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Recruit Firefighter Training 2023: Recruit Schedule
Day 9 Monday, February 13, 2023 B-Shift
Time Subject Instructor
0600-0730 Briefing, Checkouts, Set-up, preview testing, PT
0730-0900 Block I Written
0900-1200 Block I Skills Exam:
1. PPE, SCBA: Donning
2. Ladders: 14’ Straight
3. Hose: Catching Hydrant
4. Chainsaw (competency)
5. AVT Sheet- intubation
Gonzalez
Gutierrez
1200-1230 Lunch
1230-1330 Block I skills continued / retakes
1330-1530 Ventilation: Truck Ops, Anatomy of an Opening, Concepts
Lecture, Tactical Support Functions - LOUVERS
Renner/Barrett
1530-1600 Debriefing, Clean-up
Homework: Read/Review
PP 1004 Emergency incident warning and
evacuation
PP 1201 Life Hazard Zone
PP 1013 Emergency incident accountability
PP 1400 Fire ground Strategy
PP 1401 Company Operations
PP 1402 Structure fire ground safety
PP 1403 Two in/Two out
PP 1404 RIC
PP 1406 Tactical Support Functions
PP 1411 Lost or Trapped Firefighter
TM. 7.10, 1.34, 1.35, 6.00, 6.10
Search TM 9.30, 9.31, 9.32, 9.33, 9.34
PP 1801 Activity codes and standard response
PP 1803 Dispatching procedures
PP 1804 Standard alarm assignments
PP 1805 Radios and station alerting system
PP 1807 Emergency callback system
PP 1204 Side and Exposure Identification
PP 1205 Hydrant shutdown
PP 3002 Back up of Emergency Vehicles
PP 1210 Personnel Rehab on Incidents
PP 1405 Interior search
IPE 16.11, 16.21, 16.56, 16.72, 16.80
San Luis Obispo Fire Department
Recruit Firefighter Training 2023: Recruit Schedule
Day 10 Tuesday, February 14, 2023 B-Shift
Time Subject Instructor
0600-0630 Checkouts, Briefing, set up
0630-0800 PT Skills Retakes 3rd/Final
0800-1000 Skills Rotations:
1. Vent: Low pitch
2. Ladders: 24’ extension
Gutierrez
Gonzalez
1000-1300
Shoring
1330-1530 RIC Lecture, 2in/2out, Associated PP’s
Hoover
1530-1600 Debriefing, Clean-up
Homework: Read/Review
PP 1004 Emergency incident warning and
evacuation
PP 1201 Life Hazard Zone
PP 1013 Emergency incident accountability
PP 1400 Fire ground Strategy
PP 1401 Company Operations
PP 1402 Structure fire ground safety
PP 1403 Two in/Two out
PP 1404 RIC
PP 1406 Tactical Support Functions
PP 1411 Lost or Trapped Firefighter
TM. 7.10, 1.34, 1.35
Search TM 9.30, 9.31, 9.32, 9.33, 9.34
PP 1801 Activity codes and standard response
PP 1803 Dispatching procedures
PP 1804 Standard alarm assignments
PP 1805 Radios and station alerting system
PP 1807 Emergency callback system
PP 1204 Side and Exposure Identification
PP 1205 Hydrant shutdown
PP 3002 Back up of Emergency Vehicles
PP 1210 Personnel Rehab on Incidents
PP 1405 Interior search
IPE 16.11, 16.21, 16.56, 16.72, 16.80
San Luis Obispo Fire Department
Recruit Firefighter Training 2023: Recruit Schedule
Day 11 Wednesday, February 15, 2023 C-Shift
Time Subject Instructor
0600-0630 Checkouts
0630-0800 PT, line up, review
0800-1200 Skills Rotations:
1. Ladders: 24’ Extension
2. Hose Lays: Cross lays
3. Ventilation: Low Pitch
4. AVT: Cardioversion
(Protocol:613,614,615)
Gutierrez
Gonzalez
1200-1230 Lunch
1230-1330 Rotary saw (competency) Review for
Protocol Quiz 3 and Block quiz #3
1330-1530 RIC Skills 1-19
1530-1600 Debriefing, Clean up
Homework: Read/Review
PP 1004 Emergency incident warning and
evacuation
PP 1201 Life Hazard Zone
PP 1013 Emergency incident accountability
PP 1400 Fire ground Strategy
PP 1401 Company Operations
PP 1402 Structure fire ground safety
PP 1403 Two in/Two out
PP 1404 RIC
PP 1406 Tactical Support Functions
PP 1411 Lost or Trapped Firefighter
TM. 7.10, 1.34, 1.35
Search TM 9.30, 9.31, 9.32, 9.33, 9.34
PP 1801 Activity codes and standard response
PP 1803 Dispatching procedures
PP 1804 Standard alarm assignments
PP 1805 Radios and station alerting system
PP 1807 Emergency callback system
PP 1204 Side and Exposure Identification
PP 1205 Hydrant shutdown
PP 3002 Back up of Emergency Vehicles
PP 1210 Personnel Rehab on Incidents
IPE 16.11, 16.21, 16.56, 16.72, 16.80
San Luis Obispo Fire Department
Recruit Firefighter Training 2023: Recruit Schedule
Day 12 Thursday, February 16, 2023 C-Shift
Time Subject Instructor
0600-0630 Checkouts
0630-0800 PT, line up, review
Quiz #3 Vertical Vent, RIC, 2in/2out
0800-1200 Skills Rotations:
1. Ladders: 24’ Extension
2. Hose Lays: Cross Lays
3. Ventilation: Low Pitch
4. AVT Sheet- Cardioversion
(Protocol:613,614,615)
Gutierrez
Gonzalez
1200-1230 Lunch
1230-1330 Rotary saw
Protocol Quiz 3
1330-1530 RIC Skills 1-19 FFS Skills 1-12
1530-1600 Debriefing, Clean up
Homework: Read/Review
PP 1004 Emergency incident warning and
evacuation
PP 1201 Life Hazard Zone
PP 1013 Emergency incident accountability
PP 1400 Fire ground Strategy
PP 1401 Company Operations
PP 1402 Structure fire ground safety
PP 1403 Two in/Two out
PP 1404 RIC
PP 1406 Tactical Support Functions
PP 1411 Lost or Trapped Firefighter
TM. 7.10, 1.34, 1.35
Search TM 9.30, 9.31, 9.32, 9.33, 9.34
PP 1801 Activity codes and standard response
PP 1803 Dispatching procedures
PP 1804 Standard alarm assignments
PP 1805 Radios and station alerting system
PP 1807 Emergency callback system
PP 1204 Side and Exposure Identification
PP 1205 Hydrant shutdown
PP 3002 Back up of Emergency Vehicles
PP 1210 Personnel Rehab on Incidents
IPE 16.11, 16.21, 16.56, 16.72, 16.80
San Luis Obispo Fire Department
Recruit Firefighter Training 2023: Recruit Schedule
Day 13 Monday, February 20, 2023 B-Shift
Time Subject Instructor
0600-0630 Briefing, Checkouts, Set-up
0630-0800 PT, line up, review
0800-1200 Skills Rotations:
1. Ladders: 24’ Extension
2. Hose Lays: Cross Lays
3. Ventilation: Low Pitch
4. AVT Sheet- Cardioversion
(Protocol:616,617,618)
Gutierrez
Gonzalez
1200-1230 Lunch
1230-1330 Rotary Saw
1330-1530 FFS Skills 1-12
1530-1600 Debriefing, Clean-up
Homework: Read/Review
PP 1004 Emergency incident warning and
evacuation
PP 1201 Life Hazard Zone
PP 1013 Emergency incident accountability
PP 1400 Fire ground Strategy
PP 1401 Company Operations
PP 1402 Structure fire ground safety
PP 1403 Two in/Two out
PP 1404 RIC
PP 1406 Tactical Support Functions
PP 1411 Lost or Trapped Firefighter
TM. 7.10, 1.34, 1.35,
Search TM 9.30, 9.31, 9.32, 9.33, 9.34
PP 1801 Activity codes and standard response
PP 1803 Dispatching procedures
PP 1804 Standard alarm assignments
PP 1805 Radios and station alerting system
PP 1807 Emergency callback system
PP 1204 Side and Exposure Identification
PP 1205 Hydrant shutdown
PP 3002 Back up of Emergency Vehicles
PP 1210 Personnel Rehab on Incidents
IPE 16.11, 16.21, 16.56, 16.72, 16.80
San Luis Obispo Fire Department
Recruit Firefighter Training 2023: Recruit Schedule
Day 14 Tuesday, February 21, 2023 C-Shift
Time Subject Instructor
0600-0630 checkouts
0630-0800 PT, briefing, lineup, review
0800-1200 Skills Rotations:
1. Ladders: 24’ Extension
2. Hose Lays: Cross Lays
3. Ventilation: Low Pitch
4. AVT Sheet- Cardioversion
(Protocol:616,617,618)
BURN DAY????
Gutierrez
Gonzalez
1200-1230 Lunch
1230-1330 Rotary Saw
1330-1530 RIC Deployment/FFS Drill
1530-1600 Debriefing, Clean-up
Homework: Read/Review
PP 1004 Emergency incident warning and
evacuation
PP 1201 Life Hazard Zone
PP 1013 Emergency incident accountability
PP 1400 Fire ground Strategy
PP 1401 Company Operations
PP 1402 Structure fire ground safety
PP 1403 Two in/Two out
PP 1404 RIC
PP 1406 Tactical Support Functions
PP 1411 Lost or Trapped Firefighter
TM. 7.10, 1.34, 1.35
Search TM 9.30, 9.31, 9.32, 9.33, 9.34
PP 1801 Activity codes and standard response
PP 1803 Dispatching procedures
PP 1804 Standard alarm assignments
PP 1805 Radios and station alerting system
PP 1807 Emergency callback system
PP 1204 Side and Exposure Identification
PP 1205 Hydrant shutdown
PP 3002 Back up of Emergency Vehicles
PP 1210 Personnel Rehab on Incidents
IPE 16.11, 16.21, 16.56, 16.72, 16.80
San Luis Obispo Fire Department
Recruit Firefighter Training 2023: Recruit Schedule
Day 15 Wednesday, February 22, 2023 C-Shift
Time Subject Instructor
0600-0630 Checkouts
0630-0800 PT, line up, review
0800-1200 Skills Rotations:
1. Ladders: 24’ Extension
2. Hose Lays: Cross Lays
3. Ventilation: Low Pitch
4. AVT Sheet- Cardioversion
(Protocol:616,617,618)
HR EVALUATION Academy
Gutierrez
Gonzalez
1200-1230 Lunch
1230-1330 Rotary Saw/ Review Protocol Quiz 4
1330-1530 Firefighter Survival Lecture Hoover
Firefighter survival
1530-1600 Debriefing, Clean-up
Homework: Read/Review
PP 1004 Emergency incident warning and
evacuation
PP 1201 Life Hazard Zone
PP 1013 Emergency incident accountability
PP 1400 Fire ground Strategy
PP 1401 Company Operations
PP 1402 Structure fire ground safety
PP 1403 Two in/Two out
PP 1404 RIC
PP 1406 Tactical Support Functions
PP 1411 Lost or Trapped Firefighter
TM. 7.10, 1.34, 1.35,
Search TM 9.30, 9.31, 9.32, 9.33, 9.34
PP 1801 Activity codes and standard response
PP 1803 Dispatching procedures
PP 1804 Standard alarm assignments
PP 1805 Radios and station alerting system
PP 1807 Emergency callback system
PP 1204 Side and Exposure Identification
PP 1205 Hydrant shutdown
PP 3002 Back up of Emergency Vehicles
PP 1405 Interior search
PP 1210 Personnel Rehab on Incidents
IPE 16.11, 16.21, 16.56, 16.72, 16.80
San Luis Obispo Fire Department
Recruit Firefighter Training 2023: Recruit Schedule
Day 16 Thursday, February 23, 2023 A-Shift
Time Subject Instructor
0600-0630 Checkouts
0630-0800 PT, line up, review
0800-1200 Skills Rotations:
1. Ladders: 24’ Extension
2. Hose: Cross Lays
3. Ventilation: Low Pitch
4. AVT Sheet- Cardioversion
(Protocol:616,617,618)
Gutierrez
Gonzalez
1200-1230 Lunch
1230-1330 Rotary saw/ Protocol Quiz 4
1330-1530 RIC Lecture Hoover
RIC Skills
1530-1600 Debriefing, Clean-up Block 2 Test and Skills Review
Homework: Read/Review
PP 1004 Emergency incident warning and
evacuation
PP 1201 Life Hazard Zone
PP 1013 Emergency incident accountability
PP 1400 Fire ground Strategy
PP 1401 Company Operations
PP 1402 Structure fire ground safety
PP 1403 Two in/Two out
PP 1404 RIC
PP 1406 Tactical Support Functions
PP 1411 Lost or Trapped Firefighter
TM. 7.10, 1.34, 1.35,
Search TM 9.30, 9.31, 9.32, 9.33, 9.34
PP 1801 Activity codes and standard response
PP 1803 Dispatching procedures
PP 1804 Standard alarm assignments
PP 1805 Radios and station alerting system
PP 1807 Emergency callback system
PP 1204 Side and Exposure Identification
PP 1205 Hydrant shutdown
PP 3002 Back up of Emergency Vehicles
PP 1210 Personnel Rehab on Incidents
PP 1405 Interior search
IPE 16.11, 16.21, 16.56, 16.72, 16.80
RIC Ops Student guide
FFS Student guide
San Luis Obispo Fire Department
Recruit Firefighter Training 2023: Recruit Schedule
Day 17 Monday, February 27, 2023 C-Shift
Time Subject Instructor
0630-0700 Checkouts
0700-0900 Block II Written
