Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator
Professional Qualifications
NFPA 1002 Chapter 4
Practical Skills Check Sheets
General Requirements
Candidate: ___
_ Successful
Evaluator:
Unsuccessful
Date:
1002-JPR-01
Standard: 4.2.1,(A,B), 4.2.2(A,B), 4.3.7(A,B), NFPA 1002, 2009 edition,
Preventive Maintenance
Task: Perform routine tests, inspections, and servicing functions on the
systems and components specified in the following list.
(1)
Battery(ies)
(2)
Braking system
(3)
Coolant system
(4)
Electrical system
(5)
Fuel
(6)
Hydraulic fluids
(7)
Oil
(8)
Tires
(9)
Steering system
(10) Belts
(11) Tools, appliances, and equipment
Required Outcome: The fire fighter will demonstrate the ability to use hand
tools, recognize system problems, and correct any deficiency noted according to
policies and procedures.
Condition: Given a fire department vehicle, the manufacturer’s specifications,
the appropriate fire department forms and policies and procedures of the
jurisdiction.
Time: 20 minutes
Part 1
No.
1
2
TASK STEPS
Check batteries for fluid level and corrosion (if
maintenance free, check indicator for correct
color)
Check braking system for fluid level/drain air
tanks of water
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Check coolant system for fluid level, leaks, and
cleanliness
Check electrical system for corrosion and tight
connections.
 Siren and other warning devices.
 Headlights, running lights, and turn signal
flashers.
 Emergency warning lights
Check fuel level
Check hydraulic fluids for fluid level and leaks
Check engine oil for fluid level and leaks
Check other fluid levels as appropriate
Check tires for pressure and wear
Check steering system for range of motion and
looseness
Check engine belts for tightness and wear
Check tools, appliances, and equipment, fixed
equipment, and lighting
Check windshield wiper blades/fluid level
Start apparatus and monitor gauges and other
control devices
Identify, document and report deficiencies
found
Evaluator/Candidate Comments:
Candidate (print and sign)
Date
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Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator
Professional Qualifications
NFPA 1002 Chapter 4
Practical Skills Check Sheets
General Requirements
Candidate: ___
Evaluator:
_ Successful
Unsuccessful
Date:
1002-JPR-02
Standard: 4.3.1(A,B), 4.3.6(A,B), NFPA 1002, 2009 edition
Driving/Operating, 4.2, NFPA 1500, 2007 edition.
Task: Operate a fire department vehicle.
Required Outcome: The fire fighter will demonstrate the ability to operate a fire
department vehicle safe and legal manner, performing the following manoeuvres,
(1) Four left turns and four right turns
(2)
A straight section of urban business street or a two-lane rural road at least
1.6 km (1 mile) in length
(3)
One through-intersection and two intersections where a stop has to be
made
(4)
One railroad crossing
(5)
One curve, either left or right
(6)
A section of limited-access highway that includes a conventional ramp
entrance and exit and a section of road long enough to allow two lane
changes
(7)
A downgrade steep enough and long enough to require down-shifting and
braking
(8)
An upgrade steep enough and long enough to require gear changing to
maintain speed
(9)
One underpass or a low clearance or bridge so that the vehicle is
operated in compliance with all applicable provincial and local laws,
departmental rules and regulations, and the requirements of NFPA 1500,
Section 4.2.
Condition: given a vehicle and a predetermined route on a public way that
incorporates the manoeuvres and features
Time: 30 minutes
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Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator
Professional Qualifications
NFPA 1002 Chapter 4
Practical Skills Check Sheets
General Requirements
Part 1
Road Course
No.
TASK STEPS
1
2
3
4
Adjust and use mirrors
Use seat belts for all occupants
Observe all posted speed limits
Maintain safe following distances
Maintain control of the vehicle while
accelerating, decelerating, and turning
Stop fully at all stop signs or stop lights
Use turn signals
Keep apparatus in correct lane of travel
Monitor all gauges so vehicle is operated within
manufacturer's specifications
5
6
7
8
9
TEST
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Evaluator/Candidate Comments:
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Date
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Date
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Unsuccessful
Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator
Professional Qualifications
NFPA 1002 Chapter 4
Practical Skills Check Sheets
General Requirements
Candidate: ___
_ Successful
Evaluator:
Unsuccessful
Date:
1002-JPR-03
Standard: 4.3.2 (A, B), 4.3.6, (A,B), NFPA 1002, 2009 edition,
Driving/Operating Alley Dock see appendix A-1 or A-2
Task: Back a vehicle from a roadway into restricted spaces on both the right and
left sides of the vehicle.
