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Fort Blackmore Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.

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Standard Operating Guidelines

Chapter 9: Training

Working Copy | Revised January 2005

Objectives of the Training Officer

The Training Officer shall [1] try to help each Fire Fighter become competent in as many areas of fire fighting and safety as possible. [2] The Training Officer shall try to observe the Va. Dept. of Fire Programs documentation for Training of Firefighters and Jr. Firefighters. [3] The Training Officer shall strive to become certified in the following areas:

Firefighter I Firefighter II

Instructor I Haz-Mat Awareness

Haz-Mat Operations Rural Water Supply

Officer I Basic Pump Operations

[4] The Training Officer shall keep a log of what is taught, who is present, and when the training took place. Notes should be kept brief to explain what was taught and the extent to which it was taught. [5] The Training Officer shall appoint a Safety Officer during training, or fulfill that duty himself/herself.

Possible Areas of Instruction for In-House Training

The Training Officer [TO] shall attempt to train all fire fighters and junior members in these major areas:

Pump Use

Water Management

Nozzles

Hoses

Truck Safety

Communication

Driving

Size-Up

Interior Attack

Exterior Attack

Ladder Use

Foam Use

Brush Fire

Dumpster Fire

Structure Fire

Tools and Appliances

Water Relay

Water Shuttle

Dump Tank

Liquid Propane Tank Fires

SCBA Donning, Use, Refill

Fire Teams

Hierarchy of Officers in Department

Etc.

Possible Training Topics

The TO shall encourage all firefighters to attend Virginia Department of Fire Programs classes. A copy each of certification should be placed in a folder/notebook showing which classes FBVFD firefighters have been certified in, and placed on file.

The TO should encourage all Firefighters of the Department to attend the following classes when possible:

HAZMAT Awareness Firefighter I CPR/First Aid

HAZMAT Operations Firefighter II Basic Pump Operations

Vehicle Extrication Farm Veh. Extrication Rural Water Supply

Guidelines for Training at FBVFD

The TO should attempt to train each individual firefighter to FFI standards. The TO will attempt to teach in-depth the following areas, over an extended period of time. The TO will realize that volunteer firefighters are not required to attend VDFP classes. The TO will realize that volunteer firefighters are required to attend one training night per month. The TO will realize that this training is very difficult and extremely hard to arrange in blocks of time for volunteer firefighters. However, if the TO keeps "plugging at it", eventually he/she will have the FF's at FBVFD trained to an acceptable degree, whatever the Chief should deem as "acceptable".

NFPA Guidelines

Also, the TO shall attempt to observe NFPA guidelines as regards to:

who may train

what the firefighter must wear

live-fire instruction

etc.

List of Firefighter Objectives:

Orientation

Safety

Communications

Fire Behavior

Public Education

PPE and SCBA

Search and Rescue

Ropes and Knots

Building Construction

Forcible Entry

Ground Ladders

Ventilation

Fire Hose

Water Supply

Fire Streams

Fire Control

Ground Cover Fires

Sprinklers

Salvage and Overhaul

Fire Extinguishers

Hot House Evolutions at Clinchport Training Center and Hot House Evolutions at WTC

Practical Evolutions

Structure Fires Practicals

Safety

INSTRUCTOR ASSIGNMENTS ON MEDIUM AND HIGH RISK DAYS:

The TO will adhere to VDFP guidelines concerning Medium and High Risk Days. He will incorporate smaller groups to facilitate the instructor-to-student ratio of 1:5.

DAYS THAT REQUIRE GROUPS OF ONLY 5, DUE TO MODERATE OR HIGH RISK:

I. PPE and SCBA 8 4 A&B Classroom/Skill

classroom instruction; PPE inspection, donning, proper use of. Do timed donning, maintenance of PPE; go over Performance Objectives for SCBA; a] operational checks, donning methods, replacing cylinders, by-pass operation, skip-breathing, recharging cylinder, restricted passage, controlled breathing, failure of SCBA, maintenance, inspection of.

II. Search and Rescue 4 7 Classroom/Skill

classroom instruction, primary and secondary searches, rescue of victims, removing victims from hazardous environments; portable power plants, life safety harness inspection-donning; rope rescue and lowering victim.

III. Ropes and Knots 6 6 Classroom/Skill

classroom instruction; tying all the knots, securing immovable objects; hoisting appliances and tools

IV. Forcible Entry 6 8 A&B Classroom/Skill

classroom instruction; identifying, carrying, using correct tools, forcing doors; breaking windows, walls, partitions; sounding, cutting roof with axe. [May Combine this day with Vertical Ventilation, but they need "ladders" first.] FBVFD will provide pallets covered in plywood and tar paper. Students will practice making their roof cuts.

V. Ground Ladders 8 9 Classroom/Skill

classroom instruction, hoisting roof ladder, on extention ladder using leg-locks and placing roof ladder correctly; placing, carrying extention ladders; ladder carries. 1-2-3-4-5 person

VI. Ventilation 3 10 Classroom/Skill

roof instructor, more ladder practice and take pallets to roof and practice hoisting with rope their uncharged hose line and nozzle, pikepole, axe, chain saw; practice cuts; ladder practice, hoisting, etc. ; alternate between roof and ground, provide instruction on hoisting, ladder use, tool use, safety; classroom instruction, safety officer at pumper

VII. Fire Hose 8 12 A&B Classroom/Skill

Classroom instruction, safety officer at pumper, hook a hydrant, hose carries, supply line laying, inspecting, cleaning, maintenance, accordion, horseshoe, flat lays; single line extention, nozzle operation, connecting, simulate standpipe by coupling to a pumper, replacing burst section; hoisting 2.5" uncharged, advancing charged attack line

VIII. Salvage and Overhaul 6 16/17 Classroom/Skill

Classroom instruction, salvage cover cleaning and storage; salvage covers folds and covers; salvage cover folds and covers

IX. Fire Extinguishers 3 5 Classroom/Skill

classroom instruction, selecting the proper extinguisher; simulated fire, using and care of extinguishers; simulated fire, using and care of extinguishers

X. Practical Evolutions 8 FBVFD Skill

NOTE: THE USE OF SCENARIOS PREVIOUS MENTIONED WILL HELP FACILITATE THE COVERING OF ALL PRACTICAL EVOLUTIONS

Using pallets on roof, simulate vertical ventilation. Students will carry and raise ladders, hoist tools, hoist charged line and nozzle, secure nozzle to ladder using correct tools and leg locks, use tools correctly, climb ladders successfully. Students will use axe to cut their roof correctly, pikepole to break open ceiling tiles [simulated], and use chain saw to make some of their cuts. Two students will be on the roof at one time, one in leg lock with nozzle, one footing ladder, tying knots to tools and hoisting tools; Using pallets on ground, students will attack life fire to simulate class A fire; Coordinate Attack crews for interior class A fire [simulated] using SCBA on air, full turn outs, and 2-in-2-out plan, IC tags, and IC marker board. Second crew in SCBA, not on air, as standby, rest & rehab; Laying hoses, correct nozzle use, ladder carries, hose lays, getting on and off apparatus, correct tool carries.

XI. Structure Fires : Clinchport Training Center Skills

NOTE ON SAFETY OFFICER

Safety officer at pumper; groups of five students, each with its own instructor, will "round robin" instruct. The groups will go through 5 different stations with the Instructor, time permitting. The stations will be: a] interior attack team, b] stand-by team, c] horizontal ventilation team, d] gripe session: sit down on the ground and talk about what we did good and what we did bad, e] rest/REHAB station REHAB: Coordinated by Duffield Fire and Rescue ambulance crew on standby, or available volunteer rescue crew.

A listing of materials and equipment by subject:

	SUBJECT	A/V Equipment
1	Orientation Safety Comunications	1.] LapTop Computer with Powerpoint 2.] LCD projector 3.] lenticular screen
2	PPE SCBA	1.] LapTop Computer with Powerpoint 2.] LCD projector 3.] lenticular screen
3	Fire Behavior Building Construction Fire Prevention and Public Fire Ed	1.] LapTop Computer with Powerpoint 2.] LCD projector 3.] lenticular screen
4	Search and Rescue Review & Makeup	1.] LapTop Computer with Powerpoint 2.] LCD projector 3.] lenticular screen
5	Ropes and Knots Sprinklers	1.] LapTop Computer with Powerpoint 2.] LCD projector 3.] lenticular screen
6	Forcible Entry Portable Extinguishers	1.] LapTop Computer with Powerpoint 2.] LCD projector 3.] lenticular screen
7	Ground Ladders	1.] LapTop Computer with Powerpoint 2.] LCD projector 3.] lenticular screen
8	Hose	1.] LapTop Computer with Powerpoint 2.] LCD projector 3.] lenticular screen
9	Ventilation Water Supply	1.] LapTop Computer with Powerpoint 2.] LCD projector 3.] lenticular screen
10	Fire Streams Fire Control	1.] LapTop Computer with Powerpoint 2.] LCD projector 3.] lenticular screen
11	Salvage & Overhaul Review & Makeups	1.] LapTop Computer with Powerpoint 2.] LCD projector 3.] lenticular screen

NOTE ON EQUIPMENT TO BE BORROWED:

This Instructor will borrow a laptop computer, lcd projector, and lenticular screen from Nickelsville Elementary School library where he is employed, through his work. His backup will be the same equipment from Rye Cove Intermediate, through Ms. Patricia Currier, Librarian. The Department is also working on a VFIRS Grant to procure a lap top computer. Each of the computers has Powerpoint. This Instructor will create screen presentations for each of the above listed subjects. If this fails, he will create overheads using pens and clear acetate, based on the overheads in the Instructor's Guide for Firefighter I.

Identify and List Vehicles and Equipment to be Used During Training

Engine 701[a], Pumper 704 [if available], Tanker 706, First Responder 711 [or 707], roof ladder; extension ladder; 4-5 dry chemical fire extinguishers; [3] Scott 2.2 SCBA, tank, mask; [1] Survivair Panther 2216, [1] Scott 50, tank, mask; flat head axe; pickhead axe; pike pole 10'; short pike pole; chain saw; multipurpose rope and pack; multipurpose rope cut in 4 foot lengths for each firefighter to practice knots; fog nozzle; solid bore nozzle; 5 sections of 1-1/2" hose; 5 sections of 2-1/2" hose; hydrant wrench; hydrant model borrowed from GCFD if available; hose bed model borrowed from GCFD if available; [1] SuperPASS; full turnouts with helmet for demonstration; sprinkler head model borrowed from GCFD; 10 foot step ladder; Incident Command tote board borrowed from GCFD, or notepad.

Training Sites

Training sites will be [1] in front of Fort Blackmore VFD on hard top; [2] CSX siding area directly across the road from FBVFD; [3] Fort Blackmore Primary School, [4] Clinchport Training Center [if not for certified training or with junior firefighters present; Engine 709, Pumper 704 [if available], and Tanker 706 will be in-service, available for training, during most training nights. They will be driven by a FBVFD Officer or Firefighter [EVOC Driver-certified] to and from the training sites when required.

Optional Training Documentation {via a Certified Instructor In-House if available [FBVFD]}

If these training hours are to be documented, [towards a FFI Certification through the Va. Dept. of Fire Programs] the following is a list of forms, etc., which need to be addressed by the TO:

List of documentation that this Instructor Candidate will be required to subject to the VDFP Area 3 Office:

Training Request/Course Completion form

My Training Date Schedule with subject and hours, including Instructor assignments of what they will teach and when/Class meeting days, practical day[s], and burn building day

Personal Data Form for each FFI candidate, signed and dated, showing if they are testing and the course for which they are testing

Release Form - showing permission from FFI candidates to release their training records to their Chief/Dept.

Standard Roll Call Sheet - daily roll call sheet

daily sign in sheet for all FFI candidates

Accident Report form [God forbid…]

Instructor evaluation forms from each FFI candidate that decides to turn on in at end of course

Personal Data Form/Request for Written and Skills Testing for each FFI candidate

Fire Training Records and Information - Release Form from each FFI candidate

[Scantron] Forms with SSN and personal data, subject and hours taken bubbles from each FFI Candidate - blue form

[Scantron] Forms for Written Test Transmittal Sheet - this is initiated by the Instructor conducting the Written Test [which will not be me…] - green form

[Scantron] Written Test Answer Sheet from each FFI candidate

Course Completion Form Supplemental - showing Departments, FDID, and number of students from each FD that participated [if needed]

Course Completion Form Supplemental - showing participating instructor names, hours and topic they are scheduled to teach, hours and topic they actually did teach.

Students are on their own to provide a copy of their first-aid/CPR card to instructor, so that he may validate that to Area 3 for their Certification

Students are on their own to take the 8 hr.course/written test for HAZMAT Awareness; this course and test must be completed for their Certification in FFI.

List of Students who participated in the Live Burn; Skill Sheets from the Practicals signed by the Instructor who observed the skills and signed their Performance Standard Pass/Fail sheets

FFI First Aid Disclaimer from each FFI Candidate

Equipment Needed for Training

SUBJECT

Equipment Needed

Orientation

Safety

Comunications

1. I.C. tag

2. I. C. toteboard

PPE

SCBA

1. turnouts/helmet/gloves

2. SCBA, mask, spare bottle

3. I.C. Tag

Fire Behavior

Building Construction

Fire Prevention and Public Fire Ed

Search and Rescue

Review & Makeup

Ropes and Knots

Sprinklers

1. 4 foot length of rope for each student

2. appliances to hoist

3. ladder to hoist

4. axe, pikepole to hoist

5. venitlating fan to hoist

6. sprinkler head, pumper, hose, step ladder, several wooden sprinkler stakes

Forcible Entry

Portable Extinguishers

1. flat head axe

2. halligan tool

3. prybar

4. 5 dry chem extinguishers

Ground Ladders

1. 14' roof ladder

2. 24' extention ladder with one fly

Hose

1. 5 lengths of 1-1/2" hose

2. 5 lengths of 2-1/2" hose

3. hose clamp

4. siamese

5. wye

6. water thief [3 gates]

Ventilation

Water Supply

1. ventilation fan [electric]

2. ventilation fan [2 stroke]

3. roof ladder

4. extension ladder

5. pick head axe

6. pike pole

7. sections previously madeup for vertical ventilation [2x4's, plywood, roofing paper]

8. dumpster set up on CSX training lot

9. rope

10. smoke machine [if available] for simulated roof ventilating scenario

Fire Streams

Fire Control

1. pumper

2. hose

3. solid bore nozzle

4. 1-1/2" fog nozzle with adjustable gallonage

5. 2-1/2" fog nozzle

6. basement nozzle

7. piercing nozzle

8. cellar nozzle

Salvage & Overhaul

Review & Makeups

1. [2] large salvage covers

2. [2] small salvage covers

Practical Evolutions

Above listed equipment on hand; decide which scenarios will help facilitate skills assessment for each group of 5 candidates

Written & Skills Testing

Good lighting; tables; chairs; pencils

Burn Building

In-House Training may be done at Clinchport Training Center [Hot-House]; with the exception of Junior Members. Jr. FF's must adhere to VDFP criteria listed in this section. Any and all VDFP classes for certification must done in coordination with the Wise Training Center and their Certified Burn Building close to the Lonesome Pine Regional Airport.

Evaluation methods and tools for firefighter training program

Evaluation tools for retention of knowledge and skills

give a down-and-dirty oral quiz after each session to check for retention and learning

ask frequent questions during training to see if the candidates are learning what is required

Analyze evaluation and adapt training program based on the results of evalutions

if the students are doing ok on the down-and-dirty quizzes, we will go on

if the students are not doing well on the quizzes we will go through the important points, or the most frequently missed questions, to check for retention

Identify and list who will administer evaluations; all instructors involved will get into study groups to discuss most frequently missed questions on the down-and-dirties:

J. Currier-Instructor II {13331} / or Current TO at FBVFD [2005]

How evaluations will prove student competency

the most frequently missed questions from our down-and-dirties will help determine what we need to go over during Review; oral questioning during classes will help the instructors determine if their methods are "getting through to them".

How you will get your students state certification

turn in all paperwork on time to Bob Rhea, Area 3 Coordinator, completed; he will ensure that the FFI candidates' certification goes through

Live Fire Training with regard to practicals and Fire Control training

Required positions; who will be assigned to fill them

we will use VDFP Section 13 Safety in Training from the Fire Instructor Manual if available

we will use NFPA's 1403 Live Fire Training Standards is available

Lead Instructor: J. Currier, TO at FBVFD [2002] [organizing Attack Teams, using IC Tags and IC tote board]

Safety Officer [stationed at pumper] or Engineer/Safety Officer

Attack Team Lead: [suited up, on air]

ReHab: an EMT provided by Duffield Fire and Rescue, or other available Rescue department, during life fire exercises, or First Responder provided by FBVFD

Stand-By Team Lead: [suited up, not on air]

Roof Team Lead [if required[

Water supply requirements

will use a Class A Pumper 701{a} for water supply

will use a Reserve Pumper 704 as backup, if available

will use Tanker 706 for supplemental water supply with 2.5" supply line connected

during high risk training, we will have drinking water available and a place to "take a breather" at the ambulance provided by available rescue department, at the ReHab area. Each group will rotate into the Rehab; they will have their BP taken before joining the attack teams and afterwards at ReHab.

Junior Firefighters and Live-Fire Training

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As of this Revision, January 2005,

No Junior Firefighters will be allowed Membership of the Fort Blackmore VFD

1. Under age members with regard to training and response to emergency situations. JUNIOR FIREFIGHTERS ARE LIMITED TO APPROVED BURN BUILDINGS ONLY!

policy governing under age members: VDFP Rules for Junior Fire fighters: found in the Instructor Manual 7-3.

1] 7-3.1 states that ages 16-17 are Junior fire members

2] 7-3.2 states that if the Jr Member does not possess a FFI

Certificate, the burns that he/she participates in are limited to

approved buildings, i.e. Wise Training Center., training only.

Jr. FF's, even if they have FFI certification, will not ride on trucks to emergency traffic in emergency vehicles, at FBVFD; they shall proceed non-10-33 in their own POVs.

Jr. FF's, age 16-17, even if they have FFI certification, will not enter a burning structure during emergency traffic; they are, however, allowed to train in a burn building

Jr. FF's, age 14-15, shall not participate in any emergency traffic at all nor be at the scene

Minors under 14 shall not participate in any practical training evolutions at all

If there is an underage firefighter taking my FFI course, I will explain to him/her that they will be allowed to take the classroom parts only. For a junior firefighter taking my FFI course, I will explain to him/her that they may take all of our course for certification, classroom, practicals, and a certified burn building; however, their department will not let them participate in emergency traffic inside a burning structure. When they turn 18, they will no longer be considered "junior" and a full FFI they will become, entitled to all the heck and high water they want.

List of all required student and instructor forms

List of documentation that this Instructor Candidate will be required to subject to the VDFP Area 3 Office:

Training Request/Course Completion form

Training Date Schedule with subject and hours, including Instructor assignments of what they will teach and when/Class meeting days, practical day[s], and burn building day