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Ventilation – Roof Ventilation NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF STATE Practical Examination q Pass q Fail Candidate's Name Date Evaluator's Name Evaluator's Signature The firefighters, given a selection of hand and power tools, shall correctly and safely open a roof for vertical ventilation, while wearing full turnout gear, as outlined in NYS Truck Company Operations Time limit for this station is ten minutes. Timing starts when the candidate tells the evaluator he is ready to start and then touches the tools. TASK POSSIBLE POINTS POINTS AWARDED COMMENTS Brings necessary tools to roof 1 Checks for signs of unsafe conditions 1 Ascends roof ladder 1 Finds appropriate location for opening 1 Locates roof supports 1 Opens inspection hole 1 Verbalizes appropriate size for opening 1 One firefighter cuts opening in roof while second firefighter ensures safety 1 Tools used safely 1 Roof supports are not cut 1 Area completely cleared of all roofing material 1 Opening cleared to fire area 1 Correctly wears protective gear throughout evolution 1 Total possible points 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