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Ventilation – Forced Ventilation NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF STATE Practical Examination q Pass q Fail Candidate's Name Date Evaluator's Name Evaluator's Signature The firefighter, given a selection of tools and equipment, a scenario shall demonstrate the proper procedure for positive pressure ventilation, while wearing full protective gear, as outlined in NYS Truck Company Operations. Time limit for this station is fifteen minutes. Timing starts when the candidate touches the ventilation equipment after telling the evaluator he is ready to start. TASK POSSIBLE POINTS POINTS AWARDED COMMENTS POSITIVE PRESSURE Correct location determined and coordination with other operations ensured 1 Selects an equipment for assigned task 1 Properly locates equipment in relation to opening 1 Ensures adequate exit openings 1 Verbalizes signs that ventilation is effective 1 NEGATIVE PRESSURE Correct location determined and coordination with other operations ensured 1 Selects an equipment for assigned task 1 Properly locates equipment in relation to opening 1 Ensures adequate entry openings 1 Verbalizes signs that ventilation is effective 1 Total possible points 10 Candidate must achieve a total of 7 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 constitute a failure of the station. No partial points shall be awarded. 02/20/2003