West Metro Fire Protection District
West Metro Fire Protection District Engine Task Book
Developing Firefighter Instructions The following is an outline of what you are to achieve during your assignment to an Engine Company. While it is the intent for you to learn Engine Company operations, procedures, and functions during your assignment, you can learn these items regardless of the apparatus you’re working on. You will remain assigned to one station for two months, but you may be asked to rove in order to meet the staffing needs of the district. Throughout this time it is ultimately your responsibility to ensure the tasks are completed. During this rotation you will also be assigned an additional Task Book for the Type 6 (Brush) vehicle. Please coordinate with your Appointed Evaluating Officer and District Chief to spend some time familiarizing yourself with a Brush Truck (Type 6).
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WMFR Training Division Firefighter Development Program Engine Company Task Book Task #1
A. Meet with your Evaluating Officer and get his/her expectations of you. B. Discuss your task book with them come up with a game plan to complete the tasks.
Discuss with your Officer what your role and duties are at: Medical calls Fire alarms An automobile accident An automobile accident with extrication required Structure fires In the station
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WMFR Training Division Firefighter Development Program Engine Company Task Book Task #2
Schedule a session with the Engineer. Have the Engineer complete a review of the concepts and fundamentals for the engine and the basic layout of equipment. Demonstrate how to fill/top off the engine with water from inside the fire station. (i.e. not from a hydrant) Describe and demonstrate the method used for fueling the apparatus and generator.
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WMFR Training Division Firefighter Development Program Engine Company Task Book Task #3 Answer the following questions in written form and provide them to your Officer: What is the amount of water carried on the engine in your current station? What is the length of 1 ¾ inch hose in the cross lay hose bed? What nozzle is in the front (#1) cross lay hose bed? Is there a bumper line on the engine? How long is it? What nozzle is in the rear (#2) cross lay hose bed? What is the GPM flow of each at 50 psi? What is the length of 2 ½ inch pre-connected hose? What is the GPM flow for the tips on the 2 ½ inch pre-connect hose bed? How do you change GPM flow on the 2 ½”inch pre-connect? What size and how much supply hose does the engine carry? What types of calls does the engine normally respond to? What is the minimum staffing level of personnel on the engine? Where are the forcible entry “irons” kept? What is the clearance height and the weight of the engine? How do you get the ladder rack down and what is the ladder location, orientation, and order on the rack? What size hose does the deck gun use when deployed as a ground monitor? Where is the hydrant bag? What equipment is found in it? How does the intercom system work on the engine?
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WMFR Training Division Firefighter Development Program Engine Company Task Book Task #4 1. Per SOP 314, describe what actions should be taken when your heads up display shows amber, or 50%? Also, red, 25%? 2. Demonstrate calling a MAYDAY and giving a LUNAR for two different situations presented to you by the Officer per Department Procedures (use a drill ground channel) 3. Identify the location of SCBA cleaning equipment in the station and demonstrate the following to your Officer: a) Cleaning and sanitizing your SCBA. b) Completing a daily check of the SCBA. c) Completing a weekly check of the SCBA. d) Checking the emergency escape system and how to deploy it.
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WMFR Training Division Firefighter Development Program Engine Company Task Book Task #5 Correctly demonstrate five (5) connections to the hydrant with 5” hose within 2 minutes. (5 reps – not all in one day)
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WMFR Training Division Firefighter Development Program Engine Company Task Book Task #6
Correctly demonstrate five (5) deployments of the pre-connected 1-3/4” crosslays: A. Deploy an 1-3/4” pre-connected hoseline to a designated spot as directed by the officer. a. At grade b. Below grade c. Above grade B. Have the hoseline charged, bleed the line, and allow the engineer to set the pressure. C. Reload the pre-connect, including the proper minuteman hose load. (5 reps – not all in one day)
Correctly demonstrate two (2) deployments (and reloading) of the bumper pre-connect hose line. (2 reps – not all in one day)
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WMFR Training Division Firefighter Development Program Engine Company Task Book Task #7
Using the single Firefighter throw, deploy a 24 foot ladder to a balcony and a roof within your district. Climb the ladder to the pre-designated target. Use all commands while moving the ladder. (5 reps – not all in one day)
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WMFR Training Division Firefighter Development Program Engine Company Task Book Task #8
With your crew, actively participate in setting and flowing the deck gun as a ground monitor. Please complete the following tasks: 1. Know how to correctly operate the monitor while attached to the engine. 2. Correctly remove from the engine, place on the ground, and anchor the monitor. 3. Identify the different tips on the monitor and explain the GPM flow of each. Flow the monitor and move it from target to target.
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WMFR Training Division Firefighter Development Program Engine Company Task Book Task #9
Extinguishers: 1.
Without opening compartments, identify to your Officer the compartment on the engine that has the extinguishers.
2.
Discharge a water extinguisher (PWE) using the correct method of P.A.S.S.
3.
Refill and recharge the PWE at the station.
4.
When would your Officer use a dry chemical or CO2 extinguisher?
5.
Discuss with the Officer how to recharge or refill used CO or Dry Chemical extinguishers.
Fans: 1. Identify the different types of fans that are on the engine. 2. Remove the fans and deploy the fan to a set target. 3. Operate the fan accomplishing positive pressure ventilation. 4. Perform a power plant weekly check on the fan.
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WMFR Training Division Firefighter Development Program Engine Company Task Book Task #10
1.
As a member of a team deploy the Horizontal Standpipe to a target over 250 feet from the engine.
2.
This should include the minute man load.
3.
Reload the lightweight 2 ½” hose in packs.
4.
Discuss with the Officer when this method would be used.
(3 reps – not all in one day)
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WMFR Training Division Firefighter Development Program Engine Company Task Book Task #11
Schedule one set of shifts at Station 9 (or any other wildland station as necessary), to complete the Engine Operations - Brush Truck Task Book.
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WMFR Training Division Firefighter Development Program Engine Company Task Book Task #12
Have your Officer give you the name of 3 different chemicals. 1. 2. 3. Look up the chemicals and describe how you would identify them and what course of action you would take using the HazMat IQ and other reference materials.
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WMFR Training Division Firefighter Development Program Engine Company Task Book Task #13
1.
As a crew, identify several target hazards in your first in area that have standpipes.
2.
Preplan one of those target hazards for a standpipe operation.
3.
Inspect the standpipe and discuss (make the connections & deploy the hoseline, if possible): a. What you would do to hook into the standpipe? b. How would you deploy the hoseline?
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WMFR Training Division Firefighter Development Program Engine Company Task Book Task #14
Enter the following into West Metro’s reporting software or Target Solutions, with the assistance of your Officer: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Medical call Fire alarm MVA Training event Building Inspection
The Officer should show the Firefighter how to effectively use the Visinet software available on the apparatus 1. 2. 3. 4.
Main Screen Preplan Mapping Personnel
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WMFR Training Division Firefighter Development Program Engine Company Task Book Task #15
Conduct an exit interview with the Evaluating Officer to discuss your needs and where you can improve.
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Developing Firefighter Instructions The following is an outline of what you are to achieve during your assignment to an Engine Company. While it is the intent for you to learn Engine Company operations, procedures, and functions during your assignment, you can learn these items regardless of the apparatus you’re working on. You will remain assigned to one station for two months, but you may be asked to rove in order to meet the staffing needs of the district. Throughout this time it is ultimately your responsibility to ensure the tasks are completed. During this rotation you will also be assigned an additional Task Book for the Type 6 (Brush) vehicle. Please coordinate with your Appointed Evaluating Officer and District Chief to spend some time familiarizing yourself with a Brush Truck (Type 6).
Page 1 of 16
WMFR Training Division Firefighter Development Program Engine Company Task Book Task #1
A. Meet with your Evaluating Officer and get his/her expectations of you. B. Discuss your task book with them come up with a game plan to complete the tasks.
Discuss with your Officer what your role and duties are at: Medical calls Fire alarms An automobile accident An automobile accident with extrication required Structure fires In the station
Page 2 of 16
WMFR Training Division Firefighter Development Program Engine Company Task Book Task #2
Schedule a session with the Engineer. Have the Engineer complete a review of the concepts and fundamentals for the engine and the basic layout of equipment. Demonstrate how to fill/top off the engine with water from inside the fire station. (i.e. not from a hydrant) Describe and demonstrate the method used for fueling the apparatus and generator.
Page 3 of 16
WMFR Training Division Firefighter Development Program Engine Company Task Book Task #3 Answer the following questions in written form and provide them to your Officer: What is the amount of water carried on the engine in your current station? What is the length of 1 ¾ inch hose in the cross lay hose bed? What nozzle is in the front (#1) cross lay hose bed? Is there a bumper line on the engine? How long is it? What nozzle is in the rear (#2) cross lay hose bed? What is the GPM flow of each at 50 psi? What is the length of 2 ½ inch pre-connected hose? What is the GPM flow for the tips on the 2 ½ inch pre-connect hose bed? How do you change GPM flow on the 2 ½”inch pre-connect? What size and how much supply hose does the engine carry? What types of calls does the engine normally respond to? What is the minimum staffing level of personnel on the engine? Where are the forcible entry “irons” kept? What is the clearance height and the weight of the engine? How do you get the ladder rack down and what is the ladder location, orientation, and order on the rack? What size hose does the deck gun use when deployed as a ground monitor? Where is the hydrant bag? What equipment is found in it? How does the intercom system work on the engine?
