Minimum Company Standards
Drafting for Fire Attack (utilizing Tender)
PURPOSE
In the rural setting, hydrants and/or a static water source maybe miles from the fire scene. In such a case, the fire arriving engine (FAE) will often be forced to utilize tank water until the tender arrives to provide water.
When the tender arrives, two means of providing water to the FAE are available:
1) nursing operations, and
2) portable water tank
Benefits of nursing are simple; less work. However, by the time the FAE gets to the scene in the rural setting, the building is normally fully involved and nursing operations in the long run can delay extinguishment because the tender would have to leave the scene to refill.
OBJECTIVE
First arriving engine (FAE) will begin fire attack operations with IRIC in place and two hand-lines pulled. The Tender will respond and the Incident Commander (Captain) shall order that their portable tank be dropped for drafting operations. The Tender, with a minimum of two (2) personnel, shall drop the tank as identified by the IC and drop their available water load and leave the scene to refill. The FAE will then need to switch from tank supply to a static supply and flow the hand-lines a minimum of 125 GPM or .1% CAFS. Time for this evolution is set at 10 minutes. Time stops when the FAE has obtained a draft and is supplying the hand-lines with the required flows.
ASSIGNMENT OVERVIEW
Captain: On-scene report, command (mobile or fixed), orders tender to drop Tank, 360 & utilities (if applicable), supervise fire attack and safety.
Engineer: Spots apparatus, supplies attack lines, connects hard suction, makes water supply from draft and IRIC.
Firefighter 2: Gathers tools, pulls pre-connect hand-lines and fire attack.
Firefighter 1: Pulls back-up lines, assist Engineer with connection of hard suction hose and IRIC
PROCEDURES
1. Stage the engine company and tender away from the simulated fire area. When personnel are ready, give signal for engine to proceed to the fire area.
2. Start recording time when the FAE comes to a complete stop at the fire scene or when the firefighter exits the cab.
3. FAE shall order Tender to drop their portable tank. Upon notification, provide a 30 second delay.
4. Time stops when the FAE is supplying the hand-lines with water from draft.
5. Ensure department policy is adhered to in backing procedures.
6. Engineer may stay at the pump panel during IRIC assignment to ensure proper drafting operations. Engineer’s SCBA shall be on with mask hanging around neck.
RESOURCE
One Engine and Tender Company
TIME
10 Minutes
White Mountain Apache Fire & Rescue Department
Minimum Company Standards
Individual Competencies Evaluation Form
for
Firefighter 1 (1st Engine)
Drafting for Fire Attack (utilizing Tender)
Name: / Date:Unit/Shift: / Evaluator:
Required Time:
1st Attempt / 2nd Attempt
Pass or Fail?:
Pass / Fail
OJBECTIVE
1st Engine (FAE) arrives on scene and places two attack lines (working and back-up line) into service to begin fire attack. Tender (with two personnel) drops port-a-tank next to engine. Engine drafts from port-a-tank and flows the hand lines a minimum of 125 GPM (or .1% foam) within 10 minutes.
Firefighter 1 Shall: / PointsPossible / Points
Earned
A. Removes seatbelt. / 1
B. Safely dismounts apparatus and secures apparatus door w/ PPE & SCBA on (no mask). / 2
C. With help from Engineer, removes hard suction hose and positions it perpendicular to truck on side Captain designated (or drafting side). / 2
D. Assist Engineer in connecting hard suction hose to each other and/or pump intake. / 1
E. Acquires necessary hand tools. / 1
F. Extends 200’ pre-connected hose-line minimum distance 150’ to point designated by Captain. / 1
G. Prepares for IRIC duties. / 1
Total Points Possible / 9
Total Points Needed / 7
Total Points Earned
Time / 10 Mins.
All Mandatory Task Completed: Yes _____ No _____
Note: After a 30-second delay, Tender arrives on scene and drops and places tank as described by Captain and off loads water. When tender is off loaded, tender will depart the scene to refill its tank.
