES HOME DEPARTMENT SIGN OFF ---PAGE BREAK--- 01/2015 Rolling Hose NFPA 1001 [2013] - 5.5.2 NYS DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY & EMERGENCY SERVICES NYS Skill Sheet 15-I-3, 15-I-4 Candidate's Name Date Evaluator's Name Evaluator's Signature The candidate, given appropriate PPE, will demonstrate a straight roll and a donut roll in accordance with IFSTA Essentials of Fire Fighting and Fire Department Operations, 6TH ed. JPR 5.5.2 Criteria: DEPT INSTR STRAIGHT HOSE ROLL Lays hose out straight and flat Rolls male coupling onto hose, starting the roll, leaving an opening large enough to insert fingers Continues rolling, forming an even roll As hose roll increases in size, edges are kept aligned Checks for uniformity, and any protruding coils are gently tamped into coil Finished hose roll is neat and tight, and stays together when lifted DONUT HOSE ROLL Lays hose out flat and straight, or doubles the hose with couplings even, and hose flat and parallel There are no twists in the hose Starts roll at a point off-center of hose, toward the male coupling Rolls hose toward female coupling [straight method], or toward male coupling [parallel method] Leaves sufficient space to insert fingers in roll When complete, male coupling is enclosed within roll by one layer of hose only and is behind the female coupling by a minimum of 12” Finished hose roll is neat and tight, and stays together when lifted INITIAL INITIAL Evaluator Notes on back: REQUIRES HOME DEPARTMENT SIGN OFF ---PAGE BREAK--- 01/2015 Load and Advance Accordion Load NFPA 1001 [2013] - 5.5.2 NYS DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY & EMERGENCY SERVICES NYS Skill Sheet 15-I-6 Candidate's Name Date Evaluator's Name Evaluator's Signature The candidate, given appropriate PPE, will demonstrate the procedure for loading and advancing an accordion load in accordance with IFSTA Essentials of Fire Fighting and Fire Department Operations, 6TH ed. JPR 5.5.2 Criteria: DEPT INSTR LOADING Lays first length in bed against partition, on edge, with female coupling in front corner Lays additional parallel to first, on edge, from back to front of hose bed First bend of hose is even with back edge of hose bed Every other bend is recessed approximately 2" from adjacent bend Hose is laid so that all couplings will pull straight out of hose bed without turning Hose is loaded so that couplings are not adjacent ADVANCING Ensures proper appliance is attached at end of hose Selects proper amount of hose to be pulled Pulls proper amount of hose halfway out and places it on shoulder with the appliance on the bottom Pulls additional hose allowing it to be dragged prior to using shoulder load At the point where shoulder load is to be deployed, allows hose to flake off one fold at a time while moving forward INITIAL INITIAL Evaluator Notes on back: REQUIRES HOME DEPARTMENT SIGN OFF