NFPA 1001-1997 Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications

NFPA 1001-1997 Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications. Fire Fighter Candidate. The person who has fulfilled the entrance requirements of Chapter 2 of this standard but has not met the job performance requirements for Fire Fighter I. Fire Fighter I. The person, at the first level of progression as defined in Chapter 3, who has demonstrated the knowledge and skills necessary to function safely and effectively as an inte- gral member of a fire-fighting team. When engaged in hazard- ous activities, the Fire Fighter I works under direct supervision. Fire Fighter II. The person, at the second level of progres- sion as defined in Chapter 4, who has demonstrated the skills and depth of knowledge necessary to function under general supervision. This person will function safely and effectively as an integral member of a team of equally or less experienced fire fighters to accomplish a series of tasks. When engaged in hazardous activities, the Fire Fighter II maintains direct com- munication with a supervisor. Job Performance Requirement (JPR). A statement that describes a specific job task, lists the items necessary to com- plete the task, and defines measurable or observable outcomes and evaluation areas for the specific task. Listed.* Equipment, materials, or services included in a list published by an organization that is acceptable to the author- ity having jurisdiction and concerned with evaluation of prod- ucts or services, that maintains periodic inspection of production of listed equipment or materials or periodic eval- uation of services, and whose listing states that either the equipment, material, or service meets identified standards or has been tested and found suitable for a specified purpose. Personal Protective Clothing. The full complement of gar- ments fire fighters are normally required to wear while on an emergency scene. For the purpose of this standard, full protec- tive clothing is considered to include a turnout coat, protec- tive trousers, fire-fighting boots, fire-fighting gloves, a protective hood, and a helmet with face shield. NFPA 1001 pdf download.