Training: Probationary Workbook, Module 4

Demonstrate:

 :

Salvage cover counter payoff (two people)

IFSTA Salvage and Overhaul, ISFTA Essentials, Lecture

Salvage cover crossover throw

IFSTA Salvage and Overhaul

Salvage cover single edge snap throw

ISFTA Essentials, Lecture

Salvage cover balloon throw (two people)

IFSTA Salvage and Overhaul, ISFTA Essentials, Lecture

Construct a water chute

IFSTA Salvage and Overhaul

Construct a water catchall

ISFTA Essentials, Lecture

Palo Alto Fold for salvage covers

IFSTA Salvage and Overhaul, ISFTA Essentials, Lecture

Identify three purposes for overhaul.

IFSTA Salvage and Overhaul, ISFTA Essentials

Identify Procedures for preserving evidence.

IFSTA Salvage and Overhaul, ISFTA Essentials

Identify firefighter's role in fire cause investigation.

IFSTA Salvage and Overhaul, ISFTA Essentials

Identify Procedures for searching for hidden fires.

IFSTA Salvage and Overhaul, ISFTA Essentials

Demonstrate the use of the water vac.

IFSTA Salvage and Overhaul, ISFTA Essentials

Demonstrate the use of the generator lights, junction box, extension cords and adapters.

Lecture

Demonstrate the use of the hydra-gen.

Training Manual; III-C-4

Identify five advantages of ventilation.

IFSTA Fire Vent. Practices, ISFTA Essentials, Lecture

Demonstrate:

Removing skylights, scuttle covers, or other building parts for easy ventilation

IFSTA Fire Vent. Practices, ISFTA Essentials, Lecture

Use the smoke ejector in a doorway

IFSTA Fire Vent. Practices, ISFTA Essentials

Use the smoke ejector for positive pressure ventilation.

IFSTA Fire Vent. Practices, ISFTA Essentials, Lecture

Procedures for opening roofs

Lecture

Operation of the chainsaw

Training Manual; III-A-1F, IFSTA Fire Vent. Practices, Lecture

Operation of tempest blowers

Training Manual

Operation of Sawzall

Training Manual; III-A-1e

Operation of Stihl Cut Quick Saw

Training Manual; III-A-1c

Identify the procedure for a citizen to report an emergency.

ISFTA Essentials; pgs 633-645

Demonstrate operation of all apparatus and station radio equipment.

ISFTA Essentials; pgs 645-651, Co. Comm. Lecture, Training Manual

Identify fire department radio codes (phrases) and communication Procedures.

Lecture, Co. Comm. Code Book, Training Manual; XII-A-4, Training Manual; XII-A-4a

Demonstrate search techniques for a single family dwelling.

ISFTA Essentials; pgs 175-177, Lecture

Demonstrate removing electrical wires from a vehicle.

ISFTA Essentials; pgs 210-211, Lecture

Demonstrate rappelling and the use of rappelling equipment.

IFSTA Rescue, Lecture, Training Manual; III-B-1c

Demonstrate lowering a dummy victim from a second floor level.

ISFTA Essentials; pg 158, Lecture

Identify safety precautions concerning emergency evacuation of elevators.

IFSTA Rescue; pgs 213-214, Lecture, Training Manual; III-G-1a

Identify safety considerations associated with vehicles.

ISFTA Essentials; pgs 198-206, IFSTA Rescue, Lecture

Demonstrate:

• Pulling a steering wheel

• Removing a windshield

• Opening a jammed door

• Removing a vehicle roof

• Stabilizing a vehicle

IFSTA Extrication; pgs 202-206, Lecture

Demonstrate the operation, safety considerations and maintenance of the air chisel.

IFSTA Extrication; pg 193; III-H-4d

Demonstrate the operation, safety considerations and maintenance of the Hurst Tool.

Training Manual; III-H-4e

Explain the various types of smoke detectors available today

Explain how a Carbon Monoxide detector functions

Demonstrate the proper method for conducting a station tour

Agency Specific Training

Explain the district's "Hug a Bear Program"

Agency Specific Training

Explain the District's "Juvenile Firesetter Agency Specific Training Program"

Explain the District's "Safe Sitter Program"

Agency Specific Training

Explain why Public Education is so important

Agency Specific Training

Explain five common causes of fires and their prevention

ISFTA Essentials

Explain three reasons for determining the exact cause of a fire

ISFTA Essentials

Give examples of information that should be noted/recorded en route or in the vicinity of the fire scene.

ISFTA Essentials

Responsibilities and conduct after the fire

ISFTA Essentials

Explain whose duty it is to secure the fire scene.

ISFTA Essentials

Explain how long should the premises be guarded and kept under the control of the fire department.

ISFTA Essentials

Explain what case was the decision to require a search warrant on return to premises based.

ISFTA Essentials

Explain when the fire department authority ends.

ISFTA Essentials

Explain three ways of securing the fire scene.

ISFTA Essentials

Identify the location and service of each receiving facility

Santa Clara County Policy and Procedure Manual

Describe COBRA/OBRA laws

Santa Clara County Policy and Procedure Manual

Describe the expanded scope of practice skills

Santa Clara County Policy and Procedure Manual

Station: Los Gatos
Streets:

1. University Avenue

2. North Santa Cruz Avenue

3. Saratoga-Los Gatos Road (Highway 9)

4. Highway 17

5. Main Street (East and West)

6. Los Gatos Boulevard

7. Blossom Hill Road

8. College Avenue

9. Black Road

10. Alma Bridge Road

District Map Book

Station: Shannon
Streets:

1. Blossom Hill

2. Cherry Blossom

3. Los Gatos-Almaden

4. Englewood

5. Shannon Road

6. Kennedy Road

7. Los Gatos Boulevard

8. National Avenue

9. Harwood

10. Bel Gatos Road

District Map Book

Station: Winchester
Streets:

1. Lark Avenue

2. Los Gatos/Bascom

3. Oka Road

4. Pollard Road

5. University Avenue

6. Vineland Avenue

7. Wedgewood Avenue

8. Winchester Boulevard

9. Daves Avenue

10. Knowles Avenue

District Map Book