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Kingston Fire Department

Kingston Fire Department

Spring 2012

Applicant Objective Check Sheet

Name: ____________________

Instructor Signature Date

Personal Protective Equipment ____________________ ____________

Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus____________________ ____________

Department Operations____________________ ____________

Accountability____________________ ____________

Firefighter Safety & Health____________________ ____________

Fire Extinguishers____________________ ____________

Hydrant Hook-Up____________________ ____________

Fire Behavior____________________ ____________

Level 1 Burn Completion____________________ ____________

***All above sections must be signed-off by Fire-Line Officers***

Upon Completion of this check-sheet, an Applicant is promoted to the rank of Probationary Firefighter. He/she is hereby cleared to ride all apparatus and operate on the fire-ground in accordance with Kingston Fire District Policies and Standard Operating Guidelines.

Promotion to Probationary Firefighter Date: __________________

Signature of Department Chief: ____________________________________

Signature of Station Captain: ____________________________________

Applicant Training Requirements

***All completion objectives are to be initialed by company members supervising and/or reviewing the said skill as they are adequately understood and/or demonstrated by the applicant***

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Training:

Reading:

Essentials pg 165-180

Videos:

Personal Protective Clothing Video

Captain Leary PPE Video

Hepatitis C Video

Fire Engineering: SCBA Safety & Emergency Procedures DVD

Instructed Learning:

PPE Description (Boots, Hitches, Coat, Hood, Gloves, Helmet, Eye Protection)

Show & Tell of Structural Firefighter PPE

Discussion/ Show &Tell of PPE Sizing, Materials & Layers (See Packet Attachment 1A)

Demonstration of Donning and Doffing Structural Firefighting PPE

Description of additional PPE (Gumby Suit, Mustang Suit, Brushfire Gear)

Discussion of nautical rescue attire: Winter vs. Summer, Personal Floatation Device (PFD) Usage

Discussion of Personal Safety, PPE and Universal Precautions on Medical Calls

Demonstration: Medical Glove Locations on Apparatus

Discussion/ Demonstration: Medical Glove Removal & Disposal Procedure

Medical Sharps Discussion: Proper handling and disposal

Discussion of appropriate attire underneath PPE, station attire and the duty uniform

Completion Objectives

· Be able to describe the correct PPE for different types of calls (EMS, Boat, Brush Fire, Structure Fire, Ice Rescue) (See Packet Attachment 1B)

· Demonstrate a proper medical glove removal & disposal

· Define “Universal Precautions”

· Identify Locations of Medicals Gloves on KFD Apparatus

· Don full structural PPE correctly within 60 seconds (Bunker pants, jacket, hood, helmet, gloves)

Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Training:

Reading:

Essentials pg. 180-213

Videos:

Essentials “SCBA Intro & Overview” Video #1

Essentials “SCBA Use & Maintenance” Video #2


Description of all components of SCBA (See Packet Attachment 2A)

Demonstration of Donning and Doffing, Clearing PASS Alerts

Heads-up Display & Pack Electronics (See Packet Attachment 2B)

Discussion/ Demonstration of Air Management & Breathing

RIT Pack Basics: Components, Use, Locations on Apparatus


· Donning SCBA correctly within 60 seconds

· Demonstrate changing a bottle out & replacing off a KFD apparatus

· SCBA Parts Identification

· Describe locations of spare bottles and packs on KFD apparatus

· Demonstrate knowledge of the empty bottle procedure on all KFD apparatus

· Complete Mask Flow Test on PortAcount Machine (See 41)

· Participate in an SCBA Blind Bottle Swap Training Exercise

· Answer: What is the RIT Pack? What are the major components?

· Answer: Where are the RIT they located?

· Answer: What does a red light flashing on your heads-up display indicate?

· SCBA Procedures Quiz (See Packet Attachment 2C)

Department Operations Training:

Reading:

Essentials pg. 9-43

Videos:

First Due “Engine Company Principles” Video

First Due “Rescue Company Principles” Video

First Due “Ladder Company Operations” Video


Discussion of Types of Apparatus and KFD Apparatus

Discussion of Company Operations (Engine, Ladder, Rescue) & responsibilities of each on-scene

Overview of Riding Positions on All Apparatus (See Packet Attachment 3A)

Recommended riding positions & tools required for Probationary FF’s

Discussion of Probationary Firefighter Roles & Responsibilities on the fire scene

Chain of Command & Organizational Chart Discussion/ Description (See Packet Attachment 3B)


· Correctly name and describe all KFD apparatus

· Demonstrate understanding of department command structure

· Identify primary probationary riding positions & tools required

· Identify three companies in the fire service & demonstrate understanding of their role on scene.

· Demonstrate knowledge of your duties and responsibilities on a medical call

Accountability Training:


Accountability Tag Description

Tag Use Policy

Location of Tag Boards on KFD Apparatus

“PAR Check”- What is it? What information do you highlight in your response?

Tool/ Equipment Accountability Discussion


· Demonstrate knowledge of the tag accountability system & its importance

· Answer: What is the “two-tag” system?

· Demonstrate knowledge of the three major points of a “PAR check”?

· Locate/ Identify all the tag boards on the apparatus

Firefighter Safety & Health:

Reading:


Videos:

Essentials Video: Safety Standards for the Fire Service

Essentials Video: Fireground Safety


Health & Wellness Discussion (13 Firefighter Health Considerations)

NFPA 1500- Firefighter Health & Safety Standard

Safety Officer – Role & Responsibilities

Apparatus Safety Discussion (Seat Belts, Mounting & Dismounting, Hose Packing)

Crew Integrity Discussion

Personal Limitations Discussion w/ Safety Officer


· Properly mount and dismount apparatus (Hose Bed, Aerial Turn-Table, Rescue WalkUp)

· Firefighter Safety & Health Quiz (See Packet Attachment 4)

***The above section must be signed off by the Department Safety Officer ***

Fire Behavior Training:

Reading:

Essentials pg 85-132

Videos:

Essentials 3 “Fire Behavior” Video

FLASHOVER! Video

Fire Engineering “Backdraft & Smoke Explosions” Video


Fire Behavior importance in firefighting operations

Fire Tetrahedron Elements

Transmission and Spread of Heat/ Flame/ Fire

Evolution & Stages of Fire Development

Discussion of Thermal Layering

Discussion of Back Draft & Flashover Conditions

Discussion/ Demonstration of the Thermal Imaging Camera

Review Fire Behavior Quiz Questions (See Packet Attachment 5A)


· Discuss/ Demonstrate understanding of the fire behavior quiz

· Locate & activate a thermal imaging camera

Fire Extinguishers Training:

Reading:


Videos:

Essentials Video: Portable Extinguishers


Location of all extinguishers on all KFD apparatus

Gasoline/ trash-fire Demonstration

Review steps & procedures to filling a water & foam can


· Demonstrate knowledge of the types of fire extinguishers (not classes)

· Demonstrate knowledge of fire classes: A-D & K

· Demonstrate filling a water & foam can

· Define P.A.S.S.

· Identify the location of all extinguishers (on all KFD apparatus)

· Answer: Where is the Class D extinguisher located? What is this type mainly used for?

Hydrant Hook-Up:

Reading:


Learning:

Demonstration of tagging hydrant

Description of tools and equipment in hydrant bag

Discussion of KFD Supply Lines


· Properly tag hydrant within 60 seconds

· Connect 5” Storz and 3”threaded hose to a pumper

· Point out an intake & discharge on the Engine pump panel

· Answer: How can you tell the difference between an intake and a discharge (besides the label)?

· Answer: What is the difference between attack and supply line?

· Answer: What two lines on the pumpers are considered “supply lines”? Identify these lines.

