Unit 3. HOSE HANDLING PROCEDURES J-495-0413B
Topic 3.1 Hose Handling ProceduresCLASS PERIODS: 0
LAB PERIODS: 2
2. SURFACE SHIP FIRE FIGHTING, S9086-S3-STM-010/CH-555 V-1
C. Training Materials Required:
1. Equipment
a. 1 1/2" H0SE CONTROL DEVICE
b. FIRE HOSE 1 1/2 X 50
c. FIRE HOSE 2 1/2 X 50
d. VARI-NOZZLE 1 1/2 125GPM
e. VARI-NOZZLE 2 1/2 250GPM
f. WILD HOSE MOCK-UP, PRODUCED
LOCALLY
g. WYE-GATE
DISCUSSION POINT
1. Introduction
2.Procedures for controlling a Wild or Ruptured hose
WARNING: Stress wild/ruptured hose can happen at any time while hose is charged. The
easiest way to secure a wild/ruptured hose is to secure the plug/station.
a. 1 1/2 inch ruptured hose
(1) Take position between the break and the plug
(2) Place one foot on hose and using both hands, bend hose over foot
(3) Pull foot out, bend hose back onto itself forming the letter "z"
(4) After the "z" has been formed in the hose, place both knees on top of hose
(5) Place hands outboard of knees, knuckles up and press down
RELATED INSTRUCTOR ACTIVITY
1. Establish Contact.
2. WILD HOSE MOCK-UP, PRODUCED LOCALLY,
Demonstrate proper procedures, using students. Give
command to the plugman to secure the plug/station after
hose is under control.
(1) Instructor demonstrate.
DISCUSSION POINT
(6) The "z" kink is now applied
b. 2 1/2 inch ruptured hose
(1) 6 personnel will take up a position between the break and the plug
(2) Personnel will separate into 2 teams of 3
personnel each
(3) One team will be positioned on the inboard side of the hose, the second team will be positioned on the outboard side of the hose
(4) Both teams will separate on the hose, leaving sufficient hose in the middle to form an "s" bend
(5) Both teams will move towards each other and form an "s" bend in the hose
(6) The "s" bend is now applied
RELATED INSTRUCTOR ACTIVITY
b. Stress that a minimum of 6 personnel will be required to control the "S" bend in a 2 1/2 inch hose.
(1) Discuss only.
DISCUSSION POINT
(6) The "z" kink is now applied
b. 2 1/2 inch ruptured hose
(1) 6 personnel will take up a position between the break and the plug
(2) Personnel will separate into 2 teams of 3
personnel each
(3) One team will be positioned on the inboard side of the hose, the second team will be positioned on the outboard side of the hose
(4) Both teams will separate on the hose, leaving sufficient hose in the middle to form an "s" bend
(5) Both teams will move towards each other and form an "s" bend in the hose
(6) The "s" bend is now applied
RELATED INSTRUCTOR ACTIVITY
b. Stress that a minimum of 6 personnel will be required to control the "S" bend in a 2 1/2 inch hose.
(1) Discuss only.
DISCUSSION POINT
3.Perform recovery procedures for a Wild or Ruptured hose
NOTE: Have one student perform "z" kink on 1 1/2 inch
hose
a. Hose control device
(1) Permits rapid connection of hose to nearest pad-eye while aiming the vari-nozzle stream at ordnance or fire and enabling operator to retreat to a safe distance from area
(2) 1 1/2 inch and 2 1/2 inch devices are available for use
(3) Attaches between AFFF vari-nozzle and hose line
(4) Components
(a) Flow-thru ball valve
(b) Latching pin
(c) Latching hook
RELATED INSTRUCTOR ACTIVITY
3.Student application.
a. NATOPS U. S. NAVY AIRCRAFT FIRE
FIGHTING AND RESCUE MANUAL, NAVAIR
00-80R-14.
Show 1 1/2" H0SE CONTROL DEVICE.
(4) Show associated components.
DISCUSSION POINT
(d) Threaded locking knob
(5) Operation
(a) Pull latching pin to release latch hook
(b) Place latching hook over pad-eye
(c) Press down on top of device to release pin
that secures latching hook to pad-eye
(d) Lift device to ensure it is locked in place
(e) Activate nozzle, set to desired position and secure with threaded locking knob
(f) Retreat from area and monitor
4. Fire fighting equipment
a. 1 1/2 inch hose
(1) Rubber/cotton/polypropylene jacketed, all are rubber lined
RELATED INSTRUCTOR ACTIVITY
(5) Demonstrate operation.
a. Show FIRE HOSE 1 1/2 X 50.
DISCUSSION POINT
(2) Standard length 50 ft.
(3) 3 minimum, 5 maximum personnel on 1 1/2 inch hose
b. 2 1/2 inch hose
(1) Rubber/cotton/polypropylene jacketed, all are rubber lined
(2) Standard length of 50 ft.
(3) 5 minimum, 7 maximum personnel on 2 1/2 inch hose
c. 1 1/2 inch vari nozzle
(1) Pistol Grip handle
(2) Preset at 125 gallons per minute on the flight and hangar deck. In the skin of the ship they are preset at 95 gallons per minute.
(3) 4 variable patterns/positions
RELATED INSTRUCTOR ACTIVITY
b. Show FIRE HOSE 2 1/2 X 50.
c. Show VARI-NOZZLE 1 1/2 125GPM.
DISCUSSION POINT
(a) Low velocity
(b) High velocity
(c) Solid stream
(d) Flush
(4) 2 position bail
(a)On
(b) Off
d. 2 1/2 inch vari nozzle
(1) Preset at 250 gallons per minute
(2) 4 variable patterns/positions
(a) Low velocity
(b) High velocity
(c) Solid stream
(d) Flush
RELATED INSTRUCTOR ACTIVITY
d. Show VARI-NOZZLE 2 1/2 250GPM
DISCUSSION POINT
(3) 2 position bail
(a) On
(b) Off
e. Wye gate .
NOTE: Stress that it is not part of the normal AFFF system, it is only used for training ` purposes.
(1) Reduces 2 1/2 inch fire main into 2 independently operated 1 1/2 inch fittings
(2) Operation .
(a) Valves are hand operated
(b) Open valves slowly with palm of hand until hose is charged. This will prevent the possibility of a wild /ruptured hose.
5. Flight deck fire party manning
RELATED INSTRUCTOR ACTIVITY
e. Show WYE-GATE
SURFACE SHIP FIRE FIGHTING, S9086-S3-
STM-010/CH-555 V-1.
(2) Demonstrate operation
5. Discuss individual responsibilities.
DISCUSSION POINT
a. Air officer (Air Boss)
(1) Overall responsible for aircraft fire fighting, salvage, jettisoning, personnel rescue and aviation fuel repairs occurring on the flight/hangar decks
b. On-scene leader (OSL)
(1) The scene leader is a trained individual in the vicinity of an incident who under stands the requirements of the emergency and accepts responsibility for directing all available assets at the scene
NOTE: The scene leader shall maintain visual contact for hand signal and voice communications with hose team leaders and overhaul personnel
c. Team leader (1) The hose team leader is responsible for the direction of one hose team under the supervision of the scene leader
RELATED INSTRUCTOR ACTIVITY
c. Instructor will pick trainees to fill positions on 1 1/2 inch hose. Position trainees on the hose so students can see how they are positioned.
DISCUSSION POINT
NOTE: The hose team leader shall only provide
direction to the hose team and shall not operate
the hose.
d. Nozzleman
(1) Responsible for extinguishing the fire or cooling ordnance
(2) Listens and responds to all commands of the hose team leader
(3) Maintains control of vari-nozzle by:
(a) Placing forward hand on pistol grip of vari-nozzle
(b) Placing after hand on hose to maintain control
(4) Extinguish fire, using enough directional force to put agent in and through the fire
RELATED INSTRUCTOR ACTIVITY
DISCUSSION POINT
NOTE: The hose team leader shall only provide
direction to the hose team and shall not operate
the hose.
d. Nozzleman
(1) Responsible for extinguishing the fire or cooling ordnance
(2) Listens and responds to all commands of the hose team leader
(3) Maintains control of vari-nozzle by:
(a) Placing forward hand on pistol grip of vari-nozzle
(b) Placing after hand on hose to maintain control
(4) Extinguish fire, using enough directional force to put agent in and through the fire
RELATED INSTRUCTOR ACTIVITY
DISCUSSION POINT
WARNING: Do not use solid stream at the base
of a class bravo fire.
e. Anchor man
(1) Supports the nozzleman by:
(a) Physically supporting the nozzleman with forearm, acting as a brace if nozzleman loses balance
f. Hoseman
(1) Man's hose, keeping hands on top of hose, and supports movement of the nozzleman
(2) Stays one arm's length back from person forward
of their position
g. Bightman
(1) Last person on hose
RELATED INSTRUCTOR ACTIVITY
DISCUSSION POINT
WARNING: Do not use solid stream at the base
of a class bravo fire.