0900-1200 Block II Skills Exam:
1. Ladders: 24’ Extension
2. Hose: Cross Lays
3.. Ventilation: Low Pitch
4.. Tools: Rotary Saw Competency
5. AVT Sheet- Cardioversion
Gutierrez
Gonzalez
1200-1230 Lunch
1230-1430 Block II Skills Continued / Retakes
1430-1630 Forcible Entry, Rotary Saw, Overhead Doors Gonzalez
1630-1650 Test Review
1650-1700 Debriefing, Clean-up
Read / Review / Homework:
35’ Ext Ladder: TM 2.33, 2.34
Hose: TM 1.21, 1.23, 1.24, 1.27, PP
High Pitch Vent: TM 7.13
Rotary Saw TM 7.51, 7.52, 7.53, 7.54, 7.55
https://vimeo.com/6397307
PP 1405 Interior search
PP 1810 Utility Company Contact Procedure
PP 1008 Electrical Emergencies
PP 1009 Natural Gas Incidents
IPE 16.12, 16.30, 16.31, 16.57, 16.81, 16.90
San Luis Obispo Fire Department
Recruit Firefighter Training 2023: Recruit Schedule
Day 17 Monday, February 27, 2023 C-Shift
Time Subject Instructor
0600-0630 Checkouts
0630-0800 PT, line up, review
0800-0930 Block II Written
0930-1200 Block II Skills Exam:
1. Ladders: 24’ Extension
2. Hose: Cross Lays
3. Ventilation: Low Pitch
4. Tools: Rotary Saw Competency
5. AVT- Cardioversion Proto- 619,620,621
1200-1245 Lunch
1245-1345 Block II Skills Continued / Retakes
1345-1530 Forcible Entry, Overhead Doors, Rotary Saw Gutierrez
1530-1600 Debriefing, Clean-up
Read / Review / Homework:
35’ Ext Ladder: TM 2.33, 2.34
Hose: TM 1.21, 1.23, 1.24, 1.27, PP
High Pitch Vent: TM 7.13
Rotary Saw TM 7.51, 7.52, 7.53, 7.54, 7.55
Forcible Entry LAFD
https://vimeo.com/6397307
PP 1810 Utility Company Contact Procedure
PP 1008 Electrical Emergencies
PP 1009 Natural Gas Incidents
IPE 16.12, 16.30, 16.31, 16.57, 16.81, 16.90
Transitional Attack
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lkM2AsZqlM
San Luis Obispo Fire Department
Recruit Firefighter Training 2023: Recruit Schedule
Day 18 Tuesday, February 28, 2023 C-Shift
Time Subject Instructor
0600-0630 Check outs
0630-0800 PT Skills Retakes 3rd/Final
0800-1200 Skills Rotations:
1. Ladders: 2-Person 35’ Extension
2. Hose Lays: 2 ½, wye packs
3. Ventilation: High Pitch
4. Forcible Entry: Roll Up Door/Hinges
1200-1245 Lunch
1245-1345 EMS- AVT Proto- 619,620,621
1345-1500 CPR Gutierrez
1530-1600 Debriefing, Clean-up
Read / Review / Homework:
35’ Ext Ladder: TM 2.33, 2.34
Hose: TM 1.21, 1.23, 1.24, 1.27, PP
High Pitch Vent: TM 7.13
Rotary Saw TM 7.51, 7.52, 7.53, 7.54, 7.55
Forcible Entry LAFD
https://vimeo.com/6397307
PP 1405 Interior search
PP 1810 Utility Company Contact Procedure
PP 1008 Electrical Emergencies
PP 1009 Natural Gas Incidents
IPE 16.12, 16.30, 16.31, 16.57, 16.81, 16.90
Transitional Attack
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lkM2AsZqlM
San Luis Obispo Fire Department
Recruit Firefighter Training 2023: Recruit Schedule
Day 19 Wednesday, March 1, 2023 A-Shift
Time Subject Instructor
0600-0630 Checkouts
0630-0800 PT, line up, review
0800-1200 Skills Rotations:
1. Ladders: 2-Person 35’ Extension
2. Hose Lays: 2 ½ Hotel coil
3. Ventilation: High Pitch
4. Forcible Entry: Roll Up Door/Hinges
1200-1245 Lunch
1245-1345 EMS Proto- 619,620,621
1345-1530 Wye packs- cal poly Flow path and Transitional Attack Lecture Gutierrez
1530-1600 Debriefing, Clean-up Protocol Quiz 5 Review
Read / Review / Homework:
35’ Ext Ladder: TM 2.33, 2.34
Hose: TM 1.21, 1.23, 1.24, 1.27, PP
High Pitch Vent: TM 7.13,
Rotary Saw TM 7.51, 7.52, 7.53, 7.54, 7.55
Forcible Entry LAFD
https://vimeo.com/6397307
PP 1405 Interior search
PP 1810 Utility Company Contact Procedure
PP 1008 Electrical Emergencies
PP 1009 Natural Gas Incidents
IPE 16.12, 16.30, 16.31, 16.57, 16.81, 16.90
Transitional Attack
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lkM2AsZqlM
San Luis Obispo Fire Department
Recruit Firefighter Training 2023: Recruit Schedule
Day 20 Thursday, March 2, 2023 A-Shift
Time Subject Instructor
0600-0630 Checkouts
0630-0730 PT, line up, review
0800-1200 Skills Rotations/ BURN DAY :
1. Ladders: 2-Person 35’ Extension
2. Hose Lays: 2 ½, wye packs
3. Ventilation: High Pitch
4. Forcible Entry: Roll Up Door/Hinges
1200-1245 Lunch
1245-1345 Burn Day clean up
1345-1530 Prop rebuild
1500-1530 Protocol Quiz 5
1530-1600 Debriefing, Clean-up
Read / Review / Homework:
35’ Ext Ladder: TM 2.33, 2.34
Hose: TM 1.21, 1.23, 1.24, 1.27, PP
High Pitch Vent: TM 7.13
Rotary Saw TM 7.51, 7.52, 7.53, 7.54, 7.55
Forcible Entry LAFD
https://vimeo.com/6397307
PP 1405 Interior search
PP 1810 Utility Company Contact Procedure
PP 1008 Electrical Emergencies
PP 1009 Natural Gas Incidents
IPE 16.12, 16.30, 16.31, 16.57, 16.81, 16.90
Transitional Attack
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lkM2AsZqlM
San Luis Obispo Fire Department
Recruit Firefighter Training 2023: Recruit Schedule
Day 21 Monday, March 6, 2023 C-Shift
Time Subject Instructor
0600-0630 Checkouts
0630-0800 PT, line up, review
0800-1200
Skills Rotations:
1. Ladders: 2-Person 35’ Extension
2. Hose Lays: 2 ½, wye packs
3. Ventilation: High Pitch
4. Forcible Entry: Roll Up Door/Hinges
1200-1245 Lunch
1245-1345 EMS- Protocol 630,631,640
1345-1530 Interior Search Gutierrez
1530-1600 Debriefing, Clean-up
Read / Review / Homework:
35’ Ext Ladder: TM 2.33, 2.34
Hose: TM 1.21, 1.23, 1.24, 1.27, PP
High Pitch Vent: TM 7.13
Rotary Saw TM 7.51, 7.52, 7.53, 7.54, 7.55
Forcible Entry LAFD
https://vimeo.com/6397307
PP 1405 Interior search
PP 1810 Utility Company Contact Procedure
PP 1008 Electrical Emergencies
PP 1009 Natural Gas Incidents
IPE 16.12, 16.30, 16.31, 16.57, 16.81, 16.90
Transitional Attack
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lkM2AsZqlM
San Luis Obispo Fire Department
Recruit Firefighter Training 2023: Recruit Schedule
Day 22 Tuesday, March 7, 2023 A-Shift
Time Subject Instructor
0600-0630 Checkouts
0630-0800 PT, line up, review
0800-1200 Skills Rotations:
1. Ladders: 2-Person 35’ Extension
2. Hose Lays: 2 ½, wye packs
3. Ventilation: High Pitch
4. Forcible Entry: Roll Up Door/Hinges
1200-1245 Lunch
1245-1345 EMS- Protocol 630,631,640
1345-1530 Utilities walk around
Review Quiz 4
1530-1600 Debriefing, Clean-up
Read / Review / Homework:
35’ Ext Ladder: TM 2.33, 2.34
Hose: TM 1.21, 1.23, 1.24, 1.27, PP
High Pitch Vent: TM 7.13
Rotary Saw TM 7.51, 7.52, 7.53, 7.54, 7.55
Forcible Entry LAFD
https://vimeo.com/6397307
PP 1405 Interior search
PP 1810 Utility Company Contact Procedure
PP 1008 Electrical Emergencies
PP 1009 Natural Gas Incidents
IPE 16.12, 16.30, 16.31, 16.57, 16.81, 16.90
Transitional Attack
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lkM2AsZqlM
San Luis Obispo Fire Department
Recruit Firefighter Training 2023: Recruit Schedule
Day 23 Wednesday, March 8, 2023 A-Shift
Time Subject Instructor
0600-0630 Checkouts
0630-0800 PT, line up, review Quiz 4
0800-1200 Skills Rotations:
1. Ladders: 2-Person 35’ Extension
2. Hose Lays: 2 ½, wye packs
3. Ventilation: High Pitch
4. Forcible Entry: Roll Up Door/Hinges
1200-1245 Lunch
1245-1345 EMS- Protocol 630,631,640
1345-1530 VEIS Lecture
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DiyBPTV9w-U
Review Protocol Quiz 6
1530-1600 Debriefing, Clean-up
Read / Review / Homework:
35’ Ext Ladder: TM 2.33, 2.34
Hose: TM 1.21, 1.23, 1.24, 1.27, PP
High Pitch Vent: TM 7.13, SS
Rotary Saw TM 7.51, 7.52, 7.53, 7.54, 7.55
Search TM 9.30, 9.31, 9.32, 9.33, 9.34
Forcible Entry LAFD
https://vimeo.com/6397307
PP 1405 Interior search
PP 1810 Utility Company Contact Procedure
PP 1008 Electrical Emergencies
PP 1009 Natural Gas Incidents
IPE 16.12, 16.30, 16.31, 16.57, 16.81, 16.90
Transitional Attack
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lkM2AsZqlM
San Luis Obispo Fire Department
Recruit Firefighter Training 2023: Recruit Schedule
Day 24 Thursday, March 9, 2023 B-Shift
Time Subject Instructor
0600-0630 Checkouts
0630-0800 PT, line up review
0800-0845 Protocol Quiz 6
0845-1245 Skills Rotations:
1. Ladders: 2-Person 35’ Extension
2. Hose Lays: 2 ½, wye packs
3. Ventilation: High Pitch
4. Forcible Entry: Roll Up Door /Hinges
1245-1330 Lunch
1330-1430 EMS- Protocol 630,631,640
1430-1530
Prop Maintenance and Rebuild
1530-1600 Debriefing, Clean-up, Block 3 Test and Skills Review
Read / Review / Homework:
35’ Ext Ladder: TM 2.33, 2.34
Hose: TM 1.21, 1.23, 1.24, 1.27, PP
High Pitch Vent: TM 7.13, SS
Rotary Saw TM 7.51, 7.52, 7.53, 7.54, 7.55
Search TM 9.30, 9.31, 9.32, 9.33, 9.34
Forcible Entry LAFD
https://vimeo.com/6397307
PP 1405 Interior search
PP 1810 Utility Company Contact Procedure
PP 1008 Electrical Emergencies
PP 1009 Natural Gas Incidents
IPE 16.12, 16.30, 16.31, 16.57, 16.81, 16.90
Transitional Attack
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lkM2AsZqlM
San Luis Obispo Fire Department
Recruit Firefighter Training 2023: Recruit Schedule
Day 25 Monday, March 13, 2023 A-Shift
Time Subject Instructor
0600-0630 Checkouts
0630-0800 PT, line up, review
0800-0930 Block III Written
0930-1230 Block III Skills Exam
1. Ladders: 2-Person 35’ Extension
2. Hose Lays: 2 ½, wye packs
3. Ventilation: High Pitch
4. Forcible Entry: Roll Up Door /Hinges
1230-1315 Lunch
1315-1415 Block III Skills Continued / Retakes
1415-1530 Vehicle Extrication Lecture Gonzalez
1530-1600 Debriefing, Clean-up
Read / Review / Homework:
TM 4.38, 4.39. 4.40, 4.41, 4.44, 4.47, 4.50
TM 5.10, 5.20, 5.30, 5.40, 5.65, Auto X, R 42
EO 506, 901, 902
San Luis Obispo Fire Department
Recruit Firefighter Training 2023: Recruit Schedule
Day 25 Monday, March 13, 2023 A-Shift
Time Subject Instructor
0600-0630 Checkouts
0630-0800 PT, line up, review
0800-0900 Block III Written
0915-1215 Block III Skills Exam
1. Ladders: 2-Person 35’ Extension
2. Hose Lays: 2 ½, wye packs
3. Ventilation: High Pitch
4. Forcible Entry: Roll Up Door /Hinges
5. AVT Sheet
Gutierrez
Gonzalez
1215-1300 Lunch
1300-1400 Block III Skills Continued / Retakes/ Review PPs
1400-1530 Ventilation / Flat/ Inspection cut Gonzalez
Test Review
1530-1600 Debriefing, Clean-up
Read / Review / Homework:
TM 4.38, 4.39. 4.40, 4.41, 4.44, 4.47, 4.50
TM 5.10, 5.20, 5.30, 5.40, 5.65, Auto X, R 42
TM 7.05, 7.06, 7.10, 7.20, 7.21, 7.22, 7.23
TM 1.20, 1.40
https://youtu.be/llv5vzae28M
PP 1010 Operations on roadway
PP 1005 Automobile extrication
PP 1006 Automobile fires
PP 1412 High Rise Operations
PP 1211 Bishop Peak Response Plan
PP 3005 Fueling of vehicles
PP 4400 Grooming Standards
PP 4602 Staffing
San Luis Obispo Fire Department
Recruit Firefighter Training 2023: Recruit Schedule
Day 26 Tuesday, March 14, 2023 A-Shift
Time Subject Instructor
0600-0630 Checkouts
0630-0800 Retakes 3rd/Final
CLASSROOM TAKEN FROM 0800-1300
0800-1200 Skills Rotations:
1. Hose: 4” / Portable Monitor
2. Ventilation: Flat / Inspection cut
3. Extrication: Stabilization
4. EMS- Protocols 641,642,643/ AVT
HPCPR
Gutierrez
Gonzalez
1200-1245 Lunch
1245-1315 Vehicle Fire Lecture Gonzalez
1330-1530 Vehicle Extrication Lecture Gonzalez
1530-1600 Debriefing, Clean-up
Read / Review / Homework:
TM 4.38, 4.39. 4.40, 4.41, 4.44, 4.47, 4.50
TM 5.10, 5.20, 5.30, 5.40, 5.65, Auto X, R 42
TM 7.05, 7.06, 7.10, 7.20, 7.21, 7.22, 7.23
TM 1.20, 1.40
https://youtu.be/llv5vzae28M
PP 1010 Operations on roadway
PP 1005 Automobile extrication
PP 1006 Automobile fires
PP 1412 High Rise Operations
PP 1211 Bishop Peak Response Plan
PP 3005 Fueling of vehicles
PP 4400 Grooming Standards
PP 4602 Staffing
San Luis Obispo Fire Department
Recruit Firefighter Training 2023: Recruit Schedule
Day 27 Wednesday, March 15, 2023 B-Shift
Time Subject Instructor
0600-0630 Checkouts
0630-0800 PT, line up, reviews
0800-1200 Skills Rotations:
1. AVT/Protocol 641,642,643
2. Hose: 4” / Portable Monitor
3. Ventilation: Flat / Inspection cut
4. Extrication: Stabilization
Gutierrez
Gonzalez
1200-1245 Lunch
1300-1320 Chief Fox Presentation Chief Fox
1330-1445 High-Rise and Standpipe Lecture,
High-rise bundles
Gutierrez
1345-1530 Auto Ex/ Review for protocol Quiz 7 Gonzalez
1530-1600 Debriefing, Clean-up
Read / Review / Homework:
TM 4.38, 4.39. 4.40, 4.41, 4.44, 4.47, 4.50
TM 5.10, 5.20, 5.30, 5.40, 5.65, Auto X, R 42
TM 7.05, 7.06, 7.10, 7.20, 7.21, 7.22, 7.23
TM 1.20, 1.40
https://youtu.be/llv5vzae28M
PP 1010 Operations on roadway
PP 1005 Automobile extrication
PP 1006 Automobile fires
PP 1412 High Rise Operations
PP 1211 Bishop Peak Response Plan
PP 3005 Fueling of vehicles
PP 4400 Grooming Standards
PP 4602 Staffing
San Luis Obispo Fire Department
Recruit Firefighter Training 2023: Recruit Schedule
Day 28 Thursday, March 16, 2023 B-Shift
Time Subject Instructor
0600-0630 Checkouts
0630-0800 PT, line up , reviews, Protocol Quiz 7
0800-1200 Skills Rotations:
1. Hose: 4” / Portable Monitor
2. Ventilation: Flat / Inspection cut
3. EMS/AVT- 641,642,643/ HPCPR
4. Tools: Extrication, Cribbing, R42
Gutierrez
Gonzalez
1200-1245 Lunch
1245-1515 Auto Ex
1515-1530 Review for Block Quiz 5
1530-1600 Cleaning, review
Read / Review / Homework:
TM 4.38, 4.39. 4.40, 4.41, 4.44, 4.47, 4.50
TM 5.10, 5.20, 5.30, 5.40, 5.65, Auto X, R 42
TM 7.05, 7.06, 7.10, 7.20, 7.21, 7.22, 7.23
TM 1.20, 1.40
https://youtu.be/llv5vzae28M
PP 1010 Operations on roadway
PP 1005 Automobile extrication
PP 1006 Automobile fires
PP 1412 High Rise Operations
PP 1211 Bishop Peak Response Plan
PP 3005 Fueling of vehicles
PP 4400 Grooming Standards
PP 4602 Staffing
San Luis Obispo Fire Department
Recruit Firefighter Training 2023: Recruit Schedule
Day 29 Monday, March 20, 2023 A-Shift
Time Subject Instructor
0600-0630 Checkouts
0630-0800 PT, line up , reviews/ Block quiz 5
0800-1200 Skills Rotations:
1. Hose: 4” / Portable Monitor
2. Ventilation: Flat / Inspection cut
3. EMS- 644, 650,651/ AVT- CAM-Ped
4. Tools: Extrication, Cribbing, R42
Gutierrez
Gonzalez
1200-1245 Lunch
1245-1530 Vehicle Extrication
1530-1600 Debriefing, Clean-up
Read / Review / Homework:
TM 4.38, 4.39. 4.40, 4.41, 4.44, 4.47, 4.50
TM 5.10, 5.20, 5.30, 5.40, 5.65, Auto X, R 42
TM 7.05, 7.06, 7.10, 7.20, 7.21, 7.22, 7.23
TM 1.20, 1.40
https://youtu.be/llv5vzae28M
PP 1010 Operations on roadway
PP 1005 Automobile extrication
PP 1006 Automobile fires
PP 1412 High Rise Operations
PP 1211 Bishop Peak Response Plan
PP 3005 Fueling of vehicles
PP 4400 Grooming Standards
PP 4602 Staffing
San Luis Obispo Fire Department
Recruit Firefighter Training 2023: Recruit Schedule
Day 30 Tuesday, March 21, 2023 B-Shift
Time Subject Instructor
0600-0630 Checkouts
0630-0800 PT, line up ,review
0800-1200 Skills Rotations:
1. Hose: 4” / Portable Monitor
2. Ventilation: Flat / Inspection cut
3. EMS- 644, 650,651/ AVT- CAM-Ped
4. Tools: Extrication, Cribbing, R42
Gutierrez
Gonzalez
1200-1245 Lunch
1245-1530 Vehicle Extrication
1530-1600 Debriefing, Clean-up
Read / Review / Homework:
TM 4.38, 4.39. 4.40, 4.41, 4.44, 4.47, 4.50
TM 5.10, 5.20, 5.30, 5.40, 5.65, Auto X, R 42
TM 7.05, 7.06, 7.10, 7.20, 7.21, 7.22, 7.23
TM 1.20, 1.40
https://youtu.be/llv5vzae28M
PP 1010 Operations on roadway
PP 1005 Automobile extrication
PP 1006 Automobile fires
PP 1412 High Rise Operations
PP 1211 Bishop Peak Response Plan
PP 3005 Fueling of vehicles
PP 4400 Grooming Standards
PP 4602 Staffing
San Luis Obispo Fire Department
Recruit Firefighter Training 2023: Recruit Schedule
Day 31 Wednesday, March 22, 2023 B-Shift
Time Subject Instructor
0600-0630 Checkouts
0630-0800 PT, line up, review
0800-1200 Skills Rotations:
1. Hose: 4” / Portable Monitor
2. Ventilation: Flat / Inspection cut
3. EMS- 644, 650,651/ AVT- CAM-Ped
4. Tools: Extrication, Cribbing, R42
Gutierrez
Gonzalez
1200-1245 Lunch
1245-1500 Vehicle Extrication
1500-1530 Protocol quiz 8 review
1630-1700 Debriefing, Clean-up
Read / Review / Homework:
TM 4.38, 4.39. 4.40, 4.41, 4.44, 4.47, 4.50
TM 5.10, 5.20, 5.30, 5.40, 5.65, Auto X, R 42
TM 7.05, 7.06, 7.10, 7.20, 7.21, 7.22, 7.23
TM 6.05, 6.10, 6.12, 6.13, 6.14, 6.15, 6.25
TM 1.20, 1.40
https://youtu.be/llv5vzae28M
PP 1010 Operations on roadway
PP 1005 Automobile extrication
PP 1006 Automobile fires
PP 1412 High Rise Operations
PP 1211 Bishop Peak Response Plan
PP 3005 Fueling of vehicles
PP 4400 Grooming Standards
PP 4602 Staffing
San Luis Obispo Fire Department
Recruit Firefighter Training 2023: Recruit Schedule
Day 32 Thursday, March 23, 2023 C-Shift
Time Subject Instructor
0600-0630 Checkouts
0630-0800 PT, line up, review
0800-0830 Protocol Quiz 8
0830-1200 Skills Rotations:
1. Hose: 4” / Portable Monitor
2. Ventilation: Flat / Inspection cut
3. EMS- 644, 650,651/ AVT- CAM-Ped
4. Tools: Extrication, Cribbing, R42
Gutierrez
Gonzalez
1200-1245 Lunch
1245-1500 Vehicle Extrication
1500-1530 Block 4 Exam Review
1530-1600 Debriefing, Clean-up, Block IV Test and Skills Review
Read / Review / Homework:
TM 4.38, 4.39. 4.40, 4.41, 4.44, 4.47, 4.50
TM 5.10, 5.20, 5.30, 5.40, 5.65, Auto X, R 42
TM 7.05, 7.06, 7.10, 7.20, 7.21, 7.22, 7.23
TM 1.20, 1.40
https://youtu.be/llv5vzae28M
PP 1010 Operations on roadway
PP 1005 Automobile extrication
PP 1006 Automobile fires
PP 1412 High Rise Operations
PP 1211 Bishop Peak Response Plan
PP 3005 Fueling of vehicles
PP 4400 Grooming Standards
PP 4602 Staffing
San Luis Obispo Fire Department
Recruit Firefighter Training 2023: Recruit Schedule
Day 33 Monday, March 27, 2023 B-Shift
Time Subject Instructor
0600-0630 Checkouts
0630-0800 PT, line up, review
0800-0930 Block IV Written
0930-1200 Block IV Skills Exam
1. EMS- 644, 650,651/ AVT- CAM-Ped
2. Hose: 4” / Portable Monitor
3. Ventilation: Flat / Inspection cut
4. Extrication: Stabilization
1200-1245 Lunch
1245-1530 E-Bikes
1530-1600 Debriefing, Clean-up
Read/Review/Homework:
Progressive Hose Lays
Wildland FF equipment
TM 10
TM Chapter 6- Rope Rescue
PP 1950- UTV Response
PP 1500 Wildland Fires Command and
Operations
PP 1501 Wildland Fire Safety
PP 1502 Wildland Fires Structure Protection
San Luis Obispo Fire Department
Recruit Firefighter Training 2023: Recruit Schedule
Day 33 Monday, March 27, 2023 B-Shift
Time Subject Instructor
0600-0630 Checkouts
0630-0800 PT, line up, review
0800-0900 Block IV Written
0915-1015 EMS policy and AVT new 660,661,662
Txa and pelvic binder, pedi cAM SMR
SPE 12 Practice and intro
Gutierrez
Gonzalez
1200-1245 Lunch
1245-1530 EBIKES
1530-1600 Debriefing, clean up
Cal Fire WUI Handbook
San Luis Obispo Fire Department
Recruit Firefighter Training 2023: Recruit Schedule
Day 34 Tuesday, March 28, 2023 B-Shift
Time Subject Instructor
0600-0630 Checkouts
0630-0800 PT, line up, review
0800-0845 EMS Policy Review- 660, 661,662
0900-1200 PP 1500 Wildland Fires Command and Operations
PP 1501 Wildland Fire Safety
PP 1502 Wildland Fires Structure Protection
Progressive Hose Lays
Wildland FF equipment
TM 10 Rotations; Mcclanahan sta 2,,
davis sta 4 Morrison sta 1,barkhimer 1
Prob task book review, expectations, mini drills, TS, Outlook,
imagetrend, accreditation info, .
Larsen
Gutierrez
Gonzalez
1200-1245 Lunch
1300-1600 Wildland Operations
RT 130
De leuw, sta 1, Kaperonis sta 2, green 4
Larsen
Gutierrez
Gonzalez
1530-1600 Debriefing, Clean-up Cadre
San Luis Obispo Fire Department
Recruit Firefighter Training 2023: Recruit Schedule
Day 35 Wednesday, March 29, 2023 C-Shift
Time Subject Instructor
0600-0630 Checkouts
0630-0800 PT, line up, review
0800-1200
Wildland Operations
RT 130
Larsen
Gonzalez
Gutierrez
1200-1245 Lunch
1245-1530 Wildland
Larsen
Gonzalez
Gutierrez
1530-1600 Debriefing, Clean-up/ Protocol Quiz 9 Review
San Luis Obispo Fire Department
Recruit Firefighter Training 2023: Recruit Schedule
Day 36 Thursday, March 30, 2023 C-Shift
Time Subject Instructor
0600-0700 PT
0630-0800 Gutierrez
Gonzalez
0750-0845 City Manager Presentation
0800-0830 Protocol Quiz 9
0900-1200 Burn Final- VEIS, Rescue
1200-1230 Lunch
1230-1400 Tower Clean up/ Ropes intro Gutierrez
Gonzalez
1530-1600 Debriefing, Clean-up
San Luis Obispo Fire Department
Recruit Firefighter Training 2023: Recruit Schedule
Day 37 Monday, April 3, 2023 B-Shift
Time Subject Instructor
0600-0630 Briefing, Checkouts, Set-up
0630-0730 PT
0800-1200
UTV Training
Gutierrez
Lokkart
1200-1300 Lunch
1300-1430
UTV Training BIO 130-230 AG
Gutierrez
Lokkart
1430-1530 Peer Support Training Gatton
1530-1600 Debriefing, Clean-up
San Luis Obispo Fire Department
Recruit Firefighter Training 2023: Recruit Schedule
Day 38 Tuesday, April 4, 2023 C-Shift
Time Subject Instructor
0600-0630 Checkouts
0630-0800 PT, line up, review Headstrong??
0800-1200 Incident Action Review- Marriot
Gutierrez
1200-1245 Lunch
1300-1530
Ropes AG BIO- 130-230
Robertson
Flatos
1530-1600 Debriefing, Clean-up
San Luis Obispo Fire Department
Recruit Firefighter Training 2023: Recruit Schedule
Day 39 Wednesday, April 5, 2023 C-Shift
Time Subject Instructor
0600-0630 Checkouts
0630-0800 PT- YOGA
0800-0930 2023 Final Written Exam Gutierrez
0930-1200 QMM/ EBIKES
1200-1245 Lunch
1245-1500 Telestaff, station assignments, LTD,
FF expectations,
Gutierrez
1500-1600 Drill Yard Clean-up
1600-1630 Test Review
1645-1700 Debriefing, Clean-up
San Luis Obispo Fire Department
Recruit Firefighter Training 2023: Recruit Schedule
Day 40 Thursday, April 6, 2023 A-Shift
Time Subject Instructor
0630-0730 PT
0800 Lineup
0800-1200 HRT Training
1200-1530 Bishops BIO- RECRUITS 3-4pm AG
j Debriefing, Clean-Up
San Luis Obispo Fire Department
Recruit Firefighter Training 2023: Recruit Schedule
Day 41 Friday, April 7, 2023 A-Shift
Time Subject Instructor
0630-0700 Briefing, Checkouts
0700-0830 Graduation Set -up
0900- Graduation Day
San Luis Obispo Fire Department
Recruit Firefighter Training 2023: Recruit Schedule
April 10 , 2023
Probationary
Firefighters 1st
day in
Operations.