-Appendix 1A-

PPE: Sizing, Materials & Layers

PPE LAYERS

Outer Shell

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Provides tough, durable first line of defense against heat & flame and physical damage

Moisture Barrier

PRIMARY FUNCTION: To keep moisture from entering the system

Thermal Liner

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Protection from thermal exposure

Proper Fit and Sizing of PPE

Be sure to be sized correctly – We recommend having a trained member of your department size each individual, using a sizing set, to insure proper fit or a representative from your gear manufacture.

Gear should work with the body, not against it. When you are being sized, move around in the gear as you would while working, which includes bending, kneeling, crawling and crossing your arms.

-Appendix 1A: Pg. 2-


Coats should fit comfortably at chest, with no restriction in the shoulders. Be sure the arm length is correct for the individual fire fighter.

Trousers should fit comfortably at waist or if a low rise style, a few inches below the waist. They should be neither too long, which promotes premature wear at cuffs, nor too short, which may not provide adequate protection.

Tight clothing can create compression issues; slightly larger is better than too tight. Air is an excellent insulator without adding weight, but gear that is too tight eliminates air space.



PPE Overlap

Overlap – Be sure that you have the proper overlap to insure that while moving no part of the body is exposed. National Standards establishes the minimum overlap requirements, as follows:

The minimum overlap shall be determined by measuring the garments on the wearer, without SCBA, in both of the following positions:

Position A: Standing, hands together reaching overhead as high as possible.

Position B: Standing, hands together reaching overhead, with body bent forward at a 90 degree angle, to the side (either left or right), and to the back.

***Pay close attention to where parts of the PPE ensemble meet and overlap:

· Gloves to coat

· Hood/Coat/Face Piece

· Coat /Pants

· Helmets/Chin Straps

-Appendix 1B-

PPE Types, Uniforms & Duty Wear

Station Attire

Class C (Duty Uniform)Class D (Casual Uniform)

KFD Shirt (Cotton)KFD Shirt (Cotton) or Navy Blue T-Shirt

Blue Pants or Clean Jeans Khaki Pants/Shorts

Black Boots/Dress ShoesBoots/ Sneakers **No Open Toe Shoes

Black Belt

Call Specific PPE

Fire Call/ Structure FireMedical Call

Station Attire (Initial/ Primary Layer)Duty Uniform or Turnout Gear

Turnout CoatMedical Gloves

Bunker Pants N95 Mask (if needed)

HoodEye Protection (if needed)

Helmet

Structural Fire Gloves

Brush Fire Water/Ice Rescue

Long Sleeve Cotton Shirt Station Attire (Initial/ Primary Layer) *Winter

Jeans Mustang Suit/Gumby Suit

Hard Hat/Structural Fire Helmet Swim Trunks/ Cotton Shorts *Summer

Structural Fire GlovesLife Jacket

Work Boots

*Structural firefighting gear MUST BE brought with you on every call*

-Appendix 2A-

SCBA Parts Diagram

-Appendix 2A Pg. 2-

SCBA Parts Diagram

FACE SHEILD

NOSE CUP

CHEEK STRAP

VOICE-MITTER

HEAD NET

TEMPLE STRAP

NOSE CUP RETAINER

DONNING / DOFFING BUTTON

LOW-PRESSURE HOSE QUICK CONNECT

DIAPHRAM

LOW-PRESSURE HOSE

PURGE VALVE

-Appendix 2B-

SCBA Heads-Up Display Guide

INDICATOR LIGHTS

WHAT THEY MEAN

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO

TWO GREEN LIGHTS GLOWING

Full cylinder

CONTINUE USING RESPIRATOR

ONE GREEN LIGHT GLOWING

3/4 cylinder

ONE YELLOW LIGHT FLASHING SLOWLY

1/2 cylinder

ONE RED LIGHT FLASHING RAPIDLY

1/4 cylinder

LEAVE HAZARDOUS AREA IMMEDIATELY

Low Battery Warning

-Appendix 2C-

SCBA Procedures Quiz

1. Q: Describe two ways to reset a pre-alert?

A: You can:1) Move your hips side to side or twist.

2) Press the reset button, you will hear three chirps.

2. Q: What two things will depressing the reset button twice do?

A: It will:1) Reset a full-alert.

2) Deactivate your pack (only if the bottle valve has been turned off and the air has been fully bled from your low pressure hose and regulator via the purge valve.) Remember: Press. Release. Press again.

3. Q: To turn on the purge valve, (which gives your regulator and mask constant air flow) do you rotate the red knob forward or backward?

A: You rotate the knob forward, or counter clockwise. Lefty loosey, Righty tighty!

4. Q: How do you activate or “pressurize” the Scott Air Pack and place the PASS device in the monitoring or “automatic” mode?

A: You turn the bottle valve. This puts air into the system, activating it. Thus the PASS device is air activated.

5. Q: You are manning a hand line for a MVA (Motor Vehicle Accident), you are “on-air” and your mask is fogging up. What can you do to “clear” your face piece?

A: You can turn the purge valve forward. This will send a steady flow of air to my regulator and that should “clear” the face piece. As soon as the fog clears turn the valve back to its normal position.

6. Q: When taking the pack off which shoulder strap should you grab and why?

A: The pack should be taken off by grabbing the left shoulder strap. This is for two reasons. One is that it lets you control your regulator and mask. Two is that it is a good habit to establish because you will need to use this skill when having to breach walls or reduce your profile to help move victims.

7. Q: Describe how to tighten the cheek and temple straps.

A: Grasp the doubled up end of the straps and with your elbows pointing forward, pull the straps back until you feel resistance. Repeat for next set of straps. The problem that many people face with this task is that they try to pull the straps to the side (away from the ears) and as a result they do not get the proper fit. NOTE: you tighten the shin straps first to properly situate your face in the face piece.

8. Q: Upon turning your bottle valve to open your bottle you feel and hear a large volume of air discharge from the bottom left side of you bottle. What do you suspect is the problem?

A: The problem can be one of three things. One, the O-ring may be cracked or missing inside the coupling nut. Two, the coupling nut might not be properly hand tightened. Three, the coupling nut may be cross-threaded.

-Appendix 2C Pg. 2-

SCBA Procedures Quiz

9. Q: Describe what you could do to your airpack to prepare for a bottle change. Include in the description anything that you could do to make sure that the process takes as little time as possible.

A: After turning off the air using the bottle valve, you would then release the air in the low-pressure hose, using the purge valve. Then, you would then deactivate the pack using the manual reset button. To speed up the process you would bring a full bottle to the person that it changing out the bottle. You could then also unscrew the coupling nut and press the cylinder hanger lock. All the bottle changer would have to do is undo the bottle strap, slide the bottle out, put the new bottle in, screw the coupling nut on and then redo the bottle strap.

10. Q: You have turned your air on using the bottle valve. Your coupling nut is hand tightened. You don your face piece. You are “on-air” and you enter the building. About 3 minutes into your assignment you happen to check how much air you have left by checking your pressure gauge on your control console. You have 1500psi left. Just then your mask starts to suck to your face. You remember that you just checked your bottle and had plenty of air. You are also aware that your low-pressure alarm is not sounding. What, most likely, it the problem? How do you immediately correct it, and what other steps would you take to ensure your further safety?

A: The problem is most likely a regulator failure. To immediately correct the problem you would use the purge valve by rotating it forward and keeping it there. This is known as FREE-FLOWING. You would then notify your partner that you have a problem with your airpack and you would then BOTH leave the structure.

-Appendix 3A-

KFD Riding Positions: Locations, Assignments, Equipment

ENGINE 8 ENGINE 9

(Front) (Front)

Chauffer OfficerChauffer Officer

Back Up NozzleHydrant/ Nozzle

Backup

Hydrant Door

Chauffer – Position apparatus appropriately as to allow access for incoming Ladder(s) and place into operation attack lines. Take Command if no Chief or Captain is on scene. Relay to next in Engine or IC Where secondary hydrants and FDC connections are.

Tools: Radio, Flashlight, PPE

Officer – Direct/Coordinate crew and line selection and placement.

Tools: Radio, Flashlight, T.I.C., PPE & SCBA

Nozzle – Assist Officer in the investigation; operate hand-line under the direction of the officer.

Tools: Radio, Flashlight, Irons, Appropriate attack line as directed by the Officer

Hydrant – Fully dress the hydrant then charge feeder(s) in coordination with the Chauffer. Then position self in a manner as to aid in the advancement of the Attack line (i.e. flaking out line, feeding line into the structure

Tools: Radio, Flashlight, Hydrant Bag, PPE, (SCBA if needed)

Back-Up – Second person on attack line, ensures a clean stretch, no kinks, Back-up the nozzle position.

Tools: Flashlight, Attack Line, PPE & SCBA

Door – Ensures clean stretch, no kinks, Monitor top of stairs at cellar/basement fires. Feed line into and around doors. Third member on the attack line (if needed).

Tools: Flashlight, Attack Line, PPE & SCBA

*Order in which to fill the seats is as follows:*

1. Chauffer

2. Officer

3. Nozzle

4. Hydrant

5. Back-Up

6. Door



Ladder 2

(Front)

Chauffer Officer

Roof Can

OV Irons

Chauffer - Position apparatus appropriately as to allow proper use of the stick on 1 if not two sides of the structure, assist Roof position with ventilation (if needed), assist OV position with victim removal and laddering the structure.

Tools: Radio, Flashlight, Appropriate size ladder (if needed), Necessary hand tools

Officer - Direct/Coordinate crew for appropriate search patterns to locate fire and victims, victim removal, forcible entry.

Tools: Radio, Flashlight, T.I.C., Haligan

Can – Assist Officer with search/investigation and victim removal, assist in victim removal.

Tools: Radio, Flashlight, Water Can, 6’ Z-Hook

Irons – Assist Officer with search/investigation and victim removal, force necessary doors to gain access into and through the structure.

Tools:Radio, Flashlight, set of Irons (haligan & flat-head axe), Rabbit tool

OV – Ladder the structure on all sides and floors to allow egress to the interior teams if ladder supply allows, V.E.S. (vent, enter, search) rooms near the fire, victim removal.

Tools: Radio, Flashlight, 6’ Z-Hook, Haligan, Appropriate size ladder

Roof – Coordinate with the Chauffer with stick set-up, set up portable ladders if stick operation are unavailable, vent roof,

Tools: Radio, Flashlight, 6’ Roof Hook, Haligan, Saw with appropriate blade/chain



Rescue 6

For Medicals For MVAs As Ladder Company

(Front) (Front)(Front)

Chauffer OfficerChauffer Officer Chauffer Officer

Tech 1 Tech 2 StabilizationSpreaders Roof Can

Tech 3 Tech 4 Floater CuttersOV Irons

Medical Calls:

Chauffer - Position apparatus appropriately as to allow access for incoming Transporting Ambulance (i.e. just past driveway if available), assist in patient care.

Tools: Medical Gloves, 400 Radio, Flashlight

Officer – Direct/Coordinate crew with supplies and incoming transporting ambulance, conduct patient care.

Tools: Medical Gloves, 800 Radio, Flashlight

Techs 1-4 – Assist in patient care, assist transporting rescue with bringing in supplies.

Tools: Medical Gloves, First-in-Bag, Flashlight, Medical Clip-Board

Motor Vehicle Accidents:

Chauffer – Position apparatus appropriately as to protect the scene/area that the crew will be working (if conditions allow), assist crew in deploying hydraulic tools and equipment for extrication operations, assist in patient care (if needed).

Tools: Safety Vest, Radio, Flashlight,

Officer - Direct/Coordinate crew with supplies and incoming transporting ambulance, oversee/assist extrication operations.

