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COMMISSION ON FIRE PROTECTION PERSONNEL STANDARDS AND EDUCATION

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JPR Task(s): Operate Portable Fire ExtinguishersCandidate #:

Skill No. 1-46

Candidate must successfully pass this skill in 15 minutes to pass

Yes No Yes No

C 1. Size up the fire, ensuring that it is safe to fight with an extinguisher.

C 2. Ensures extinguisher is properly charged.

3. Pulls safety pin.

4. Tests extinguisher for proper operation.

5. Aims nozzle at base of fire.

6. Discharges contents, sweeps slowly back and forth.

7. Ensures fire is under control, continue facing fire while backing away.


9. Discharges contents, sweeps slowly back and forth, avoids splashing liquid fuel.



12. Discharges contents, sweeps slowly back and forth, covers entire area with gas cloud.


C 14. Tag extinguisher for recharge/inspection.

↑ Total:

"C" Indicates a critical step. Failure to complete this step constitutes failure of the station. Score needed to pass: 14

Notes:

Pass Fail

Test Location: First Attempt

Test Date: Retest

Evaluator Name (print):

Evaluator Signature:

Text Reference: IFSTA© Essentials 6th Edition

First Attempt Retest Evaluator 1 Retest Evaluator 2

FIREFIGHTER 1 COMPETENCY EVALUATION

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA AND INSTRUCTIONS

Pressurized Water

Stored Pressure Dry Chemical

Carbon Dioxide

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CANDIDATE

PERFORMANCEInitial Retest

"The Candidate, wearing appropriate PPE and provided a scenario of each fire class (A, B and C) in an incipient stage, shall demonstrate the operation of extinguishers for each of the 3 scenarios."

Minimum PPE: Full PPE w/o SCBA

NFPA 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, 2013 Edition. Requires all Firefighter 1 candidates to be competent in requisite skills and procedures as outlined by job performance requirements contained within Chapter 5 of the standard, toward eligibility for certification. Objective(s): 5.3.16

Revised 3/2014, 8/14



JPR Task(s): Stop Flow of Water From SprinklerCandidate #:

Skill No. 1-47


Yes No Yes No

1. Place and climb ladder safely to within reach of the sprinkler head.

2. Effectively inserts wedges between sprinkler arms.

C 3. Presses wedges into sprinkler head, effects stoppage of water flow.


2. Inserts tongs into the sprinkler head between the arms.

C 3. Opens tongs effecting stoppage of water flow, locks tongs open.


2. Inserts tongs into the sprinkler head between the arms.

C 3. Opens tongs effecting stoppage of water flow, locks tongs open.

↑ Total:


Notes:

Pass Fail


Test Date: Retest






Swivel-type Sprinkler Tongs

OR


Wedges Method

Clamp-type Sprinkler Tongs

OR



"The Candidate, wearing appropriate PPE and provided a simulated activated sprinkler head, shall demonstrate stoppage of water flow from sprinkler head, either with wedges or tongs."



Revised 3/2014, 8/14



JPR Task(s): Operate Sprinkler System Control ValvesCandidate #:

Skill No. 1-48


Yes No Yes No

C 1. Confirms order with officer to operate valve.

2. Closes the OS&Y valve by turning wheel.

3. Opens valve by turning wheel.

4. Reverses wheel 1/4 turn.

C 1. Confirms order with officer to operate valve.

2. Closes the PIV until the target window indicates CLOSED or SHUT.

3. Opens the PIV until the target window indicates OPEN.

4. Reverses the valve 1/4 turn.

↑ Total:


Notes:

Pass Fail


Test Date: Retest






Post Indicator Valve



PERFORMANCE

OR

Outside Screw/Stem and Yoke Valve

Initial Retest

"The Candidate, wearing appropriate PPE, and provided with the system valves, shall demonstrate operation of each valve, OS&Y, and PIV to effect the shutdown and activation of the sprinkler system."



Revised 3/2014, 8/14



JPR Task(s): Connect Hose line to Sprinkler System FDCCandidate #:

Skill No. 1-49


Yes No Yes No

C 1. Confirms order with officer to make FDC connection.

2. Extends male couplings of hose lines to sprinkler connection.

3. Removes caps by acceptable method from the FDC.

C 4. Inspects for damage, debris, and gasket within siamese.