San Luis Obispo Fire Department
Recruit Firefighter Training 2025: Recruit Schedule
Day 0 Thursday, February 27, 2025 B-shift
Time Subject Instructor(s)
0800-0930 Welcome / Orientation/ City Welcome
Recruit/Instructor Orientation
Chief Tuggle, Chief Fox,
Gonzalez/Woods
0930-1200 PPE sizing, PPE Distribution, SCBA Fit Test, SCBA
Bottle room orientation
LN Curtis, Hasch,
Polkow
1200-1230 Lunch Joy/Union information
1300-1530 HR Orientation
HR
1600-1615 Facility Orientation Gonzalez/Woods
1615-1700 Recruit Expectations Gonzalez
Homework: Read/Review
PPE
PP: 2400, 2402, 2403, 2404
SCBA
TM: 3.00
Ladders
TM: 2.00, 2.10, 2.11, 2.20, 2.21, 2.63
Hose
TM: 1.12, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17
EMS
Intubation AVT
Protocols 601,602,603
Tools
TM: 4.10, 4.11
Radios
TM: Ch 3 - SLOFD radio manual
PP: 1800, 1805, 1808,
Roof and Building Construction
TM: 7.00
Fire Behavior / Reading Smoke
TM: 9.05, 9.06
Forcible Entry
TM: 7.50, 7.52
IPE 16.10, 16.20, 16.50, 16.71
San Luis Obispo Fire Department
Recruit Firefighter Training 2025: Recruit Schedule
Day 1 Monday, March 3, 2025 A-Shift
Time Subject Instructor
0600-0630 Briefing, Checkouts, Set-up Woods
0630-0800 PT, Review/ Expectation/Standards Quiz Gonzalez
0800-0830 Schedule Review, Engine Assignments, Target Solutions,
Expectations, Sign up for JAC
Gonzalez/
Mika
0830-1200 SCBA Intro Lecture Gonzalez
Ladder Intro Lecture 16’ IPE Weis
Hoselay Intro Lecture Gonzalez
Woods
1200-1230 Lunch
1230-1330 EMS Intro Lecture- AVT Sheet Intubation/EMT Resp
Protocol: 601,602,603/ EMT Airway Skills sheet
Gonzalez
Woods
1330-1530 Tool Intro Lecture (Chainsaw/Circular saw)
1530-1600 Debriefing, Clean-up
Homework: Read/Review
PPE
PP: 2400, 2402, 2403, 2404
SCBA
TM: 3.00
Ladders
TM: 2.00, 2.10, 2.11, 2.20, 2.21, 2.63
Hose
TM: 1.12, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17
EMS
Intubation AVT
Protocol 601,602,603
Tools
TM: 4.10, 4.11
Radios
TM: Ch 3 - SLOFD radio manual
PP: 1800, 1805, 1808,
Roof and Building Construction
TM: 7.00
Fire Behavior / Reading Smoke
TM: 9.05, 9.06
Forcible Entry
TM: 7.50, 7.52
IPE 16.10, 16.20, 16.50, 16.71
San Luis Obispo Fire Department
Recruit Firefighter Training 2025: Recruit Schedule
Day 2 Tuesday, March 4, 2025 B-Shift
Time Subject Instructor
0600-0630 Checkouts
0630-0800 PT, line up, review
0800-1200
Skills Rotations:
1. Ladders 16’ Straight
2. Hose Lays - Catching Hydrant
3. AVT Sheet Intubation/EMT Resp
Protocol: 601,602,603 EMT Airway
Skills sheet
4. PPE, SCBA Donning
Gonzalez
Gutierrez
SAE
1200-1300 Lunch/ Chainsaw Competency
1300-1430 Roof and Building Construction
Barrett
1430-1500 Review for Quiz 1
Barrett
1530-1600 Debriefing, Clean-up
Homework: Read/Review
PPE
PP: 2400, 2402, 2403, 2404
SCBA
TM: 3.00
Ladders
TM: 2.00, 2.10, 2.11, 2.20, 2.21, 2.63
Hose
TM: 1.12, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17
EMS
Intubation/Airway- AVT
Protocol 601,602,603
Tools
TM: 4.10, 4.11
Radios
TM: Ch 3 - SLOFD radio manual
PP: 1800, 1805, 1808,
Roof and Building Construction
TM: 7.00
Fire Behavior / Reading Smoke
TM: 9.05, 9.06
Forcible Entry
TM: 7.50, 7.52
IPE 16.10, 16.20, 16.50, 16.71
Review for Quiz 1
San Luis Obispo Fire Department
Recruit Firefighter Training 2025: Recruit Schedule
Day 3 Wednesday, March 5, 2025 C-Shift
Time Subject Instructor
0600-0630 Checkouts
0630-0800 PT, line up, review/ Quiz # 1 SCBA, Ladders, Hose, EMS,saw
0800-1200 Skills Rotations:
1. Hose Lays- Catching Hydrant
2. Ladders 16’ Straight
3. SCBA/PPE
4. AVT Sheet Intubation/EMT
Resp Protocol: 601,602,603
EMT Airway Skills sheet
Gutierrez
Gonzalez
SAE
1200-1300 Lunch/ Chainsaw competency
1300-1345 EMS- Zoll Monitor
1345-1530 Radios Jeckell
1530-1600 Debriefing, Clean-up/ Review for Protocol Quiz
Homework: Read/Review
PPE
PP: 2400, 2402, 2403, 2404
SCBA
TM: 3.00
Ladders
TM: 2.00, 2.10, 2.11, 2.20, 2.21, 2.63
Hose
TM: 1.12, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17
EMS
Intubation/Airway- AVT
Protocol 601,602,603
Tools
TM: 4.10, 4.11
Radios
TM: Ch 3 - SLOFD radio manual
PP: 1800, 1805, 1808,
Roof and Building Construction
TM: 7.00
Fire Behavior / Reading Smoke
TM: 9.05, 9.06
Forcible Entry
TM: 7.50, 7.52
IPE 16.10, 16.20, 16.50, 16.71
San Luis Obispo Fire Department
Recruit Firefighter Training 2025: Recruit Schedule
Day 4 Thursday, March 6, 2023 C-Shift
Time Subject Instructor
0600-0630 Checkouts
0630-0800 PT, line up, review,
0800-1200 Skills Rotations:
1. Hose: Catching Hydrant
2. Ladders: 16’ w/lock in
3. SCBA: EBSS (cold tower)
4. AVT Sheet Intubation/EMT Resp
Protocol: 601,602,603 EMT
Airway Skills sheet
Gonzalez
SAE
1200-1300 Lunch/Chainsaw competency
1300-1345 EMS- Medical Bag Woods
1345-1430 Fire Behavior / Reading Smoke Gonzalez
1430-1530 Protocol Quiz 1
1530-1600 Debriefing, Clean-up
Homework: Read/Review
PPE
PP: 2400, 2402, 2403, 2404
SCBA
TM: 3.00
Ladders
TM: 2.00, 2.10, 2.11, 2.20, 2.21, 2.63
Hose
TM: 1.12, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17
EMS
Intubation/Airway- AVT
Protocol 601,602,603
Tools
TM: 4.10, 4.11
Radios
TM: Ch 3 - SLOFD radio manual
PP: 1800, 1805, 1808,
Roof and Building Construction
TM: 7.00
Fire Behavior / Reading Smoke
TM: 9.05, 9.06
Forcible Entry
TM: 7.50, 7.52
IPE 16.10, 16.20, 16.50, 16.71
San Luis Obispo Fire Department
Recruit Firefighter Training 2025: Recruit Schedule
Day 5 Monday, March 10, 2023 A-Shift
Time Subject Instructor
0600-0630 Checkouts
0630-0800 INSPECTION, Gonzalez
0800-1200 Skills Rotations:
1. Hose: Hydrant/Bumper line, hand
signals
2. Ladders: 14’ w/lock in
3. SCBA/ PPE
4. AVT Sheet Intubation/EMT Resp
Protocol: 610,611,612 EMT Airway
Skills sheet
Gonzalez
Gutierrez
SAE
1200-1230 Lunch
1230-1330 Chainsaw competency / rolling rafters Gonzalez
1330-1445 Conventional Forcible Entry Lecture Hasch
1445-1530 Conventional Forcible Entry Practice
1530-1600 Debriefing, Clean-up
Homework: Read/Review
PPE
PP: 2400, 2402, 2403, 2404
SCBA
TM: 3.00
Ladders
TM: 2.00, 2.10, 2.11, 2.20, 2.21, 2.63
Hose
TM: 1.12, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17
EMS
Intubation/Airway- AVT
Protocol 610,611,612
Tools
TM: 4.10, 4.11
Radios
TM: Ch 3 - SLOFD radio manual
PP: 1800, 1805, 1808,
Roof and Building Construction
TM: 7.00
Fire Behavior / Reading Smoke
TM: 9.05, 9.06
Forcible Entry
TM: 7.50, 7.52
IPE 16.10, 16.20, 16.50, 16.71
San Luis Obispo Fire Department
Recruit Firefighter Training 2025: Recruit Schedule
Day 6 Tuesday, March 11, 2023 B-Shift
Time Subject Instructor
0600-0630 Checkouts
0630-0800 PT, line up, review
0800-1200 Skills Rotations:
1. Hose: Hydrant/Crosslay with hand
signals
2. Ladders: 16’ Extension w/lock in
3. SCBA: Air aware
4. AVT Sheet Intubation/EMT Resp
Protocol: 610,611,612 EMT Airway
Skills sheet
Gonzalez
Gutierrez
SAE
1200-1230 Lunch
1230-1330 Chainsaw competency / rolling rafters
1345-1530 SLO Ops Gutierrez
1530-1600 Debriefing, Clean-up/ Review for Quiz 2
Homework: Read/Review
PPE
PP: 2400, 2402, 2403, 2404
SCBA
TM: 3.00
Ladders
TM: 2.00, 2.10, 2.11, 2.20, 2.21, 2.63
Hose
TM: 1.12, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17
EMS
Intubation/Airway- AVT
Protocol 610,611,612
Tools
TM: 4.10, 4.11
Radios
TM: Ch 3 - SLOFD radio manual
PP: 1800, 1805, 1808,
Medical and Trauma assessment sheets
Roof and Building Construction
TM: 7.00
Fire Behavior / Reading Smoke
TM: 9.05, 9.06
Forcible Entry
TM: 7.50, 7.52
IPE 16.10, 16.20, 16.50, 16.71
Review for Quiz 2
San Luis Obispo Fire Department
Recruit Firefighter Training 2025: Recruit Schedule
Day 7 Wednesday, March 12, 2025 C-Shift
Time Subject Instructor
0600-0630 Checkouts
0630-0800 PT, line up, review
0800-1200 Skills Rotations:
1. Hose: crosslay, Hydrant
2. Ladders: 14’ Extension w/lock in
3. SCBA/Turnouts
4. AVT Sheet Intubation/EMT Resp
Protocol: 610,611,612 EMT Airway
Skills sheet
Gonzalez
SAE
1200-1230 Lunch/ Chainsaw Competency
1230-1330 Chainsaw competency / rolling rafters Gonzalez
1330-1430 Forcible Entry Practice- field
1430-1530 Quiz #2 Radio, Bldg Const, Fire Beh, Conv F/E
1530-1600 Debriefing, Clean-up
Check set up Tower Burn Exercise//Review for Protocol Quiz #2
Homework: Read/Review
PPE
PP: 2400, 2402, 2403, 2404
SCBA
TM: 3.00
Ladders
TM: 2.00, 2.10, 2.11, 2.20, 2.21, 2.63
Hose
TM: 1.12, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17
EMS
Intubation/Airway- AVT
Protocol 610,611,612
Tools
TM: 4.10, 4.11
Radios
TM: Ch 3 - SLOFD radio manual
PP: 1800, 1805, 1808,
Medical and Trauma assessment sheets
Roof and Building Construction
TM: 7.00
Fire Behavior / Reading Smoke
TM: 9.05, 9.06
Forcible Entry
TM: 7.50, 7.52
IPE 16.10, 16.20, 16.50, 16.71
San Luis Obispo Fire Department
Recruit Firefighter Training 2025: Recruit Schedule
Day 8 Thursday, March 13, 2025 C-Shift
Time Subject Instructor
0600-0630 Checkouts
0630-0800 PT, line up, review,
0800-1000 Live Fire Training:
Live Burn: Fire Behavior, Thermal Layering, Rollover,
SCBA: EBSS and Dexterity Exercise (Hot Tower)
ENG OOS: Safety
Gonzalez
DC Fox
1000-1130 Rehab/Lunch
1130-1430 Skills Rotations:
1. PPE, SCBA: Donning
2. Ladders: 14’ Straight w/lock in
3. Hose: Catching Hydrant
4. AVT Sheet Intubation/EMT Resp Protocol: 610,611,612
EMT Airway Skills sheet
Gonzalez
SAE
1430-1530 Chainsaw (competency) Protocol Quiz #2
1530-1600 Debriefing, Block 1 Test and Skills Review, Clean-up
Homework: Read/Review
PPE
PP: 2400, 2402, 2403, 2404
SCBA
TM: 3.00
Ladders
TM: 2.00, 2.10, 2.11, 2.20, 2.21, 2.63
Hose
TM: 1.12, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17
EMS
Intubation/Airway- AVT
Protocol 610,611,12
Tools
TM: 4.10, 4.11
Radios
TM: Ch 3 - SLOFD radio manual
PP: 1800, 1805, 1808,
Medical and Trauma assessment sheets
Roof and Building Construction
TM: 7.00
Fire Behavior / Reading Smoke
TM: 9.05, 9.06
Forcible Entry
TM: 7.50, 7.52
IPE 16.10, 16.20, 16.50, 16.71
San Luis Obispo Fire Department
Recruit Firefighter Training 2025: Recruit Schedule
Second attempts during ventilation lecture (if necessary).
Day 9 Monday, March 17, 2025 A-Shift
Time Subject Instructor
0600-0630 Briefing, Checkouts, Set-up, preview testing
0630-0800 Block I Written
0900-1200 Block I Skills Exam:
1. PPE, SCBA: Donning
2. Ladders: 14’ Straight
3. Hose: Catching Hydrant
4. EMS AVT Sheet- Intubation EMT Airway
Skills sheet
5. Chainsaw (competency)
Gonzalez
SAE
1200-1245 Lunch
1245-1330 Block I skills continued / retakes
1330-1530 Ventilation: Truck Ops, Anatomy of an Opening,
Concepts Lecture
Renner
1530-1600 Debriefing, Clean-up / Test Review
Homework: Read/Review
PP 1004 Emergency incident warning and
evacuation
PP 1201 Life Hazard Zone
PP 1013 Emergency incident accountability
PP 1400 Fire ground Strategy
PP 1401 Company Operations
PP 1402 Structure fire ground safety
PP 1403 Two in/Two out
PP 1404 RIC
PP 1406 Tactical Support Functions
PP 1411 Lost or Trapped Firefighter
TM. 7.10, 1.34, 1.35, 6.00, 6.10
EMS
Intubation/Needle Cric, thoracostomy- AVT
Protocol 613,614,615
PP 1801 Activity codes and standard
response
PP 1803 Dispatching procedures
PP 1804 Standard alarm assignments
PP 1805 Radios and station alerting system
PP 1807 Emergency callback system
PP 1204 Side and Exposure Identification
PP 1205 Hydrant shutdown
PP 3002 Back up of Emergency Vehicles
PP 1210 Personnel Rehab on Incidents
IPE 16.11, 16.21, 16.56, 16.72, 16.80
San Luis Obispo Fire Department
Recruit Firefighter Training 2025: Recruit Schedule
Day 0 Thursday, February 27, 2025 B-shift
Time Subject Instructor(s)
0800-0930 Welcome / Orientation/ City Welcome
Recruit/Instructor Orientation
Chief Tuggle, Chief Fox,
Gonzalez/Woods
0930-1200 PPE sizing, PPE Distribution, SCBA Fit Test, SCBA
Bottle room orientation
LN Curtis, Hasch,
Polkow
1200-1230 Lunch Joy/Union information
1300-1530 HR Orientation
HR
1600-1615 Facility Orientation Gonzalez/Woods
1615-1700 Recruit Expectations Gonzalez
Homework: Read/Review
PPE
PP: 2400, 2402, 2403, 2404
SCBA
TM: 3.00
Ladders
TM: 2.00, 2.10, 2.11, 2.20, 2.21, 2.63
Hose
TM: 1.12, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17
EMS
Intubation AVT
Protocols 601,602,603
Tools
TM: 4.10, 4.11
Radios
TM: Ch 3 - SLOFD radio manual
PP: 1800, 1805, 1808,
Roof and Building Construction
TM: 7.00
Fire Behavior / Reading Smoke
TM: 9.05, 9.06
Forcible Entry
TM: 7.50, 7.52
IPE 16.10, 16.20, 16.50, 16.71
San Luis Obispo Fire Department
Recruit Firefighter Training 2025: Recruit Schedule
Day 1 Monday, March 3, 2025 A-Shift
Time Subject Instructor
0600-0630 Briefing, Checkouts-PPE and Classroom, Set-up Woods
0630-0800 PT, Review/ Expectation/Standards Quiz Gonzalez
0800-0830 Schedule Review, Engine Assignments, Target Solutions,
Expectations, Sign up for JAC
Gonzalez/
Mika
0830-1200 SCBA Intro Lecture Gonzalez
Ladder Intro Lecture 16’ IPE Woods
Hoselay Intro Lecture Gonzalez
Woods
1200-1230 Lunch
1230-1330 EMS Intro Lecture- AVT Sheet Intubation/EMT Resp
Protocol: 601,602,603/ EMT Airway Skills sheet
Gonzalez
Woods
1330-1530 Tool Intro Lecture (Chainsaw/Circular saw) PLar/ J. King
1530-1600 Debriefing, Clean-up
Homework: Read/Review
PPE
PP: 2400, 2402, 2403, 2404
SCBA
TM: 3.00
Ladders
TM: 2.00, 2.10, 2.11, 2.20, 2.21, 2.63
Hose
TM: 1.12, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17
EMS
Intubation AVT
Protocol 601,602,603
Tools
TM: 4.10, 4.11
Radios
TM: Ch 3 - SLOFD radio manual
PP: 1800, 1805, 1808,
Roof and Building Construction
TM: 7.00
Fire Behavior / Reading Smoke
TM: 9.05, 9.06
Forcible Entry
TM: 7.50, 7.52
IPE 16.10, 16.20, 16.50, 16.71
San Luis Obispo Fire Department
Recruit Firefighter Training 2025: Recruit Schedule
Day 2 Tuesday, March 4, 2025 B-Shift
Time Subject Instructor
0600-0630 Checkouts
0630-0800 PT, line up, review
0800-1200
Skills Rotations:
1. Ladders 16’ Straight
2. Hose Lays - Catching Hydrant
3. AVT Sheet Intubation/EMT Resp
Protocol: 601,602,603 EMT Airway
Skills sheet
4. PPE, SCBA Donning
Gonzalez
SAE
1200-1300 Lunch/ Chainsaw Competency
1300-1430 Roof and Building Construction
Barrett
1430-1500 Review for Quiz 1
Barrett
1530-1600 Debriefing, Clean-up
Homework: Read/Review
PPE
PP: 2400, 2402, 2403, 2404
SCBA
TM: 3.00
Ladders
TM: 2.00, 2.10, 2.11, 2.20, 2.21, 2.63
Hose
TM: 1.12, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17
EMS
Intubation/Airway- AVT
Protocol 601,602,603
Tools
TM: 4.10, 4.11
Radios
TM: Ch 3 - SLOFD radio manual
PP: 1800, 1805, 1808,
Roof and Building Construction
TM: 7.00
Fire Behavior / Reading Smoke
TM: 9.05, 9.06
Forcible Entry
TM: 7.50, 7.52
IPE 16.10, 16.20, 16.50, 16.71
Review for Quiz 1
San Luis Obispo Fire Department
Recruit Firefighter Training 2025: Recruit Schedule
Day 3 Wednesday, March 5, 2025 C-Shift
Time Subject Instructor
0600-0630 Checkouts
0630-0800 PT, line up, review/ Quiz # 1 SCBA, Ladders, Hose, EMS,saw
0800-1200 Skills Rotations:
1. Hose Lays- Catching Hydrant
2. Ladders 16’ Straight
3. SCBA/PPE
4. AVT Sheet Intubation/EMT
Resp Protocol: 601,602,603
EMT Airway Skills sheet
Gonzalez
SAE
1200-1300 Lunch/ Chainsaw competency
1300-1345 EMS- Zoll Monitor McClanahan
1345-1530 Radios Jeckell
1530-1600 Debriefing, Clean-up/ Review for Protocol Quiz
Homework: Read/Review
PPE
PP: 2400, 2402, 2403, 2404
SCBA
TM: 3.00
Ladders
TM: 2.00, 2.10, 2.11, 2.20, 2.21, 2.63
Hose
TM: 1.12, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17
EMS
Intubation/Airway- AVT
Protocol 601,602,603
Tools
TM: 4.10, 4.11
Radios
TM: Ch 3 - SLOFD radio manual
PP: 1800, 1805, 1808,
Roof and Building Construction
TM: 7.00
Fire Behavior / Reading Smoke
TM: 9.05, 9.06
Forcible Entry
TM: 7.50, 7.52
IPE 16.10, 16.20, 16.50, 16.71
San Luis Obispo Fire Department
Recruit Firefighter Training 2025: Recruit Schedule
Day 4 Thursday, March 6, 2023 C-Shift
Time Subject Instructor
0600-0630 Checkouts
0630-0800 PT, line up, review,
0800-1200 Skills Rotations:
1. Hose: Catching Hydrant
2. Ladders: 16’ w/lock in
3. SCBA: EBSS (cold tower)
4. AVT Sheet Intubation/EMT Resp
Protocol: 601,602,603 EMT
Airway Skills sheet
Gonzalez
SAE
1200-1300 Lunch/Chainsaw competency
1300-1345 EMS- Medical Bag Woods
1345-1430 Fire Behavior / Reading Smoke Gonzalez
1430-1530 Protocol Quiz 1
1530-1600 Debriefing, Clean-up
Homework: Read/Review
PPE
PP: 2400, 2402, 2403, 2404
SCBA
TM: 3.00
Ladders
TM: 2.00, 2.10, 2.11, 2.20, 2.21, 2.63
Hose
TM: 1.12, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17
EMS
Intubation/Airway- AVT
Protocol 601,602,603
Tools
TM: 4.10, 4.11
Radios
TM: Ch 3 - SLOFD radio manual
PP: 1800, 1805, 1808,
Roof and Building Construction
TM: 7.00
Fire Behavior / Reading Smoke
TM: 9.05, 9.06
Forcible Entry
TM: 7.50, 7.52
IPE 16.10, 16.20, 16.50, 16.71
San Luis Obispo Fire Department
Recruit Firefighter Training 2025: Recruit Schedule
Day 5 Monday, March 10, 2023 A-Shift
Time Subject Instructor
0600-0630 Checkouts
0630-0800 INSPECTION, Gonzalez
0800-1200 Skills Rotations:
1. Hose: Hydrant/Bumper line, hand
signals
2. Ladders: 14’ w/lock in
3. SCBA/ PPE
4. AVT Sheet Intubation/EMT Resp
Protocol: 610,611,612 EMT Airway
Skills sheet
Gonzalez
Woods
SAE
1200-1230 Lunch
1230-1330 Chainsaw competency / rolling rafters Gonzalez
1330-1445 Conventional Forcible Entry Lecture Hasch
1445-1530 Conventional Forcible Entry Practice
1530-1600 Debriefing, Clean-up
Homework: Read/Review
PPE
PP: 2400, 2402, 2403, 2404
SCBA
TM: 3.00
Ladders
TM: 2.00, 2.10, 2.11, 2.20, 2.21, 2.63
Hose
TM: 1.12, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17
EMS
Intubation/Airway- AVT
Protocol 610,611,612
Tools
TM: 4.10, 4.11
Radios
TM: Ch 3 - SLOFD radio manual
PP: 1800, 1805, 1808,
Roof and Building Construction
TM: 7.00
Fire Behavior / Reading Smoke
TM: 9.05, 9.06
Forcible Entry
TM: 7.50, 7.52
IPE 16.10, 16.20, 16.50, 16.71
San Luis Obispo Fire Department
Recruit Firefighter Training 2025: Recruit Schedule
Day 6 Tuesday, March 11, 2023 B-Shift
Time Subject Instructor
0600-0630 Checkouts
0630-0800 PT, line up, review
0800-1200 Skills Rotations:
1. Hose: Hydrant/Crosslay with hand
signals
2. Ladders: 16’ Extension w/lock in
3. SCBA: Air aware
4. AVT Sheet Intubation/EMT Resp
Protocol: 610,611,612 EMT Airway
Skills sheet
Gonzalez
E-2/T2
SAE
Acquired Bldg
(LOVR)
1200-1230 Lunch
1230-1330 Chainsaw competency / rolling rafters Woods/Gonzo
1345-1530 SLO Ops Gutierrez
1530-1600 Debriefing, Clean-up/ Review for Quiz 2
Homework: Read/Review
PPE
PP: 2400, 2402, 2403, 2404
SCBA
TM: 3.00
Ladders
TM: 2.00, 2.10, 2.11, 2.20, 2.21, 2.63
Hose
TM: 1.12, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17
EMS
Intubation/Airway- AVT
Protocol 610,611,612
Tools
TM: 4.10, 4.11
Radios
TM: Ch 3 - SLOFD radio manual
PP: 1800, 1805, 1808,
Medical and Trauma assessment sheets
Roof and Building Construction
TM: 7.00
Fire Behavior / Reading Smoke
TM: 9.05, 9.06
Forcible Entry
TM: 7.50, 7.52
IPE 16.10, 16.20, 16.50, 16.71
Review for Quiz 2
San Luis Obispo Fire Department
Recruit Firefighter Training 2025: Recruit Schedule
Day 7 Wednesday, March 12, 2025 C-Shift
Time Subject Instructor
0600-0630 Checkouts
0630-0800 PT, line up, review
0800-1200 Skills Rotations:
1. Hose: crosslay, Hydrant
2. Ladders: 14’ Extension w/lock in
3. SCBA/Turnouts
4. AVT Sheet Intubation/EMT Resp
Protocol: 610,611,612 EMT Airway
Skills sheet
Gonzalez
SAE
1200-1230 Lunch/ Chainsaw Competency
1230-1330 Chainsaw competency / rolling rafters Gonzalez
1330-1430 Forcible Entry Practice- field
1430-1530 Quiz #2 Radio, Bldg Const, Fire Beh, Conv F/E
1530-1600 Debriefing, Clean-up
Check set up Tower Burn Exercise//Review for Protocol Quiz #2
Homework: Read/Review
PPE
PP: 2400, 2402, 2403, 2404
SCBA
TM: 3.00
Ladders
TM: 2.00, 2.10, 2.11, 2.20, 2.21, 2.63
Hose
TM: 1.12, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17
EMS
Intubation/Airway- AVT
Protocol 610,611,612
Tools
TM: 4.10, 4.11
Radios
TM: Ch 3 - SLOFD radio manual
PP: 1800, 1805, 1808,
Medical and Trauma assessment sheets
Roof and Building Construction
TM: 7.00
Fire Behavior / Reading Smoke
TM: 9.05, 9.06
Forcible Entry
TM: 7.50, 7.52
IPE 16.10, 16.20, 16.50, 16.71
San Luis Obispo Fire Department
Recruit Firefighter Training 2025: Recruit Schedule
Day 8 Thursday, March 13, 2025 C-Shift
Time Subject Instructor
0600-0630 Checkouts
0630-0800 PT, line up, review,
0800-1000 Live Fire Training:
Live Burn: Fire Behavior, Thermal Layering, Rollover,
SCBA: EBSS and Dexterity Exercise (Hot Tower)
ENG OOS: Safety
Gonzalez
DC Fox
1000-1130 Rehab/Lunch
1130-1430 Skills Rotations:
1. PPE, SCBA: Donning
2. Ladders: 14’ Straight w/lock in
3. Hose: Catching Hydrant
4. AVT Sheet Intubation/EMT Resp Protocol: 610,611,612
EMT Airway Skills sheet
Gonzalez
SAE
1430-1530 Chainsaw (competency) Protocol Quiz #2
1530-1600 Debriefing, Block 1 Test and Skills Review, Clean-up
Homework: Read/Review
PPE
PP: 2400, 2402, 2403, 2404
SCBA
TM: 3.00
Ladders
TM: 2.00, 2.10, 2.11, 2.20, 2.21, 2.63
Hose
TM: 1.12, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17
EMS
Intubation/Airway- AVT
Protocol 610,611,12
Tools
TM: 4.10, 4.11
Radios
TM: Ch 3 - SLOFD radio manual
PP: 1800, 1805, 1808,
Medical and Trauma assessment sheets
Roof and Building Construction
TM: 7.00
Fire Behavior / Reading Smoke
TM: 9.05, 9.06
Forcible Entry
TM: 7.50, 7.52
IPE 16.10, 16.20, 16.50, 16.71
San Luis Obispo Fire Department
Recruit Firefighter Training 2025: Recruit Schedule
Second attempts during ventilation lecture (if necessary).
Day 9 Monday, March 17, 2025 A-Shift
Time Subject Instructor
0600-0630 Briefing, Checkouts, Set-up, preview testing
0630-0800 Block I Written
0900-1200 Block I Skills Exam:
1. PPE, SCBA: Donning
2. Ladders: 14’ Straight
3. Hose: Catching Hydrant
4. EMS AVT Sheet- Intubation EMT Airway
Skills sheet
5. Chainsaw (competency)
Gonzalez
SAE
1200-1245 Lunch
1245-1330 Block I skills continued / retakes
1330-1530 Ventilation: Truck Ops, Anatomy of an Opening,
Concepts Lecture
Capt. Renner
1530-1600 Debriefing, Clean-up / Test Review
Homework: Read/Review
PP 1004 Emergency incident warning and
evacuation
PP 1201 Life Hazard Zone
PP 1013 Emergency incident accountability
PP 1400 Fire ground Strategy
PP 1401 Company Operations
PP 1402 Structure fire ground safety
PP 1403 Two in/Two out
PP 1404 RIC
PP 1406 Tactical Support Functions
PP 1411 Lost or Trapped Firefighter
TM. 7.10, 1.34, 1.35, 6.00, 6.10
EMS
Intubation/Needle Cric, thoracostomy- AVT
Protocol 613,614,615
PP 1801 Activity codes and standard
response
PP 1803 Dispatching procedures
PP 1804 Standard alarm assignments
PP 1805 Radios and station alerting system
PP 1807 Emergency callback system
PP 1204 Side and Exposure Identification
PP 1205 Hydrant shutdown
PP 3002 Back up of Emergency Vehicles
PP 1210 Personnel Rehab on Incidents
IPE 16.11, 16.21, 16.56, 16.72, 16.80
San Luis Obispo Fire Department
Recruit Firefighter Training 2025: Recruit Schedule
Day 0 Thursday, February 27, 2025 B-shift
Time Subject Instructor(s)
0800-0930 Welcome / Orientation/ City Welcome
Recruit/Instructor Orientation
Chief Tuggle, Chief Fox,
Gonzalez/Woods
0930-1200 PPE sizing, PPE Distribution, SCBA Fit Test, SCBA
Bottle room orientation
LN Curtis, Hasch,
Polkow
1200-1230 Lunch Joy/Union information
1300-1530 HR Orientation
HR
1600-1615 Facility Orientation Gonzalez/Woods
1615-1700 Recruit Expectations Gonzalez
Homework: Read/Review
PPE
PP: 2400, 2402, 2403, 2404
SCBA
TM: 3.00
Ladders
TM: 2.00, 2.10, 2.11, 2.20, 2.21, 2.63
Hose
TM: 1.12, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17
EMS
Intubation AVT
Protocols 601,602,603
Tools
TM: 4.10, 4.11
Radios
TM: Ch 3 - SLOFD radio manual
PP: 1800, 1805, 1808,
Roof and Building Construction
TM: 7.00
Fire Behavior / Reading Smoke
TM: 9.05, 9.06
Forcible Entry
TM: 7.50, 7.52
IPE 16.10, 16.20, 16.50, 16.71
San Luis Obispo Fire Department
Recruit Firefighter Training 2025: Recruit Schedule
Day 1 Monday, March 3, 2025 A-Shift
Time Subject Instructor
0600-0630 Briefing, Checkouts, Set-up Woods
0630-0800 PT, Review/ Expectation/Standards Quiz Gonzalez
0800-0830 Schedule Review, Engine Assignments, Target Solutions,
Expectations, Sign up for JAC
Gonzalez/
Mika
0830-1200 SCBA Intro Lecture Gonzalez
Ladder Intro Lecture 16’ IPE Weis
Hoselay Intro Lecture Gonzalez
Woods
1200-1230 Lunch
1230-1330 EMS Intro Lecture- AVT Sheet Intubation/EMT Resp
Protocol: 601,602,603/ EMT Airway Skills sheet
Gonzalez
Woods
1330-1530 Tool Intro Lecture (Chainsaw/Circular saw)
1530-1600 Debriefing, Clean-up
Homework: Read/Review
PPE
PP: 2400, 2402, 2403, 2404
SCBA
TM: 3.00
Ladders
TM: 2.00, 2.10, 2.11, 2.20, 2.21, 2.63
Hose
TM: 1.12, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17
EMS
Intubation AVT
Protocol 601,602,603
Tools
TM: 4.10, 4.11
Radios
TM: Ch 3 - SLOFD radio manual
PP: 1800, 1805, 1808,
Roof and Building Construction
TM: 7.00
Fire Behavior / Reading Smoke
TM: 9.05, 9.06
Forcible Entry
TM: 7.50, 7.52
IPE 16.10, 16.20, 16.50, 16.71
San Luis Obispo Fire Department
Recruit Firefighter Training 2025: Recruit Schedule
Day 2 Tuesday, March 4, 2025 B-Shift
Time Subject Instructor
0600-0630 Checkouts
0630-0800 PT, line up, review
0800-1200
Skills Rotations:
1. Ladders 16’ Straight
2. Hose Lays - Catching Hydrant
3. AVT Sheet Intubation/EMT Resp
Protocol: 601,602,603 EMT Airway
Skills sheet
4. PPE, SCBA Donning
Gonzalez
Gutierrez
SAE
1200-1300 Lunch/ Chainsaw Competency
1300-1430 Roof and Building Construction
Barrett
1430-1500 Review for Quiz 1
Barrett
1530-1600 Debriefing, Clean-up
Homework: Read/Review
PPE
PP: 2400, 2402, 2403, 2404
SCBA
TM: 3.00
Ladders
TM: 2.00, 2.10, 2.11, 2.20, 2.21, 2.63
Hose
TM: 1.12, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17
EMS
Intubation/Airway- AVT
Protocol 601,602,603
Tools
TM: 4.10, 4.11
Radios
TM: Ch 3 - SLOFD radio manual
PP: 1800, 1805, 1808,
Roof and Building Construction
TM: 7.00
Fire Behavior / Reading Smoke
TM: 9.05, 9.06
Forcible Entry
TM: 7.50, 7.52
IPE 16.10, 16.20, 16.50, 16.71
Review for Quiz 1
San Luis Obispo Fire Department
Recruit Firefighter Training 2025: Recruit Schedule
Day 3 Wednesday, March 5, 2025 C-Shift
Time Subject Instructor
0600-0630 Checkouts
0630-0800 PT, line up, review/ Quiz # 1 SCBA, Ladders, Hose, EMS,saw
0800-1200 Skills Rotations:
1. Hose Lays- Catching Hydrant
2. Ladders 16’ Straight
3. SCBA/PPE
4. AVT Sheet Intubation/EMT
Resp Protocol: 601,602,603
EMT Airway Skills sheet
Gutierrez
Gonzalez
SAE
1200-1300 Lunch/ Chainsaw competency
1300-1345 EMS- Zoll Monitor
1345-1530 Radios Jeckell
1530-1600 Debriefing, Clean-up/ Review for Protocol Quiz
Homework: Read/Review
PPE
PP: 2400, 2402, 2403, 2404
SCBA
TM: 3.00
Ladders
TM: 2.00, 2.10, 2.11, 2.20, 2.21, 2.63
Hose
TM: 1.12, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17
EMS
Intubation/Airway- AVT
Protocol 601,602,603
Tools
TM: 4.10, 4.11
Radios
TM: Ch 3 - SLOFD radio manual
PP: 1800, 1805, 1808,
Roof and Building Construction
TM: 7.00
Fire Behavior / Reading Smoke
TM: 9.05, 9.06
Forcible Entry
TM: 7.50, 7.52
IPE 16.10, 16.20, 16.50, 16.71
San Luis Obispo Fire Department
Recruit Firefighter Training 2025: Recruit Schedule
Day 4 Thursday, March 6, 2023 C-Shift
Time Subject Instructor
0600-0630 Checkouts
0630-0800 PT, line up, review,
0800-1200 Skills Rotations:
1. Hose: Catching Hydrant
2. Ladders: 16’ w/lock in
3. SCBA: EBSS (cold tower)
4. AVT Sheet Intubation/EMT Resp
Protocol: 601,602,603 EMT
Airway Skills sheet
Gonzalez
SAE
1200-1300 Lunch/Chainsaw competency
1300-1345 EMS- Medical Bag Woods
1345-1430 Fire Behavior / Reading Smoke Gonzalez
1430-1530 Protocol Quiz 1
1530-1600 Debriefing, Clean-up
Homework: Read/Review
PPE
PP: 2400, 2402, 2403, 2404
SCBA
TM: 3.00
Ladders
TM: 2.00, 2.10, 2.11, 2.20, 2.21, 2.63
Hose
TM: 1.12, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17
EMS
Intubation/Airway- AVT
Protocol 601,602,603
Tools
TM: 4.10, 4.11
Radios
TM: Ch 3 - SLOFD radio manual
PP: 1800, 1805, 1808,
Roof and Building Construction
TM: 7.00
Fire Behavior / Reading Smoke
TM: 9.05, 9.06
Forcible Entry
TM: 7.50, 7.52
IPE 16.10, 16.20, 16.50, 16.71
San Luis Obispo Fire Department
Recruit Firefighter Training 2025: Recruit Schedule
Day 5 Monday, March 10, 2023 A-Shift
Time Subject Instructor
0600-0630 Checkouts
0630-0800 INSPECTION, Gonzalez
0800-1200 Skills Rotations:
1. Hose: Hydrant/Bumper line, hand
signals
2. Ladders: 14’ w/lock in
3. SCBA/ PPE
4. AVT Sheet Intubation/EMT Resp
Protocol: 610,611,612 EMT Airway
Skills sheet
Gonzalez
Gutierrez
SAE
1200-1230 Lunch
1230-1330 Chainsaw competency / rolling rafters Gonzalez
1330-1445 Conventional Forcible Entry Lecture Hasch
1445-1530 Conventional Forcible Entry Practice
1530-1600 Debriefing, Clean-up
Homework: Read/Review
PPE
PP: 2400, 2402, 2403, 2404
SCBA
TM: 3.00
Ladders
TM: 2.00, 2.10, 2.11, 2.20, 2.21, 2.63
Hose
TM: 1.12, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17
EMS
Intubation/Airway- AVT
Protocol 610,611,612
Tools
TM: 4.10, 4.11
Radios
TM: Ch 3 - SLOFD radio manual
PP: 1800, 1805, 1808,
Roof and Building Construction
TM: 7.00
Fire Behavior / Reading Smoke
TM: 9.05, 9.06
Forcible Entry
TM: 7.50, 7.52
IPE 16.10, 16.20, 16.50, 16.71
San Luis Obispo Fire Department
Recruit Firefighter Training 2025: Recruit Schedule
Day 6 Tuesday, March 11, 2023 B-Shift
Time Subject Instructor
0600-0630 Checkouts
0630-0800 PT, line up, review
0800-1200 Skills Rotations:
1. Hose: Hydrant/Crosslay with hand
signals
2. Ladders: 16’ Extension w/lock in
3. SCBA: Air aware
4. AVT Sheet Intubation/EMT Resp
Protocol: 610,611,612 EMT Airway
Skills sheet
Gonzalez
Gutierrez
SAE
1200-1230 Lunch
1230-1330 Chainsaw competency / rolling rafters
1345-1530 SLO Ops Gutierrez
1530-1600 Debriefing, Clean-up/ Review for Quiz 2
Homework: Read/Review
PPE
PP: 2400, 2402, 2403, 2404
SCBA
TM: 3.00
Ladders
TM: 2.00, 2.10, 2.11, 2.20, 2.21, 2.63
Hose
TM: 1.12, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17
EMS
Intubation/Airway- AVT
Protocol 610,611,612
Tools
TM: 4.10, 4.11
Radios
TM: Ch 3 - SLOFD radio manual
PP: 1800, 1805, 1808,
Medical and Trauma assessment sheets
Roof and Building Construction
TM: 7.00
Fire Behavior / Reading Smoke
TM: 9.05, 9.06
Forcible Entry
TM: 7.50, 7.52
IPE 16.10, 16.20, 16.50, 16.71
Review for Quiz 2
San Luis Obispo Fire Department
Recruit Firefighter Training 2025: Recruit Schedule
Day 7 Wednesday, March 12, 2025 C-Shift
Time Subject Instructor
0600-0630 Checkouts
0630-0800 PT, line up, review
0800-1200 Skills Rotations:
1. Hose: crosslay, Hydrant
2. Ladders: 14’ Extension w/lock in
3. SCBA/Turnouts
4. AVT Sheet Intubation/EMT Resp
Protocol: 610,611,612 EMT Airway
Skills sheet
Gonzalez
SAE
1200-1230 Lunch/ Chainsaw Competency
1230-1330 Chainsaw competency / rolling rafters Gonzalez
1330-1430 Forcible Entry Practice- field
1430-1530 Quiz #2 Radio, Bldg Const, Fire Beh, Conv F/E
1530-1600 Debriefing, Clean-up
Check set up Tower Burn Exercise//Review for Protocol Quiz #2
Homework: Read/Review
PPE
PP: 2400, 2402, 2403, 2404
SCBA
TM: 3.00
Ladders
TM: 2.00, 2.10, 2.11, 2.20, 2.21, 2.63
Hose
TM: 1.12, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17
EMS
Intubation/Airway- AVT
Protocol 610,611,612
Tools
TM: 4.10, 4.11
Radios
TM: Ch 3 - SLOFD radio manual
PP: 1800, 1805, 1808,
Medical and Trauma assessment sheets
Roof and Building Construction
TM: 7.00
Fire Behavior / Reading Smoke
TM: 9.05, 9.06
Forcible Entry
TM: 7.50, 7.52
IPE 16.10, 16.20, 16.50, 16.71
San Luis Obispo Fire Department
Recruit Firefighter Training 2025: Recruit Schedule
Day 8 Thursday, March 13, 2025 C-Shift
Time Subject Instructor
0600-0630 Checkouts
0630-0800 PT, line up, review,
0800-1000 Live Fire Training:
Live Burn: Fire Behavior, Thermal Layering, Rollover,
SCBA: EBSS and Dexterity Exercise (Hot Tower)
ENG OOS: Safety
Gonzalez
DC Fox
1000-1130 Rehab/Lunch
1130-1430 Skills Rotations:
1. PPE, SCBA: Donning
2. Ladders: 14’ Straight w/lock in
3. Hose: Catching Hydrant
4. AVT Sheet Intubation/EMT Resp Protocol: 610,611,612
EMT Airway Skills sheet
Gonzalez
SAE
1430-1530 Chainsaw (competency) Protocol Quiz #2
1530-1600 Debriefing, Block 1 Test and Skills Review, Clean-up
Homework: Read/Review
PPE
PP: 2400, 2402, 2403, 2404
SCBA
TM: 3.00
Ladders
TM: 2.00, 2.10, 2.11, 2.20, 2.21, 2.63
Hose
TM: 1.12, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17
EMS
Intubation/Airway- AVT
Protocol 610,611,12
Tools
TM: 4.10, 4.11
Radios
TM: Ch 3 - SLOFD radio manual
PP: 1800, 1805, 1808,
Medical and Trauma assessment sheets
Roof and Building Construction
TM: 7.00
Fire Behavior / Reading Smoke
TM: 9.05, 9.06
Forcible Entry
TM: 7.50, 7.52
IPE 16.10, 16.20, 16.50, 16.71
San Luis Obispo Fire Department
Recruit Firefighter Training 2025: Recruit Schedule
Second attempts during ventilation lecture (if necessary).
Day 9 Monday, March 17, 2025 A-Shift
Time Subject Instructor
0600-0630 Briefing, Checkouts, Set-up, preview testing
0630-0800 Block I Written
0900-1200 Block I Skills Exam:
1. PPE, SCBA: Donning
2. Ladders: 14’ Straight
3. Hose: Catching Hydrant
4. EMS AVT Sheet- Intubation EMT Airway
Skills sheet
5. Chainsaw (competency)
Gonzalez
SAE
1200-1245 Lunch
1245-1330 Block I skills continued / retakes
1330-1530 Ventilation: Truck Ops, Anatomy of an Opening,
Concepts Lecture
Renner
1530-1600 Debriefing, Clean-up / Test Review
Homework: Read/Review
PP 1004 Emergency incident warning and
evacuation
PP 1201 Life Hazard Zone
PP 1013 Emergency incident accountability
PP 1400 Fire ground Strategy
PP 1401 Company Operations
PP 1402 Structure fire ground safety
PP 1403 Two in/Two out
PP 1404 RIC
PP 1406 Tactical Support Functions
PP 1411 Lost or Trapped Firefighter
TM. 7.10, 1.34, 1.35, 6.00, 6.10
EMS
Intubation/Needle Cric, thoracostomy- AVT
Protocol 613,614,615
PP 1801 Activity codes and standard
response
PP 1803 Dispatching procedures
PP 1804 Standard alarm assignments
PP 1805 Radios and station alerting system
PP 1807 Emergency callback system
PP 1204 Side and Exposure Identification
PP 1205 Hydrant shutdown
PP 3002 Back up of Emergency Vehicles
PP 1210 Personnel Rehab on Incidents
IPE 16.11, 16.21, 16.56, 16.72, 16.80
ACADEMY 25
CLEANING SCHEDULE
MONDAY
AM- ACADEMY APPARATUS , MESUEM
PM- BATHROOMS, SINK , CLASS ROOM TS/ CAPT LOG
TUESDAY
AM- ACADEMY APP / BC
PM- BATHROOMS, SINK , CLASS ROOM TS/CAPT LOG
WEDNESDAY
AM- ACADEMY APP / MR1
PM- BATHROOMS, SINK, CLASS ROOM TS/CAPT LOG
THURSDAY
AM- ACADEMY APP / PATROL
PM-TOWER BATHROOMS, SINK, CLASS ROOM TS//CAPT LOG
DAILY AM / PM *FLAG --- PPE
1) Speech Orientation- prep what I need to say and present, ensure CAO is good to go
2) T Shirts, shorts, hats, sweatshirts
3) FF to help with engine detailing, engine checkouts, BC detailing
4) BC/DC/FD detailing schedule
5) Medic presentations- assign to different medics (airway, cardiac, MCI, Zoll, PCRs, Transport,
Base reports, DNR,
6) Assign drug formulary with AVT sheets each block (6 drugs/ block)
7) Assign protocols in blocks 2-5. ( 8/block)
8) Call APCD to allow for burning
9) Prep the tower, rolling rafters rebuild
10) Move the locker room are
11) BUILD CHANGING ROOMS
San Luis Obispo City Fire
MOTOROLA APX 6000XE
MOTOROLA APX 6000XE
•This power point is intended to aid in the deployment of the departments
new portable radios.
•The deployment of our new portable radios is only the first phase and will
take place as soon as a majority of our members have been brought up to
speed on them.
•The radios still operate the same as our old ones with a few exceptions
that will be covered within this presentation.
•The way our department utilizes our radios will be evolving in the future,
which will require us to take more ownership in both understanding and
operation of our radios. (i.e. Each person will have own radio issued to
them and are responsible for them.)
MOTOROLA APX 6000XE
Each person willl be assigned (1) Radio, (1) Battery, (1) Remote mic, (1) Belt Holster
MOTOROLA APX 6000XE Battery replacement
To insert a battery into the radio: (1) Depress the two side tabs located in the
lower half of the battery. (2) Slide old battery out and slide newly charged
battery in. (3) It may help to place the radio and battery on a hard surface
such as a table and push until you hear it click into place.
OTOROLA APX 6000XE Power up procedure
Turn the On/Off/Volume Control Knob clock wise. The 1st thing you will notice is a voice prompt telling you what channel and zone the radio is set for, and the radio programming version. You will also see in the top display, the assignees name. “will only be displayed for 1 minute”, the channel the radio is set for, and its zone assignment.
MOTOROLA APX 6000XE
16 position Select knob
The channels assigned to each position is
were you will notice a change.
OTOROLA APX 6000XE
KEYPAD CONTROL LOCK
When you move the switch from the
closed circle to the open circle, you
will lock out all keypad functions of the
radio. A voice command will prompt
you that the radio is locked. If a
keypad button is depressed, a message
on both screens will announce that the
radio is locked.
MOTOROLA APX 6000XE
3-Position A/B/C switch
The 3-Position A/B/C switch is used to
edit your SCAN list in position B.
Return the switch to position A to put
the radio into normal mode. Position C
is not programmed at this time.
Your radio should be used in position
A. If it would be inadvertently
switched to position B, it will not
operate and low beep will be heard.
Move the switch to postion A and
normal functions will be resumed.
OTOROLA APX 6000XE
Top Side Button
When you press this button, it will
enable your SCAN list. To turn off
scan, press the button again. You will
know if you’re SCAN mode with the
“Z” icon on both displays
When this button is hard-pressed
“held for more than 1 full second”, you
will enter the programming of the
SCAN list just like the position B switch
on top of the radio.
MOTOROLA APX 6000XE
Push To Talk Button
Depress the push to talk button to
transmit your message.
OTOROLA APX 6000XE
Side Button 1, one dot
When pressing this button, you can
enable a repeated channel to transmit
”DIRECT”. Press it again and it will
return to “REPEATER”. A voice promt
will be initated as well as the “DIRECT”
icon will be displayed on the repeated
channel until this button is pressed
again to allow the channel to switch
back to repeater mode
This button will be disabled on direct
channels
MOTOROLA APX 6000XE
Side Button 2, two dot
•When pressing this button, the
radio display and keypad will light
up so you can see in dark areas.
•If you do a long press of this
button, it will flip the top display
screen 180 degrees.
MOTOROLA APX 6000XE
Volume Switch
This is a toggle type switch that can be
used to adjust the volume of the radio.
There are ”10” volume levels.
MOTOROLA APX 6000XE
Push To Talk Button
Depress the push to talk button to
transmit your message.
MOTOROLA APX 6000XE
Accessory one dot Button
This Button is used while the radio is
scanning. It is a Push To Talk (PTT)
button that will transmit on a specified
channel you as the operator has
designated. This button will only be
active while the radio is scanning. It is
a quick way to transmit on your
designated channel without toggling
the radio while on another channel (ie.
.
MOTOROLA APX 6000XE
Low Battery indicators
If the radio is turned on or operated in
in a low battery situation, the top
display will illuminate red for
approximately 15 seconds and a Low
Battery message will be displayed.
After the red illumination times out,
the Low Battery message remains. As
the battery life declines even further, a
chirp will begin to announce the low
battery issue. When the battery
reaches its end of charge, the battery
fuel gauge in the upper right hand
corner of the top display will begin to
flash.
MOTOROLA APX 6000XE
Emergency Button
The Orange buttons on the remote
mic, and the main radio is for an
emergency activation. The radio will
then switch to SLO CITY and alert some
tones. To turn off the activation, press
and hold the orange button again. You
can also turn the radio off and back on
to reset the radio.
The small round button on the face of
the remote mic turns on the light on
the front of the mic.
Some things to think
about when using your
portable radios.
1. Where do you wear your portable
radio? Over your coat or under?
2. Continuous monitoring of non-
emergency traffic will deplete
your batteries life. How much
could that extra battery life
matter to you in an emergency
situation?
3. When in the County, your
strongest radio signal will always
be from your mobiles in your
apparatus. If your not able to
communicate using your
portables, try to get to your
apparatus to get information out.
A - NORMAL FUNCTION
B- SCAN EDIT
C- NOT PROGRAMMED
Speaker Side Controls
LOCK
UNLOCK
REPEATER OR
DIRECT
Zones
•The radio has 50 zones.
•The radio is programmed with the
•
ow to Add/Delete Channels to Scan List
• Switch to Position B or press and hold
the top side button to enter Scan Edit
screen. A flashing square on the top
screen will appear and letting you know
your in the Edit SCAN list. The front
screen will change to Edit Scan.
• Scroll using the arrow keypad up and
down for the channels in that zone and
left and right to change to a different
zone.
• Press SEL on the soft key. This will
put a “Z” icon on your screen for that
channel. You have now added that
channel to the scan list.
• Press DEL on the soft key. This will
remove the “Z” icon on your screen for
that channel and remove it form the
SCAN list.
• The RCL soft key scrolls through what
channels you have in the SCAN list.
• Remember that your priority is the
channel that you are currently on.
• The red dot next to “Z” icon tells you
which channel is selected for
secondary PTT on speaker mic
How to Build Your CMD Zone
• Zones 5-8 are CMD zones and are
reserved for the user to setup as
their own.
• Move to one of the zones. They
will be blank initially when you
receive your radio.
• A soft key “ZnPr” will appear on a
blank channel. Press this key.
• Press ”Edit”
• Press ”Sel” to enter List Selection
• Go to the desired zone that the
channel lives in and press “Sel”
• Go to the desired channel you wish
to select in that zone and press
“Sel”
• You have now added that channel
to that CMD zone.
• Continue the same process until
the CMD zone is setup how you
want it.
• Press the “Exit” soft key to exit
program zone.
ow to Remove a Channel From CMD Zone
• Go to the desired CMD Zone you wish to
edit.
• A “ZnPr” soft key will appear.
• Press the “ZnPr” soft key and you are now
in the program zone screen once again.
• Move to the desired channel you want to
delete and press the “Del” soft key. The
channel will then be removed and the
screen will now show that channel location
as “Blank”.
• Continue the same procedure until you are
satisfied with your editing and press the
“Exit” soft key when finished to exit program
zone.
How to FPP (Field Program) a Channel
•Scroll to the right using your keypad to change the
soft keys until “FPP” appears.
•Select “FPP” buy pressing the soft key.
•You will be required to enter a password. Enter
and press the “Ok” soft key.
•Scroll down to “Zn/Ch Param” and press “Sel” soft
key.
•The only zone you can field program is Zone 9 and
it will appear on the screen. Press “Sel” soft key.
•There are 20 channels in this zone that you can
build labeled FPP 1-20.
•Select a desired channel and press the “Sel”soft
key.
•You are now able to fully customize this one
channel and manipulate the Tx, Rx, MPL, Tx PL, Rx
PL, Channel Name etc....
•After every input is made, you must use the
“Save” soft key to keep the changes.
•When you are finished press the “Back” soft key
several times and then the “Exit” soft key to exit
FPP (Field Programming).
The Prfl Soft Key
•The Profile (Prfl) soft key is used for different environments. Motorola feels that this is a
good option to use in loud environments. It has the ability to cancel out background noises.
•Default setting should be used on a normal basis.
•Surveillance setting quiets the audio as well as turns off all the lights on the screen. This is
more for law enforcement and I don’t see us using that setting much at all
•Loud audio and Xtreme 1_Sided would be beneficial with loud background noise on
transmissions (i.e. being at the pump panel or with a chainsaw running in the background).
•Each individual should practice with these settings to understand how the radio will perform.
•Testing is still being done on our part to see the difference between the settings.
Food For Thought
•The radio functions much like our old XTS2500 radios.
•MPL is channel specific unlike our old radios
•It will be the users responsibility to manage the radio as their own equipment.
•Ensure your battery is fully charged at the start of the shift.
1-Burn Plan
Scenario 1
Burn in room 1, firing team is in room 3--- hoselines enter through Alpha side
Engine 1-
Fire Behavior-
Scenario 2
Burn in room 2, firing team in room 3----hoselines enter through Charlie side
Engine 1-
Truck 1-
Fire Behavior-
Scenario 3
Burn in garage area, firing team in room 3----- hoselines enter through side Bravo
Engine 1-
Truck 1-
Fire Behavior-
Scenario 4
Burn in room 1, firing team in room 3
All recruits outside, demonstrate transitional attack after letting fire build and roll out of
window
2025 Recruit Academy Daily Task
Check outs
E1
Capt
__ Classroom set and organized
__ Pass tags
__ SCBA/PPE
__ Assignments given and understood
Eng
__ Checks Eng Compartment
__ Checks Hydrant Bag
__ Checks Power Tools
__ Hotstick
__ SCBA/PPE
__ Eng Wipe Down
FF1
__ SCBA/PPE
__ Checks Nozzles/hose loads
__ Hydrant Bag
__ Irons/Force Entry
__ TIC/5 gas
__ ImageTrend
FF2
__ SCBA/PPE
__ Medical Bags
__ Narcs
2025 Recruit Academy Daily Task
Check outs
E1
Capt
__ Classroom set and organized
__ Pass tags
__ SCBA/PPE
__ Assignments given and understood
Eng
__ Checks Eng Compartment
__ Checks Hydrant Bag
__ Checks Power Tools
__ Hotstick
__ SCBA/PPE
__ Eng Wipe Down
FF1
__ SCBA/PPE
__ Checks Nozzles/hose loads
__ Hydrant Bag
__ Irons/Force Entry
__ TIC/5 gas
__ ImageTrend
FF2
__ SCBA/PPE
__ Medical Bags
__ Narcs
San Luis Obispo City Fire Department
Recruit Training
Grading Standards / Evaluations
GRADING STANDARDS / EVALUATION
A. IMPROVEMENT POINTS
The use of improvement points vs a subjective daily evaluation is applied as a positive
educational tool. Improvement point notification system focuses on learning, and is
enhanced by accurate, immediate feedback by the evaluator to the learner/ recruit
firefighter.
First, the system is an agreement by which the instructional staff is obligated to provide
immediate quantitative and qualitative feedback to each recruit who (a) fails a test or
block examination and (b) fails to perform correctly a manipulative task or subtask/step
that has been tested previously. (Note: To encourage working through mistakes during
practice sessions, improvement points associated with manipulative skills are not given
prior to a manipulative block test. After recruits have passed a block examination,
improvement points are given if, during subsequent practice sessions or simulated
emergency responses, mistakes are made.)
Second, each recruit who reaches specific milestones (i.e., 20, 40, 60, and 80
deficiency points) is counseled in a prescribed positive method to ensure that he/she is
aware of his/her developmental status and that he/she is using effective learning
strategies. Safety to oneself and others is emphasized in the system.
The categories for which improvement points are assessed include, but are not limited
to:
* Written Examinations
* Practical Examinations
* Field Operations
* Work Routine
B. WRITTEN EXAMINATIONS
Quizzes will be administered periodically throughout the Academy and failure to achieve
a minimum score of 80% will result in improvement points being assessed. The CPR
quiz requires a passing grade of 84% in order to meet the American Heart Association
Standards.
The improvement point total assessed for any quiz or block exam will be calculated on
the basis of total questions on the test. One improvement point per five questions will be
assessed for failure to achieve a passing score of 80% on any quiz or Block exam (e.g.-
San Luis Obispo City Fire Department
Recruit Training
Grading Standards / Evaluations
a recruit that fails to achieve a passing score of 80% on 30 question exam would accrue
6 improvement points).
Written block examinations are conducted approximately every two weeks throughout
the "Operations" portion of Recruit Firefighter Training. Failure to achieve a minimum
score of 80% will cause improvement points to be assessed, and a formal counseling
session by the Training Staff.
Recommendation for termination due to inability to meet minimum written examination
standards will occur for (1) failure of the "Operations" final block examination, (2) failure
to achieve 84% on the Heart Association CPR quiz after 1 retake, (3) failure of a third
written "Operations" block examination, or (4) failure to achieve an overall quiz and
examination average of 80% at the end of the Recruit Academy.
C. EMS MANIPULATIVE SKILLS
The California Code of Regulations, Title 22, and the County of San Luis Obispo EMSA,
mandates manipulative skills that must be taught and tested during EMS training. Skill
sheets are provided to recruits and practice sessions are held prior to testing. EMS
manipulative skills are divided into mandatory skills and competency-based skills.
Failure to pass a mandatory EMS skill after three (3) attempts will result in
recommendation for termination for failure to meet minimum standards.
Mandatory skill examinations are conducted of the EMS portion are conducted
throughout the Recruit Firefighter Training. All practical skill examinations must be
passed according to listed criteria on the skill sheets.
D. GRADING EMS MANIPULATIVE SKILLS
Failure to pass any mandatory EMS skill test will result in a mandatory retake of that
skill and an assessment of 5 improvement points. The retake is conducted on the same
day as the original skill test. If a recruit fails to pass the mandatory retake, 5 additional
improvement points are assessed, and a formal counseling session is scheduled.
A third attempt at a skill, if necessary, is scheduled for the following morning. Failure to
pass any manipulative skill test after three (3) attempts will result in termination due to
failure to meet minimum standards.
E. OPERATIONAL MANIPULATIVE SKILLS
During Recruit Firefighter Training, basic and advanced skills required of a professional
firefighter for the City of San Luis Obispo will be taught. Techniques and evolutions of
the San Luis Obispo Fire Department shall be performed in the manner described in the
San Luis Obispo City Fire Department
Recruit Training
Grading Standards / Evaluations
grading sheets. Grading sheets are distributed to Recruits during preparation for the
skills testing. These skills are based on the occupational analysis for the position of
Firefighter in the City of San Luis Obispo. The occupational analysis conducted by the
California State Fire Marshal and National Fire Protection Association Standard 1001
Professional Qualifications for Firefighter have also been used as references.
F. GRADING OPERATIONAL MANIPULATIVE SKILLS
Practical skill examinations are conducted approximately every two weeks throughout
Recruit Firefighter Training. All practical skill examinations must be passed according to
listed criteria on the grading sheets.
Failure to pass any manipulative skill test will result in a mandatory retake of that skill
and an assessment of improvement points. The retake is conducted on the same day
as the original skill test. If a recruit fails to pass the mandatory retake, additional
improvement points are assessed, and a formal counseling session is scheduled.
A third attempt at a skill, if necessary, is scheduled for the following morning. Failure to
pass any manipulative skill test after three attempts will result in termination due to
failure to meet minimum standards.
All manipulative skills will be tested according to the techniques and evolutions
described in the grading sheets that are distributed to Recruits during preparation for
the skills testing. For the purpose of grading during testing and simulated emergency
situations, errors have been divided into two categories, Major (automatic fail) and
Minor Errors. Major and Minor Errors can occur concurrently and as such, improvement
points can be assessed concurrently during grading.
Major Errors are listed as automatic fails on the Skills Sheet for each evolution. They
are generally classified as acts or omissions that would compromise the safety of
personnel, jeopardize a victim's safety, or result in a failure to complete an evolution.
Committing a Major Error during a manipulative skill examination or simulated
emergency will result in the failure of the skill, assessment of five improvement points
for each error, and retaking the skill examination later in the day.
Improvement points for any Minor Errors will also be assessed. Minor Errors are listed
on the Skills Sheet for each evolution. They are generally those acts or omissions that,
while incorrect, would not impair safety of personnel or completion of the evolution.
Minor Errors committed during a manipulative skill examination or simulated emergency
will result in the recruit being assessed improvement points as listed on the grading
sheets.
G. FORMAL COUNSELING
San Luis Obispo City Fire Department
Recruit Training
Grading Standards / Evaluations
Every effort is made throughout the academy to provide recruits with an awareness of
their progress, deficiencies and remedial requirements. In addition to counseling for quiz
or block examination failures, the Training Staff will counsel recruits whenever 20, 40,
60, and 80 improvement points are accrued. Due to the mixed schedule of classroom
and field operations, counseling may not occur at the exact point of accumulation. An
accumulation of 80 improvement points initiates termination from the San Luis Obispo
Fire Department due to an excessive amount of improvement points.
