Training: Probationary Workbook, Module 2

Identify the parts of a ladder.

ISFTA Essentials; pgs 281-285, IFSTA Ladders

Identify the types of ladders in service.

ISFTA Essentials; pgs 285-287, IFSTA Ladders

Identify items to check when inspecting ladders.

ISFTA Essentials; pgs 287-288, IFSTA Ladders

Demonstrate cleaning a ladder.

ISFTA Essentials; pgs 288-290, IFSTA Ladders

Identify four considerations for ladder placement.

ISFTA Essentials; pgs 295-300, IFSTA Ground Ladders; pgs 172-175

Demonstrate:

Carry, raise and lower folding attic ladders

Training Manual; III-F-1a

Remove, carry, raise and lower roof ladders (used as straight ground ladders)

Training Manual; III-F-1b, ISFTA Essentials; pgs 315-316

Carry, raise and lower roof ladders (above ground)

Training Manual; III-F-1c, ISFTA Essentials; pgs 327-329

Remove, carry, raise and lower 24-foot extension ladder

Training Manual; III-F-1f, ISFTA Essentials; pgs 317-318

Climb ladders

IFSTA Ladders, ISFTA Essentials; pgs 304-306

Lock in on ladders

IFSTA Ladders, ISFTA Essentials; pgs 304, 340-341

Foot ladders

IFSTA Ladders, ISFTA Essentials; pgs 303-304, 313-314

Tie off halyard

IFSTA Ladders, ISFTA Essentials; pg 300

Carry, raise, and climb "Little Giant" ladder

Training Manual; III-F-1g

Demonstrate:

Heel ladder (Flat raise)

IFSTA Ladders, ISFTA Essentials; pgs 301, 312

Heel ladder (Beam raise)

IFSTA Ladders, ISFTA Essentials; pg 301

Move ladder in vertical position (one person)

IFSTA Ladders, ISFTA Essentials; pgs 301-302, 337

Move ladder in vertical position (two person)

IFSTA Ladders, ISFTA Essentials; pgs 302, 335, 339

Assist a conscious person down a ladder.

IFSTA Ladders, ISFTA Essentials; pg 305

Assist an unconscious person down a ladder.

IFSTA Ladders, ISFTA Essentials; pgs 305-306

Demonstrate how to:

Carry, Raise, and Extend a Ladder using (4) four personnel

ISFTA Essentials

Carry, Raise, and Extend a Ladder using (5) five personnel

ISFTA Essentials

Carry, Raise, and Extend a Ladder using (6) six personnel

ISFTA Essentials

Carries are to include:

Arms Length Method

ISFTA Essentials; pg 311

Flat Shoulder Method

ISFTA Essentials; pg 310

Demonstrate how to:

Carry, and place a Roof Ladder aloft

ISFTA Essentials; pg 327

Demonstrate a standpipe connection

Demonstrate a:

Forward hose lay

Reverse hose lay

Split hose lay

Demonstrate use of Fire Tent Shelter

Training Manual; III-H-3a

Identify contents of Wildland Waist Belts

Training Manual; III-H-3a

Identify the ten standard safety orders

Training Manual; III-H-3a, Handbook on Wildland Firefighting; pg 33

Demonstrate using a chain saw (Wildland)

Training Manual; III-A-1f

Identify;

out-of-county strike team apparatus and additional supplies carried

Training Manual; V-D-3a

Describe factors that influence wildland fire behavior

Wildland Book; Handbook on Wildland Firefighting; pg 2

Demonstrate the use of a Pulaski and a McCloud

Training Manual; III-A-2b, III-A-2c

Demonstrate assembly and use of a Back Pump

Lecture

Demonstrate use of Floto Pumps

Training Manual; IV-C-3a

Demonstrate use of Honda Portable Pump

Training Manual; IV-C-3b

Explain safety precautions in air drop zones

Wildland Book; Handbook on Wildland Firefighting; pg 166

Identify danger zones around a bulldozer

Wildland Book; Handbook on Wildland Firefighting; pgs 44 & 190

Identify the symptoms of overexposure to CO

Wildland Book; Handbook on Wildland Firefighting; pg 29

Describe the effects of wind in fire behavior

Wildland Book; Handbook on Wildland Firefighting; pgs 39 &41

Explain the meaning of:

• "Burning Out"

• "Snags"

• "Foehn Winds"

• "Cold Trailing"

• "Scratch Line"

• "Hotspotting"

Wildland Book; Handbook on Wildland Firefighting

Define the "Rule of ten"

Wildland Book; Handbook on Wildland Firefighting; pg 45

Demonstrate how to carry and maintain hand tools

Wildland Book; Handbook on Wildland Firefighting

Demonstrate use of Urban Interface Maps

Lecture; BC Vehicle

Identify the differences between static kernmantle and braided ropes.

Training Manual; III-B-1c, ISFTA Essentials; pgs 148-150, Lecture

Demonstrate inspecting rope.

Training Manual; III-B-1c, ISFTA Essentials; pgs 150-152, Lecture

Identify the breaking strengths of fire service ropes.

ISFTA Essentials; pgs 149-151, Lecture

Demonstrate proper cleaning and storage of rope.

ISFTA Essentials; pgs 152-153, Lecture

Demonstrate a Bight, Loop and Round-turn.

Training Manual; III-B-1c, ISFTA Essentials; pg 155

Demonstrate tying:

Bowling knot

Training Manual; III-B-1c, Lecture; ISFTA Essentials, pg 162

Clove hitch

Lecture; ISFTA Essentials; pg 164

Figure 8

Lecture; ISFTA Essentials; pg 166

Figure 8 follow-through

Lecture; ISFTA Essentials; pg 167

Figure 8 bend

Lecture; ISFTA Essentials; pg 167

Figure 8 on a bight

Lecture; ISFTA Essentials; pg 168

Overhand

Lecture; ISFTA Essentials; pg 162

Double overhand bend

Lecture; ISFTA Essentials; pg 162

Demonstrate techniques for securing ladders, hose and other equipment.

ISFTA Essentials; pgs 156-157, IFSTA Ground Ladders; pgs 252-258

Demonstrate hoisting tools and equipment aloft.

ISFTA Essentials; pgs 170-172, Lecture

Demonstrate use of drop bag.

IFSTA Essentials; pg 154, Lecture, Training Manual; III-B-1d

Demonstrate techniques for raising, lowering and tensioning systems.

Lecture

Identify the procedures for the direct attack method.

ISFTA Essentials; pg 525, FirefighterÕs Handbook on Wildland Firefighting; pgs 94-97

Identify the procedures for the indirect attack method.

ISFTA Essentials; pg 527

Identify the procedures for an offensive attack.

ISFTA Essentials, Training Manual; V-D-24

Identify the procedures for a defensive attack.

ISFTA Essentials, Training Manual; V-D-24

Identify the procedures for shutting off gas and electrical service to a building.

ISFTA Essentials; pgs 535-539

Identify the major components of the Incident Command System.

Training Manual; V-D-24, Fire Service; Field Operations Guide ICS 420-1

Explain the components of the Command Staff

Lecture; Read I-200

Explain the components of the General Staff

Lecture; Read I-200

Explain the meaning of:

• Span of Control

• Unity of Command

• Crew continuity

• A Division

• A Group

• A Unit

Lecture; Read I-200

Identify the components necessary to have a:

• Strike Team

• Task Force

Lecture

Explain the difference between "Staging" and "Base"

Lecture

Explain the responsibility of the Safety Officer

Lecture

Demonstrate how to manage obstructive airway (infant)

EMTV midterm , skills packet

Demonstrate how to perform CPR (infant)

EMTV midterm , skills packet

Demonstrate how to apply a KED device

EMTV midterm , skills packet

Demonstrate how to apply a Sager splint

EMTV midterm , skills packet

Demonstrate steps and procedures for emergency childbirth

EMTV midterm , skills packet

Demonstrate how to perform one-Rescuer CPR (child)

EMTV midterm , skills packet

Station: Monta Vista
Streets:

1. Freeway 85

2. Stevens Creek Boulevard

3. Foothill Boulevard

4. McClellan Road

5. Homestead Road

6. Bubb Road

7. Stevens Canyon

8. Regnart Road

9. Linda Vista Drive

10. Highway 280

District Map Book

Station: Quito
Streets:

1. Quito Road

2. Saratoga-Los Gatos Road

3. Austin Way

4. Glen Una Drive

5. Sobey Road

6. Fruitvale Avenue

7. Daves Avenue

8. Ridgecrest Drive

9. Bicknell Road

10. Bainter Drive

District Map Book

Station: Seven Springs
Streets:

1. Prospect

2. Rainbow

3. Beauchamps

4. Seven Springs Drive

5. Columbus

6. Hyannisport

7. Waterford

8. Poppy

9. November

10. Fallenleaf

District Map Book

Station: West Valley
Streets:

1. Cox Avenue

2. Saratoga Avenue

3. Prospect Road

4. Quito Road

5. Pierce Road

6. Miller Avenue

7. Titus Avenue

8. Allendale Avenue

9. Seagull Way

10. Glen Brae Drive

District Map Book