5. Makes connections to FDC, begins with right side.

6. Ensures connections are tight.

7. Report to officer connection is complete.

↑ Total:


Notes:

Pass Fail


Test Date: Retest









"The Candidate, wearing appropriate PPE, and provided with hose and a FDC, or FDC prop, shall demonstrate proper connection to the FDC for FD support to the sprinkler system."



Revised 3/2014, 8/14



JPR Task(s): Clean, Inspect and Repair Salvage CoverCandidate #:

Skill No. 1-50


Yes No Yes No

1. Spreads salvage cover out on flat, clean surface, may direct assistance.

2. Demonstrates or verbalizes proper cleaning techniques.

3. Inspects salvage cover for thin spots or other discernable damages.

4. Marks or identifies areas requiring repair.

5. Demonstrates or verbalizes repair procedures according to manufacturer's recommendations.

↑ Total:


Notes:

Pass Fail


Test Date: Retest









"The Candidate, wearing appropriate PPE shall demonstrate proper cleaning, inspection, and repair techniques of a fire department salvage cover."

Minimum PPE: Helmet and Gloves


Revised 3/2014, 8/14



JPR Task(s): ROLL and Deploy Salvage Cover1 Firefighter Spread Candidate #:

Skill No. 1-51


Yes No Yes No

1. Lays cover out flat for folding.

2. With assistance, grasps cover midway between the center and the edge to be folded.

3. Bring the fold over to the center of the cover, creating inside and outside folds.

4. Brings outside edge over top of first folds to center of cover.

5. Repeats folds for other half of cover.

6. Fold over approx. 12 inches at each end of the cover for even ends.

7. With assistance, begins to roll and compress one end of the cover toward the opposite end.

8. Secures roll with bands, straps, or cords.

9. Groups furniture/materials together.

10. Places roll atop objects and unrolls.

11. Stands at one end of cover, grasps edges, one in each hand.

12. Opens cover by quickly snapping arms up and out, spreading cover over objects.

13. Opens other end of cover to complete the deployment.

14. Tucks bottom edge of cover to protect object.

↑ Total:


Notes:

Pass Fail


Test Date: Retest









"The Candidate, wearing work gloves and with assistance, shall demonstrate the proper technique of rolling a fire salvage cover for reuse and deploying the cover by a single firefighter."

Minimum PPE: Work Gloves, Helmet


Revised 3/2014, 8/14



JPR Task(s): FOLD and Deploy Salvage Cover1 Firefighter Spread Candidate #:

Skill No. 1-52


Yes No Yes No


2. With assistance, grasps cover midway between the center and the edge to be folded.

3. Bring the fold over to the center of the cover, creating inside and outside folds.

4. Brings outside edge over top of previous first fold to center of cover.

5. Repeats folds for other half of cover.

6. Makes 2 folds from end, just short of center, second on top of first.

7. Repeats folds for other end.

8. Completes fold by folding one-half over the other half.

9. Groups furniture/materials together.

10. Places folded cover atop objects and unfolds cover center to end, in both directions.

11. Stands at one end of cover, grasps edges, one in each hand.

12. Opens cover by quickly snapping arms up and out, spreading cover over objects.

13. Opens other end of cover to complete the deployment.

14. Tucks bottom edge of cover to protect object.

↑ Total:


Notes:

Pass Fail


Test Date: Retest









"The Candidate, wearing work gloves and with assistance, shall demonstrate the proper technique of folding a fire salvage cover for reuse and deploying the cover by a single firefighter."



Revised 3/2014, 8/14



JPR Task(s): Construct a Water ChuteCandidate #:

Skill No. 1-53


Yes No Yes No

1. Opens and lays cover out flat.

2. Place pike poles at opposite edges of the cover with the pike extending off the end of the cover.

3. Roll the edges over the poles, continues rolling toward the middle of cover.

4. Leaves approximately 3 feet between rolls to create channel.

5. Turn cover over, keeping folds in place.

6. Places chute in a position to collect and channel water.

7. Places opposite end out door or window.

1. Opens and lays cover out flat.

2. Roll the edges toward the middle of cover.

3. Leaves approximately 3 feet between rolls to create channel.

4. Flips cover/chute over to hold rolls in place.

5. Adjusts chute as necessary to channel water.

6. Places opposite end out door or window.

↑ Total:


Notes:

Pass Fail


Test Date: Retest






Chute WITH Pike Poles

OR

Chute WITHOUT Pike Poles




"The Candidate, wearing work gloves and with assistance, shall demonstrate the proper construction of a water chute, either with or without pike poles, as directed by command."



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JPR Task(s): Construct a Catch AllCandidate #:

Skill No. 1-54


Yes No Yes No


2. Rolls 2 opposing sides inward approximately 3 feet toward center of cover.

3. Folds the corners of the unrolled ends, at a 90 degree angle on top of the cover.

4. Beginning at the outermost point, roll the folded ends toward the center to edge of flaps.

5. Tuck and lock all four corners to secure and prevent leakage.

↑ Total:


Notes:

Pass Fail


Test Date: Retest









"The Candidate, wearing work gloves and with assistance, shall demonstrate the proper technique of constructing a catch all from a salvage cover."



Revised 3/2014, 8/14



JPR Task(s): Locate and Extinguish Hidden FireCandidate #:

Skill No. 1-55


Yes No Yes No

C 1. Confirms order with officer to overhaul.

2. Locates area with potential hidden fire.

a. Uses TIC or heat detector, or

b. watch, listen, or feels to detect, or

c. follows burn or smoke patterns

3. Removes or verbalizes removal of structural materials to expose hidden fire.

4. Protects potential areas of origin and evidence for fire investigation.

5. Performs or verbalizes extinguishment methods.

6. Notes use of minimal water to keep damage to minimum.

7. Ensures complete extinguishment.

8. Removes or verbalizes removal of stuffed materials, such as sofa's, from the structure.

9. Verbalizes care to be taken in removing charred material for potential evidence in cause.

10. Report to officer completion of task.

↑ Total:


Notes:

Pass Fail


Test Date: Retest









"The Candidate, wearing full PPE and SCBA, shall demonstrate locating hidden fires and procedures to extinguish such fires effectively."

Minimum PPE: Full PPE w/ SCBA

NFPA 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, 2013 Edition. Requires all Firefighter 1 candidates to be competent in requisite skills and procedures as outlined by job performance requirements contained within Chapter 5 of the standard, toward eligibility for certification. Objective(s): 5.3.13, 5.3.8, 5.3.14

Revised 3/2014, 8/14



JPR Task(s): Fire Department Telephone/Intercom CommunicationsCandidate #:

Skill No. 1-56


Yes No Yes No

1. Answers phone appropriately.

2. Determines reason for call.

3. Responds to callers need, takes message, uses intercom or transfers call.

4. Ends call courteously and delivers message as necessary.

1. Answers phone appropriately.

2. Gathers information on nature of emergency, address, situation, and life safety.

3. Ascertains immediate dangers, provides life-safety direction to caller.

4. Gathers information on caller. (Name, call back number, etc.)

5. Ends call appropriately.

6. Transfers information appropriately. (Dispatcher for relay, in house personnel, etc.)

↑ Total:


Notes:

Pass Fail


Test Date: Retest







PERFORMANCE

Telephone Business Call

Initial Retest


AND

Telephone Report of Emergency

"The Candidate, provided with communication scenarios, shall demonstrate each of the following telephone communications: telephone business call and telephone report of emergency from the public."

Minimum PPE: None Required

NFPA 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, 2013 Edition. Requires all Firefighter 1 candidates to be competent in requisite skills and procedures as outlined by job performance requirements contained within Chapter 5 of the standard, toward eligibility for certification. Objective(s): 5.2.1, 5.2.2, 5.2.3

Revised 3/2014, 8/14



JPR Task(s): Fire Department 2-way Radio CommunicationsCandidate #:

Skill No. 1-57


Yes No Yes No

1. Dials desired channel/frequency.

2. Determines channel is clear for traffic.

3. Holds microphone appropriately and activates PTT throughout transmission.

4. Makes transmission as indicated using clear text or department policy.

5. Dials desired channel/frequency.

6. Holds microphone appropriately and activates PTT throughout transmission.

7. Announces emergency traffic as appropriate.

C 8. Calls MAYDAY and communicates with command appropriate information.

9. Repeats message as necessary ensuring command is aware of situation.

C 10. Activates PASS device and takes appropriate survival actions.

↑ Total:


Notes:

Pass Fail


Test Date: Retest







PERFORMANCE

Routine Traffic (No PPE Required)

Initial Retest


AND

Emergency Traffic- CALL MAYDAY (gloves and facepiece Required)

"The Candidate, in appropriate attire and provided with communication scenarios, shall demonstrate appropriate two-way radio communications for both routine traffic and emergency traffic-Calling A MAYDAY."

Minimum PPE: Gloves, Helmet, SCBA Facepiece


Revised 3/2014, 8/14



JPR Task(s): Locate InformationCandidate #:

Skill No. 1-58


Yes No Yes No

1. Understands and comprehends the department SOP/SOG document.

2. Locate, within the document, correct information required.

3. Interpret and follow the printed procedure or guideline.

4. Understand and comprehend the NFPA document.

5. Locate, within the document, correct information required.

6. Interpret the information contained in the standard.

↑ Total:


Notes:

Pass Fail


Test Date: Retest







PERFORMANCE

Department SOP/SOG

Initial Retest


AND

NFPA Standard

"The Candidate, given the necessary documents from which to work, shall locate a department procedure or guideline and shall locate specific information within a standard of the NFPA."

Minimum PPE: None Required


Revised 3/2014, 8/14



JPR Task(s): Illuminate Emergency SceneCandidate #:

Skill No. 1-59


Yes No Yes No

1. Demonstrates operation of generator unit.

2. Connects power cord(s) to generator.

3. Selects proper light for the assigned task, extends the power cord to the work site.

4. Positions light on stable surface, out of traffic area.

5. Reset ground-fault interrupter devices.

6. Connects light to power, illuminates and adjusts light direction as to not interfere

with firefighters vision.

7. Turns off generator power source.

C 8. Verbalizes that equipment must cool before being placed in proper storage for later use.

9. Returns cords and equipment to proper storage.

↑ Total:


Notes:

Pass Fail


Test Date: Retest









"The Candidate in appropriate PPE, provided with an electric generator, and lighting equipment, shall demonstrate operation of the generator and set up of lighting equipment to illuminate a scene."

Minimum PPE: Helmet and Gloves


Revised 3/2014, 8/14



JPR Task(s): Mount and Dismount ApparatusOperate at incident, use scene control devices Candidate #:

Skill No. 1-60


Yes No Yes No

C 1. Dons appropriate PPE.

C 2. Mount apparatus using handrails and steps.

C 3. Fastens safety belt.

4. Candidate dons hearing protection, if apparatus so equipped.

C 5. Candidate verbalizes importance to remain seated and belted while vehicle in motion.

6. When vehicle comes to a complete stop, unfasten seatbelt and prepare to dismount.

C 7. Dismounts vehicle using handrails and steps.

C 8. Dons reflective traffic vest.

9. Candidate retrieves traffic cones and/or other appropriate scene control devices.

10. Sets up traffic cones or other devices appropriate to assignment.

11. Defines work area with control devices.

C 12. Performs task as directed to complete the assignment.

13. Follows appropriate procedures for highway incidents.

14. Removes traffic devices and places in proper storage for use.

↑ Total:


Notes:

Pass Fail


Test Date: Retest








PERFORMANCE

Candidate is assigned to set up a highway work area and use traffic control devices

Initial Retest

"The Candidate in appropriate PPE shall demonstrate the proper, safe mounting and safe dismounting of apparatus, proper use of safety equipment, and shall demonstrate set up of work areas and use of traffic

control devices." Minimum PPE: Full PPE w/o SCBA

NFPA 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, 2013 Edition. Requires all Firefighter 1 candidates to be competent in requisite skills and procedures as outlined by job performance requirements contained within Chapter 5 of the standard, toward eligibility for certification. Objective(s): 5.3.2, 5.3.3

Revised 3/2014, 8/14



JPR Task(s): Securing an opening in a structureCandidate #:

Skill No. 1-61


Yes No Yes No

C 1. Dons appropriate PPE.

2. Confirms order with officer to cover the opening.

3. Selects the appropriate covering material for the opening.

4. Retrieves all equipment to complete the task.

C 5. Uses safe techniques while working.

6. Covers opening in an appropriate manner to prevent property loss.

7. Returns all unused equipment to the appropriate location.

8. Notifies command the task is complete.

↑ Total:


Notes:

Pass Fail


Test Date: Retest










Revised 3/2014, 8/14

"The candidate in appropriate PPE, given an unsecured opening, shall cover the opening to reduce property loss."


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