1403 familiarization

STRUCTURE FIRE CONTROL INSTRUCTOR1
Structural Fire ControlStructural Fire Control
InstructorInstructor
Presented by:Presented by:
The Georgia Fire AcademyThe Georgia Fire Academy
1403 Familiarization

StandardStandard
Definition:Definition:
Used as , or meetingUsed as , or meeting
the requirements of athe requirements of a
standard rule,standard rule,
generally accepted asgenerally accepted as
reliable orreliable or
authoritativeauthoritative
1403 Yaps constantly, Aggravating ,1403 Yaps constantly, Aggravating ,
(all bark no bite)(all bark no bite)

Trainer NegligenceTrainer Negligence
Failing to train at all, orFailing to train at all, or
training which istraining which is
conducted improperly.conducted improperly.
ALSOALSO
Training which does existTraining which does exist
may be poorly designedmay be poorly designed
or poorly executedor poorly executed
Trainer don’t bark much,
but he has a nasty bite

Negligent EntrustmentNegligent Entrustment
Failure to properly orFailure to properly or
safely operate equipmentsafely operate equipment
or devices, If a studentor devices, If a student
suffers an injury fromsuffers an injury from
improper training withimproper training with
equipment, you are liable.equipment, you are liable.
Don’t Mistreat Trusty !

Negligent SupervisionNegligent Supervision
The failure toThe failure to
coordinate, control orcoordinate, control or
direct student conductdirect student conduct
which may result inwhich may result in
injuryinjury
Super V “Pain will change your Mind”

Negligent RetentionNegligent Retention
Definition:
A failure to take action when
you should have, or when it
is determined that a student
is unsuitable to continue
Being a nice guy and
overlooking unacceptable
performances can come
back to bite you
Hanger doesn’t like being told to stay

Good Intentions, No ComplianceGood Intentions, No Compliance
=

NFPA 1403NFPA 1403
FAMILIARIZATIONFAMILIARIZATION

STRUCTURE FIRE CONTROL INSTRUCTORSTRUCTURE FIRE CONTROL INSTRUCTOR 99
TERMINAL PERFORMANCETERMINAL PERFORMANCE
OBJECTIVEOBJECTIVE
The student shall identify information
that must be obtained and documented
in preparation for conducting a live
structure fire control class, according to
NFPA 1403, Standard on Live Fire
Training Evolutions.

ENABLING OBJECTIVESENABLING OBJECTIVES
 Authority HavingAuthority Having
JurisdictionJurisdiction
 ShallShall
 ShouldShould
 Acquired PropAcquired Prop
 Acquired BuildingAcquired Building
 Training Center BurnTraining Center Burn
BuildingBuilding
DemonstrationDemonstration
EvolutionEvolution
InstructorInstructor
Instructor-In-ChargeInstructor-In-Charge
Live FireLive Fire
ParticipantParticipant
Safety OfficerSafety Officer
StudentStudent
Define the following terms as they relate to live structureDefine the following terms as they relate to live structure
fire control training:fire control training:

ENABLING OBJECTIVESENABLING OBJECTIVES
 Define the purpose of NFPA 1403.Define the purpose of NFPA 1403.
 Identify the areas of basic training a studentIdentify the areas of basic training a student
must receive before participating in live firemust receive before participating in live fire
training.training.
 Identify and describe preparation of a structureIdentify and describe preparation of a structure
for conducting live fire training evolutions.for conducting live fire training evolutions.
 Identify fuels that may be used to propagateIdentify fuels that may be used to propagate
flame during live fire training.flame during live fire training.

REASON FOR THIS COURSEREASON FOR THIS COURSE
 New industryNew industry
standardsstandards
 Stricter lawsStricter laws
 FirefighterFirefighter
injuries/deathsinjuries/deaths
during trainingduring training

DEFINITIONSDEFINITIONS
 Authority Having Jurisdiction:Authority Having Jurisdiction:
 Meaning the organization, office or individualMeaning the organization, office or individual
responsible for approving equipment, materials,responsible for approving equipment, materials,
and installation or procedure.and installation or procedure.
 Shall:Shall:
 Indicates a mandatory requirementIndicates a mandatory requirement
 Should:Should:
 Indicates a recommendation or that which isIndicates a recommendation or that which is
advised but not requiredadvised but not required

 Acquired Prop:Acquired Prop:
 A piece of equipment such as a car that was notA piece of equipment such as a car that was not
designed for burning but is used for live firedesigned for burning but is used for live fire
training evolutions.training evolutions.
 Acquired Building:Acquired Building:
 A structure acquired by the authority havingA structure acquired by the authority having
jurisdiction from a property owner for the purposejurisdiction from a property owner for the purpose
of conducting live fire training evolutions.of conducting live fire training evolutions.
 Training Center Burn Building:Training Center Burn Building:
 A structure specifically designed for conducting liveA structure specifically designed for conducting live
fire training evolutions on a repetitive basis.fire training evolutions on a repetitive basis.