Tools: Safety Vest, Radio, Flashlight, Haligan

Spreaders – Operates spreader tool during extrication operations (if needed), assist in patient care (if needed).

Tools: Safety Vest, Radio, Flashlight, Spreader Tool

Cutters – Operates cutter tool during extrication operations (if needed), cuts power at the battery cables, assist in patient care (if needed).

Tools: Safety Vest, Radio, Flashlight, Cutter Tool, Wire Cutter

Stabilization – Ensures that the care the extrication team will be operating on/in is free from moving in and direction/orientation, assist with patient care.

Tools: Safety Vest, Radio, Flashlight, Quick packs, Cribbing, Step-Chocks

Floater – Assist in patient care; assist the Spreader/Cutter/Stabilization positions.

Tools: Safety Vest, Radio, Flashlight



As Ladder Company:

Chauffer - Position apparatus appropriately as to allow appropriate apparatus get closer to the structure, assist Roof position with laddering the roof of the structure and ventilation (if needed), assist OV position with victim removal and laddering the structure.

Tools: Radio, Flashlight, Appropriate size ladder, Necessary hand tools

Officer - Direct/Coordinate crew for appropriate search patterns to locate fire and victims, victim removal, forcible entry.

Tools: Radio, Flashlight, T.I.C., Haligan

Can – Assist Officer with search/investigation and victim removal, assist in victim removal.

Tools: Radio, Flashlight, Water Can, 6’ Z-Hook

Irons – Assist Officer with search/investigation and victim removal, force necessary doors to gain access into and through the structure.

Tools:Radio, Flashlight, set of Irons (haligan & flat-head axe), Rabbit tool

OV – Ladder the structure on all sides and floors to allow egress to the interior teams if ladder supply allows, V.E.S. (Vent, Enter, Search) rooms near the fire, victim removal.

Tools: Radio, Flashlight, 6’ Z-Hook, Haligan, Appropriate size ladder

Roof – Coordinate with the Chauffer to set-up ladders to the roof of the structure, vent roof.

Tools: Radio, Flashlight, 6’ Roof Hook, Haligan, Saw with appropriate blade/chain, Appropriate size ladder

-Appendix 3B-

KFD Chain of Command Chart

Board of Wardens

Members

Probationary Firefighters

Applicants

Maintenance Coordinator

Company Engineers

Company Engineers

Senior Engineer

Senior Engineer

44

Rescue Lieutenant

43

Engine Lieutenant

41

Captain

Captain Chris Degrave

Chief 4

Chief of Department

Chief Nate Barrington

Safety Officer

Office Manager

Chief 9

Deputy Chief of Operations

Deputy Chief Tom Reed

45

Ladder Lieutenant

Senior Engineer

Company Engineers

-Appendix 4-

Firefighter Safety & Health Quiz Questions

1. Name at least 5 topics covered by the NFPA 1500 Standard

2. Name three ways to prevent firefighter injuries

3. Name six of the firefighter health considerations

4. What steps are you currently taking to improve your health and wellness?

5. Who is the Kingston Fire Safety Officer? What is his job?

6. Who is ultimately responsible for your safety?

7. Is seat-belt use always required?

-Appendix 5-

Fire Behavior Quiz Questions

1. What are the 4 elements of the fire-tetrahedron?

2. How do firefighting operations affect the fire tetrahedron? (I.E. - How is fire truly controlled? 4 Ways**)

3. What are the stages of fire development? How does fire progress?

4. What are the three types of heat transmission/ transfer? Define each?

5. What are (at least 4) the key factors that affect fire development?

6. What is the definition of a back draft?

7. What are the signs & pre- conditions of a back draft situation?

8. How would you best define thermal layering?

9. What is the definition of rollover?

10. What is the definition of flashover?

11. What is a thermal imaging camera (T.I.C)? How can you use it for firefighting operations?

12. What apparatus have a T.I.C? Where are they located?