e. Anchor man
(1) Supports the nozzleman by:
(a) Physically supporting the nozzleman with forearm, acting as a brace if nozzleman loses balance
f. Hoseman
(1) Man's hose, keeping hands on top of hose, and supports movement of the nozzleman
(2) Stays one arm's length back from person forward
of their position
g. Bightman
(1) Last person on hose
RELATED INSTRUCTOR ACTIVITY
DISCUSSION POINT
(2) During back out takes up slack at nozzleman's pace
NOTE: Additional bightmen can be used to aid in the mobility of team
h. Plugman/station operator
(1) Mans fire station
(2) Is knowledgeable of station equipment and operational procedures
i. Hose handling commands given by hose team leader and/or On-scene leader(OSL)
(1) OSL gives command: "Water On. Test Agent"
RELATED INSTRUCTOR ACTIVITY
i. The trainess used to demonstrate hose team
responsibilities should be used to demonstrate hose handling commands. Inform trainees that OSL gives commands which arethen repeated by the hose team leader. For this topic, the instructor will act as OSL. Stress that some commnads used during this lesson are for the school house environment only and will not be used onboard ship.
DISCUSSION POINT
(2) Hose team leader gives command: "Plugman, water on slowly at the wye- gate. Nozzleman, water on test agent."
(a) Plugman slowly charges hose to prevent possibility of wild/ ruptured hose
(b) Nozzleman, after hose is charged, opens bail and test agent and water patterns
(c) Nozzleman adjusts pattern and commences combating fire or cooling ordnance.
(3) OSL gives command: "Move in"
(4) OSL give command: "Hold it"
(a) Hose team leader repeats command to team, team stops and continues to fight the fire.
(5) OSL give command: "Side step right
RELATED INSTRUCTOR ACTIVITY
DISCUSSION POINT
(a) Hose team leader repeats command to team, hose team side steps to the right directly
behind the nozzleman, with nozzleman setting the pace
(6) OSL give command: "Side step left"
(a) Hose team leader repeats command to team, hose team side steps to the left directly behind the nozzleman, with nozzleman setting the pace
(7) OSL give command "Nozzle off, back out"
(a) Hose team leader gives command
"Nozzleman water off, hose team prepare to back out"
1) Nozzleman secures nozzle, keeping after hand on bail and remaining alert
to possible reflash.
RELATED INSTRUCTOR ACTIVITY
(a) Stress "Prepare to back out" command allows team to get set to back out of scene.
DISCUSSION POINT
(a) Hose team leader repeats command to team, hose team side steps to the right directly
behind the nozzleman, with nozzleman setting the pace
(6) OSL give command: "Side step left"
(a) Hose team leader repeats command to team, hose team side steps to the left directly behind the nozzleman, with nozzleman setting the pace
(7) OSL give command "Nozzle off, back out"
(a) Hose team leader gives command
"Nozzleman water off, hose team prepare to back out"
1) Nozzleman secures nozzle, keeping after hand on bail and remaining alert
to possible reflash.
RELATED INSTRUCTOR ACTIVITY
(a) Stress "Prepare to back out" command allows team to get set to back out of scene.
DISCUSSION POINT
2) Bightman goes to bight of hose and picks it up
3) Hoseman, with exception of anchorman, spread out along hose.
(b) Team leader gives command "Back out"
1) Hose team backs out slowly at nozzleman's pace, keeping eyes
forward.
2) Bightman takes up slack on hose to prevent trip hazard.
NOTE: Hose team leader will be alert to any obstacle(s) impeding the
movement of hose team.
(c) Hose team leader gives command "hold it"
RELATED INSTRUCTOR ACTIVITY
DISCUSSION POINT
1) Hose team stops.
NOTE: Teams back out to a point
where protection of hotsuitman can be maintained.
(d) Hose team leader gives command: "Relieve the nozzleman"
1) Relieved nozzleman goes back and relieve bightman
2) All other hose team members move forward one postion
3) New nozzleman adjusts water pattern and comences to combat fire/ cool ordnance.
6. Adhere to personnel and equipment safety precautions during Hose Handling Procedures
RELATED INSTRUCTOR ACTIVITY
d) Stress that it may be necessary to relieve the nozzleman at any given time.
Note: There is no definite or specific way to relieve the nozzle man, individual sites teach the most safe and effective way to
perform task.
6.This learning objective has been added to ensure all
teaching sites descibe all applicable safety precautions to
be observed in accordance with approved Pre-Mishap and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) by
instructors/students during field evolutions.
DISCUSSION POINT
7. Perform hose handling procedures
a. Perform hose handling maneuvers according to the
following commands.
