1153 Performance Task Manual - South Carolina Fire Academy
1153 Performance Task Manual - South Carolina Fire Academy
1153 Performance Task Manual - South Carolina Fire Academy
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<strong>1153</strong> – NFPA <strong>Fire</strong>fighter I <strong>Performance</strong> <strong>Task</strong><br />
Evaluation Sheet 9-9<br />
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Objective : Force entry through a double-hung window. (NFPA 1001, 5.3.4)<br />
Student Name: Date:<br />
Directions<br />
For this skills evaluation checklist, students will force entry through a double-hung window. Remind<br />
students that they should always try before they pry. When forcing entry into a fire building, firefighters<br />
must wear SCBA. Therefore, it is recommended that students wear SCBA for this training exercise.<br />
Equipment & Materials<br />
• Protective clothing and SCBA • Axe or other prying tool<br />
• Window prop (double-hung window)<br />
Criteria & Evaluation Comments<br />
After the candidate has completed the skill sheet, write comments below.<br />
Evaluator/Candidate Comments<br />
Pass<br />
Fail<br />
Evaluator Signature Date Student Signature Date<br />
<strong>Task</strong> Steps 1st 2nd<br />
1. Insert the blade of an axe or other prying tool under the center of<br />
the bottom sash in line with the lock mechanism.<br />
2. Pry upward on the tool handle to force the lock.<br />
3. Push the lower sash upward to open the window.<br />
<strong>South</strong> <strong>Carolina</strong> <strong>Fire</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> <strong>Performance</strong> Skill 9-9
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