Call Force Firefighter
Competency-based
1
Years
244
Skills
Curriculum
- Respiratory Protection and Fit Test
- Bloodborne Pathogens/Exposure Control
- HAZCOM & Awareness
- Interpersonal Comms
- Ethics
- Personal Wellness
- Harassment
- ICS-100, 200, 800
- Wildland FF
- HAZMAT Ops
- EVOC
- BPOC
- Firefighter I and II (Pro Board)
On-the-job training
- Section 6: General Tasks and Objectives - Vehicle Operation and Considerations
- Demonstrate a proper pre-trip inspection and/or walk-around
- Define Title 29-A Sec. 2054 and Define Title 29-A Sec. 2091
- Explain Due Regard
- Explain the use of mobile devices while driving
- Demonstrate safe vehicle operation
- Demonstrate proper use of lights and sirens
- Explain the Fire Department backing policy
- Discuss accident/incident reporting
- Demonstrate knowledge of fueling procedures
- Review knowledge of run areas
- Discuss diesel vehicles starting
- Discuss diesel vehicles DEF
- Explain vehicle maintenance reporting and requests
- Explain the proper procedure for reporting damage (other than MVC)
- Explain procedure for taking apparatus out of service
- Explain the use of traffic safety vests
- Section 6: General Tasks and Objectives - Local Geography
- Utilize the map books, I Am Responding, CAD or other locator tools.
- Identify the City's boundaries
- Identify the main streets and landmarks.
- Identify pressurized hydrant locations
- Identify dry hydrant and holding tank sizes and locations
- Identify FDC connections and locations
- Identify Target Hazards
- Section 6: General Tasks and Objectives - Communication and Radio Procedures
- Review the importance of each member carrying a radio
- Explain the radio channels and channel banks in portable radios
- Demonstrate the ability to navigate channels and channel banks in mobile radios
- Explain Dispatch channel
- Explain the Operation Radio Channels SOP
- Explain and demonstrate the ability to use proper radio etiquette and communicate effectively over the radio.
- Explain and demonstrate the process for communication when responding to out of town calls.
- Explain and demonstrate the proper operation of the radios in the station
- Section 8: Firefighter Tasks and Objectives - Fire Protection Systems
- Identify the value of protective systems in protecting life and property
- Identify and explain the operation of the various types of detection devices
- Explain and recognize the types of sprinkler heads and how they operate
- Identify the various types of sprinkler systems and the components of each type
- Identify control valves for systems and explain their operation
- Demonstrate the technique for stopping a flowing sprinkler head
- Demonstrate how to connect supply and attack lines to a standpipe connection
- Identify alarm systems for protective systems
- Section 8: Firefighter Tasks and Objectives - Community Risk Reduction
- Explain the importance of a proper fire prevention program.
- Prepare and present a fire safety educational program
- Define Community Risk Reduction.
- Describe the purpose and value of a fire inspection program
- Describe the process for changing/adding a smoke detector
- Identify target hazards in town.
- Section 8: Firefighter Tasks and Objectives - Rolls & Responsibilities During Incidents
- Discuss the engine company's role on EMS calls
- Discuss their roll related to MVA's
- Discuss their role related to automatic alarms
- Discuss their role related to carbon monoxide calls and CO levels
- Discuss their role related to gas emergencies
- Discuss their role related to car fires
- Discuss their role related to structure fires
- Discuss their role related to downed power lines
- Discuss their role related to technical rescue incidents
- Section 8: Firefighter Tasks and Objectives - Fire Suppression
- Identify some of the automotive structural danger found in vehicle fires
- Explain some of the components of flammable liquid and gases that affect firefighting
- Explain what types of foam is required for various flammable liquids
- Explain fire stream selection consideration that must be considered in firefighting
- Explain tactical goals to be considered when fighting fire.
- Discuss the Command Procedures for Structural Fire Fighting
- Explain the difference of offensive and defensive modes of fire attack
- Discuss team work and its part in firefighting
- Explain the concept of two in/ two out and how it affects structural firefighting procedures.
- Explain when it is permissible to come off air.
- Section 8: Firefighter Tasks and Objectives - Incident Management System
- List and define five major functions of an Incident Management system
- List and define seven major components of any IMS
- Explain a proper transfer of command
- Draw an organizational chart as it would pertain to structure fire.
- Explain items of information to be included on scene size ups
- Identify and describe operating modes that may be chosen by a company when first on scene
- Section 8: Firefighter Tasks and Objectives - Vehicle & Specialized Rescue
- Explain the hazards associated with vehicle extrication and identify methods of mitigating those hazards.
- Demonstrate the safe extrication of a victim out of a vehicle.
- Demonstrate proper patient care and packaging during and after extrication from a vehicle
- Demonstrate use of vehicle mounted winch system
- Review Hydraulic Pumps
- Review Extrication Equipment
- Review Chains
- Review Combi Tool
- Review Airbags and Controls
- Explain the types of water rescue
- Review various hand tools used during extrication
- Review Technical Rescue Equipment
- Identify and donn swift water suit
- Identify and donn Ice rescue suit
- Identify and donn PFD
- Demonstrate use of a throw bag
- Section 8: Firefighter Tasks and Objectives - Rapid Intervention
- Explain OSHA 1910.134 Two In/Two Out.
- Demonstrate setting up a staging area for use by a RIC.
- Explain the Rapid Intervention tasks while on standby during an incident.
- Demonstrate size up and walk around of a structure as it relates to a RIC member.
- Identify and discuss the various causes of firefighter fatalities.
- Discuss potential problems that could warrant a RIC activation
- Demonstrate the proper use of ALL RIC equipment.
- Section 8: Firefighter Tasks and Objectives - Building Construction
- List and define five types of building construction
- List and define five items that are structural members
- Identify five effects fire has on common building material
- Identify three hazards during fire suppression in buildings with lightweight construction
- Identify five types of loads related to building construction and how they might affect fire suppression.
- Define the following: Veneer Wall
- Define the following: Parapet Wall
- Define the following: Fire Load
- Define the following: Spalling
- Define the following: Load-bearing Wall
- Define the following: Balloon Framing
- Define the following: Fire Stops
- Define the following: Soffit
- Define various types of building collapse
- Section 8: Firefighter Tasks and Objectives - Fire Behavior Task
- Define a Flow Path
- Describe the chemistry and physics of fire.
- Identify the source of heat.
- Describe the characteristics of fire.
- Describe the effect on oxygen on fire.
- Define Combustion.
- Describe vapor pressure and vapor density.
- Describe the meaning of flammable and explosive limits.
- Describe the types on heat transfer.
- Describe fuel types and their effect on combustion
- Describe the basis for the theory of fire extinguishment.
- Describe the effects of thermal balance.
- Section 8: Firefighter Tasks and Objectives - Hose and Appliances Task
- Identify the locations, lengths and loads of 1-3/4" lines
- Identify the locations, lengths and loads of 2-1/2" lines
- Identify the size, locations, and lengths of LDH
- Explain the hydrant bag contents
- Demonstrate the care and maintenance of fire hose.
- Identify the types of hose couplings and threads
- Demonstrate the care and maintenance of hose couplings
- Identify and explain the use of hose tools and appliances.
- Demonstrate the coupling and uncoupling of fire hose
- Demonstrate the rolling, carrying, and loading of fire hose.
- Demonstrate the advancing of fire hose lines, both charged and uncharged
- Demonstrate the establishment of water supply connection.
- Demonstrate the use and explain the Hydrant Assist Valve
- Demonstrate the extending of a hose line
- Demonstrate the replacement of a burst section of hose
- Demonstrate the deployment of each type of ground monitor.
- Demonstrate the deployment and explain the Blitz Fire
- Demonstrate the deployment and explain the Ram XD
- Section 8: Firefighter Tasks and Objectives - Nozzles, Streams, and Foam
- Define a fire stream
- Identify the purpose of a fire stream
- Identify various types of fire streams
- Explain the pattern and use of each type
- Demonstrate the operation of various types of nozzles
- Explain the operation and characteristics of various fire streams.
- Explain the reach and application of various size s of fire streams
- Identify three types of fire attack
- Explain the factors in choosing the type of fire attack
- Explain the principals of hydraulics relating to fire streams
- Explain and calculate friction loss
- Define and explain nozzle pressure and reactions
- Define and explain elevation as a factor in fire streams.
- Explain adverse factors in operations of fire streams.
- Explain the selection factors for fire streams in overall fire operations
- Define âAâ foam
- Define âBâ foam
- Explain the environmental effects of foam use.
- Identify the different types of foam we use
- Explain the principals of foam fire suppression
- Explain the operation of a Fixed Foam System
- Demonstrate use of foam eductor
- Section 8: Firefighter Tasks and Objectives - Forcible Entry
- Identify Force Entry tools
- Describe building feature and methods of forcible entry for doors, windows, gates, walls, and floors.
- Explain why we try before we pry
- Identify three types of locks and describe their operation.
