North Star Volunteer Fire Department

LEVEL 3 (Fire Fighter) This is the third level of the program. Members who have completed Level 2 and have been issued gear and are Recruit Fire Fighters. They are allowed to engage in limited emergency scene activities under direct supervision. Emergency scene activities are: staffing a back-up hose, moving equipment to the immediate scene, etc. Reminder: You are entry qualified under the direct supervision of an officer.

The following tasks have been identified as the minimum requirement for completion of Level 3.

TASK

DATE

AUTHORIZED INSTRUCTOR

1) Complete Firefighter 1 Training

(State certificate or other approved certificate.)

Ability to use all brands of SCBA properly

Any Officer or Duty Person

Proper donning of SCBA from a box; from a jump seat, location knowledge on all apparatus

Gross decontamination, proper cleaning, drying, disinfecting and sanitation procedures per guideline

Ability to service SCBA (under supervision), knowledge of tape/dates, safety considerations etc.

Trained in proper use of re-servicing check sheets.

Properly trained and checked off by shift officer on using cascade system correctly and safely.

Final testing and mask sanitation procedures.

NOTE: The Recruit Firefighter is to operate under direct supervision when re-servicing breathing apparatus. The supervisor will QC, then initial the SCBA to ensure operational readiness.

TASK

DATE

AUTHORIZED INSTRUCTOR

2) Accountability Program

Any Officer or Duty Person

Refer to G.O.O. (Guidelines of Operation) # 421 check in/check out procedures.

Board locations / Apparatus, Command vehicles

Different boards and proper usage

3) Apparatus tools and equipment

Ability to identify hand tools by name and proper usage and storage on apparatus.

Ability to set-up rehab area, spare bottles, drinking water, tools staging area, etc.

Identify lighting, box lights, heat scanner location on apparatus.

4) Apparatus assignments and riding procedures

Any Officer or Duty Person

Safety: *Seat belts; *Stay seated until vehicle is stopped; *No running to vehicle; *No attempting to climb on or off a moving vehicle.

Ability to follow directions from Shift Officer.

5) Hose deployment and evolutions

Any Officer or Duty Person

Hose: Ability to couple hose, pull, drain, and roll, ability to bleed air from charged line, adjust nozzle, flow water and advance 1.75 line.

Preconnects: Ability to build triple flat lay pre-connected lines, flake and properly operate.

Cleaning hose: Ability to set up hose washer; hang properly and safely in tower. Ability to remove hose from tower safely and donut roll and store on shelf

Hose Loads: Ability to build a triple flat-lay preconnected line and properly load on apparatus with hose strap through loop and nozzle bale.

Supply Hose: Ability to assist in loading reverse lay; Forward lay supply lines.

Hose Cleaning: Ability to properly operate washer, safely hang hose in tower.

TASK

DATE

AUTHORIZED INSTRUCTOR

6) Salvage / Overhaul

Ability to perform salvage operations using salvage covers and perform common overhaul procedures utilizing tools and heat scanner.

Any Officer or Duty Person

Safety Concerns: Air quality; Mini Gas Detector;

Respiratory protection; Dust mask

Salvage cover deployment: Ability to re-service and roll salvage covers and put in service

7) Ventilation – Demonstrated ability to set up an effective ventilation at a working fire.

Any Officer or Duty Person

PPV (positive pressure ventilation) set up

Smoke ejector set up

8) Equipment Operation/set up

Any Officer or Duty Person

Ability to safely start and operate a Chain Saw and K- Saw

Ability to start Hurst pump and hook-up tools (not use)

Demonstrated ability to correctly operate rescue tools.

Ability to start Generator and hook up lighting using pigtails cord reels, extension cords and portable lights

9) Orientation to emergency scene operations

Any Officer or Duty Person

Traffic Control: For motor vehicle accidents, Ability to lay effective flare pattern, ability to operate portable radio on channel 4 for traffic purposes. Demonstrates proper hand signals with traffic flashlight and flare to control traffic.

