HomeMy WebLinkAbout316.031 - Set Up a Portable M MonitorEffective Date: January 2010 Carl Delap, Captain
Current Revision Date: 11/25/225 Section 316.031
Next Revision (1) Date: 11/25/2027 Page 1 of 4
Fresno City Fire Department
300 Training and Equipment Manual
Individual Performance Evaluations (IPEs)
SECTION 316.031 SET UP A PORTABLE MONITOR
PURPOSE
Master stream monitors have the potential for serious injury or death to firefighting
personnel or the public. Proper knowledge of their operation is critical.
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 candidate in personal protective equipment, one SCBA, and one engine with a
complement of hose and equipment.
Task:
Members are to deploy all hose, equipment, and tools necessary to set up a portable
monitor.
Performance Outcome:
The member, while operating on a simulate fire ground; is to be able to set up a
portable monitor for a master stream operation.
Effective Date: January 2010 Carl Delap, Captain
Current Revision Date: 11/25/225 Section 316.031
Next Revision (1) Date: 11/25/2027 Page 2 of 4
Candidate Directives:
Deploy all necessary hose and equipment. Set up a portable monitor to hit the
designated target.
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.
• 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 1010, FF1 (2024) JPR 6.3.20
FFD Hose Practices Guide
Essentials of Firefighters 8th edition:
Ch. 13 Fire Hose, Hose Operations, and Hose Streams
State Fire Training Firefighter 1
Skill 3-8: Operate a Portable Master Stream
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE EVOLUTIONS (IPEs)
316.031 SET UP A PORTABLE MONITOR
No. Task Steps First
Test Retest
No. Set Up a Portable Monitor (Task Steps) P *F P *F
1. Obtain all proper equipment and deliver to specified
location.
• Portable monitor from top of engine.
• Monitor base (w/chain or strap).
• Spanners.
• Double male (if needed).
2. Deploy enough LDH to create an appropriate 50’ loop
around the monitor with 10 feet straight back from the
nozzle discharge.
3. Remove any excessive kinks.
4. Ensure all supply connections are made and inform
engineer of nozzle type, hose length, and discharge
number.
5. Deploy base and attach monitor to base.
• Stinger: Two clicks should be heard and verbalized.
• TFT Crossfire: Slide lock should be engaged and
checked.
6. Use strap or chain to secure base to hose.
7. Connect LDH to portable monitor.
8. Utilize spanners on couplings at monitor and ensure they
are tight.
9. Call for water, controlling the fire stream correctly towards
the designated target.
Critical Errors P *F P *F
1. Performed an unsafe act that could have resulted 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
Name: ________________________________
ID #: ________________________________
Date: ________________________________
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: