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TRAINING AND EQUIPMENT MANUAL
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE EVOLUTIONS (IPEs)
316.022 OPERATE FORCED AIR VENTILATION
EQUIPMENT
EFFECTIVE: APRIL 2007
Current Revision Date: 11/23/21 Next Revision Date: 11/23/23
Author’s Name/Rank: E. John Ross, Fire Captain Review Level: 1
Administrative
Support:
Crystal Giannopulos,
Senior Administrative Clerk ADA
PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to provide instruction to Fresno Fire Department (FFD or
Department) members on ventilation procedures to improve rescue and firefighter
operations and increase life safety for firefighters and victims.
APPLICATION
Individual performance evolutions (IPE) are used to document skill level performance.
OPERATIONAL POLICY
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OPERATIONAL GUIDELINE
Active members should perform Individual Performance Evolutions without any
failures.
PROCESS
1. Equipment Needs:
One member in full personal protective equipment with SCBA, a powered
blower (fan), and a smoke-filled structure.
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2. Task:
Using the positive pressure (forced air) method, ventilate a structure.
3. Performance Outcome:
The member, while operating on a simulated fire ground, is to be able to operate
a powered fan to remove smoke from a structure.
4. Candidate Directive:
Ventilate a structure with a powered fan utilizing the “positive pressure” method.
5. Critical Errors:
If the member performs any of the following errors, the evolution is to be
terminated as it would be a failure of the current test attempt.
a. Perform an unsafe act which could result in injury to him/her or
the public.
b. 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 (2019)
Training and Equipment Manual
Section 308.008, Forced Air Ventilation Equipment
Fresno Fire Department
Ventilation Practices
Essentials of Fire Fighting 7th edition:
Ch.11 Tactical Ventilation
State Fire Training Firefighter 1
Skill 3-11: Perform Horizontal Ventilation
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TRAINING AND EQUIPMENT MANUAL
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE EVOLUTIONS (IPE’s)
316.022 OPERATE FORCED AIR VENTILATION
EQUIPMENT
EFFECTIVE: APRIL 2007
Name: ________________________
ID #: ________________________
Date: ________________________
No. Task Steps First Test Retest
Operate Forced-Air Ventilation Equipment
P
*F
P
*F
1.
Position the fan at desired location for positive pressure
ventilation. • For higher volume, position 2 fans inline, placing the smaller
fan behind the larger unit.
2. Utilize exhaust hose if gas powered.
3.
Prepare structure for positive pressure ventilation.
• Close all doors, windows, or openings.
• Designate exhaust opening.
• Exhaust opening must be ¾ to 1 ¾ the size of the entrance
opening.
4. Confirm coordination with fire attack crews before starting fan.
5. Check for proper coverage over point of entry.
6. Evacuate smoke from each area by opening/closing exhaust
openings.
7. Restore and return blower to operational status.
Critical Errors P *F P *F
1. Performed an unsafe act which could have damaged
equipment or resulted in injury to him/her 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 #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:
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Candidate Comments: