1. Qualified Live Fire
Instructor Review

2. Who is eligible to take the
LFQ Course?
FF I & II Qualified Instructor for Five Years
Must have sponsoring agency
Must have at least five apprentice burns with a Live Fire Qualified Instructor
Must have the desire to conduct burns correctly
Level II documentation

3. Live Fire Qualification
Course Requirements
First:
Pass a written exam demonstrating knowledge of NFPA 1403, NFPA 1142, and FF I & II Essentials
Second:
Successfully complete practical evolution within 6 months
Third:
Complete and submit a correct pre-burn plan
within 6 months

4. ATTITUDES TO FOSTER Safety of all personnel
Ensure proper control during training exercises
Hazardous conditions are corrected
Unsafe acts are corrected

5. NFPA 1403, 2007 edition
Deals with training all fire suppression personnel engaged in firefighting operations under live fire conditions.

6. NFPA 1403, 2007 edition
Provides a process for conducting live fire training evolutions to ensure that they are conducted in safe facilities and that the exposure to health and safety hazards for the fire fighting receiving the training is minimized.
Facilities v Structures
Who sits on the 1403 committee (show front of 1403 standard)

7. A method of fire ground communications shall be established.
NFPA

8. AHJ
The “AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION” is the organization, office or individual responsible for enforcing the requirements of a code or standard.
NFPA

9. Instructor
An individual qualified by the AHJ to deliver firefighting training, who has the training and experience to supervise students during live fire training evolutions.
NFPA

10. Instructor In Charge
An individual qualified as an instructor and designated by the AHJ to be in charge of the live fire training evolution.
NFPA

11. Safety Officer
An individual appointed by the AHJ as qualified to maintain a safe working environment at all live fire training evolutions.
NFPA

12. Chapter
The Safety officer shall provide for the safety of all persons on the scene including students, instructors, visitors, and spectators.

13. Student Prerequisites
Chapter
Student Prerequisites
Prior to being permitted to participate in live fire training evolutions, the student shall have received training to meet the JPRs for FF1 in NFPA 1001.
Safety Fire Behavior
Forcible Entry Portable Extinguishers
Overhaul FH, App, and Streams
Water Supply Ventilation
Ladders
PPE
Why no Building Construction? (Level II)

14. Chapter 4 4.1.2 Student Prerequisites
Students participating in a live fire training evolution who have received the required minimum training from other than the AHJ shall not be permitted to participate in any live fire training evolution without first presenting prior written evidence of having successfully completed the prescribed minimum training to the levels specified in

15. Structures and Facilities
Chapter 4
Structures and Facilities
Proof of clear title
Written permission from owner
Insurance cancellation

16. Structures and Facilities
Chapter 4
Structures and Facilities
A clear description of the anticipated condition… at the completion of the evolution(s) and the method of returning the property to the owner shall be put in writing…
2 children killed by chimney in NC back in the 90’s. FD was sued and lost.

17. Structures and Facilities
Chapter 4
Structures and Facilities
4.2.2* Preparation shall include application for and receipt of required permits and permissions.
1. Asbestos Permit - NCDHHS, Div. of Public Health, Health Hazards Control Unit.
2. Air Quality Control

19. NESHAP Number Must Be Given

21. 4.2.2 (Appendix) Depending on location, permits required can include:
Air Quality
Water Runoff
Water Usage
Burning
Traffic

22. Structures and Facilities
Chapter 4
Structures and Facilities –
Hazardous Storage Containers shall be removed or neutralized so as not to present a safety problem.
Vent or render inert

23. Structures and Facilities
Chapter 4
Structures and Facilities
4.2.10
All hazardous structural conditions shall be removed or repaired so as to not present a safety problem during use of the structure.
Fix it enough to burn it down.

24. Structures and Facilities
Chapter 4
Structures and Facilities –
Floors, railings, and stairs shall be made safe.
Special attention shall be given to potential chimney hazards.
Holes in walls and ceilings shall be patched.

25. Structures and Facilities
Chapter 4
Structures and Facilities
Low-density combustible fiberboard and other unconventional combustible interior finishes shall be removed.
NFPA
Extraordinary weight above the training area shall be removed.
NFPA

26. Structures and Facilities
Chapter 4
Structures and Facilities –
All hazardous environmental conditions shall be removed before conducting LF training in the structure.
Debris creating or contributing to unsafe conditions shall be removed.