White Mountain Apache Fire & Rescue Department
Minimum Company Standards
Individual Competencies Evaluation Form
for
Firefighter 2 (1st Engine)
Drafting for Fire Attack (utilizing Tender)
Name: / Date:Unit/Shift: / Evaluator:
Required Time:
1st Attempt / 2nd Attempt
Pass or Fail?:
Pass / Fail
OJBECTIVE
1st Engine (FAE) arrives on scene and places two attack lines (working and back-up line) into service to begin fire attack. Tender (with two personnel) drops port-a-tank next to engine. Engine drafts from port-a-tank and flows the hand lines a minimum of 125 GPM (or .1% foam) within 10 minutes.
Firefighter 2 Shall: / PointsPossible / Points
Earned
A. Removes seatbelt. / 1
B. Safely dismounts apparatus and secures apparatus door w/ PPE & SCBA on (no mask). / 2
C. Acquires necessary hand tools. / 1
D. Extends 200’ pre-connected attack hose-line minimum distance 150’ from apparatus. / 1
E. Don’s mask and breathes from SCBA. / 2
F. When line charges, sets pattern and gallonage, and bleeds air from nozzle and prepares for entry or fire attack. / 3
Total Points Possible / 10
Total Points Needed / 11
Total Points Earned
Time / 10 Mins.
All Mandatory Task Completed: Yes _____ No _____
Note: After a 30-second delay, Tender arrives on scene and drops and places tank as described by Captain and off loads water. When tender is off loaded, tender will depart the scene to refill its tank.
White Mountain Apache Fire & Rescue Department
Minimum Company Standards
Individual Competencies Evaluation Form
for
Engineer (1st Engine)
Drafting for Fire Attack (utilizing Tender)
Name: / Date:Unit/Shift: / Evaluator:
Required Time:
1st Attempt / 2nd Attempt
Pass or Fail?:
Pass / Fail
OJBECTIVE
1st Engine (FAE) arrives on scene and places two attack lines (working and back-up line) into service to begin fire attack. Tender (with two personnel) drops port-a-tank next to engine. Engine drafts from port-a-tank and flows the hand lines a minimum of 125 GPM (or .1% foam) within 10 minutes.
Engineer Shall: / PointsPossible / Points
Earned
A. Positions apparatus as designated by Captain. / 1
B. Sets parking brake and places apparatus in pump. / 2
C. Removes seatbelt. / 1
D. Safely dismounts apparatus and secures apparatus door w/ PPE on. / 2
E. Chocks apparatus. / Pass/Fail
F. Assist Firefighter 1 with removal of hard suction hose and connect two (2) sections together (if applicable). / 1
G. Pumps hand-lines at correct operating pressure and sets relief valve if required. / 2
H. Communicates with Tender on where to set up portable tank and assist Tender with positioning of portable tank. / 2
I. Connects hard suction to pump intake, ensuring proper seals are made. / 2
J. Warns fire attack crew of switch over from tank water to draft. / Pass/Fail
K. Obtains draft and re-pumps hand-lines at correct operating pressure, setting relief valve if required. / 2
L. Places PASSPORT on proper discharge valve. / 1
M. Dons remainder of PPE and prepares for IRIC. / 2
Engineer
Drafting for Fire Attack (utilizing Tender)
Total Points Possible / 18Total Points Needed / 16
Total Points Earned
Time / 10 Mins.
All Mandatory Task Completed: Yes _____ No _____
Note: After a 30-second delay, Tender arrives on scene and drops and places tank as described by Captain and off loads water. When tender is off loaded, tender will depart the scene to refill its tank.
