FIRE PRACTICAL SKILLS

Official Practical Skill Sheets Booklet for Candidates and Instructors

Firefighter I (NFPA 1001, 2019 Edition)

  • Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications

  • Completion of practical skills is facilitated by instructor or fire chief.

  • This booklet serves evaluation purposes and is not a course curriculum.

  • Expanded training needs beyond these skill sheets are essential.

  • For training inquiries, contact:

    • Assistant Deputy Fire Marshal, Training and Certification

    • Ministry of the Solicitor General, Office of the Fire Marshal

    • 25 Morton Shulman Avenue, 2nd Floor, Toronto, Ontario, M3M 0B1

    • ADFM-TC@Ontario.ca

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  • Version: JSPILOT2022-04-06

Part A: Verification of Successful Completion of Practical Skills Training

  • Form Submission: This completed form is mandatory before attending the Official Practical Skills Evaluation session.

  • Each candidate must complete and submit the form demonstrating they have been trained by qualified personnel.

  • Candidate Information:

    • Name:

    • Address:

    • City:

    • Province:

    • Postal Code:

    • Department/Training Provider:

    • Course Location:

    • Course Start Date:

    • Course End Date:

  • Instructor Verification:

    • Includes verification from the designated instructor confirming candidate has successfully learned all required practical skills for certification.

    • Instructor:

    • Print Name:

    • Signature:

    • Date:

Part B: Overview of Practical Skills Evaluation Process

  • The practical skill sheets are derived from NFPA 1001, 2019 Edition.

  • Contains performance checklists for certification seekers.

  • Training providers must meet all Job Performance Requirements (JPRs) via:

    • Submission of OFM’s “Assessment Checklist for Course Recognition.”

    • Following OFM’s “Standardized Curriculum Form,” and provided resource sections.

  • Evaluation Requests: Must be submitted to OFM at least three months prior to evaluation date.

  • Contact: OFMTestingandCertification@ontario.ca.

  • Each candidate will be assessed on 5 of the 46 skill sheets.

Assessment Methodology

  1. Psychomotor (Skills) Assessment:

    • Real-time skill demonstrated under observation.

    • Examples include donning SCBA, raising ladders, tying knots.

  2. Process Assessment:

    • Cognitive skills verbalized; cannot be directly observed.

    • Examples include inspections and investigations.

  3. Combined Psychomotor and Process Assessment:

    • Includes both physical tasks and verbal explanations of those tasks.

    • Includes tasks like operating work areas at emergency scenes.

Evaluation Scoring Rubric for Process or Product Assessments

  • Each question scored from 0-4 based on continuum:

    • Above Benchmark (4): Proficient in knowledge/skills.

    • Benchmark (3): Competent in knowledge/skills.

    • Below Benchmark (2): Emerging; limited knowledge.

    • Limited (1): Poor understanding or limited attempt.

    • No Attempt (0): No proficiency or response.

  • Minimum Requirements to Pass:

    • Score of 4 in Safety questions is mandatory for 'pass'.

    • Score of 3 or 4 in other categories required.

Part C: Resources
Suggested resources to meet NFPA 1001, Chapter 4 job performance requirements for Firefighter I:

  1. NFPA 1001, 2019 Edition - National Fire Protection Association.

  2. Essentials of Fire Fighting, 7th Edition - International Fire Service Training Association.

  3. Fundamentals of Fire Fighter Skills, 4th Edition - Jones and Bartlett Learning.

  4. Government of Ontario materials on firefighter guidance notes and safety.

  5. Ontario Traffic Manual: Book 7 - Temporary Conditions.

  6. ResponderSafety.com - National Unified Goal for Traffic Incident Management.

Table of Contents

  1. Firefighter Safety

  2. Emergency Scene Operations

  3. Personal Protective Equipment

  4. Portable Fire Extinguishers

  5. Ropes and Knots

  6. Ground Ladders

  7. … (and further skill sheets up to 46)

  • Each item includes associated skill objectives, assessments, and checklists to confirm completion and evaluation standards.

Examples of Applicable Skills

  • Scenario Examples: Practical scenarios provided for various types of incidents (e.g., apartment fires, vehicle collisions).

  • Responses require evaluating the situation and determining the most effective action.