Captain or Battalion Chief

Vehicle Fires: Basic understanding and support of operation, jack hose, flake out and support attack crew with tools and lighting.

Captain or Battalion Chief

Structure Fires: Ability to pull pre-connected lines properly, flake out, ability to hook-up hotel pack, retrieve hand and power tools, ladders and support equipment from attack apparatus. Ability to set-up PPV effectively, and support entry crew operations.

Captain or Battalion Chief

TASK

DATE

AUTHORIZED INSTRUCTOR

10) Proficiency Check-off: SCBA

Any Officer or Duty Person

Reservicing of SCBA and other fire scene equipment

PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) worn properly

Donning an Airpak in 1 minute or less

11) Proficiency Check-off:

Correct knowledge and proper terminology of all tools and equipment on apparatus.

Captain or Battalion Chief

Ability to operate accountability boards.

Captain or Battalion Chief

Proven ability to follow directions and take orders on an emergency incident.

Captain or Battalion Chief

Decision Making

Proven ability to make intelligent decisions under stress during emergency incidents.

Signature of Shift Captain: ______________________________________________________

Proficiency Checkoff: I have reviewed skill knowledge with student and he/she appears ready for a Battalion Chief checkoff.

After the tasks have been completed and checked off by an authorized instructor, the member will take this booklet to the Training Division (Training Officer) for review and sign off. Information will be forwarded to the Fire Chief or Deputy for authorization to proceed to the next level. Authorization for issue of equipment will be on a prescribed form (found in your apprenticeship level 1,2, 3 and 4 booklet) which will be signed by the Training Division and the Fire Chief.

Once authorization is granted, the following personal protective equipment will be issued: turnout pants and boots. Also, an additional red reflective strip will be added to the back of your helmet (you will now have three Ahash@ marks) signifying your completion of level 3 training. These hash-marks signified to the incident commander and operation personnel that you are entry qualified, but you are able to work as a back up on entry hose line, etc., and considered a “certified” firefighter.

Members completing level 3 are now capable of being utilized at an emergency incident by the incident commander or operation officer for tasks such as staffing a back up hose, or making entry with a line officer.

Level 3 Written Test on G.O.O. Book

Either fill in the blank to the question or, answer the question as a whole. The answers for Level 3 are not going to be as in plain site as the other two tests. This test is to test your knowledge of the G.O.O. book and how it is used. When answering the question write down the answer, or fill in the blank G.O.O. and section where it is found.

1. How often is the Battalion Chief required to inspect their assigned Personnel’s PPE?

2. Who is responsible for establishing the on-scene accountability system?

3. Name the 5 job contacts for the Support Services Administrator.

4. To whom and when should you give your second accountability tag to when operating on the fire ground?

5. The use of the AED is for patients in ________________ (no pulse nor respiration’s), who are at least ____ years old and over _____ pounds in weight. DO NOT APPLY TO PATIENTS WHO HAVE A ________. The assumption that a reasonable chance of resuscitation exists, as defined by applicable local & state Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Guidelines.

6. Where will a master file of facilities concerning MSDS sheets be kept, and under who’s control?

7. Who will assume the position of Incident Commander at a Hazardous Materials Incident?

8. Medical exposures are ranked into two categories, what are they?

9. What are the preferred qualifications for a Resident/Intern Volunteer Fire Fighter at Stations # 3,4,5?

10. While taking phone information concerning a possible carbon monoxide incident, what information should the member take from the caller?

APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM

TRAINING AUTHORIZATION FORM

DATE: __________________________

STUDENT’S NAME: ________________________________________________________

I have completed my task booklet and am respectfully requesting a Competency Skills Test.

1. TRAINING OFFICER _________________________________ DATE _______________

2. FIRE CHIEF/DEPUTY CHIEF __________________________ DATE _______________

3. BATTALION CHIEF __________________________________ DATE _______________

Battalion Chief or designee has conducted a final Competency Skills Test with this student and student successfully met all requirements for this level:

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