- Demonstrate knowledge and use of the K Tool
- Demonstrate knowledge and use of âWâ Tool
- Demonstrate knowledge and use of Rabbet Tool
- List and describe three considerations of breaching walls
- Explain tool assignments
- Section 8: Firefighter Tasks and Objectives - Ladders
- Identify locations and sizes of ladders
- Name the parts of various ladders
- Describe the many functions for which a ladder can be used.
- Describe the care of ladders
- Explain safety concerns of ladders and their uses.
- Demonstrate ladder operations safety
- Define types of ladder applications and positioning
- Demonstrate skills associated with ladders, such as raising, leg locks, rope handling, mounting and dismounting, and use of roof ladders.
- Describe fundamentals of ladder placement.
- Demonstrate proper climbing of a ladder with a tool.
- Demonstrate proper climbing of ladder with a roof ladder
- Demonstrate proper climbing of ladder with a roof ladder.
- Climb aerial ladder at 70 degrees and 70 feet extended
- Section 8: Firefighter Tasks and Objectives - Portable Fire Extinguishers
- Demonstrate the operation of a portable fire extinguisher
- Explain the classes and locations of fire extinguishers in the Fire Department
- Conduct a fire extinguisher inspection
- Identify the location of Met-L-X Extinguishers.
- Explain the use of Met-L-X Extinguishers
- Explain the chemical components of a Met-L-X Extinguisher as they pertain to the REPLACE Fire Department
- Demonstrate the ability to fill/charge a pressurized water can.
- Section 8: Firefighter Tasks and Objectives - Thermal Imaging Camera (TIC)
- Explain the uses of a TIC
- Demonstrate the operation features of the TIC
- Demonstrate the ability to search an area of limited visibility performing a search
- Explain the use of a thermal imager in finding hidden fires.
- Section 8: Firefighter Tasks and Objectives - Ropes and Knots
- Identify different material used in construction of fire service ropes
- Explain the difference between life safety and utility rope
- Explain the use of and tie the listed knots: Figure 8
- Explain the use of and tie the listed knots: Figure 8 on a bight
- Explain the use of and tie the listed knots: Clove hitch
- Explain the use of and tie the listed knots: Safety knot
- Explain the use of and tie the listed knots: Half hitch
- Explain the use of and tie the listed knots: Munter Hitch
- Explain the use of and tie the listed knots: Handcuff knot
- Explain the use of and tie the listed knots: Bowline
- Explain the use of and tie the listed knots: Water knot (webbing)
- Tie an approved knot and hoist any selected tool, hose line, appliance or other to a height of 12 feet.
- Describe methods of inspection, maintenance, and storage of rope
- Complete a rope inspection and complete the rope inspection log
- Convert 1 kilonewton (kN) to pounds
- Section 8: Firefighter Tasks and Objectives - Salvage & Overhaul
- Explain salvage
- Explain overhaul
- Explain the service of salvage from a customer service experience
- Identify tool and equipment used in salvage operations
- Perform different identified salvage cover rolls, folds and throws.
- Arrange a rooms contents into a salvageable position
- Identify sprinkler shut off valves
- Explain the process and purpose of overhaul
- Identify tools available for use in overhaul.
- Explain the importance of preserving evidence during overhaul.
- Explain the importance of use of SCBA during overhaul
- Explain where to search for in building for hidden fire
- List debris removal techniques
- Identify how to secure a building after emergency operations
- Section 8: Firefighter Tasks and Objectives - Firefighter Ventilation
- Explain the proper procedure for PPV use
- Demonstrate use of gas PPV fan
- Demonstrate use of electric PPV fan
- Explain the proper procedure for the negative pressure fan use
- Demonstrate use of negative pressure fan
- Explain the advantage or disadvantage to using a buildingâs ventilation system
- Demonstrate use of vent saw
- Demonstrate use of rotary saw
- Explain the differences btwn gasoline and electric power tools
- Demonstrate battery change-out and charging of battery powered tools.
- Section 9: HAZMAT Operations - HM OPS Air Monitoring
- Discuss the limitations and safety considerations of air monitoring devices
- Identify conditions where air monitoring should be performed
- Demonstrate the ability use and interpret a gas detector. (PID w/and w/o pump, Four-Gas w/and w/o pump, CO and NH3)
- Demonstrate the ability to use and interpret a RAD Meter
- Demonstrate the ability to check the RAD Meter
- Explain the use of K Paper
- Explain the use of PH paper
- Section 9: HAZMAT Operations - HM OPS Containment
- Discuss the methods of containing HAZMAT.
- Demonstrate the use of booms and pads
- Discuss disposal of contaminated booms, pads and other materials
- Demonstrate damming techniques.
- Demonstrate diking techniques.
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