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300 Training and Equipment Manual
Individual Performance Evolution
SECTION 316.026 OPERATE A PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER (IPE)
PURPOSE
Identifying the classification of fire and the proper selection of extinguishing agent
used, is essential in suppression of incipient fires.
APPLICATION
Individual performance evolutions (IPE’s) are used to document skill level
performance.
OPERATIONAL POLICY
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OPERATIONAL GUIDELINE
Active members should perform IPE without any failures in task steps.
PROCESS
1. Equipment Needed:
Member with full personal protective equipment with Self-contained
Breathing Apparatus, various fire extinguishers and a burn pan.
2. Task:
Identify and extinguish an incipient class A, B, or C fire by selecting the
proper extinguishing agent.
3. Performance Outcome:
The member should identify and select the correct fire extinguisher,
extinguish a class A, B or C fire as identified by the skills evaluator,
and ensure correct extinguisher handling and techniques are followed.
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4. Candidate Directive:
Select the correct fire extinguisher for a Class A, B, or C fire,
approach, extinguish, and withdraw from the area after the fire is
extinguished. Only one extinguisher may be used. Begin on my
instruction to start. The skill ends when you return the fire
extinguisher to its original location.
5. Critical Errors:
If the member performs any of the following errors, the evolution is
to be terminated and the candidate fails the current test attempt.
Perform an unsafe act, which could result in injury to
himself / herself or the public.
Perform an act which damaged 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
State Fire Training Firefighter 1
Skill 5-3.1, Use SCBA During Emergency Operations
Fire Engineering’s Handbook for Firefighter I and Firefighter II
Chapter 6, Fire Extinguishers
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316.026 OPERATE A PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER (IPE)
Name: ________________________________
ID#: ________________________________
Date: ________________________________
No. Task Steps First Test/Retest
Operate a Portable Fire Extinguisher P *F P *F
1. Correctly identify the class of fire (Class A, B, or C).
2. Select the appropriate extinguisher based on the size and type of fire.
3. Properly activate the extinguisher (pulls pin or punctures cartridge).
4. Test the operation of the extinguisher by brief discharge prior to
approaching the fire.
5. Safely carry the fire extinguishers and approach the fire from upwind.
6. Approach to an effective distance for discharge of the selected
extinguisher:
Water: Maximum 30 feet
AFFF: Maximum 20 feet
Dry Chemical: Maximum 20 feet
CO2: Maximum 8 feet
7. Discharge the extinguishing agent on the base of the fire and sweep
over the fire area.
8. Advance on the remaining burning material while continuing to
extinguish the hot spots.
9. Extinguish the fire and check for remaining hot spots.
10. If a class C fire, verify the item is de-energized.
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 damaged or could have damaged
equipment.
Overall Grade: Pass Fail Start Time: End Time:
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Evaluator Comments: