Annual Volunteer Firefighter Skills Checklist
Every year, all volunteer firefighters of the Santa Clara County Fire Department must have
all of the following skills signed off. Most of these will be accomplished by attending the
regular weekly training meetings; other skills signoffs require visits to stations to demonstrate
the skill being signed off on.
Many of the skills on this checklist are also required for Firefighter 1 qualification. Many
volunteer firefighters get both checklists signed off concurrently.
Preface
The subjects listed on this checklist will form the basis of the material used for your yearly
volunteer firefighter training. It is your responsibility to have the listed items signed and
dated by an officer as you complete training in these subjects. The officer will sign this
checklist only when you, the volunteer firefighter, have shown competency in this subject.
All standards are referencing the latest edition of the
Training Manual, the Department of
Transportation - Emergency Response Guidebook, the Field Operations Guide ICS 420-1, or the
IFSTA Manuals. The responsibility shall be that of the volunteer firefighter to show documentation
for references when asked by the company officer.
Your Skills Checklist will be evaluated quarterly to measure your progress of its
completion. It must be completed and filed with the Training Division no later than the
first Volunteer Business Meeting of January of the following year.
Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
Performance
| Standard
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Identify four hazardous atmospheres that threaten firefighters' respiratory systems
| IFSTA Essentials
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Identify the limitations of SCBA, including toxic atmospheres, oxygen deficient atmospheres,
time and physical condition of personnel
| IFSTA Essentials
|
Identify components of Interspiro
| Interspiro Manual
|
Demonstrate the use of the Interspiro
| CNT Training Manual
|
Demonstrate changing SCBA cylinder
| CNT Training Manual
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Demonstrate cleaning and sanitizing SCBA
| CNT Training Manual
|
Hose
| Performance
| Standard
|
Demonstrate the cleaning of hose
| IFSTA Essentials
CNT Training Manual
|
Demonstrate:
Couple hose (over-hip method, one person)
Couple hose (foot-tilt, one person)
Uncoupling hose (knee press method)
| IFSTA Essentials
IFSTA Hose Practices
|
Demonstrate hose roll for damaged hose
| IFSTA Essentials
CNT Training Manual
|
Demonstrate:
Single roll - one person
Donut roll - one person
Donut roll - two person
| IFSTA Essentials
IFSTA Hose Practices
|
Demonstrate the use of a hose wringer
| IFSTA Essentials
|
Demonstrate pulling and loading:
Booster line
Pre-connected live line
3" supply line
5" supply line
| IFSTA Essentials
IFSTA Hose Practices
CNT Training Manual
|
Demonstrate making hose packs
| CNT Training Manual
|
Demonstrate replacing a burst section of hose
| IFSTA Essentials
IFSTA Hose Practices
|
Demonstrate opening and closing a charged fog nozzle
| IFSTA Essentials
|
Demonstrate advancing an attack line using District hose packs (stinger to 1-3/4" hose)
| CNT Training Manual
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Demonstate progressive hose lays using District hose packs
| CNT Training Manual
|
Property Conservation
| Performance
| Standard
|
Demonstrate:
Salvage cover counter payoff (two person)
Salvage cover crossover throw
Salvage cover single edge snap throw
Salvage cover balloon throw
Palo Alto Fold for salvage covers
Constructing a water chute
Constructing a water catchall
| IFSTA Salvage and Overhaul
IFSTA Essentials
|
Ladders
| Performance
| Standard
|
Identify items to check when inspecting ladders
| IFSTA Essentials
IFSTA Ladders
|
Demonstrate cleaning ladders
| IFSTA Essentials
IFSTA Ladders
|
Demonstrate removing, carrying, raising, lowering, and replacing folding attic ladders
| IFSTA Essentials
CNT Training Manual
|
Demonstrate removing, carrying, raising, lowering, and replacing roof ladders
| IFSTA Essentials
CNT Training Manual
|
Demonstrate removing, carrying, raising, lowering, and replacing 24' extension ladders
| IFSTA Essentials
CNT Training Manual
|
Demonstrate removing, carrying, raising, lowering, and replacing 35' extension ladders
| IFSTA Essentials
CNT Training Manual
|
Demonstrate:
Locking in on ladders
Tying off halyard
| IFSTA Essentials
IFSTA Ladders
|
Demonstrate:
Moving ladder in vertical position (one person)
Moving ladder in vertical position (two person)
| IFSTA Essentials
IFSTA Ladders
|
Demonstrate assisting a conscious person down a ladder
| IFSTA Essentials
IFSTA Ladders
|
Demonstrate assisting an unconscious person down a ladder
| IFSTA Essentials
IFSTA Ladders
|
Demonstrate carrying a roof ladder aloft
| IFSTA Essentials
IFSTA Ladders
|
Ropes and Knots
| Performance
| Standard
|
Demonstrate inspecting rope
| IFSTA Essentials
CNT Training Manual
|
Demonstrate proper cleaning and storage of rope
| IFSTA Essentials
|
Demonstrate tying:
Clove hitch
Figure 8
Figure 8 follow-through
Figure 8 bend
Figure 8 on a bight
Overhand bend
Double overhand bend
| IFSTA Essentials
CNT Training Manual
|
Demonstrate hoisting tools and equipment aloft
| IFSTA Essentials
|
Fire Behavior
| Performance
| Standard
|
Define:
Fire
Fire triangle
Fire tetrahedron
Flash point
Ignition temperature
Flashover
Incipient stage of fire
Free burning stage of fire
Smoldering stage of fire
| IFSTA Essentials
|
Identify:
Four (4) means of heat transfer
Four (4) principles of fire extinguishment
Four (4) classes of fire
| IFSTA Essentials
|
Wildland
| Performance
| Standard
|
Demonstrate use of Fire Tent Shelter
| CNT Training Manual
|
Identify contents of Wildland Waist Belts
| CNT Training Manual
|
Demonstrate use of:
Round point shovel
Pulaski
McLeod
Back pump
| CNT Training Manual
|
Demonstrate how to carry and maintain hand tools
| CNT Training Manual
|
Incident Command System
| Performance
| Standard
|
Explain the components of the Command Staff
| Field Operations Guide ICS 420-1
|
Explain the components of the General Staff
| Field Operations Guide ICS 420-1
|
Explain the meaning of:
Span of control
Unity of command
Crew continuity
Division
Group
Unit
| Field Operations Guide ICS 420-1
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Hazardous Materials
| Performance
| Standard
|
First Responder Awareness
|
|
Identify UN placards by hazard class, color, symbol, and name
| DOT Emergency Response Guidebook
|
Demonstrate the use of the DOT Emergency Response Guidebook
| DOT Emergency Response Guidebook
|
Additional Mandated Training
| Performance
| Standard
|
American Heart Association
| CPR Recertification curriculum
|
Bloodborne Pathogen
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Airborne Pathogen
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