HomeMy WebLinkAbout316.021 - Ventilate a Roof with a Power Saw (IPE)Effective Date: January 2010 E. John Ross, Fire Captain
Current Revision Date: 7/25/2022 Section 316.021
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SECTION 316.021 VENTILATE A ROOF WITH A POWER SAW
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE EVOLUTION
PURPOSE
Chainsaws assist firefighters in ventilation, rescue, and hazard mitigation for Fresno
Fire Department (FFD or Department). Preforming vertical ventilation can be critical
in improving conditions for interior crews and victims inside the structure by assisting
in removing smoke, heat, and gasses.
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 (1) firefighter in full personal protective equipment, one (1) SCBA, one (1) truck
with a full complement of hose and equipment, one (1) chainsaw, one (1) rubbish
hook, and one (1) pick-head axe.
Task:
Take aloft the necessary tools required to ventilate a roof and make a ventilation hole.
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Performance Outcome:
The member, while operating on a simulated fire ground, should be able to take aloft
the necessary tools required to ventilate a roof and make a ventilation hole.
Candidate Directive:
Take aloft all the necessary tools required to ventilate a roof and make a ventilation
hole.
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
IFSTA Essentials of Firefighting 7th Edition Ch.11 Tactical Ventilation
National Fire Protection Association 1001,
Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications (2019)
Training and Equipment Manual
Section 309.001, Venting a Roof with a Power Saw
SFT Firefighter 1A: Structure Skill 3-12 & 3-21
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316.021 VENTILATE A ROOF WITH A POWER SAW
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE EVOLUTION
No. Task Steps First Test Retest
Ventilate a Roof with a Power Saw
P
*F
P
*F
1. Collect and organize necessary equipment and tools, ensuring power
tools start and are operating correctly.
2. Locate position for opening at highest point on roof above fire.
3. Properly and safely place ladder to roof.
4.
Correctly carry roof ladder (if needed) while ascending ground ladder
and place in position on roof, making sure it is upwind from intended
ventilation area.
5. Hoist or carry tools to roof utilizing teamwork.
6. Sound roof with a hand tool and locate roof joists and rafters so the
opening will not compromise structural integrity.
7. Strip off excess roofing material if needed. (Tile, gravel, etc.)
8. Trade tools with team member to perform cutting operation.
9. Make a 4’x4’ minimum opening in a safe and efficient manner.
• Avoid cutting through roof supports/rafters.
10. Trade tools with team member to perform louver operation.
11. Louver roofing material over vent hole.
• Do not purposely knock roofing material into attic.
12. Coordinate with interior crews and push ceiling through, ensuring the
opening is completely clear of all obstructions.
13. Exit roof immediately after performing ventilation.
• Sound roof while returning to ladder.
14. Return equipment to service.
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.
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Date: ________________________
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