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SECTION 313.043a QUINT ELEVATED MASTER STREAMS
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE EVOLUTION
PURPOSE
The ability to place an aerial apparatus quickly, safely, and effectively into service for
the Fresno Fire Department (FFD or Department) for the purpose of supplying an
elevated master stream, is a critical job skill needed by all FFD Engineers.
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
Instructions to the Operator:
The operator is to use standard operating procedures to place an elevated master
stream into service.
Equipment and Personnel Requirements:
Operator wearing helmet and gloves.
One (1) Fresno Fire Department (FFD) Quint apparatus.
Evaluation:
A recommendation for improvement is indicated by a checkmark in a box with
standard text (non-bold font).
Fresno City Fire Department
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A need for improvement and scheduling of an evolution is indicated by a checkmark
in a box with standard text in bold font.
The evaluator should stop any evolution when unsafe acts or conditions occur.
INFORMATION
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DEFINITIONS
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CROSS REFERENCES
Training and Equipment Manual
Section 313.043, Quint Elevated Master Streams
Section 313.041, Standard Stabilizer Deployment
Section 313.041a, IPE Standard Stabilizer Deployment
Section 313.042, Standard Aerial Deployment
Section 313.042a, IPE Standard Aerial Deployment
Section 313.007, Change-Over from Tank to Hydrant
Section 313.007a, IPE Change-Over from Tank to Hydrant
Section 303.005, Pump Operator Guide
TRAINING AND EQUIPMENT MANUAL
DRIVER / OPERATOR SKILLS
313.043a QUINT ELEVATED MASTERSTREAMS
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE EVOLUTION
EFFECTIVE: MARCH 2016
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Current Revision Date: 3/31/2022 ADA
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1. Prepare aerial for deployment. (Refer to IPE Section
313.041a)
2. Confirm “Water Tower” switch position secured.
3. Deploy aerial tip to desired location. (Refer to IPE Section
313.042a)
4. Secure a supply and engage the pump. (Refer to IPE
Section 313.007a)
5. Ensure appropriate PPE worn by all personnel on the aerial.
6. Ensure all personnel working off, or staging on, the aerial is
tethered to the aerial.
7. Ensure safety chain is always in place.
8. Confirm M/S nozzle valve is open (platform only).
9. Confirm M/S nozzle is set at a slight fog (not straight stream).
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Confirm the nozzle is pointed in a safe direction.
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Open the waterway valve slowly.
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Set the pump pressure. (Refer to Section 303.005, Pump
Operator’s Guide)
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At a minimum observe the following:
Rated load capacities/actual anticipated load.
Loadminder.
General appearance of stresses on the aerial/
waterway.
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Other:
Note abnormal noises or concerns.
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Evaluator Date Retest Evaluator Date
Evaluator Comments:
Candidate Comments: