Division of Training Presentation to the Fire Commission March 9, 2006

Division of Training

Welcome to the SAN FRANCISCO FIRE DEPT.

Recruit Training n Fourteen (14) weeks: –State Fire Marshal (SFM) Firefighter One (approx. 416 hrs.) –Medical Training (approx. 56 hrs.) –Drivers Training (approx. 24 hrs.) –Pump & Aerial Operations (approx. 70 hrs.) –Rescue Systems I, Hazardous Materials

Pump Training

Auto Extrication (JAWS) Training

Rescue Systems 1 Training

Rescue Training

Course Outline n Intensive 14 week program n Requires commitment n Training Staff committed to your success –Additional training »Sign up »Limited time »Voluntary »Recommended

n Weekly Testing –Ten (10), each consisting of »Four manipulative evaluations »Fifty (50) question written exam –Final written Exam in the 12th week is a 150 question test. –All testing is cumulative in content

EMS Training n Approved by the State and San Francisco Emergency Medical Service Association n Must pass baseline of tests for local medical certifications n Must pass all practical examinations n n Local EMSA certification exam requirement

Firefighter Requirements: n Passing score on all manipulative examinations is 75% –Fire or EMS »Failing a manipulative will result in deficiencies

Manipulative Evaluations n Deficiency Points: –74% - 72%1 deficiency –71% - 68%2 deficiencies –67% - 64%3 deficiencies –63% - 60%4 deficiencies –59% - BELOW5 deficiencies

Written Test Scoring n Minimum passing score is 75% n points=1 deficiency point n 64 and below=2 deficiency points

Demerits n Relate to conduct and attendance problems n Scale of 1-5 demerits

Recruit Responsibilities –Commitment –Effects on you –Effects on your family and loved ones –The amount of time it takes to be successful –The stress –The need to find a release

50 Foot Extension Ladder

Physical Fitness

INSPECTIONS n Every Monday morning, or first work day of the week at the DOT or TI –Personnel inspection –Gear inspection –Shoes cleaned and shined –Male recruits-”shaving” n Random inspections

Monday Inspection

Additional Training n Daily on non-test days 0700 to 0800 or

Make and Break

Quizzes & Evaluations n 10- Written quizzes –50 questions multiple choice n 1 - Final written examination n Manipulative evaluations each week

Weekly Test Scores Weekly Test Scores n Score Sheets will be handed out the Monday after testing at or after 1300 hours. n Recruits who receive deficiencies: –Receive counseling from Recruit Captain

Deficiency Points n 10 deficiencies=counseling by CD3 n 20 deficiencies or more=recommendation to Chief of Department for termination –Supported by documentation from Recruit Lieutenants and Recruit Captain n Based on total Fire/EMS testing

Rules & Regulations n Demerits will be issued for infractions of recruit and department Rules & Regulations n Serious offenses could result in termination from the Department n Cheating during exams and evaluations will result in termination

Reading Assignments n Recruits are responsible for all handouts n Testing can cover all lectures, handouts, videos, manuals and manipulative materials covered –It is “cumulative”

As a Recruit n You need to be accountable and responsible: –To yourself –In preparing for testing –In accepting the results of testing »Pass »Fail n Do I have what it takes?

Ladder Evolution

Search Training

Rescue Training

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