27. Structures and Facilities
Chapter 4
Structures and Facilities
Utilities shall be disconnected.
Remove potential hazards of toxic weeds, insect hives, and vermin.
Asbestos shall be removed by an approved asbestos removal contractor.

28. Roof ventilation openings…
NOTE:
Roof ventilation openings…
1997 edition:
2-2.10*(g) An adequate ventilation opening(s) shall be made in the roof.
2002 and 2007 edition:
This section has been removed. Only * has been left in. (Same wording in edition )

29. Roof ventilation openings…
NOTE:
Roof ventilation openings…
2002 and 2007 edition:
* has been left in. (Same wording in 1997 edition )
‘Roof ventilation openings that are normally closed but can be opened in the event of an emergency shall be permitted to be utilized.’

30. opening(s) shall be made in the roof.
NCFRC Exception
Adequate ventilation
opening(s) shall be made
in the roof.
Cut a hole

32. Structures and Facilities
Chapter 4
Structures and Facilities
4.2.19
The persons in charge of the adjacent properties shall be informed of the date and time of the evolution.
Ask what is an adjacent property?

33. Structures and Facilities 4.2.20
Chapter 4
Structures and Facilities
4.2.20
Appropriate safeguards shall be taken to eliminate hazards to motorists:
Street closings, traffic re-routing, signs, and police assistance.

34. Structures and Facilities
Chapter 4
Structures and Facilities
4.2.22
Awareness of weather conditions, wind velocity, and wind direction shall be maintained, including a final check for possible changes in weather conditions immediately before actual ignition.

35. Structures and Facilities 4.2.24 – 4.2.24.5
Chapter 4
Structures and Facilities –
Areas for the staging, operating, and parking of fire apparatus and vehicles involved in the exercise shall be designated.
Ingress and egress routes shall be designated.

36. Structures and Facilities 4.2.25
Chapter 4
Structures and Facilities
4.2.25
A pre-burn briefing session shall be conducted for all participants.
All Facets of Burn including:
Crew Assignments
Evacuation Signal

37. Structures and Facilities
Chapter 4
Structures and Facilities
A pre-burn plan shall be prepared and shall be utilized during the pre-burn briefing sessions.
Playbook (and testimony)

38. Structures and Facilities
Chapter 4
Structures and Facilities
All participants shall be required to conduct a walk-through of the structure.
For familiarity with the layout and to facilitate any necessary evacuation of the building.

39. Chapter 4 Fuel Materials 4.3.7
The instructor-in-charge shall assess the selected fire room for factors that can affect:
Growth
Development
Spread of Fire

40. To help assure a controlled fire growth, document all fuel loading:
Chapter 4
Fuel Materials
4.3.8
To help assure a controlled fire growth, document all fuel loading:
Furnishings, wall and floor coverings, ceiling material, type of construction, and room dimensions.

41. Chapter 4 Fuel Materials 4.3.8(3) Also Document: Type of construction
Type of roof
Combustible void spaces

42. Chapter 4
Safety
4.4.1
A safety officer shall be appointed for all live fire training evolutions.

43. Eliminate unsafe conditions
Chapter 4
Safety
4.4.3
Safety Officer responsibility:
Prevent unsafe acts
Eliminate unsafe conditions

44. Chapter 4
Safety –
Each hoseline shall be capable of delivering a minimum of 95 gpm.
Backup lines shall be provided to ensure protection for personnel on training attack lines.
Capable??? For our purposes, it shall flow at least 95gpm

45. Chapter 4
Safety
4.4.7
The Instructor-in-Charge shall assign the following:
(1) 1 instructor for each functional crew, not to exceed 5:1.
(2) 1 instructor for each backup line.
(3) Additional personnel to backup lines for mobility.
(4) 1 additional instructor for each functional assignment.

46. No person(s) shall play the role of a victim inside the building.
Chapter 4
Safety
4.4.14
No person(s) shall play the role of a victim inside the building.
Where did this come from? (Class feeler)

47. EMS Definition: (3.3.3)
Dedicated EMS Transport shall be available throughout the exercise.
Who are we protecting?