HomeMy WebLinkAbout316.010 - Deploy an In-Line EductorEffective Date: January 2010 Rene Gonzales, Firefighter
Current Revision Date: 03/15/2024 Section 316.010
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Fresno City Fire Department
300 Training and Equipment Manual
SECTION 306.010 DEPLOY AN IN-LINE EDUCTOR
PURPOSE
Foam application may be used to suppress many types of fires but is most used where
flammable liquids or other hazardous materials are involved. This section directs the
individual performance evolution for the deployment and use of the In-Line Eductor
which is used to disperse foam products.
APPLICATION
Individual performance evolutions (IPEs) are used to document skill level
performance.
OPERATIONAL POLICY
When performing IPE’s, members shall wear full personal protective equipment and
self-contained breathing apparatus as determined by the IPE.
OPERATIONAL GUIDELINE
Active members are to perform IPE without any failures in task steps.
PROCESS
Equipment Needed: One member in full personal protective equipment, one SCBA,
and one engine with a full complement of hose and equipment.
Task: Deploy the proper amount of hose necessary to set up an In-line eductor for a
foam application operation.
Performance Outcome: Members, while operating on a simulated fire ground, should
be able to deploy all hose lines necessary to make a connection to an In-line eductor
and prepare for a foam operation.
Candidate Directive: Deploy all the necessary hose lines and set up an in-line eductor
in preparation for foam operation.
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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
National Fire Protection Association
1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications (2013)
Training and Equipment Manual
301.008, Elkhart In-Line Eductor
Fire Engineering’s Handbook for Firefighter I and Firefighter II
Chapter 31, Advanced Fire Attack
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INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE EVOLUTIONS (IPEs)
316.010 DEPLOY AN IN-LINE EDUCTOR
Name: ________________________
ID #: ________________________
Date: ________________________
No. Task Steps First Test/Retest
Deploy an In-Line Eductor P *F P *F
1. Remove eductor and adequate foam supply from the engine
and take to desired location.
2. Advance 2-1/2-inch line (Line 2) to eductor.
3. Open hose bundle and remove nozzle from 2-1/2-inch line.
Attach camcone and 2-1/2-inch hose to the eductor inlet.
4.
Attach appropriate amount of line to eductor outlet:
• Up to 200 feet of 1-1/2-inch hose equipped with a TFT
nozzle.
• Up to 400 feet of 1-3/4-inch hose equipped with a SM-
20 nozzle.
• Up to 500 feet of 1-3/4-inch hose equipped with a TFT
nozzle.
5.
Set metering valve to proper position.
• .5% - 1% Class A foam, ordinary combustibles.
• 3% Class B foam, hydrocarbons.
• 6% Class B foam, polar solvents.
6. Insert pick-up tube into container of foam.
7. Advance line to point of attack and open nozzle until it is
completely open.
8.
Discharge foam demonstrating the following applications:
• Rain down
• Sweep/Roll On
• Bank off
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.
Overall Grade: Pass Fail Start Time: End Time:
*10-minute rest period minimum before retest attempt.
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Current Revision Date: 03/15/2024 Section 316.010
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Evaluator #1 Signature Employee ID # Date
Evaluator #2 Signature Employee ID # Date
Candidate Signature Date
Retest Evaluator #1 Signature Employee ID # Date
Retest Evaluator #2 Signature Employee ID # Date
Candidate Signature Date
Evaluator Comments:
Candidate Comments: