Training: Training Manual Summary

The following is a summary of the contents of the Santa Clara County Fire Department training manual. This will provide an indication of the scope and breadth of comprehensive training that a new firefighter trainee receives.

Block I - Organization

Block II - Maintenance and Testing

Block III - Equipment Operation

Block IV - Water Supply

Block V - Fire Control

Block VII - Motor Vehicle and Pump Operation

Block VIII - Emergency Care

Block IX - Fire and Arson Investigation

Block X - Public Education

Block XI - Fire Prevention

Block XII - Fire Communications System

Block XVI - Employee Performance

Training Manual

Revised: 12/98

BLOCK I - ORGANIZATION
Component	Class	Revised
I-B-11a	Procedure In The Event of Serious Injury or Death	10/84
I-E-1	Back Safety	12/98

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BLOCK II - MAINTENANCE AND TESTING
Component	Class	Revised
II-A-2	Task Force Tip Nozzle Maintenance	02/98
II-A-6a	SCBA Fit Testing	02/98
II-A-10a	Care and Use of the GasTYech GT402	02/96
II-A-10b	Care and Use of the AIM Logic 6	02/96
II-B-2	Repair of Red Vinyl Salvage Covers	07/86
II-B-3	Inspect Test and Maintain Fire Hose	05/95
II-B-3a	CFPD Delta Hydro Mfg. Portable Hose Tester	05/94
II-B-8	Hurst Tool Maintenance	02/98
II-B-14	Cascade Air System	07/84
II-B-14a	Application of A-3 Zero Fog to Face Shields and Face Pieces of Breathing Apparatus	07/84
II-B-15	Cascade Oxygen System	07/84
II-B-21	Care and Maintenance of Binoculars	07/84
II-B-22	Identification of Tools and Equipment	01/95
II-B-22a	Underground Supply Tank/Fuel Pump Filter: Maintenance and Service	06/90
II-B-23a	Care and Maintenance of Onan DLG Generator	07/84
II-B-25a	Maintenance of Safety Clothing	04/93
II-B-26	Care and Use of the Trelleborg Trelchem Super Extra Totally Encapsulated Suit	11/87
II-B-30	Testing Blood Pressure Sphygmomanometers	08/89

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BLOCK III - EQUIPMENT OPERATION
Component	Class	Revised
III-A-1c	Operate Gas Powered Stihl Cut-Quick Circular Saw	03/98
III-A-1e	Sawzall (Reciprocating Saw)	07/84
III-A-1f	Instructions and Procedures for the Carbide Tipped Chain Saw (Pro Mac 800)/Stihl Model .038	08/98
III-A-1g	Caldo Mini Cutting Torch	09/96
III-A-2a	Shovel - Round Point	01/89
III-A-2b	McLeod Tool	01/89
III-A-2c	Pulaski Tool	01/89
III-A-4a	Tempest Gasoline-Power Blower	06/91
III-A-6a	The Square D Quik Gard Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter	07/84
III-B-1	Rope Rescue Equipment	02/98
III-B-1a	Uses of All Purpose Strap	07/84
III-B-1c	Care and Use of Static Kernmantle Rope	10/84
III-B-1d	7mm Rope and Drop Bag	01/89
III-B-2	Introduction to Anchors	02/98
III-B-4	Snatch Block and Equipment for Rescue 3	02/98
III-C-3	Operate Class A Foam System	12/96
III-C-4	Harrison Hydra-Gen Hydraulic Motor Generator	01/89
III-C-4b	Auxiliary Power for the Phone System at Headquarters (Kohler Portable Generator)	02/96
III-C-5	Command Light	02/97
III-D-5	Operate Water Ejector	07/84
III-D-5a	How to Operate Hydrant Gate Valve	07/84
III-D-6	Central Fire District Hose Program	05/95
III-D-7	How to Complete a 400' Progressive Hose Lay Using High Rise/Wildland Hose Packs	06/93
III-D-8	Loading Central Fire District Hose Harness	07/84
III-D-8a	Loading Central Fire District Hose Harness	01/93
III-D-8b	Load Pre-Connected 1-3/4" Live Line (150'-200')	06/90
III-E-2	How to Do a Progressive Hose Lay, 1-1/2" Hose	06/89
III-E-2a	How to Lay a Single Line of 2-1/2" or Larger	09/87
III-E-2b	How to Lay a Single Line of 2-1/2" or Larger Hose Out (From Fire to Hydrant), Wyed Into Two (2) Pre-Connected 1-1/2" Bundles (Two Person)	09/87
III-E-2c	Pull Preconnected Live Lines	06/90
III-E-2d	How to Lay a Single or Double Line of 2 1/2" or Larger Hose Out (From Fire to Hydrant), With Two (2) Bundles and a 2 1/2" Nozzle (One Person)	10/91
III-E-2e	Large Diameter Hose Line In	05/93
III-E-2f	Large Diameter Hose Line Out	05/93
III-E-5	Master Streams	09/87
III-E-6l	Remove Hose Line From Upper Floors (3 Firefighters)	07/84
III-F-1	Ground Ladders	09/97
III-F-1a	Ladder Operation Commands	09/97
III-F-1b	How to Beam Raise a 24' Extension Ladder, 1 Person, from a High Shoulder Carry	09/97
III-F-1c	One Firefighter Beam Raise from a High-Shoulder Carry, Carry a Roof Ladder up a Ladder, and Place the Roof Ladder into Operation	09/97
III-F-1d	How to Beam Raise a 26' Extension Ladder, 2 Person	09/97
III-F-1e	How to Flat Raise a 35' Extension Ladder from a Flat Shoulder Carry, 3 Person, Log Roll Method	09/97
III-F-1f	How to Flat Raise a 35' Extension Ladder from a Flat Shoulder Carry, 3 Person, Vertically Pivoting Method	09/97
III-F-1g	Little Giant Ladder	09/97
III-G-1a	Elevator Procedures	07/84
III-H-2a	Operating Instructions for Spiromatic Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus	01/91
III-H-2b	Changing Air Cylinders for the Spiromatic Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus	09/87
III-H-2c	Assembly and Use of Communication Equipment for Haz Mat Entry Suits and Spiromatic SCBA	/87
III-H-2d	SpiroHatch: Ambient Air Device Fitted to Spiromatic Mask	10/93
III-H-2e	Hydrostatic Testing of SCBA Bottles	01/99
III-H-3	Personal Distress Locator	07/84
III-H-3a	Fire Shelters	07/84
III-H-3b	Care and Use of the Chemical/Gas Suit	07/84
III-H-3d	Nomex/PBI Hood	09/87
III-H-3f	Maintenance of the Cairns 970 Structural Fire Fighting Helmet	04/94
III-H-4c	Operate Power Pull, One Man	07/84
III-H-4d	How to use the Air Chisel Rescue Kit	07/84
III-H-4e	Operate Hurst Tool - Jaws of Life	07/84
III-H-4f	Automotive Airbags	09/90
III-H-4g	Operation of Grip Hoist	03/98
III-I-3	Radiological Meters	07/84
III-I-3a	Radiological Instruments	07/91
III-I-4	Weather Kit Procedures	07/90
III-I-5	Remote Automated Weather Station	11/96
III-J-1	Apparatus Video Recorder	03/93
III-K-1	Care and Use of the Tac Stick (Tester of Alternating Current)	09/96

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BLOCK IV - WATER SUPPLY
Component	Class	Revised
IV-C-3a	Operate Waterous Floto Pump	07/84
IV-C-3b	Operate Honda WB30X Water Pump	09/92
IV-C-3d	Operate Submersible Pumps	07/84
IV-C-4	Hydrant Testing Program	05/99
IV-C-5a	Hydrant Testing; Private Systems	07/86
IV-C-5b	Low Flow Hydrant - Test Kit	07/86
IV-C-5c	Testing Private Tanks	11/86
IV-C-7	Hydrants Connected to Sprinkler Systems Underground	07/84

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BLOCK V - FIRE CONTROL
Component	Class	Revised
V-A-23a	Description and Utilization of Aqueous Film Forming Foam - Alcohol Type Concentrate (AFFF/ATC)	05/91
V-A-23b	Class A Firefighting Foam	05/91
V-B-1c	Fire Simulator
V-B-5	Fire Control in Self Cleaning Ovens	07/84
V-B-6a	Fires in Mail Boxes (Dry Chemical)	07/84
V-B-8	Salvage Kit	04/92
V-B-9	Sandbagging for Flood Control	02/95
V-C-4	Use of Plug 'n Dike	07/92
V-D-3a	Out-of-County Strike Team Kits	01/89
V-D-20	Safety Procedures	01/86
V-D-20a	Emergency Scene Safety Policy	12/90
V-D-20b	Helicopter Landing Zone	01/95
V-D-24	Incident Command Procedures	07/84

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BLOCK VII - MOTOR VEHICLE AND PUMP OPERATION
Component	Class	Revised
VII-A-1a	Inspect and Care of Apparatus Batteries	11/96
VII-A-1c	Inspect and Care for Tires	07/84
VII-A-1d	Inspect and Care for Drive Systems	07/84
VII-A-1h	Inspect and Care for Steering Systems	07/84
VII-A-1k	Inspect and Care for Brakes	11/96
VII-A-1m	Inspect and Care for Lighting Systems	07/84
VII-A-2a	Gauges and Switches	09/92
VII-A-2c	Emergency Brake Systems, Air Brakes	07/84
VII-A-2d	Procedures for Tilting Cabs of Apparatus	06/91
VII-A-3	Tire Chain Procedures	07/84
VII-A-3b	Chassis Lubrication	11/93
VII-A-4	Conduct Pumper Tests	09/85
VII-B-1	California Vehicle Code	07/94
VII-B-3a	Driving Fire Department Apparatus	10/84
VII-B-3b	Preliminary to Starting Motor	07/84
VII-B-3c	Principles of Gear Shifting	10/84
VII-B-3d	Principles of Steering, Braking and Spotting Apparatus	12/98
VII-B-3e	Steering Fire Apparatus	10/84
VII-B-3h	Excessive Idle Time/Motor Shutdown	01/89
VII-B-3i	Diesel Engine Warm-up	01/86
VII-B-3j	Jacob's Engine Brake (Jakes Brake)	09/87
VII-B-3k	Driving in Mountainous Terrain	10/94
VII-B-3l	Driving Emergency Vehicles at Intersections	05/99
VII-B-6	Moving Apparatus Backward or Forward	01/95
VII-B-7	Operation of Four Wheel Drive Vehicles	07/84
VII-B-7a	Engagement of 4-Wheel Drive on Patrols 1 and 3	07/92
VII-B-7b	Fire Apparatus Chock Blocks	04/92
VII-B-7c	Winch Operations	02/95
VII-C-1	Pump Operation	07/84
VII-C-1a	Engagement and Operation of Pumps on Patrols 1 and 3	10/94
VII-C-1b	Pump Operating Valves and Controls	07/84
VII-C-1c	Transfer Valve (Volume-Pressure Operation)	07/84
VII-C-1d	Operate Relief Valves	07/84
VII-C-1e	Priming Centrifugal Pumps	12/85
VII-C-1f	Suction Hose and Suction Hose Connections	07/84
VII-C-1g	Air Engaged Priming Systems	12/85
VII-C-4d	Hard Suction Connection to Draft	07/84
VII-C-5a	Make Suction Connection to Hydrant, Hard Suction (Two Person)	07/84
VII-C-5b	Operate Pump from Hydrant	07/84
VII-C-5c	Make Suction Connection to Hydrant-Large Soft Suction	10/84
VII-C-6	Principles of Relay Pumping	07/84
VII-C-8	Operate Pump From Booster Tank	07/84
VII-D-3	Operators Certification Program for Aerial Ladders	07/84