Required Outcome: The fire fighter will demonstrate the ability to back a fire
department vehicle in a safe and legal manner making 90-degree right-hand and
left-hand turns from the roadway, so that the vehicle is parked within the
restricted areas without having to stop and pull forward and without striking
obstructions.
Condition: Given a fire department vehicle, a spotter, and restricted spaces 3.7
m (12 ft) in width.
Time: 5 minutes
Part 1
Alley Dock
No.
1
2
3
4
5
TASK STEPS
TEST
Successful
Adjust and use mirrors for backing
Driver/passengers wearing seat belts
Spotter used to back apparatus, for safety only
Stop apparatus so that the centre of the left
front wheel is within 6” of the centre of the
marker
Completed skill correctly without crossing over
or striking cones.
Evaluator/Candidate Comments:
Candidate (print and sign)
Date
Evaluator (print and sign)
Date
Revision Date: October 30, 2013
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Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator
Professional Qualifications
NFPA 1002 Chapter 4
Practical Skills Check Sheets
General Requirements
Candidate: ___
_ Successful
Evaluator:
Unsuccessful
Date:
1002-JPR-04
Standard: 4.3.3 (A, B), 4.3.6 (A, B) NFPA 1002, 2009 edition,
Driving/Operating Serpentine see Appendix A-3
Task: Manoeuvre a vehicle around obstructions on a roadway while moving
forward and in reverse.
Required Outcome: The fire fighter will demonstrate the ability to manoeuvre a
fire department vehicle in a safe and legal manner, so that the vehicle is
manoeuvred through the obstructions without stopping to change the direction of
travel and without striking the obstructions in both forward and reverse.
Condition: Given a fire department vehicle, a spotter for backing, and a roadway
with obstructions.
Time: 5 minutes
Part
No.
1
2
3
4
TASK STEPS
TEST
Successful
Adjust and use mirrors for backing
Driver/passengers wearing seat belts
Spotter used to back apparatus, for safety only
Completed skill correctly without crossing over
or striking cones
Evaluator/Candidate Comments:
Candidate (print and sign)
Date
Evaluator (print and sign)
Date
Revision Date: October 30, 2013
Unsuccessful
Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator
Professional Qualifications
NFPA 1002 Chapter 4
Practical Skills Check Sheets
General Requirements
Candidate: ___
_ Successful
Evaluator:
Unsuccessful
Date:
1002-JPR-05
Standard: 4.3.4(A,B) 4.3.6 (A, B), NFPA 1002, 2009 edition,
Driving/Operating Confined Space Turn Around see Appendix A-4
Task: Turn a fire department vehicle 180 degrees within a confined space.
Required Outcome: The fire fighter will demonstrate the ability to turn a fire
department vehicle in a safe and legal manner, so that the vehicle is turned 180
degrees without striking obstructions within the given space.
Condition: Given a fire department vehicle, a spotter for backing up, and an
area in which the vehicle cannot perform a U-turn without stopping and backing
up.
Time:
Part 1
Confined Space Turn Around
No.
1
2
3
4
TASK STEPS
TEST
Successful
Adjust and use mirrors for backing
Driver/passengers wearing seat belts
Spotter used to back apparatus, for safety only
Completed skill correctly without crossing over
or striking cones
Evaluator/Candidate Comments:
Candidate (print and sign)
Date
Evaluator (print and sign)
Date
Revision Date: October 30, 2013
Unsuccessful
Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator
Professional Qualifications
NFPA 1002 Chapter 4
Practical Skills Check Sheets
General Requirements
Candidate: ___
_ Successful
Evaluator:
Unsuccessful
Date:
1002-JPR-06
Standard: 4.3.5(A,B), 4.3.6 (A, B) NFPA 1002, 2009 edition,
Driving/Operating Diminishing Clearance see Appendix A-5
Task: Manoeuvre a fire department vehicle in areas with restricted horizontal
and vertical clearances
Required Outcome: The fire fighter will demonstrate the ability to manoeuvre a
fire department vehicle in a safe and legal manner, so that the operator
accurately judges the ability of the vehicle to pass through the openings and so
that no obstructions are struck.
Condition: Given a fire department vehicle and a course that requires the
operator to move through areas of restricted horizontal and vertical clearances
Time: 5 minutes
Part 1
Diminishing Clearance
No.
1
2
3
4
TASK STEPS
TEST
Successful
Adjust and use mirrors for backing
Driver/passengers wearing seat belts
Completed skill correctly without crossing over
or striking cones
Place the apparatus bumper within 18” of the
cone at the finish line without crossing over it.
Evaluator/Candidate Comments:
Candidate (print and sign)
Date
Evaluator (print and sign)
Date
Revision Date: October 30, 2013
Unsuccessful