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WMFR Training Division Firefighter Development Program Engine Company Task Book Task #4 1. Per SOP 314, describe what actions should be taken when your heads up display shows amber, or 50%? Also, red, 25%? 2. Demonstrate calling a MAYDAY and giving a LUNAR for two different situations presented to you by the Officer per Department Procedures (use a drill ground channel) 3. Identify the location of SCBA cleaning equipment in the station and demonstrate the following to your Officer: a) Cleaning and sanitizing your SCBA. b) Completing a daily check of the SCBA. c) Completing a weekly check of the SCBA. d) Checking the emergency escape system and how to deploy it.
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WMFR Training Division Firefighter Development Program Engine Company Task Book Task #5 Correctly demonstrate five (5) connections to the hydrant with 5” hose within 2 minutes. (5 reps – not all in one day)
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WMFR Training Division Firefighter Development Program Engine Company Task Book Task #6
Correctly demonstrate five (5) deployments of the pre-connected 1-3/4” crosslays: A. Deploy an 1-3/4” pre-connected hoseline to a designated spot as directed by the officer. a. At grade b. Below grade c. Above grade B. Have the hoseline charged, bleed the line, and allow the engineer to set the pressure. C. Reload the pre-connect, including the proper minuteman hose load. (5 reps – not all in one day)
Correctly demonstrate two (2) deployments (and reloading) of the bumper pre-connect hose line. (2 reps – not all in one day)
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WMFR Training Division Firefighter Development Program Engine Company Task Book Task #7
Using the single Firefighter throw, deploy a 24 foot ladder to a balcony and a roof within your district. Climb the ladder to the pre-designated target. Use all commands while moving the ladder. (5 reps – not all in one day)
Page 8 of 16
WMFR Training Division Firefighter Development Program Engine Company Task Book Task #8
With your crew, actively participate in setting and flowing the deck gun as a ground monitor. Please complete the following tasks: 1. Know how to correctly operate the monitor while attached to the engine. 2. Correctly remove from the engine, place on the ground, and anchor the monitor. 3. Identify the different tips on the monitor and explain the GPM flow of each. Flow the monitor and move it from target to target.
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WMFR Training Division Firefighter Development Program Engine Company Task Book Task #9
Extinguishers: 1.
Without opening compartments, identify to your Officer the compartment on the engine that has the extinguishers.
2.
Discharge a water extinguisher (PWE) using the correct method of P.A.S.S.
3.
Refill and recharge the PWE at the station.
4.
When would your Officer use a dry chemical or CO2 extinguisher?
5.
Discuss with the Officer how to recharge or refill used CO or Dry Chemical extinguishers.
Fans: 1. Identify the different types of fans that are on the engine. 2. Remove the fans and deploy the fan to a set target. 3. Operate the fan accomplishing positive pressure ventilation. 4. Perform a power plant weekly check on the fan.
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WMFR Training Division Firefighter Development Program Engine Company Task Book Task #10
1.
As a member of a team deploy the Horizontal Standpipe to a target over 250 feet from the engine.
2.
This should include the minute man load.
3.
Reload the lightweight 2 ½” hose in packs.
4.
Discuss with the Officer when this method would be used.
(3 reps – not all in one day)
Page 11 of 16
WMFR Training Division Firefighter Development Program Engine Company Task Book Task #11
Schedule one set of shifts at Station 9 (or any other wildland station as necessary), to complete the Engine Operations - Brush Truck Task Book.
Page 12 of 16
WMFR Training Division Firefighter Development Program Engine Company Task Book Task #12
Have your Officer give you the name of 3 different chemicals. 1. 2. 3. Look up the chemicals and describe how you would identify them and what course of action you would take using the HazMat IQ and other reference materials.
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WMFR Training Division Firefighter Development Program Engine Company Task Book Task #13
1.
As a crew, identify several target hazards in your first in area that have standpipes.
2.
Preplan one of those target hazards for a standpipe operation.
3.
Inspect the standpipe and discuss (make the connections & deploy the hoseline, if possible): a. What you would do to hook into the standpipe? b. How would you deploy the hoseline?
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WMFR Training Division Firefighter Development Program Engine Company Task Book Task #14
Enter the following into West Metro’s reporting software or Target Solutions, with the assistance of your Officer: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Medical call Fire alarm MVA Training event Building Inspection
The Officer should show the Firefighter how to effectively use the Visinet software available on the apparatus 1. 2. 3. 4.
Main Screen Preplan Mapping Personnel
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WMFR Training Division Firefighter Development Program Engine Company Task Book Task #15
Conduct an exit interview with the Evaluating Officer to discuss your needs and where you can improve.
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