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Mountville Fire Company

No. 1

Module I -

“Basic Skills &

knowledge”

New Member Orientation



Welcome to MODULE 1 – “Basic Skills & Knowledge”

This module is designed to orient the new firefighter to the apparatus and simple

operations of the Mountville Fire Company No. 1

At the completion of this packet, you should have a basic knowledge of the following:

Apparatus layout.

Terminology used by the Mountville Fire Company No. 1 for our hose loads,

equipment, etc.

Sizes of hose and the proper hose loads.

Obtaining water from a hydrant.

Use and operation of all fire extinguishers carried.

Use and operation of the portable pumps.

Use and operation of the saws and positive pressure fan.

Operation of all lighting equipment, portable and fixed.

The information needed to be obtained on an “Air Assist”, before filling cylinders.

This module is to be completed within the new firefighters 90 day probationary

period.

There is a Preceptor Pool list included with this packet. Any of the personnel on that

list are qualified to sign your packet. At any point in time, you may ask questions, or

give feedback to any of the Preceptors about this process.

At the completion of this module, this packet will be brought to the Training Chief for

his/her review. After being signed off by the Training Chief, you may move on to

MODULE 2 – “Advanced Skills & Knowledge”.

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SQUAD 7-15

1) Locate and identify all equipment and its use, in a timely manner. (Random

requests may be made by the Preceptors.)

Preceptor: _______________

Firefighter: _______________

2) Know when and how to use the ABC, H2O and CO2 extinguishers

Preceptor: _______________

Firefighter: _______________

3) Know how to setup for filling air cylinders. (i.e.: red and green tarps, cylinder

log)

Date FDIDHydro

Date

Serial

/ ID #PSIG

UL /

SteelInitials

Preceptor: _______________

Firefighter: _______________

4) Know how to start all portable pumps (Submersible and Non-Submersible) and

know how to obtain a prime.

Preceptor: _______________Firefighter: _______________

5) Know how to utilize all lighting equipment, portable and fixed.

Preceptor: _______________

Firefighter: _______________

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ENGINE 7-15-2



Preceptor: _______________

Firefighter: _______________

2) Identify the different sizes of hose carried on the Engine, and what they are

utilized for.

Preceptor: _______________

Firefighter: _______________

3) Know how to load all hose loads.

Triple Layer load

Flat load

Hybrid load

Bumper load

LDH load

Preceptor: _______________

Firefighter: _______________

4) Demonstrate the process of laying a supply line from a hydrant, and making the

appropriate connections to the hydrant. Know when to charge the supply line.

Preceptor: _______________

Firefighter: _______________

5) Know when and how to use the H2O and ABC fire extinguishers.

Preceptor: _______________

Firefighter: _______________

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6) Know how to start all saws and the Positive Pressure Fan, and know the

refueling procedures for them.

Preceptor: _______________

Firefighter: _______________

7) Know how to use all lighting equipment both portable and fixed.

Preceptor: _______________

Firefighter: _______________

8) Know how to properly control a minor fluid spill, using oil dry, from incidents

such as a vehicle accident.

Preceptor: _______________

Firefighter: _______________

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ENGINE 7-15-1



Preceptor: _______________

Firefighter: _______________

2) Identify the different sizes of hose carried on the Engine, and what they are

utilized for.

Preceptor: _______________

Firefighter: _______________

3) Know how to load all hose loads.

Triple Layer load

Flat load

Hybrid load

Speed load

LDH load

Preceptor: _______________

Firefighter: _______________

4) Demonstrate the process of laying a supply line from a hydrant, and making the

appropriate connections to the hydrant. Know when to charge the supply line.

Preceptor: _______________

Firefighter: _______________

5) Know when and how to use the ABC, H2O, CO2 and HALON fire

extinguishers.

Preceptor: _______________

Firefighter: _______________

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6) Know how to properly start all saws, and know the refueling procedure for

them.

Preceptor: _______________

Firefighter: _______________

7) Know how to use all lighting equipment, portable and stationary.

Preceptor: _______________

Firefighter: _______________

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OTHER BASIC KNOWLEDGE

1) Know the proper radio procedures when communicating on the “County” radio

and “Borough” radio.

Preceptor: _______________

Firefighter: _______________

2) Know how to utilize the map books, and OnScene Explorer™

mapping

software.

