Course: January 6, 2007 Recruit Academy
Training
Materials Needed: Gear, uniforms, accountability tags, safety glasses,
computer, TV/VCR, projector
9
hours
References: Jones and Bartlett Ch. 1, 2
Objectives: 1. Orientation
2. Safety lecture
3. HR compliance
4. Pass out gear and learn how to wear it
Required PPE:
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Time |
Outline |
Comments |
Aid |
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0800 |
Welcome aboard Speech, introductions, expectations Bob
Moye, Capt. Langley, Matt Clift to speak to recruits |
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0850 |
Break |
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0900 |
History
of R/M & FD |
Devlin/S. Roberts |
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1000 |
Break |
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1010 |
FF
Safety/Survival Video |
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TV/VCR |
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1030 |
FF
Qualification/Safety Lecture |
Slides 1-57 of FF Qualifications/safety PPT |
Projector/ computer |
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1130 |
Lunch |
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1230 |
PPE
Lecture |
Slides 58-85 of FF Qualifications/safety PPT |
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1500 |
Break |
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1510 |
Pass
out gear, accountability tags, uniforms, safety glasses |
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1545 |
Don/Doff
drills |
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1615 |
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1700 |
EOWD |
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Homework: Chapter
2 FF Orientation/Safety |
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Relevant SOG’s
Building Evacuation
Accountability
Interior
Evacuation Signal
Eye Protection
Scene Safety
Station Safety
Course: January 9, 2007 Recruit Academy
Training
Materials Needed: 15 SCBA’s, compressor, maze
References: Jones and Bartlett Ch. 2
Objectives: 1. Proper use and care of SCBA
2. Become comfortable wearing and using SCBA
3. Meet state objectives
Required PPE: Full gear, SCBA
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Time |
Outline |
Comments |
Aid |
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1730 |
PT |
Don/doff gear after PT |
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1820 |
SCBA
lecture |
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Projector/ Computer |
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2000 |
Lane
training |
3.
Maze drill
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2115 |
Clean/sanitize
masks, refill bottles, police grounds |
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2200 |
EOWD |
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State
skill check offs:
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Clean and sanitize SCBA |
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Periodic SCBA inspection |
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SCBA inspection |
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Don SCBA in one minute |
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Replace SCBA cylinder |
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Don PPE and SCBA |
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Course: January 11, 2007 Recruit Academy
Training
Materials Needed: Gear, SCBA, entanglement simulator, stud wall
References: Jones and Bartlett Ch. 2
Objectives: 1. Comfort in use and wearing of SCBA.
Required PPE: SCBA, gear
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Time |
Outline |
Comments |
Aid |
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1730 |
PT |
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1815 |
Don/Doff
drills |
Gear/SCBA |
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1830 |
PPE/SCBA
quiz |
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1845 |
Lane
training |
1.
Emergency actions/skip breathing/reorientation 2.
Low profile maneuvers 3.
Rehab
5.
Run/walk/crawl |
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2115 |
Clean/sanitize
masks, refill bottles, police grounds |
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2200 |
EOWD |
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Homework: Fire Behavior chapter 5 |
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State
skill check offs:
Pass through narrow opening w/SCBA
Skip breath
Emergency by-pass operation
Action when disoriented
Use SCBA during emergency
limited visibility
Exit hazardous, low
visibility area with a team
Course: January 16, 2007 Recruit Academy
Training
Materials Needed: Computer, projector,
steel, lighter, oxygen, tubing, 6v battery, steel wool, isopropyl alcohol,
plastic baggie, pallets, propane torch, 1 engine, 10 SCBA, pike poles
References: Jones and Bartlett Ch. 5
Objectives: 1. Learn fire behavior
Required PPE: Gear, SCBA
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Time |
Outline |
Comments |
Aid |
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1730 |
PT |
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1800 |
Don/doff
drill |
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1815 |
Fire
behavior lecture |
Demo’s:
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1900 |
Break |
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1910 |
Continue
lecture |
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2000 |
Fire
behavior practical |
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2100 |
Hot
work |
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2200 |
EOWD |
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Homework:
FD Communications, Extinguishers |
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Course: January 18, 2007 Recruit Academy
Training
Materials Needed: Projector, computer, 10 dry chemical extinguishers, 10 CO2,
PW cans, LPG, torch, 1 engine, radios
References: Jones and Bartlett Ch 3 and 7
Objectives: 1. Extinguisher knowledge and use
2. Radio use
Required PPE: Turn out gear, safety glasses
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Time |
Outline |
Comments |
Aid |
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1730 |
PT |
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1800 |
Fire
Behavior quiz |
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1830 |
FD
Communications PPT |
Radio familiarization with mobiles and portables PAR’s ABCD
building sides |
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1900 |
Extinguisher
Video |
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2000 |
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Use
extinguishers: ·
PW can ·
ABC ·
CO2 Refill
PW cans |
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2200 |
EOWD |
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Homework: Hose/nozzle/streams/foam Ch 16, Fire
Suppression Ch 21 |
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State
check off requirements:
Select/use fire extinguisher
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Receive a phone call |
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Initiate response to a
reported emergency |
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Transmit/receive messages
on a radio |
Course: January 23, 2007 Recruit Academy
Training
Materials Needed: 1 Engine, 11 1.75”
hoses, spanners
References: Jones and Bartlett Ch 16
Objectives: Understand construction and use of fire hoses.
Required PPE: Helmet, gloves, eye protection
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Time |
Outline |
Comments |
Aid |
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1730 |
PT |
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1810 |
Gear
donning |
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1830 |
Communications/Extinguisher
Quiz |
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1845 |
Hose
lecture |
Slides 1-87 of Hose and Nozzles
(Putnam Co. Version) |
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2030 |
Pair
Training 1. Hose Rolls |
• Mark a defective hose. • Perform the straight hose roll. • Perform the single donut hose roll. • Perform the twin donut hose roll. • Perform the self-locking twin donut roll. |
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2.
Coupling |
• Uncouple a hose with spanners. • Connect two lines with damaged coupling. • Replace the swivel gasket. • Perform the one-fire fighter foot-tilt method of coupling a fire hose. • Perform the two-fire fighter method for coupling a fire hose. • Perform the one-fire fighter knee-press method of uncoupling a fire hose. • Perform the two-fire fighter stiff-arm method • Clean hoses |
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2130 |
Reload
hose, clean trucks |
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State
check off requirements: |
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Twin donut hose roll |
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Donut hose roll |
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Course: January 25, 2007 Recruit Academy
Training
Materials Needed: 3 fire trucks, Humat
References: Jones and Bartlett Ch. 16
Required PPE: Helmet, gloves, eye protection
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Time |
Outline |
Comments |
Aid |
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1730 |
PT |
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1800 |
Gear Donning |
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1820 |
Lane
Training (3 crews) 1. Flat load |
• Perform/Advance a flat hose load (Supply & attack). • Perform a working hose drag. • Perform a shoulder carry. • Perform engineer pull back. |
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2. Horseshoe/Accordion |
• Perform a horseshoe load. • Perform an accordion hose load. • Advance an accordion load. |
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3. 1.75” hose loads |
• Load/Advance the minuteman hose load. • Load/Advance the triple layer hose load. • Denver load |
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4. Hydrant Ops |
• Flushing • How hydrants drain • Open completely |
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2100 |
Intro
to nozzles |
Fog, straight, blitzfire, GM |
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2130 |
Cleanup |
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2200 |
EOWD |
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State
check off requirements:
Flat load hose
Horseshoe load hose
Accordion load hose
Shoulder loop hose carry
Accordion shoulder hose
carry
Course: January 30, 2007 Recruit Academy
Training
Materials Needed: 3 trucks, Blitzfire,
GM w/base, smoothbores, auto/adj gall. Fogs, clamp, hose jacket, distributing
nozzle, piercing nozzle
References: Jones and Bartlett Ch. 16
Objectives: Understand and use nozzles and fire streams.
Required PPE: Full turnouts
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Time |
Outline |
Comments |
Aid |
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1730 |
PT |
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1800 |
Hose
quiz |
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1820 |
Lane
Training (3 crews) |
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1. Master streams |
• Deck guns • Transition to ground monitors • Blitzfires • GM hose loops |
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2. 2.5” streams |
• SB nozzles • Fog nozzles • Keenan loops • Distributing nozzles • Reduce play pipe to 1 ¾” |
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3. 1.75” streams |
• Fog nozzles • Piercing nozzles • 2 line hose approach • Nozzleman position • Backup position • Stream effects • Hose draining |
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4. Hose drill |
• Replace burst section • Control loose nozzle • Use hose clamp • Hose jacket |
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2130 |
Cleanup |
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2200 |
EOWD |
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Homework: Ch 21 fire Suppression |
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State
check off requirements:
Reduce a charged hose line
Extend a charged hose line
Replace section of hose in a
charged hose line
Wye one line into two
Siamese two lines into one
Course: February 1, 2007 Recruit Academy
Training
Materials Needed: 1 engine, SCBA’s
References: Jones and Bartlett Ch. 21
Objectives: Understand and perform fire suppression
Required PPE: Full gear
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Time |
Outline |
Comments |
Aid |
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1730 |
PT |
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1800 |
Gear
donning |
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1820 |
Streams
and Fire Suppression lecture |
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1930 |
LPG
approach |
1.
Attack 2.
Attack 3.
Rehab 4.
On deck/RIC 5.
On deck/RIC |
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Fire
Attack |
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2130 |
Clean
up |
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State check off requirements: Use a fog nozzle |
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Direct fire attack,
interior |
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Combination attack, interior |
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Course: February 3, 2007 Recruit Academy
Training
Materials Needed: Projector, computer, manikins, IV setups, O2 cylinder, O2
masks/NC
References: ARC CPR:PR manuals
Objectives: Learn CPR
Required PPE:
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Time |
Outline |
Comments |
Aid |
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0800 |
Streams/Suppression quiz |
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0820 |
American Red Cross CPR: Professional Rescuer |
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1530 |
ALS
assist |
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State
check off requirements:
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Control severe bleeding |
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Shock management |
Course: February 4, 2007 Recruit Academy
Training
Materials Needed: Projector, computer
References:
Objectives:
Required PPE:
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Time |
Outline |
Comments |
Aid |
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0800 |
SIDS/Domestic Violence/BBP/Hazcom |
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Course: February 6, 2007 Recruit Academy
Training
Materials Needed:
References:
Objectives:
Required PPE:
|
Time |
Outline |
Comments |
Aid |
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1730 |
PT |
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1815 |
Team
building Person
thru web Ladder
movement Toxic
waste |
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2000 |
Support
functions |
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Skills
practice |
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State
check off requirements:
Portable lighting equipment
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Shut off Natural Gas |
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Shut off Electricity |
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Shut off LP gas |
Course: February 8, 2007 Recruit Academy
Training
Materials Needed:
References:
Objectives:
Required PPE:
|
Time |
Outline |
Comments |
Aid |
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1730 |
PT |
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1815 |
1st Trimester test |
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1930 |
Practical
tests 33 state skills |
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Homework: Forcible Entry, Tools Ch 8, 11 |
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Course: February 13, 2007 Recruit Academy
Training
Materials Needed: K tool, 1 engine with full tools, chain saw, circular saw,
reciprocating saw, air tools, sheet metal, rebar, wood to cut
References:
Objectives: 1. Understand types of tools and their uses.
2. Use each type of tool available safely.
Required PPE: Full PPE minus SCBA.
|
Time |
Outline |
Comments |
Aid |
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1730 |
PT |
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1810 |
Tools
PPT & Forcible Entry video |
Jones and Bartlett PPT Bread and Butter Ops video |
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1930 |
Tool
Identification/use discussion |
Hands
on time |
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1950 |
Lane
Training |
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1. Forcible Entry |
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2. Saws |
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3. Air tools |
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State
check off requirements:
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Open a ceiling |
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Break glass |
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Force in-swinging door |
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Force out-swinging door |
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Breach metal wall |
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Breach masonry wall |
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Breach frame wall |
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Force casement window |
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Force factory projected
out window |
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Force double hung window |
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Open a wall |
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Thru the lock entry |
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Force in-swinging door
rabbeted |
Course: February 15, 2007 Recruit Academy
Training
Materials Needed: 1 engine with full tools, chain saw, circular saw,
reciprocating sa
References:
Objectives:
Required PPE:
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Time |
Outline |
Comments |
Aid |
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1800 |
Meet at Hot Drill House |
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1800 |
Forcible
Entry |
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Windows Doors Opening
walls |
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2000 |
Scramble
drills |
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Homework: Ch 13 Search and Rescue |
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Course: February 20, 2007 Recruit Academy
Training
Materials Needed: SCBA x As many as possible
References:
Objectives: Demonstrate Search Techniques and have recruits begin to slowly work through searching an empty room. Instructor helping and identifying communication needs, addressing problems, and basic techniques. Drags and carries are secondary stations and need to be run several times for repetition of learning.
Required PPE: Full Including SCBA
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Time |
Outline |
Comments |
Aid |
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1800-1900 |
3
Station Break Out 1)
Primary Search 2)
Blanket Drags 3)
Extremities Carry |
Instructors should demonstrate all skills in the station level. State
requirements should also be demonstrated. |
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1900-2130 |
Stations: |
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Primary
Search: Open Container, little obstruction, search area. Crews should run
through the search in crews of 2 or 3 with remaining members watching. |
Instructor should point out pitfalls of SAR. Crews should begin to
work through problems. Repetition is the key at this point |
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Blanket
Drags: Crews should demonstrate blanket drags and 1 FF drags. Airpack hand
holds etc. Crews should be given a start point 20 to 30 feet from victim and
should crawl to victim and then return victim to start point. |
This is rough for smaller recruits. A clean area and floor help. |
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Extremities
Carries: Recruits should run through all the carries and movement up and down
stairs. |
Recruits should work on stair drags at this point. |
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2130-2145 |
Clean
up and recover |
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2145-2200 |
Critique
of days events |
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State
check off requirements:
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Primary search |
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Blanket drag |
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Extremities carry |
Course: February 22, 2007 Recruit Academy
Training
Materials Needed: SCBA, 1 ¾ Hose x 400’ , Rope Bag, Mask Filters, Gated Wye
References:
Objectives: Intro into limited visibility SAR. Recruits should be confident with SAR techniques and drags and carries, by the end of tonight. Recruits should be encouraged to pick up the pace and be moving near full speed.
Required PPE: Full Including SCBA
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Time |
Outline |
Comments |
Aid |
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1800-1900 |
Review
Search And Rescue Procedures |
Include Searching Large Open Areas |
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1900-2130 1
Station |
Container
work: crews of 2 or 3 Recruits
should begin bringing hose line during SAR operations |
Time constraints should be placed on recruits. |
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2
Station |
Outside:
crews of 2 or 3 Dry
hose line follow. Coupling determination, knot pass through. No visibility |
Crews
need to start at the beginning and move to the end of 250’ of 1 ¾ hose |
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3
Station |
Entanglement:
crews of 2 or 3 Crews
should work through a multitude of entanglements including low clearance,
wiring, elevated area, |
Crews will play follow the leader through the obstacle area while
searching the area around the obstacles. This area can be small with multiple
obstacles. |
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4
Station |
Large
Area Search: Crews
will work at fleet to work through large area searches using hose and rope
systems. |
Company number crews working through large open spaces and around
obstacles looking for 1 object. Ie Halagan Bar, Nozzle, etc |
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2130-2145 |
Clean
Up and Recover |
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2145-2200 |
Critique
of days events |
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Course: February 27, 2007 Recruit Academy
Training
Materials Needed: SCBA, Wet Straw, Engine, Rescue Randy
References:
Objectives: Final Day of SAR. Smoke conditions in burn unit, moderate heat, with fire in drum
Required PPE: Full PPE w/ SCBA
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Time |
Outline |
Comments |
Aid |
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1800-2030 |
Repeated Container Evolutions. |
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Continued
assaults on the container, flaking hose, forcible entry into container, SAR,
and removal of Randy. |
2 Instructors inside container, 2 outside. Outside instructor
overseeing batter box crew, other assisting with recover of equipment. |
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Outside
crews reloading hose and replacing equipment, rehab, critique |
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2030-2130 |
Races
– 2 teams, 3 drags/carries of instructor/assistant over 50 yards. Loser
cleans masks etc/Winner cleans masks etc. |
Good
Luck |
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2130-2145 |
Clean
Up and Recover |
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2145-2200 |
Critique
of days events |
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Course: March 1, 2007 Recruit Academy
Training
Materials Needed:
References:
Objectives:
Required PPE:
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Time |
Outline |
Comments |
Aid |
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1800 |
Meet at hot drill |
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1815 |
5
Hot drill burns including SAR and forcible entry |
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Course: March 3, 2007 Recruit Academy
Training
Materials Needed: Projector, computer, NIMS/FS presentation, books
References:
Objectives:
Required PPE:
|
Time |
Outline |
Comments |
Aid |
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0800 |
SAR Quiz |