 Demonstration:Demonstration:
 The act of showing a skill.The act of showing a skill.
 Evolution:Evolution:
 A set of prescribed actions that result in an effectiveA set of prescribed actions that result in an effective
fireground activity.fireground activity.
 Instructor:Instructor:
 An individual qualified by the authority havingAn individual qualified by the authority having
jurisdiction to deliver firefighting training, who hasjurisdiction to deliver firefighting training, who has
the training and experience to supervise studentsthe training and experience to supervise students
during live fire training evolutions.during live fire training evolutions.

 Instructor in Charge:Instructor in Charge:
An individual qualified as an instructor andAn individual qualified as an instructor and
designated by the authority havingdesignated by the authority having
jurisdiction to be in charge or the live firejurisdiction to be in charge or the live fire
evolution.evolution.
 Live Fire:Live Fire:
Any unconfined open flame or device thatAny unconfined open flame or device that
can propagate fire to the building or othercan propagate fire to the building or other
combustible materialscombustible materials

 ParticipantParticipant
 Any student, instructor, safety officer, visitor, orAny student, instructor, safety officer, visitor, or
other person who is involved in the live fireother person who is involved in the live fire
training evolution within the operations area.training evolution within the operations area.
 Safety OfficerSafety Officer
 An individual appointed by the authority havingAn individual appointed by the authority having
jurisdiction as qualified to maintain a safe workingjurisdiction as qualified to maintain a safe working
environment at all live fire evolutions.environment at all live fire evolutions.
 StudentStudent
 Any person who is present at the live fire trainingAny person who is present at the live fire training
evolution for the purpose of receiving training.evolution for the purpose of receiving training.

NFPA 1403NFPA 1403
 The purpose of this standard is toThe purpose of this standard is to
provide a process for conducting live fireprovide a process for conducting live fire
training evolutions.training evolutions.
 Ensure that the training is conducted inEnsure that the training is conducted in
safe facilities.safe facilities.
 Ensure that exposure to health and safetyEnsure that exposure to health and safety
hazards for the firefighters arehazards for the firefighters are
minimized.minimized.

STUDENT PARTICIPATIONSTUDENT PARTICIPATION
SafetySafety
Fire BehaviorFire Behavior
PortablePortable
ExtinguishersExtinguishers
Personal ProtectivePersonal Protective
EquipmentEquipment
LaddersLadders
Fire HoseFire Hose
OverhaulOverhaul
Water SupplyWater Supply
VentilationVentilation
Forcible EntryForcible Entry
Prior to participating in live fire training evolutions,
students must present written proof that they have
completed the following basic training:

STRUCTURE AND FACILITYSTRUCTURE AND FACILITY
PREPARATIONPREPARATION
 NFPA 1403 states that any building beingNFPA 1403 states that any building being
considered for live fire training shall beconsidered for live fire training shall be
prepared for the evolution.prepared for the evolution.
 Preparations shall include all of thePreparations shall include all of the
required permits.required permits.

Ensure structure is sound beforeEnsure structure is sound before
conducting trainingconducting training
Notify neighborsNotify neighbors
Think safetyThink safety
– Survey surrounding streetsSurvey surrounding streets
– Define operational area & perimeterDefine operational area & perimeter

STRUCTURE AND FACILITY PREPARATIONSTRUCTURE AND FACILITY PREPARATION
WEATHER PLANWEATHER PLAN
 Weather extremes can make live fire trainingWeather extremes can make live fire training
difficultdifficult
 Hot or cold weather conditionsHot or cold weather conditions
 Inclement weatherInclement weather
 Thunder stormsThunder storms
 Gather a detailed forecast a few days in advanceGather a detailed forecast a few days in advance
 Update the forecast each day prior to the trainingUpdate the forecast each day prior to the training
 Get a forecast for the day of the trainingGet a forecast for the day of the training

WEATHER PLANWEATHER PLAN
 The training shall be postponed orThe training shall be postponed or
delayed if lightning is in the area.delayed if lightning is in the area.
 A safe refuge shall be located for allA safe refuge shall be located for all
participating members if this takes place.participating members if this takes place.
 Don’t wait until the storm is on top ofDon’t wait until the storm is on top of
you to stop the training.you to stop the training.

 Water SupplyWater Supply
Identify the water supply needs prior toIdentify the water supply needs prior to
starting the trainingstarting the training
1142 will be covered later on in the class1142 will be covered later on in the class
 Apparatus / Personnel StagingApparatus / Personnel Staging
Identify areas for apparatus stagingIdentify areas for apparatus staging
Parking lotsParking lots
Identify areas for personnel stagingIdentify areas for personnel staging

EMS STAGINGEMS STAGING
 Identify & notify allIdentify & notify all
participants of the EMSparticipants of the EMS
staging area.staging area.
 EMS shall be:EMS shall be:
 on site through out theon site through out the
duration of the event.duration of the event.
 solely dedicated to thesolely dedicated to the
training operation.training operation.
 The EMS unit shall beThe EMS unit shall be
ALS capable with,ALS capable with,
minimum of:minimum of:
 one Paramedicone Paramedic
 one EMTone EMT