NOTE: Stress that some commands used during the
performance of hose handling procedures are for the
school house environment only and will not be used
onboard ship.
RELATED INSTRUCTOR ACTIVITY
a. Upon completion of demonstration, instructor will
use 4 team application, 4 teams will simultaneously
practice proper hose handling procedures.
Each team will perform hose handling commands,
using a fully charged 1 1/2 inch fire hose.
Stress that hose team leaders (trainees) must repeat
the commands of OSL (instructor).
After each team has properly manned the hoses, OSL
will give commands and observe and critique trainees
hose handling procedures. Each team will be
observed by an instructor. Instructor will ensure all
safety precautions are followed.
For purposes of training only, an additional command
will be used to ensure smooth flow of students
through the various positions of the hose team. This
command will be "relieve the nozzleman" given by
OSL. Hose team leaders repeat command.
Instrucutors must maintain vigilance to prevent
trainee injury during evolution.
DISCUSSION POINT
(1) "Fire on the flight deck. Water on. Test agent"
(OSL)
(2) "Plugman, water on slowly at the wye-gate"
(trainee team leader)
(3) "Nozzleman, water on. Test agent" (trainee team
leader)
(4) "All hose teams high velocity" (OSL)
(5) "Nozzleman, high velocity" (trainee team leader)
(6) "Move in" (OSL)
RELATED INSTRUCTOR ACTIVITY
(2) Team performs command.
(3) Team performs command.
(5) Team performs command.
DISCUSSION POINT
(7) "Move in" (trainee team leader)
(8) "Hold it" (OSL)
(9) "Hold it" (trainee team leader)
(10) "Side step right" (OSL)
(11) "Side step right" (trainee team leader)
(12) "Side step left" (OSL)
(13) "Side step left" (trainee team leader)
(14) "Relieve the nozzleman" (OSL)
RELATED INSTRUCTOR ACTIVITY
(7) Team performs command.
(9) Team performs command.
(11) Team performs command.
(13) Team performs command.
(14) Each trainee will be given the opportunity to
use the 1 1/2 inch vari-nozzle to adjust water
patterns and become familiar with equipment operation.
DISCUSSION POINT
(15) "Relieve the nozzleman" (trainee team leader).
(16) "Nozzle off, back out" (OSL)
(17) "Nozzle off, prepare to back out, back out"
(trainee team leader)
8. Summary and review
9. Assignment
RELATED INSTRUCTOR ACTIVITY
(15) Team performs command.
(17) Team performs command.
8. OSL/Instructors critique teams performance.
9. None.
DISCUSSION POINT
(15) "Relieve the nozzleman" (trainee team leader).
(16) "Nozzle off, back out" (OSL)
(17) "Nozzle off, prepare to back out, back out"
(trainee team leader)
8. Summary and review
9. Assignment
RELATED INSTRUCTOR ACTIVITY
(15) Team performs command.
(17) Team performs command.
8. OSL/Instructors critique teams performance.
9. None.
Enabling Objectives:
3.1DESCRIBE the procedures for controlling a wild or
ruptured hose in accordance with NATOPS U.S. Navy
Aircraft Fire Fighting and Rescue Manual
3.2PERFORM recovery procedures for a wild or ruptured
hose in accordance with NATOPS U.S. Navy Aircraft
Fire Fighting and Rescue Manual
3.3DESCRIBE the characteristics, components and
operational procedures for the equipment used in
shipboard aircraft fire fighting in accordance with
NATOPS U.S. Navy Aircraft Fire Fighting and Rescue
Manual
3.4DESCRIBE the position, duties and responsibilities of
shipboard aircraft fire fighting team members in
accordance with NATOPS U.S. Navy Aircraft Fire
Fighting and Rescue Manual
3.5DESCRIBE hose handling commands given by hose
team leader and/or On-scene leader in accordance with
NATOPS U.S. Navy Aircraft Fire Fighting and Rescue
Manual
3.6 ADHERE to personnel and equipment safety
precautions during hose handling evolution in
accordance with NATOPS U.S. Navy Aircraft Fire Fighting and Rescue Manual
3.7PERFORM hose handling procedures in accordance with NATOPS U.S. Navy Aircraft Fire Fighting and Rescue Manual
Trainee Preparation Materials:
A.Trainee Support Materials:
1. None
B. Reference Publications:
1. None
Instructor Preparation:
A. Review Assigned Trainee Material
B. Reference Publications:
1.NATOPS U. S. NAVY AIRCRAFT FIRE FIGHTING AND RESCUE MANUAL, NAVAIR 00-80R-14
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