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JANUARY 9th: Accountability, NIMS ICS, and Fire Service History- Describe history, culture and
traditions of the fire service, organizational principles, fire
company functions, and primary roles of fire personnel. Distinguish
policies, procedures, and SOP’s. Summarize components of ICS and
functions of major subdivisions of the ICS, with definitions of Terms.
FEBRUARY 6th: Fire Behavior,
and Wild land Firefighting: Overview of the basic components of the
combustion process, as related to chemical make-up, classification of
fires, states of development and extinguishment/control.
MARCH 5th: Hose- Practical
hands on skills demonstrating the basic hose rolls, loads and
deployments and methods.
APRIL 14th: ANNUAL BURN
REFRESHER (tentative)- TBA ( The proposed date is Saturday April
14th 2012)
MAY 7th: Firefighter safety
and survival), Rehab Operations, and Radio Communications- Describe
general guidelines both on scene and at the station. EVDT safety and RIT
are also covered, along with proper radio communications, and radio
edict, and proper rehab operations.
JUNE 4th: Ladders, Small
Engines, and Ventilation- Hands on approach to basic ladder raises and
functions, implementing one and two firefighter raises, carries and team
work. Safety of ladder placement and deployment will also be covered.
Small engine care, operations and maintenance, both vertical and
horizontal ventilation will be covered with a hands on approach.
JULY 2nd: “SCBA and
Cascade System”: Proper donning and doffing of the SCBA, with emphasis
on SCBA components and function. May Day call out emphasized. Proper
filling procedures for the cascade system.
AUGUST 6th: Ropes and Knots-
Given a piece of static kern mantle, participants will demonstrate basic
knots related to the fire service, including family of figure eight.
Tying off and hoisting equipment will also be covered. Participants will
also be introduced to all the rescue equipment on the Tactical Rescue
Trailer and be expected to be familiar with the names and uses for all
equipment.
SEPTEMBER 10th: Pump
Operations- Performance of basic pump operations, including hydrant
hook- up and water flow. Dump tank deployment and dual dump tank
operations.
OCTOBER 6th: Auto
Extrication- Basic vehicle stabilization, cribbing, door/roof removal,
dash roll and creating a third door. PPE and safety emphasized.
(Saturday October 6th 2012)
NOVEMBER 5th: Search and
Rescue, Pre-Fire Plans, and Forcible Entry- With the rescue manikin,
conduct the basic primary and secondary search and rescue patterns, with
emphasis on self rescue and calling a may-day.
DECEMBER 3rd: Hazardous
Materials Awareness- A review of the basic components of responding to a
hazmat incident on the awareness and operations level. Hands on skill
will be implementing the ERG for obtaining information.
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“Training is
the key that unlocks the doors of opportunity and preparation.”