HomeMy WebLinkAbout316.009 - Deploy a Packing House Loop (Line 2) (IPE)Effective Date: January 2010 Evan Sutliff, Fire Captain
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SECTION 316.009 DEPLOY A PACKING HOUSE LOOP (LINE 2)
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE EVOLUTION
PURPOSE
Proper deployments of attack lines are essential for effective fire ground operations.
APPLICATION
Individual performance evolutions (IPEs) are used to document skill level
performance.
OPERATIONAL POLICY
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OPERATIONAL GUIDELINE
Active members should perform (IPEs) without any failures in task steps.
PROCESS
Equipment Needed:
One firefighter in full personal protective equipment, one Self-contained Breathing
Apparatus, and one engine with a full complement of hose and equipment.
Task:
Deploy and advance the 2-1/2-inch hose line to a designated point of 200 feet and
configure a packing house loop.
Performance Outcome:
The member, while operating on a simulated fire ground, should be able to deploy and
advance a 2-1/2-inch hose line to a designated mark and configure a packing house
loop.
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Candidate Directive:
“Deploy Line 2 to the designated point of attack and make a packing house loop. Do
you have any questions?”
Critical Errors:
If the member performs any of the following errors, the evolution is terminated, as it
would be a failure of the current test attempt.
Perform an unsafe act which could result in injury to
himself/herself or the public.
Perform an act which did or could have damaged equipment.
INFORMATION
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DEFINITIONS
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CROSS-REFERENCES
NFPA 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications
Training and Equipment Manual,
Section 301.005, Advancing/Operating Hose Lines
Fire Engineer’s Handbook for Firefighter I and Firefighter II
Chapter 15, Water Supply and Hose
Chapter 16, Fire Streams
Chapter 20, Basic Fire Attack
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SECTION 316.009 DEPLOY A PACKING HOUSE LOOP (LINE 2)
Name: ________________________
ID #: ________________________
Date: ________________________
No. Task Steps First
Retest
Deploy a Packing House Loop
P *F P *F
1. Remove hose bundle and place on shoulder.
2. Grasp loop and turn towards direction of travel.
3. Deploy hose using the loop to clear last section of hose from bed.
4. Advance to the point of attack, maintaining control of the hose bundle, and
releasing the loop as needed.
5. Identify and navigate any hazards or obstacles ensuring proper hose
deployment.
6. Place hose bundle at the point of attack.
7. Remove straps from bundle and form a loop with at least 10 feet of hose
behind nozzle in a straight line towards the target.
8. Place nozzle under hose at least 2 feet past, near coupling.
9. Flake supply hose to remove any excessive kinks.
10. Sit on hose where the hose crosses itself, secure nozzle.
11. Call for water.
END TIME: __________
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
Pass Fail Start Time: End Time:
Evaluator #1 Signature Employee ID # Date
Evaluator #1 Signature Employee ID # Date
Candidate Signature Date
Retest Evaluator #1 Signature Employee ID # Date
Retest Evaluator #1 Signature Employee ID # Date
Candidate Signature Date
Evaluator Comments:
Candidate Comments: