HomeMy WebLinkAbout313.014a - Drafting (IPE)Effective Date: March 2016 Robert J Garcia, Engineer
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SECTION 313.014a DRAFTING
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE EVOLUTION
PURPOSE
The ability of a Fresno Fire Department (FFD or Department) engineer to draft from a
static water supply is a critical skill in both the rural and metropolitan areas of the City
of Fresno. This skill may be required anytime a hydrant is not available for firefighting
and a static source (i.e., swimming pool or canal) is accessible.
APPLICATION
Individual performance evolutions (IPE) are used to document skill level performance.
OPERATIONAL POLICY
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OPERATIONAL GUIDELINE
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PROCESS
Equipment Needed:
Operator and firefighter wearing helmet and gloves
Two (2) personal flotation devices (PFD) as required
FFD pumping apparatus
Fresno City Fire Department
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Task:
Initiate and maintain a static water source for the purpose of supporting fire ground
operations.
Performance Outcome:
Successfully draft from a static water supply.
Critical Errors:
If the candidate performs any of the following errors, the evolution is terminated, and
the candidate fails the current test attempt.
Performed an unsafe act, which could have resulted in injury to
himself / herself or the public.
Performed an act, which did or could have damaged equipment.
INFORMATION
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DEFINITIONS
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CROSS-REFERENCES
Training and Equipment Manual
Section 313.005a, Standard Pump Operations
Section 313.014, Drafting
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Name:
ID No.:
Date:
No. Task Steps First Test Retest
STANDARD PUMP OPERATION P *F P *F
1. Comprehensively evaluate the drafting site.
2. Initial spot short to allow workspace during set-up.
3. Operates primer to test and to ensure primer is wet.
4. Close Tank-To-Pump.
5. Close Pump Cooler valve.
6. Close all discharge valves and drains.
7. Close LDH intake bleed valves.
8. Drain pump and perform a dry vacuum test.
9. Prepare hard suction; tighten with mallet; tag line.
10. Spot apparatus, pump panel side, toward the water source.
11. Place wheel chock(s) as required.
12. Position and secure hard suction properly in water source.
13. Open pump intake valve at the hard suction inlet.
14. Engage the pump; (Refer to Training & Equipment Manual,
Section 313.005a, Standard Pump Operation).
15. Set engine RPM at approximately 1000.
16. Prime until discharge is solid water, within 30-45 seconds.
17. Recognize signs of prime progress within 10 to 15 seconds.
18. When prime fails, disengage pump while troubleshooting.
19. Throttle up as necessary to approximately 100 psi PDP.
20. Open Reel Line slowly until clear of all air turbulence and
PDP gauge reading is steady.
21. Secure a small stream always flowing to maintain prime.
22. At a minimum, observe the following:
Water Tank Level.
Engine Temperature.
Oil Pressure.
23. Note abnormal noises or concerns.
Critical Errors P *F P *F
1. Perform an unsafe act which could result in injury to
himself / herself or the public.
2 Perform an act which did or could have damaged
equipment.
*10-minute rest period minimum before retest attempt.
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Overall Grade: Pass Fail Start Time: End Time:
Evaluator #1 Signature Employee ID # Date
Evaluator #2 Signature Employee ID # Date
Candidate Signature Date
Evaluator #1 Signature Employee ID # Date
Evaluator #2 Signature Employee ID # Date
Candidate Signature Date
Evaluator Comments:
Candidate Comments: