White Mountain Apache Fire & Rescue Department

Minimum Company Standards

1 ¾” Pre-connect Foam Attack

PURPOSE

This is a basic fire attack evolution with a single line and is applicable to 80% of today’s calls. Vehicle, dumpster, debris, natural vegetation and small exterior fires (i.e. sheds) can be fought from tank water and a single line.

With most of our engines CAFS equipped, many fires are fought from tank water. Therefore, it is paramount that we be proficient in the use and deployment of a single line.

OBJECTIVE

Advance 200’ of 1 ¾” hose line and extinguish simulated exterior class “A” or vehicle fire with .5% foam (or 150 gpm) at 100 psi nozzle pressure within 2 minutes 30 seconds. Time stops when all members are in proper PPE w/ SCBA and attack line is flowing the required flow rates.

ASSIGNMENT OVERVIEW

Captain: On scene report, command (mobile or fixed), orders “1 ¾” for Fire Attack”, 360, supervises operation and safety.

Engineer: Spots apparatus, pumps hose line, and stand-by for further assignment.

Firefighter 1: Gathers tools, extends pre-connect and fire attack.

Firefighter 2: Gathers tools, aids in deploying pre-connect, forcible entry (if applicable) and fire attack.

PROCEDURES

1. Stage the engine company away from the simulated fire area. When personnel are ready, give the signal for the engine to proceed with the evolution.

2. Start recording time when the engine comes to a complete stop with air brakes applied, or when the firefighter exist the cab.

3. Time stops when the 1 ¾” hose is flowing water, and proper hand line placement has been achieved for fire attack.

4. Ensure department policy is adhered to in seatbelt and PPE usage.

Resources

Engine Company

Time

2:30 Minutes

White Mountain Apache Fire & Rescue Department

Minimum Company Standards

Individual Competencies Evaluation Form

for

Firefighter 1

1 ¾” Pre-Connect Foam Attack on Class “A”/Vehicle Fire

Name: / Date:
Unit/Shift: / Evaluator:
Required Time:
1st Attempt / 2nd Attempt
Pass or Fail?:
Pass / Fail

OJBECTIVE

Advance 200’ of 1 ¾” hose line and extinguish simulated exterior class “A” or vehicle fire with .5% foam at 100 psi nozzle pressure within 2 minutes 30 seconds. Time stops when all members are in proper PPE w/ SCBA and attack line is flowing the required flow rates.

Firefighter 1 Shall: / Points
Possible / Points
Earned
A. Removes seatbelt. / 1
B. Safely dismounts apparatus and secures apparatus door w/ PPE and SCBA on (no mask). / 2
C. Acquires necessary hand tools. / 1
D. Extends 200’ pre-connected hoseline a minimum distance of 150’ from apparatus. / 1
E. Don’s mask and breaths from SCBA. / 2
G. When line charges, prepare for fire attack by setting pattern and gallonage, and bleeding air from nozzle. / 2
Total Points Possible / 9
Total Points Needed / 7
Total Points Earned
Time / 2:30 Min

All Mandatory Task Completed: Yes _____ No _____

White Mountain Apache Fire & Rescue Department

Minimum Company Standards

Individual Competencies Evaluation Form

for

Firefighter 2

1 ¾” Pre-Connect Foam Attack on Class “A”/Vehicle Fire

Name: / Date:
Unit/Shift: / Evaluator:
Required Time:
1st Attempt / 2nd Attempt
Pass or Fail?:
Pass / Fail

OJBECTIVE

Firefighter 2 Shall: / Points
Possible / Points
Earned
A. Removes seatbelt. / 1
B. Safely dismounts apparatus and secures apparatus door w/ PPE and SCBA on (no mask). / 2
C. Acquires necessary hand tools. / 1
D. Removes any kinks from hose line and meets up with Firefighter 1 at nozzle. / 2
E. Don’s mask and breaths from SCBA. / 2
G. When line charges, prepare for fire attack. / 1
Total Points Possible / 9
Total Points Needed / 7
Total Points Earned
Time / 2:30 Min

All Mandatory Task Completed: Yes _____ No _____

White Mountain Apache Fire & Rescue Department

Minimum Company Standards

Individual Competencies Evaluation Form

for

Engineer

1 ¾” Pre-Connect Foam Attack on Class “A”/Vehicle Fire

Name: / Date:
Unit/Shift: / Evaluator:
Required Time:
1st Attempt / 2nd Attempt
Pass or Fail?:
Pass / Fail

OJBECTIVE

Engineer Shall: / Points
Possible / 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. / 1
F. Pumps hand line at correct operating pressure and foam concentrate and sets relief valve if required. / 2
G. Dons remainder of PPE and prepares for IRIC. / 2
Total Points Possible / 11
Total Points Needed / 9
Total Points Earned
Time / 2:30 Min

All Mandatory Task Completed: Yes _____ No _____

White Mountain Apache Fire & Rescue Department

Minimum Company Standards

Individual Competencies Evaluation Form

for

Captain

1 ¾” Pre-Connect Foam Attack on Class “A”/Vehicle Fire

Name: / Date:
Unit/Shift: / Evaluator:
Required Time:
1st Attempt / 2nd Attempt
Pass or Fail?:
Pass / Fail

OJBECTIVE

Captain Shall: / Points
Possible / Points
Earned
A. Orders 1 ¾” pre-connect with .5% foam. / 2
B. Provides on-scene report. / 1
C. Tells engineer where to spot apparatus. / 1
D. Removes seatbelt. / 1
E. Safely dismounts apparatus and secures apparatus door w/ PPE & SCBA on (no mask). / 2
F. Acquires necessary hand tools and TIC. / 2
G. Conducts quick 360 (walk around). / 1
G. Meets up with Firefighter 1 & 2 at nozzle. / 1
H. Don’s mask and breathes from SCBA, orders line charged and prepares for entry. / 3
I. Monitors operation to ensure safety. / 1
Total Points Possible / 15
Total Points Needed / 12
Total Points Earned
Time / 2:30 Min

All Mandatory Task Completed: Yes _____ No _____

Revised: April 25, 2010