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BLOCK VIII - EMERGENCY CARE
Component	Class	Revised
VIII-A-1	Determination of Death in the Field	06/92
VIII-A-1a	Do Not Resuscitate (DNR)	12/93
VIII-A-2a	Directions for Use of Sphygmomanometer	07/84
VIII-B-1	V-VAC Hand-Powered Suction Unit	04/92
VIII-B-4	Zoll 1600 Semi-Automatic Defibrillator	02/98
VIII-B-4a	Heartstart 3000 Semi-Automatic Defibrillator	03/98
VIII-B-5	Direction for use of Bag-Valve-Mask System	03/87
VIII-B-5a	Microholster™	04/94
VIII-C-5	Treatment for Thermal Burns	07/84
VIII-C-18	Communicable Disease Procedures for Field Personnel	/98
VIII-C-19	Initial Rescuer's Triage and Stabilization Plan	12/96
VIII-C-19a	Rapid Response First Aid Module	09/87
VIII-C-20	Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment Plan (START)	06/92
VIII-C-20a	"START" Triage Injury Tags	06/92
VIII-D-3	The Ferno Backboard, Model 76R	02/97
VIII-D-3b	Apply Zee Extrication Device	07/84
VIII-E-1	Medical Alert: Lyme Disease	10/95

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BLOCK IX - FIRE AND ARSON INVESTIGATION
Component	Class	Revised
IX-B-2a	Investigating a Carbon Monoxide Detector Call	04/97
IX-C-7	Testifying in Court Or at a Deposition	10/84
IX-C-7a	Qualify and Appear in Court	10/84

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BLOCK X - PUBLIC EDUCATION
Component	Class	Revised
X-A-9	Public Education Door and Window Prop	05/90
X-B-3a	Procedure for Station Tours for Preschool Aged Children; 2-1/2 through 4-1/2 years	05/88
X-B-3b	Procedure for Station Tours for Kindergarten Through Second Grade	05/88
X-B-3c	Procedure for Station Tours for Third Through Fifth Grade	05/88
X-B-3d	Procedure for Station Tours for Junior and Senior High School Students	05/88
X-C-5a	Procedure for Preschool (ages 3 to 5) Presentation by Public Education Officer with Engine Company Assistance	06/88
X-C-6	Smoke Detectors	03/97

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BLOCK XI - FIRE PREVENTION
Component	Class	Revised
XI-B-9	Housekeeping	06/90
XI-B-9a	Smoking	06/90
XI-B-10	Regulations for Service Stations Product Dispensing	06/90
XI-C-1	Emergency Planning and Information	06/90
XI-C-3	Occupancy Group Descriptions	06/90
XI-C-8	Inspecting General Storage	06/90
XI-C-9	Exits	06/90
XI-D-1	Company Inspections: How to Approach a Property for Inspection	06/90
XI-D-1a	Entering and Departing Property	06/90
XI-D-4	Heat Producing Appliances	06/90
XI-D-5	Electrical Equipment	06/90
XI-D-15	Fire Doors	06/90
XI-E-1	Hood & Duct Protection Systems	06/90
XI-E-2	Inspecting Fire Protection Systems	01/98
XI-E-2a	Automatic Fire Sprinkler System Maintenance Record Packets	08/91
XI-E-5	Inspecting Fire Alarm Systems	06/90
XI-E-7	Fire Extinguishers	06/90

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BLOCK XII - FIRE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM
Component	Class	Revised
XII-A-2	Motorola Bravo Phone Pagers	06/92
XII-A-4	Communications Procedures	03/97
XII-A-4b	Syntor X 9000 Mobile Radios	03/91
XII-A-4c	Saber II Portable Radios	06/97
XII-A-4d	Radio Frequencies	04/97
XII-H-1	Telex Magnacom™ Vehicle Intercom System	08/94