Training: Probationary Workbook, Module 1

HOSE, NOZZLES, AND FITTINGS

Performance	Standard
Identify precautions to prevent mold and mildew, mechanical, heat and chemical injury to hose.	ISFTA Essentials
Demonstrate the cleaning of hose.	ISFTA Essentials, Training Manual; II-B-3
Demonstrate:
Connect nozzle to hose (knee method, one person)	ISFTA Hose Practices
Connect nozzle to hose (foot method, one person)	ISFTA Hose Practices
Connect nozzle to hose (two person)	ISFTA Hose Practices
Couple hose (over-hip method, one person)	ISFTA Essentials, ISFTA Hose Practices
Couple hose (foot-tilt method, one person)	ISFTA Essentials, ISFTA Hose Practices
Uncoupling hose (knee-press method)	ISFTA Essentials, ISFTA Hose Practices
Demonstrate:
Hose roll for damaged hose	ISFTA Essentials, Training Manual; II-B-3
Demonstrate:
Single roll - one person	ISFTA Essentials
Donut roll - one person	ISFTA Hose Practices
Donut roll - two person	ISFTA Hose Practices
Demonstrate the use of:
Wye	ISFTA Essentials
Gated wye	ISFTA Essentials
Siamese	ISFTA Essentials
Hydrant gate valve	ISFTA Essentials
Double male adapter	ISFTA Essentials
Reducer	ISFTA Essentials
Increaser	ISFTA Essentials
Hose clamp - 2-1/2", 1-1/2", 1"	ISFTA Essentials
Spanner wrench	ISFTA Essentials
Hydrant wrench	ISFTA Essentials
All purpose strap	Training Manual; III-B-1a
Demonstrate the use of a hose wringer	ISFTA Essentials

SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS

Performance	Standard
Identify four hazardous atmospheres that threaten firefighters' respiratory systems.	ISFTA Essentials
Identify the limitations of SCBA, including toxic atmospheres, oxygen, deficient atmospheres, time and physical condition of personnel.	ISFTA Essentials, Lecture
Identify the pressure gauge, face piece, harness, regulator, cylinder valve, high pressure line, low pressure line, main line valve and pressure-demand mode.	ISFTA Essentials, Lecture
Demonstrate use of the Interspiro.	Training Manual; III-H-2a, Lecture
Demonstrate the overhead method and the seat methods for donning SCBA.	ISFTA Essentials, Training Manual; III-H-1b
Demonstrate the cleaning and sanitizing of SCBA.	Training Manual; III-H-1b
Demonstrate the changing of a SCBA cylinder.	Training Manual; III-H-1c, Training Manual; III-H-2b
Demonstrate the procedures for recharging SCBA cylinders from a cascade system.	ISFTA Essentials, Lecture
Identify components of an Open circuit breathing apparatus	Interspiro Manual, ISFTA Essentials

HOSE LOADS AND PULLS

Performance	Standard
Demonstrate the proper method; Reeling and unreeling hose	Training Manual
Demonstrate:
Pulling and loading
Booster hose	Lecture
Pre-connected live line	Training Manual; III-D-8b
Flat load	Training Manual; III-D-8
Accordion load	ISFTA Essentials
Horseshoe load	ISFTA Essentials
LDH Flat load	ISFTA Essentials
Large diameter hose, making a "Dutchman"	ISFTA Hose Practices
Demonstrate:
Making hose packs	Training Manual; III-D-8a
Fold and carry hose (shoulder method)	ISFTA Essentials, ISFTA Hose Practices
Carry a single uncharged hose up a ladder (three people)	ISFTA Essentials, ISFTA Hose Practices
Advance a charged hose line into a structure	ISFTA Essentials, ISFTA Hose Practices
Advance a Hose line up a stairway	ISFTA Essentials, ISFTA Hose Practices
Remove hose line from upper floor (three people)	Training Manual; III-E-6l
Extend a charged line using a hose clamp	ISFTA Essentials, ISFTA Hose Practices
Replace a burst section of hose	ISFTA Essentials, ISFTA Hose Practices
Demonstrate opening and closing a charged fog nozzle.	ISFTA Essentials
Demonstrate the operation of a monitor.	IFSTA Fire Streams, ISFTA Hose Practices
Demonstrate:
Progressive hose lays utilizing District hose packs.	Lecture, Training Manual; III-E-2, III-D-8a
Identify the objectives for using master stream appliances.	IFSTA Fire Streams

FIRE BEHAVIOR

Performance	Standard
Define "fire," "fire triangle," and "fire tetrahedron."	ISFTA Essentials
Define "flash point," ignition","temperature," and "flashover."	ISFTA Essentials
Define the "incipient", "free burning," and "smoldering" stages of a fire.	ISFTA Essentials
Identify the four means of heat transfer.	ISFTA Essentials
Identify thermal balance and imbalance.	ISFTA Essentials
Identify the four principles of fire extinguishment.	ISFTA Essentials
Identify the four classes of fire.	ISFTA Essentials
Identify the four classification markings for fire.	ISFTA Essentials
Identify the characteristics of a fire stream.	ISFTA Essentials

PORTABLE EXTINGUISHERS

Performance	Standard
Describe the size, rating system, operation and servicing requirements of: Carbon Dioxide extinguishers, Dry Chemical extinguishers and Dry Powder extinguishers.	ISFTA Essentials

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES

Performance	Standard
Demonstrate how to conduct a primary survey	EMTV midterm, skills packet
Demonstrate a evaluation of the patient, verbal report of the examination findings	EMTV midterm, skills packet
Demonstrate how to manage a airway	EMTV midterm, skills packet
Demonstrate how to manage an obstructed airway	EMTV midterm, skills packet
Demonstrate how to perform one rescuer CPR	EMTV midterm, skills packet

STREET FAMILIARIZATION

Instructions: Blank maps will be provided to each recruit by an administering Officer. Each recruit will then fill-in the appropriate streets to the satisfaction of the administering Officer.

Performance	Standard
Station: Cupertino Streets: Homestead Road Stevens Creek Boulevard McClellan Road Bollinger Road Miller Avenue Blaney Avenue De Anza Boulevard Stelling Road Tantau Avenue Bandley Avenue	District Map Book
Station: Dunne Hill Streets: Jackson Oaks Drive Condit Road Fountain Oaks Drive Peppertree Drive Sorrel Trail Drive Gallop Drive Holiday Lake Drive Thomas Grade Diana Avenue	District Map Book
Station: El Toro Streets: Main Street Dunne Avenue La Crosse Drive Del Monte Avenue Dewitt Avenue Peak Avenue San Pedro Jarvis Drive Cochrane Road Third Street	District Map Book