Santa Clara County Fire Department

Training: Probationary Workbook, Module 5

TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Module 5

  • Foam

    Confined Space

    Multiple Casualty Incident Plan

    County Mutual Aid

    County Highrise Plan

    Emergency Medical Services

    District Streets (CA, RE & SU)

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    FOAM

    Performance

    Standard

    Class A Foam:

     

    Explain the uses for Class A foam and the concentrations for each objective.

    Training Manual, V-A-23b

    Demonstrate the operation of the Class A foam system.

    Training Manual; III-C- 3

    Class B Foam:

     

    Explain the uses of Class B foam and the difference between polar and non-polar liquids.

    Training Manual; V-A-23 a

    Explain how to use class B foam on an apparatus that has class B foam

    Using the pump panel on the apparatus that has class B foam control unit.

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    CONFINED SPACE

    Performance

    Standard

    Describe what a Confined Space is

    Title 8 CCR GISO 5156, 5157 & 5158, Student Study Guide, District Class '95

    Describe at least three hazards gases found in a Confined Space, and where they might be found

    Student Study Guide, District Class '95

    Describe the steps used for safe entry into a Confined Space

    Student Study Guide, District Class '95

    Name the gas detectors used in and the location of each

    Student Study Guide, District Class '95

    Name the three NIOSH Classes of Confined Spaces, based on life threatening characteristics

    Student Study Guide, District Class '95

    Describe the District's Response policy for a suspected Confined Space rescue

    Student Study Guide, District Class '95

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    MULTIPLE CASUALTY INCIDENT PLAN

    Performance

    Standard

    Explain the meaning of an "Advisory Alert"

    County Multiple Casualty Incident Plan

    Explain who may activate the plan, and how it is accomplished

    County Multiple Casualty Incident Plan

    Explain the specific information required at the time of activation

    County Multiple Casualty Incident Plan

    Explain the process for Deactivation

    County Multiple Casualty Incident Plan

    Explain the hierarchy in terms of ICS concerning:

    • Medical Group

    • Fire Group

    • Law group

    County Multiple Casualty Incident Plan

    Explain the "Triage" method utilized in the plan

    County Multiple Casualty Incident Plan

    Explain the radio frequencies utilized at the scene

    County Multiple Casualty Incident Plan

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    COUNTY MUTUAL AID

    Performance

    Standard

    Identify the County's pre-designated Strike Teams.

    • Identify SCCFD's pre-designated units and strike teams

    • Identify the primary purpose of these Strike Teams

    County Mutual Aid Plan

    Explain the difference between a Tactical, Command, and Travel Frequency

    Santa Clara County Local Fire Service and Rescue Mutual Aid Plan

    Name the frequencies utilized in Santa Clara County for Mutual Aid

    Santa Clara County Local Fire Service and Rescue Mutual Aid Plan

    Explain the County's policy on the use of Mutual Aid units

    Santa Clara County Local Fire Service and Rescue Mutual Aid Plan

    Explain the County's personnel accountability (T-cards) system

    Santa Clara County Local Fire Service and Rescue Mutual Aid Plan

    Explain the transmission "Emergency Traffic" and "Vacate"

    Santa Clara County Local Fire Service and Rescue Mutual Aid Plan

    Explain the County's Geographical Designations

    Santa Clara County Local Fire Service and Rescue Mutual Aid Plan

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    COUNTY HIGHRISE PLAN

    Performance

    Standard

    Explain the acronym ALS BASE

    Santa Clara County Highrise Plan

    Explain the responsibilities of "Lobby"

    Santa Clara County Highrise Plan

    Identify the location and responsibilities of "Staging"

    Santa Clara County Highrise Plan

    Identify the location and responsibilities of "Lobby"

    Santa Clara County Highrise Plan

    Explain the distinction between "Staging" and "Base"

    Santa Clara County Highrise Plan

    Explain who "Staging" reports to

    Santa Clara County Highrise Plan

    Identify the County's Highrise Strip for a "Engine" and a "Truck"

    Santa Clara County Highrise Plan

    Identify the responsibilities of "Stairwell Support" and the proper positioning of the personnel assigned to it

    Santa Clara County Highrise Plan

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    EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES

    Performance

    Standard

    Explain the Santa Clara County Paramedic Policies:

    • 300.11 Trauma Triage

    • 300.27 Physician at the scene

    • 300.37 Transfer of Patient Responsibility from EMT-P to EMT-1

    • 700.10 Advanced Life Support Pre-Hospital Care Report

    • 900 Paramedic Procedures

    • 904 Do Not Resuscitate

    • 908 Patient Refusal of Care/Transport

    Santa Clara County Paramedic EMS Policies

    Explain the Santa Clara County Paramedic Policies:

    • 914 Communicable Disease Reporting

    • 916 Determination of Death in the field

    • 940 Helicopter Utilization

    • 977 Transition of Care between ALS First Responder and ALS Transport Provider

    • Each 1400 Series protocol - ALS Scope of Practice Adult Field Treatment Protocols

    • Each 1500 Series protocol - ALS Scope of Practice Pediatric Field Treatment Protocols

    • 3010 Receiving Hospital Radio Report

    Santa Clara County Paramedic EMS Policies

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    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: Campbell
    Streets:

    1. 1st Street

    2. Bascom Avenue

    3. Campbell Avenue

    4. Central Avenue

    5. Hamilton Avenue

    6. Latimer Avenue

    7. Leigh Avenue

    8. McGlincy Lane

    9. Midway Street

    10. Union Avenue

    District Map Book

    Station: Redwood
    Streets:

    1. Madrone

    2. Idylwild

    3. Alma Bridge

    4. Old Santa Cruz

    5. Soda Springs

    6. Aldercroft Heights

    7. Ogallala Warpath

    8. Call-Of-The-Wild

    9. Broadway

    10. Summit

    District Map Book

    Station: Sunnyoaks
    Streets:

    1. Budd Avenue

    2. Campbell Avenue

    3. Dell Avenue

    4. Hacienda Avenue

    5. Hamilton Avenue

    6. Nido Drive

    7. San Tomas Aquino Road

    8. Westmont Avenue

    9. West Sunnyoaks Avenue

    10. Virginia Avenue

    District Map Book

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