Preceptor: _______________

Firefighter: _______________

3) The firefighter should complete the specified list of ILMS computer based

learning courses as determined by the Line Officers.

Preceptor: _______________

Firefighter: _______________




No. 1

Module 2 -

“advanced skills &

knowledge”




Welcome to MODULE 2 – “Advanced Skills & Knowledge”

This module is designed to help the new firefighter to learn more advanced skills and

knowledge. This module is a secondary module to the Basic Knowledge Module. You

must have completed Module 1 prior to beginning this module.

At the completion of this module, you should be able to do the following:

Pull all pre-connected hand lines and operate them in a safe and effective manner.

Deploy the high-rise pack in a leader line operation.

Deploy all ladders in a safe effective manner to support different fire ground

operations (i.e.: rescue, ventilation, etc).

Demonstrate the proper use of the Thermal Imaging Camera (TIC)

Setup the Engine for a draft site for rural water supply

Deploy and flow all master-stream devices (i.e.: Blitzfire, portable Deck Gun, andfixed mounted deck gun.

Have a good knowledge of all forcible entry tools, and how to use them.

Stabilize a vehicle with step cribbing and box cribbing.

Proper use of the gas detector and CO detector.

Proper procedures and use of the chimney kit.

Use of the negative pressure fan

Proper use of the foam eductor and knowledge of proper foam application.

Have an understanding of the different stages of fire growth, rollover, flashover

and backdraft. Have an understanding of ventilation practices

Have a basic understanding of different rescue techniques.

This module is to be completed within the new firefighters first six (6 ) months, after

completing Module 1.





his/her review.

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ENGINE 7-15-2

1) Pull all pre-connected hand-lines and operate them in a safe and effective

manner (i.e. 1 ¾”, 2 ½” etc)

Preceptor: _______________

Firefighter: _______________

2) Deploy the high-rise pack in a leader line operation.

Preceptor: _______________

Firefighter: _______________

3) Deploy all ladders off of the apparatus to the appropriate areas for rescue,

ventilation, entry, etc. 24’ extension ladder

Folding attic ladder

Roof ladder (ready for roof deployment)

Preceptor: _______________

Firefighter: _______________

4) Demonstrate the proper use of the Thermal Imaging Camera (TIC)

Preceptor: _______________

Firefighter: _______________

5) Assist in setting up the engine for a rural water supply operation

Preceptor: _______________

Firefighter: _______________

6) Deploy and be familiar with the use of the Blitzfire master stream device.

Preceptor: _______________

Firefighter: _______________

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7) Have proper knowledge of the locations, names and uses of all forcible entry

tools.

Preceptor: _______________

Firefighter: _______________

8) Stabilize several different kinds of vehicles utilizing step and box cribbing.

Preceptor: _______________

Firefighter: _______________

9) Explain the proper procedures when using the chimney kit (i.e. different

components of the kit, precautions to take and how the operation is carried out).


10) Deploy the proper line for foam operation and set it up to flow foam. Be able to

explain the proper techniques for foam application, and clean-up procedure for

the foam equipment.

Preceptor: _______________

Firefighter: _______________

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ENGINE 7-15-1

1) Pull all pre-connected hand-lines and operate them in a safe and effective

manner (i.e. 1 ¾”, 2 ½” etc)

Preceptor: _______________

Firefighter: _______________

2) Deploy all ladders off of the apparatus to the proper areas for rescue,

ventilation, entry, etc.

35’ extension ladder

Folding attic ladder

Roof ladder (ready for roof deployment)

Telescopic ladder

Preceptor: _______________

Firefighter: _______________

3) Assist in setting up the Engine for rural water supply operation.

Preceptor: _______________

Firefighter: _______________

4) Deploy the portable master stream and be familiar with its operation. Be

familiar with the operation of the fixed mount deck gun.

Preceptor: _______________

Firefighter: _______________

5) Have proper knowledge of the locations, names and uses of all forcible entry

tools.

Preceptor: _______________

Firefighter: _______________

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6) Have proper knowledge of CO and know how to properly operate the CO

meter. (i.e. what concentration is harmful, when the meter will alert and where

to check for CO)

Preceptor: _______________

Firefighter: _______________

7) Know when and how to use a negative pressure fan for ventilation operations.

Preceptor: _______________

Firefighter: _______________

The Preceptors may quiz the firefighter on any of the knowledge from Engine

7-15-1 that may be the same as Engine 7-15-2. (I.e. TIC operations, chimney kitoperations, high-rise pack deployment, etc)

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Other Advanced Knowledge

1) The firefighter should have the proper knowledge of fire growth and stages,

such as rollover, flashover and backdraft.

Preceptor: _______________

Firefighter: _______________

2) The firefighter should have a basic knowledge of the different types of

ventilation and when to use them.

Preceptor: _______________

Firefighter: _______________

3) The firefighter should know basic rescue techniques for rescuing a victim ordowned firefighter.

Preceptor: _______________

Firefighter: _______________

4) The firefighter should complete the specified list of ILMS computer based

learning courses as determined by the Line Officers.

Training Chief: _______________Firefighter: _______________




No. 1

Module 3 -

“accountability

system”




Welcome to MODULE 3 – “Accountability System”

This module is designed to help the new firefighter to learn about and become familiar

with the “Accountability System” of the Mountville Fire Company No. 1. This is an

additional module to Modules 1 & 2

At the completion of this module, you should be able to do the following:

Describe the purpose of the Accountability System.

Identify the required parts of the Accountability System.

Describe the differences between Level 1 and Level 2 Accountability, and when

each one is implemented.

This module is to be completed within the new firefighters first six (6 ) months, after

completing Module 1.





his/her review.

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ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM

Use of a Personnel Accountability System will provide enhanced personnel safety for the

individual firefighter, and will provide the incident command organization staff an

improved means to track and account for all personnel and their whereabouts within thedanger area, and on the scene.

Definitions:

Accountability Binder – A binder used by the Personal Accountability Officer

(PAO) to display the Accountability Tags in an organized manner.

Accountability System Components – One (1) tag issued by the Lancaster County

Firemen’s Association (LCFA), two (2) tags issued by the Mountville Fire

Company, one (1) unit collection ring for each piece of apparatus, one (1) or moreaccountability binders and one (1) or more Personnel Accountability Officers

(PAO).

Accountability Tag – A tag of the laminated type containing a minimum of a photo

of the member, member name, member identification number, company name, and

company identification number.

Danger Area – Any area that requires an SCBA, charged hose line and special

protective equipment clothing or in which a firefighter is at risk of becoming lost,trapped or injured by the environment or structure. This would include entering a

structure reported to be on fire, operating in close proximity to the structure during

exterior operations, brush/forest fire, confined space or trench rescue, etc.

Level 1 Accountability – The purpose of Level 1 Accountability is to establish a

primary method of accounting for all personnel on a fire ground. A level 1

Accountability System SHALL be implemented on every incident, regardless of its

size or nature.

Level 2 Accountability – The purpose of Level 2 Accountability is to establish a

comprehensive method of accounting for all the personnel on the fire ground. The

Level 2 Accountability organizes personnel in "Companies" and discourages "free

lancing".

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Personnel Accountability Officer (PAO) – A Line Officer or advanced Firefighter

assigned to implement and maintain the Accountability System during an incident.

Unit Collection Ring – A device carried on each piece of apparatus, used to collect

individual Accountability Tags from riding personnel, labeled with the Department

name and apparatus ID.

Level 1 Accountability:

1) Upon boarding an apparatus the individual shall remove their Company issued I.D.

tags, separate them and place the GREEN border tag on one ring, and the LCFA

issued tag on the other. The RED border company issued tag stays with you.

2) Level 1 accountability will stay in effect until the apparatus is placed in service andreturned, or Level 2 accountability goes into effect.

Level 2 Accountability:

1) The IC initiates Level 2 accountability when a determination of hazardous

conditions exists. Such conditions may apply to fire conditions, building collapse,

hazardous materials, confined space emergencies, explosion, or anytime SCBA or

special protective equipment shall be worn. The above are only examples and can

not be isolated to the examples so stated

2) When activated the driver/operator of each apparatus will collect their

crewmember ID tags and place them on the Unit Collection Ring. (GREEN border

tag stays on the apparatus). The Accountability Officer’s duty is to collect all ID

tags from all apparatus

3) The Accountability Officer will then collect all of the Unit Collection Rings and

make a report of the Unit location, and the Unit function

4) Personnel that report to the scene in private vehicles shall give their ID tags to theAccountability Officer