White Mountain Apache Fire & Rescue Department
Minimum Company Standards
Individual Competencies Evaluation Form
for
Captain (1st Engine)
Drafting for Fire Attack (utilizing Tender)
Name: / Date:Unit/Shift: / Evaluator:
Required Time:
1st Attempt / 2nd Attempt
Pass or Fail?:
Pass / Fail
OJBECTIVE
1st Engine (FAE) arrives on scene and places two attack lines (working and back-up line) into service to begin fire attack. Tender (with two personnel) drops port-a-tank next to engine. Engine drafts from port-a-tank and flows the hand lines a minimum of 125 GPM (or .1% foam) within 10 minutes.
Captain Shall: / PointsPossible / Points
Earned
A. Orders Drafting Operations with Tender for Fire Attack / 1
B. Provides on-scene report. / 1
C. Tells engineer where to spot apparatus and set up drafting location. / 2
D. Removes seatbelt. / 1
E. Safely dismounts apparatus and secures apparatus door w/ PPE and SCBA (no mask). / 2
F. Acquires necessary hand tools, including TIC. / 1
G. Meets up with Firefighter 2 at nozzle and conducts further size-up. / 2
H. Don’s mask and breathes from SCBA, orders line charged and prepares for entry. / 3
Total Points Possible / 13
Total Points Needed / 11
Total Points Earned
Time / 10 Mins.
All Mandatory Task Completed: Yes _____ No _____
Note: After a 30-second delay, Tender arrives on scene and drops and places tank as described by Captain and off loads water. When tender is off loaded, tender will depart the scene to refill its tank.
White Mountain Apache Fire & Rescue Department
Minimum Company Standards
Individual Competencies Evaluation Form
for
Engineer (Tender)
Drafting for Fire Attack (utilizing Tender)
Name: / Date:Unit/Shift: / Evaluator:
Required Time:
1st Attempt / 2nd Attempt
Pass or Fail?:
Pass / Fail
OJBECTIVE
1st Engine (FAE) arrives on scene and places two attack lines (working and back-up line) into service to begin fire attack. Tender (with two personnel) drops port-a-tank next to engine. Engine drafts from port-a-tank and flows the hand lines a minimum of 125 GPM (or .1% foam) within 10 minutes.
Engineer Shall: / PointsPossible / Points
Earned
A. Positions apparatus as designated by Command (1st arriving Captain). / 1
B. Sets parking brake, removes seatbelt and safely dismounts apparatus and secures apparatus door w/ PPE on. / 3
C. Chocks apparatus. / 1
D. With assistance from the Firefighter and Engineer of FAE, removes portable water tank and dumps load into portable tank. / 1
E. When off loading complete, safely mounts cab, puts seatbelt back on and drives away to acquire second load of water. / Pass/Fail
Total Points Possible / 6
Total Points Needed / 6
Total Points Earned
Time / 10 Mins.
All Mandatory Task Completed: Yes _____ No _____
White Mountain Apache Fire & Rescue Department
Minimum Company Standards
Individual Competencies Evaluation Form
for
Right Seat Firefighter* (Tender)
Drafting for Fire Attack (utilizing Tender)
Name: / Date:Unit/Shift: / Evaluator:
Required Time:
1st Attempt / 2nd Attempt
Pass or Fail?:
Pass / Fail
OJBECTIVE
1st Engine (FAE) arrives on scene and places two attack lines (working and back-up line) into service to begin fire attack. Tender (with two personnel) drops port-a-tank next to engine. Engine drafts from port-a-tank and flows the hand lines a minimum of 125 GPM (or .1% foam) within 10 minutes.
Firefighter Shall: / PointsPossible / Points
Earned
A. Receives authorization from Engineer to exit cab and removes seat belt. / 2
B. Safely dismounts apparatus and secures apparatus door w/ PPE on. / 2
C. With assistance from Engineers, removes portable water tank and aids in the stabilization of the tank during off loading. / 2
D. When off loading complete, waits for further assignment. / 1
Total Points Possible / 7
Total Points Needed / 6
Total Points Earned
Time / 10 Mins.
All Mandatory Task Completed: Yes _____ No _____
* This position may be held by any member of the department, as such this positions reflects a general description and does not place a rank on this seated position.
Revised: September 15, 2010