Objectives

NFPA® Job Performance Requirements (JPR): 5.3.10, 6.3.1

FIREFIGHTER I

1. List methods that are used with fire streams to reduce the heat from a fire and provide protection to firefighters and exposures.
2. Discuss the extinguishing properties of water.
3. Describe friction loss.
4. Define water hammer.
5. Distinguish among characteristics of fire stream sizes.
6. Discuss types of streams and nozzles.
7. Discuss handling handline nozzles.
8. Describe types of nozzle control valves.
9. List checks that should be included in nozzle inspections.
10. Operate a solid stream nozzle. (Skill Sheet 14-I-1)
11. Operate a fog stream nozzle. (Skill Sheet 14-I-2)
12. Operate a broken stream nozzle. (Skill Sheet 14-I-3)

FIREFIGHTER II

1. Describe the suppression characteristics of fire fighting foam.
2. Define terms associated with types of foam and the foam-making process.
3. Discuss how foam is generated.
4. Discuss foam concentrates.
5. Describe methods by which foam may be proportioned.
6. Discuss foam proportioners.
7. Discuss foam delivery devices.
8. List reasons for failure to generate foam or for generating poor-quality foam.
9. Describe foam application techniques.
10. Discuss hazards associated with foam concentrates.
11. Place a foam line in service — in-line eductor. (Skill Sheet 14-II-1)