5) Fire accountability is an ongoing process. Sector Officers will continuously keep

the Accountability Officer aware of any changes in unit status or change of

assignment. The Accountability Officer shall keep the IC aware of all changes and

safety concerns

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Level 2 Accountability Protocol(This section is based on MFC SOG #301.01 and #301.02 rev 2002)

Definitions:

PAO: Personal Accountability Officer

PAR: Personal Accountability Report

RIT: Rapid Intervention Team (Opt.) and will be a joint decision between

Command and PAS Officer

Unit: All personnel on a piece of apparatus

Personal Accountability Officer (PAO) Duties:

1) PAO assigned by Command and Staging area is announced.

2) PAO collects all unit collector rings from apparatus.

3) Unit rings are placed on accountability binder.

4) PAO tracks unit location and functions.

New Arriving units MUST report to Staging and assignments will be

assigned by PAO.

Private vehicle personnel must check in with Command and then

report to PAS Officer, in (Staging Area). Individuals will be assigned

to an apparatus or a Phantom Company.

5) *Rapid Intervention Team should be deployed to Command Area (Only

function is to stand-by for a firefighter search and rescue).

6) When building evacuation or lost unit, PAO will complete a PAR check.

*RIT deployed to last known location.

*RIT directions come from PAS Officer.

7) After Unit completes task – Report to PAO (in Staging Area).

8) PAO gives Unit-ID tags back to Unit – Unit goes to Rehab.

9) Unit tags go to PAO once cleared from Rehab. Unit to report back to Staging

area and PAO will place them back on binder.

PAO assigns new duty to unit.

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GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

1) Describe the purpose of the Accountability System.


2) Identify the required components of the Accountability System.

Preceptor: _______________

Firefighter: _______________

3) Describe the differences between Level 1 and Level 2 Accountability, and

when each one is used.

Preceptor: _______________

Firefighter: _______________




No. 1

Module 4 -

“SCBA Knowledge”




Welcome to MODULE 4 – “SCBA Knowledge”

This module is designed to orient the new firefighter to the proper use of the Self

Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) system utilized by the Mountville Fire

Company No. 1

At the completion of this packet, you should have a basic knowledge of the

following:

Proper knowledge of all the SCBA components.

Proper Donning and Doffing methods for the unit.

Proper use of the EBBS (Emergency Buddy Breathing System).

Proper emergency procedures event of a face piece failure, regulator failure,low air problem or depleted air supply.

Proper cleaning of the unit and face piece.

Demonstrate proficiency with the unit in a dark environment.

Be able to Don the unit in 60 seconds or less.

Proper procedures for calling a MAYDAY.

This module is to be completed within the new firefighters 90 day probationary

period.

There is a Preceptor Pool list included with this packet. Any of the personnel

on that list are qualified to sign your packet. At any point in time, you may ask

questions, or give feedback to any of the Preceptors about this process.

At the completion of this module, this packet will be brought to the Training Chief

for his/her review.

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SCBA

1) Watch the video on the SCBA use and care, which is provided by the

SCBA manufacturer.

Preceptor: _______________

Firefighter: _______________

2) Properly identify each component of the SCBA unit and know its

purpose.

Preceptor: _______________

Firefighter: _______________

3) Properly DON and DOFF the unit in a safe and timely manner.

Preceptor: _______________

Firefighter: _______________

4) Know how and when to use the EBBS (Emergency Buddy Breathing

System).

Preceptor: _______________

Firefighter: _______________

5) Describe the proper procedures to be taken in an emergency situation

(i.e.: face piece failure, regulator failure, low air, depleted air).

Preceptor: _______________

Firefighter: _______________

6) Know how to properly care for the unit after use (i.e.: Cleaning and

extending straps)

Preceptor: _______________

Firefighter: _______________

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7) Be able to utilize the SCBA in a dark environment.

Preceptor: _______________

Firefighter: _______________

8) DON the SCBA unit safely and breathe air in 60 seconds or less

Preceptor: _______________

Firefighter: _______________

9) Explain the proper procedure for calling a MAYDAY. (i.e.: When to call

it, what information to give LUNAR).

Preceptor: _______________

Firefighter: _______________

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