Objectives

NFPA® Job Performance Requirements (JPR): 5.3.15, 6.5.3

FIREFIGHTER I

1. Describe dry-barrel and wet-barrel hydrants.
2. Discuss fire hydrant marking and location.
3. Summarize potential problems to look for when inspecting fire hydrants.
4. Explain the process of fire hydrant testing.
5. Discuss alternative water supplies.
6. Discuss rural water supply operations.
7. Operate a hydrant. (Skill Sheet 12-I-1)
8. Make soft-sleeve and hard suction hydrant connections. (Skill Sheet 12-I-2)
9. Connect and place a hard suction hose for drafting from a static water source. (Skill Sheet 12-I-3)
10. Deploy a portable water tank. (Skill Sheet 12-I-4)

FIREFIGHTER II

1. List sources of water supply.
2. Describe the three methods of moving water in a system.
3. Discuss water treatment facilities.
4. Explain the operation of water storage and distribution systems.
5. Distinguish among the pressure measurements relevant to water supply.
6. Use a pitot tube. (Skill Sheet 12-II-1)