TRAINING ACTION PLANTRAINING ACTION PLAN
 The instructor in charge shall ensure that aThe instructor in charge shall ensure that a
TAP has been completed for the evolution.TAP has been completed for the evolution.
 This plan shall include the following:This plan shall include the following:
 Safety PlanSafety Plan
 Weather PlanWeather Plan
 Organization ChartOrganization Chart
 Organizational AssignmentsOrganizational Assignments
 Communications PlanCommunications Plan
 Training Check-inTraining Check-in
 Training BriefingTraining Briefing
 Training ObjectivesTraining Objectives
 Medical PlanMedical Plan

 Training Action PlanTraining Action Plan
 You should ensure that aYou should ensure that a
pre-training walk throughpre-training walk through
has been conducted.has been conducted.
 Discuss the evacuationDiscuss the evacuation
signal that will be used forsignal that will be used for
the training.the training.
 Civilian AccessCivilian Access
 Visitors shall be restricted toVisitors shall be restricted to
the area outside thethe area outside the
operations perimeteroperations perimeter
 Civilian that are going to beCivilian that are going to be
allowed to observe shall beallowed to observe shall be
provided the proper PPE.provided the proper PPE.

FUEL MATERIALSFUEL MATERIALS
 This has been a touchy issue in the pastThis has been a touchy issue in the past
The fire service has used various method toThe fire service has used various method to
propagate a flame with-in a confinedpropagate a flame with-in a confined
structure.structure.
The primary fuel used in the PAST wasThe primary fuel used in the PAST was
combustible liquids.combustible liquids.
These products are dangerous and can leaveThese products are dangerous and can leave
firefighters injured or even killed.firefighters injured or even killed.
NFPA 1403 states that flammable orNFPA 1403 states that flammable or
combustible liquids shall NOT be used.combustible liquids shall NOT be used.

 Materials thatMaterials that
are to be usedare to be used
shall haveshall have
known burningknown burning
characteristics.characteristics.
 Wooden PalletsWooden Pallets
are acceptableare acceptable
for fuel loadfor fuel load
Note : Keep your fuel loadNote : Keep your fuel load
at a manageableat a manageable
limitlimit

 Other items that cannot be used for fuelOther items that cannot be used for fuel
load.load.
Debris from the structure shall not be usedDebris from the structure shall not be used
as the fuel load.as the fuel load.
Pressure treated woodPressure treated wood
Rubber or plastic productsRubber or plastic products
Hay or straw that has been treated withHay or straw that has been treated with
chemicalschemicals
Mattress or Bedding MaterialsMattress or Bedding Materials

 Fuel Load AmountFuel Load Amount
 Fuel material shall beFuel material shall be
used in the amountsused in the amounts
necessary to create thenecessary to create the
desired fire sizedesired fire size
 Ensure fuel load isEnsure fuel load is
limited to avoid:limited to avoid:
FlashoverFlashover
ConditionsConditions
Back draftBack draft
ConditionsConditions

FUEL LOAD DOCUMENTATIONFUEL LOAD DOCUMENTATION
 Fuel load type and amountFuel load type and amount
 Wall, floor, and ceiling material coveringWall, floor, and ceiling material covering
typetype
 Building construction, roof type and allBuilding construction, roof type and all
void spacesvoid spaces
 Room dimensionsRoom dimensions

STRUCTURE FIRE CONTROL INSTRUCTORSTRUCTURE FIRE CONTROL INSTRUCTOR 3333
FUEL LOAD SAFETYFUEL LOAD SAFETY
As an instructor, you areAs an instructor, you are
responsible for stopping anresponsible for stopping an
evolution when, through ongoingevolution when, through ongoing
assessment, you feel that the fireassessment, you feel that the fire
conditions have deteriorated to theconditions have deteriorated to the
point that the structure is unsafepoint that the structure is unsafe
for operating personnel.for operating personnel.

See a Problem?See a Problem?
Baltimore, Md Live Fire Training LODD
February, 2007

ENABLING OBJECTIVE REVIEWENABLING OBJECTIVE REVIEW
We have defined various terms as they relate toWe have defined various terms as they relate to
live structure fire control training.live structure fire control training.
We have defined the purpose of NFPA 1403.We have defined the purpose of NFPA 1403.
We have identified the areas of basic training aWe have identified the areas of basic training a
student must receive before participating instudent must receive before participating in
live fire training.live fire training.
We have identified and described preparationWe have identified and described preparation
of a structure for conducting live fire trainingof a structure for conducting live fire training
evolutions.evolutions.
We have identified fuels that may be used toWe have identified fuels that may be used to
propagate flame during live fire training.propagate flame during live fire training.

END OF SECTIONEND OF SECTION
ONON
NFPA 1403NFPA 1403
FAMILIARIZATIONFAMILIARIZATION

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