Santa Clara County Fire Department

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

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BLOCK XVI - EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE
Component Class Revised
XVI-C-2 Incident Critique 04/92
XVI-D-3 How to Complete Performance Evaluations 12/91
XVI-D-4 Recognition Program 11/96

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