Failure to pass any manipulative skill test after a re-take will also result in a formal
counseling session. The counseling session occurs prior to the third attempt.
H. EXAMPLE OF APPLICATION
As a Recruit you are expected to make mistakes while learning new skills. That is why
you are in the Academy. If you make a mistake, admit it, correct it and move on to the
next challenge. But mistakes cannot go on forever. Skills are learned during two-week
"blocks" of instruction and are followed by a block examination. It is during these two
weeks that the Academy instructors act as coaches, and mistakes are considered part
of the learning process. Consider the following example. During the third day of practice
with a 16-foot straight ladder, a Recruit is under the eye of the instructor as the ladder is
raised multiple times. During one of the raises the recruit makes a mistake and drops
the ladder. The instructor will discuss what went wrong and techniques to correct the
mistake. No improvement points are assessed. In fact, the same maneuver might be
practiced multiple times to correct the mistake.
Improvement points for a skill are assessed for mistakes that occur during block
examinations. To continue with the above example; the 16-foot straight ladder is tested
during the Block I Skill Examination. If the Recruit mentioned above drops the ladder
during the examination, improvement points are assessed according to the grade sheet.
Once a Recruit has demonstrated proficiency in a skill during a block examination, the
improvement points associated with the skill will continue throughout the Academy.
Continuing with the above example, the recruit mentioned above has passed the skill
examination for the 14-foot straight ladder. A simulated fire response is dispatched
during the tenth week of the academy. While carrying out an assignment during the
simulated fire the same Recruit drops the ladder. Improvement points will be assessed
according to the grade sheet.
ASSIGNMENT LIST (ICS 204)
1. Incident Name:2. Operational Period:
Date From:Date To:
Time From:Time To:
4. Operations Personnel: Name Contact Number(s)
Operations Section Chief:
Branch Director:
Division Supervisor:
3.
Branch: 1
Division: 1
Group: 1
Staging Area: 1
5. Resources Assigned:
Resource Identifier Leader # of Persons Contact (e.g., phone, pager, radio
frequency, etc.)
Reporting Location,
Special Equipment and
Supplies, Remarks, Notes,
Information
6.Work Assignments:
7. Special Instructions:
8. Communications (radio and/or phone contact numbers needed for this assignment):
Name/Function Primary Contact: indicate cell, pager, or radio (frequency/system/channel)
/
/
/
/
9. Prepared by: Name: Position/Title: Signature:
ICS 204 IAP Page _____ Date/Time:
ICS 204
Assignment List
Purpose. The Assignment List(s) (ICS 204) informs Division and Group supervisors of incident assignments. Once the
Command and General Staffs agree to the assignments, the assignment information is given to the appropriate Divisions
and Groups.
Preparation. The ICS 204 is normally prepared by the Resources Unit, using guidance from the Incident Objectives (ICS
202), Operational Planning Worksheet (ICS 215), and the Operations Section Chief. It must be approved by the Incident
Commander, but may be reviewed and initialed by the Planning Section Chief and Operations Section Chief as well.
Distribution. The ICS 204 is duplicated and attached to the ICS 202 and given to all recipients as part of the Incident
Action Plan (IAP). In some cases, assignments may be communicated via radio/telephone/fax. All completed original
forms must be given to the Documentation Unit.
Notes:
• The ICS 204 details assignments at Division and Group levels and is part of the IAP.
• Multiple pages/copies can be used if needed.
• If additional pages are needed, use a blank ICS 204 and repaginate as needed.
Block
Number Block Title Instructions
1 Incident Name Enter the name assigned to the incident.
2 Operational Period
• Date and Time From
• Date and Time To
Enter the start date (month/day/year) and time (using the 24-hour
clock) and end date and time for the operational period to which the
form applies.
3 Branch
Division
Group
Staging Area
This block is for use in a large IAP for reference only.
Write the alphanumeric abbreviation for the Branch, Division, Group,
and Staging Area (e.g., “Branch 1,” “Division D,” “Group 1A”) in large
letters for easy referencing.
4 Operations Personnel
• Name, Contact Number(s)
– Operations Section Chief
– Branch Director
– Division/Group Supervisor
Enter the name and contact numbers of the Operations Section Chief,
applicable Branch Director(s), and Division/Group Supervisor(s).
Resources Assigned Enter the following information about the resources assigned to the
Division or Group for this period:
• Resource Identifier The identifier is a unique way to identify a resource (e.g., ENG-13,
IA-SCC-413). If the resource has been ordered but no identification
has been received, use TBD (to be determined).
• Leader Enter resource leader’s name.
• # of Persons Enter total number of persons for the resource assigned, including the
leader.
5
• Contact (e.g., phone, pager,
radio frequency, etc.)
Enter primary means of contacting the leader or contact person (e.g.,
radio, phone, pager, etc.). Be sure to include the area code when
listing a phone number.
5
(continued)
• Reporting Location, Special
Equipment and Supplies,
Remarks, Notes, Information
Provide special notes or directions specific to this resource. If
required, add notes to indicate: (1) specific location/time where the
resource should report or be dropped off/picked up; (2) special
equipment and supplies that will be used or needed; (3) whether or not
the resource received briefings; (4) transportation needs; or (5) other
information.
Block
Number Block Title Instructions
6 Work Assignments Provide a statement of the tactical objectives to be achieved within the
operational period by personnel assigned to this Division or Group.
7 Special Instructions Enter a statement noting any safety problems, specific precautions to
be exercised, dropoff or pickup points, or other important information.
8 Communications (radio and/or
phone contact numbers needed
for this assignment)
• Name/Function
• Primary Contact: indicate
cell, pager, or radio
(frequency/system/channel)
Enter specific communications information (including emergency
numbers) for this Branch/Division/Group.
If radios are being used, enter function (command, tactical, support,
etc.), frequency, system, and channel from the Incident Radio
Communications Plan (ICS 205).
Phone and pager numbers should include the area code and any
satellite phone specifics.
In light of potential IAP distribution, use sensitivity when including cell
phone number.
Add a secondary contact (phone number or radio) if needed.
9 Prepared by
• Name
• Position/Title
• Signature
• Date/Time
Enter the name, ICS position, and signature of the person preparing
the form. Enter date (month/day/year) and time prepared (24-hour
clock).
Date: ___Instructor: ___Recruit Name:_____________________
Points: Evolution:_________________________________
Reason/Improvement/Safety:______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Recruit Signature:_______________________________________________________________
Instructor Signature: ____________________________________
Date: ___Instructor: ___Recruit Name:_____________________
Points: Evolution:_________________________________
Reason/Improvement/Safety:______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Recruit Signature:_______________________________________________________________
Instructor Signature: ____________________________________
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Improvement Points
San Luis Obispo City Fire Department
Improvement Points
Instructor Subject Block/Date Notified Confirmed
Polkow SCBA Lecture 1 1/30- 0830? O O
J King/Larsen Chainsaw 1/30- 1330-1430 o o
Witt Ladders 1/31-2/2 8-10 o o
Nason EMS (Bags) 1/31- 1300-1400 o o
FF unknown cleaning cars
FF unknown cleaning facilities
FF unknown checkouts and engine detailing
EXTERIOR WOOD FRAME WALL
CONSTRUCTION
RICHIE BARRETT
FROM THE 1800’S -1900’S THE INDUSTRIAL
REVOLUTION AND STEAM POWER HELPED MAKE
UNIFORM BUILDING MATERIALS CHEAPER AND
MORE READILY AVAILABLE.
EVOLUTION OF WOOD FRAMED WALLS
* 1830’S – 1920 : CARPENTERS FRAMED HOUSES UTILIZING THE
“BALLOON FRAMING” STYLE OF WALLS.
*CONSISTED OF WALL STUDS EXTENDING FROM THE
FOUNDATION TO THE ROOF LINE.
*STUDS WERE FULL LENGTH WITH NO MID BREAK.
*1920’S HOUSES WERE BUILT USING TRUE DIMENSIONAL STUDS,
WHICH WERE AN ACTUAL 2” X 4”.
BALLOON FRAME WALLS
*1830’S, STARTED IN THE AMERICAS IN CHICAGO BY GEORGE W. SNOW.
MAY OF ORIGINATED IN FRANCE
*FACTORIES STARTED MILLING PRE-FAB/CUT LUMBER 2X4, AND NAILS WERE
BECOMING MORE COMMON AND AVAILABLE WHICH ALLOWED FOR A MORE
MODERN WAY OF BUILDING
*BALLOON FRAMING BECAME MORE POPULAR AS SKILLED LABOR BECAME LESS.
HEAVY TIMBER REQUIRED SKILLED CARPENTERS DUE TO DOVETAIL JOINTS, MORTISES
& TENONS WHICH WERE REQUIRED FOR TYPE IV HEAVY TIMBER POST BEAM
CONSTRUCTION
*BALLOON FRAME REDUCED CONSTRUCTION COSTS, ALLOWED POORER NORTH
AMERICA AND MID WESTERN CITIZENS TO OBTAIN HOMES AND SHELTER
*MOST OFTEN 2-3 STORIES IN HEIGHT
* BALLOON FRAME
CONSTRUCTION.
* STUDS RANGE FROM
20’-30’ IN LENGTH
* TRUE DIMENSIONAL
LUMBER
PRE 1920’S
BALLOON FRAME
WALL.
OPEN STUD BAY
FROM FLOOR TO
ROOF
STUDS, WHAT PURPOSE DO THEY SERVE?
*CARRY VERTICAL STRUCTURAL LOADS
* CAN ALSO BE NON-BEARING INTERIOR WALLS
*HOLD IN PLACE
-WINDOWS
- DOORS
- INTERIOR FINISH
- EXTERIOR SHEAR OSB
- SIDING
- UTILITIES
*1920 BUILDERS SWITCHED TO A NEWER ”PLATFORM” STYLE
FRAMING.
*THIS FRAMING TECHNIQUE MADE EACH STORY INDEPENDENT
OF EACH OTHER.
*MOST ALL RESIDENTIAL HOUSES ARE FRAMED USING 2X4 OR A
2X6 STUDS.
*1960’S 2X4 STUDS TRANSITIONED TO 1 ½” X 3 ½”.
*THIS STYLE OF FRAMING WAS SAFER, FASTER, AND
CHEAPER TO BUILD
*AS A RESULT OF THE LIGHTWEIGHT PLATFORM FRAMING,
MORE PEOPLE COULD AFFORD HOMES.
1920 TO PRESENT
•PLATFORM WALL
FRAME
CONSTRUCTION
•WALL STUDS RANGE
FROM 8’-12’
STANDARD EXTERIOR
WALL WITH A
WINDOW
•TOP CRIPPLE
•HEADER
•TOP PLATE X 2
•WINDOW SILL
•BOTTOM CRIPPLE
•BOTTOM PLATE
EXTERIOR WALL WITH
A WINDOW, EXTERIOR
DOOR AND TJI FLOOR
JOIST.
MODERN STYLE
“RAKE” WALL
GABLE END RAKE
WALL
FIRE BLOCKING?
THANK YOU, SAFE BUILDING
SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT
TASK BOOK FOR THE POSITION OF PROBATIONARY FIREFIGHTER
All Risk
TASK BOOK ASSIGNED TO:
INDIVIDUAL’S NAME, DUTY STATION, AND PHONE NUMBER
TASK BOOK INITIATED BY:
OFFICIAL’S NAME, TITLE, DUTY STATION AND PHONE NUMBER
LOCATION AND DATE THAT TASK BOOK WAS INITIATED
The material contained in this book accurately defines the performance
expected of the position for which it was developed. This task book is approved
for use as a position qualification document in accordance with the instructions
contained herein.
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VERIFICATION / CERTIFICATION OF COMPLETED TASK BOOK FOR THE
POSITION OF
PROBATIONARY FIREFIGHTER
FINAL EVALUATOR’S VERIFICATION
I verify that all tasks have been performed and are complete with signatures. I also
verify that ___________________________________________ has successfully
performed as a probationary firefighter and should therefore be considered for non-
probationary status in this position.
________________________________________________ ____/____/____
EVALUATORS SIGNATURE DATE
AGENCY CERTIFICATION:
I certify that __________________________________________ has met all
requirements for qualification in this position and that such qualification has been
issued
_________________________________________________ ____/____/____
CERTIFYING FIRE CHIEF’S SIGNATURE DATE
CERTIFYING OFFICIAL’S NAME, TITLE, DUTY STATION, AND PHONE #
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Probationary Firefighter Task Book
POLICY:
This task book is to be used by Captains and Chief Officers to track the Probationary
Firefighter’s progress through probation. Insufficient progress and performances will be
identified so that any Probationary Firefighter who may require additional training or
instruction may receive that. It is the responsibility of the Captain to provide training for
the Probationary Firefighter. It is the Probationary Firefighter’s responsibility to practice
and know these evolutions so they become second nature.
PROCEDURE:
The task book has been divided into a truck and engine section. The task book may be
started as soon as the Probationary Firefighter starts his/her shift assignment. If finished
early, proceed into the next quarter’s items. For the Firefighter, it is important that you stay
on pace, and you should expect to take the initiative to let your Captain know where you
are at and what you need to work on. Meanwhile the Captain must be diligent in allocating
time for accomplishment.
The Probationary Firefighter is to be rated on a simple pass-fail basis for each check-off.
Either he/she knows or performs or not, as compared to what is deemed standard via the
SLOFD Training Manual. A rookie may pass, but need further work in an area. Meanwhile
the Probationary Firefighter (or their Captain) should never assume that just because they
have completed a check-off, that the Firefighter is proficient in that evolution. The
Firefighter should practice these evolutions so that in the event of an emergency, or a test,
he/she is comfortable and efficient with their performance.
TESTING:
During a rotation assigned to an Engine, the Probationary Firefighter shall complete the
skills listed in the “Engine” section of the Probationary Firefighter task book. During a
rotation assigned to a Truck, The Probationary Firefighter shall complete the skills listed
in the “Truck” portion of the Probationary Firefighter task book. Tests will be reflective of
the skills the Probationary Firefighter is performing for the type of apparatus they are
assigned to. Each manipulative exam will be the same test that was administered during
the Probationary Firefighter’s academy. End of rotation and Final exams will be scheduled
in advance by an Academy Coordinator. Probationary Firefighters will be notified of their
test date and time, and have sufficient time to prepare for an exam. Academy Coordinators
will make every effort to have testing conditions and evaluators be consistent for all
Probationary Firefighters participating in the testing process.
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INTRODUCTION TO THE POSITION TASK BOOK:
During the probationary period, the Probationary Firefighter and his/her Captain are
expected to focus on the skills, tasks, knowledge, and expertise that all SLOFD
firefighters must exemplify. This begins with the rookie academy, and continues with
on-shift time. It is the most important period of a Firefighter’s career, and requires
persistence and considerable effort to accomplish properly. Captains (and BC’s) should
be aware of this priority, and allocate time accordingly. The Captain should sit down
with the Probationary Firefighter and take a look at the signoffs and tests that are
required, so that he/she has a good handle on what will need to be accomplished
ROOKIE ADVISOR:
Each Probationary Firefighter will be assigned a rookie advisor when they start their shift
work. Rookie advisors are peers (other firefighters or engineers). Rookie advisors are
there to provide information, expertise, counseling, guidance, etc., regarding probationary
processes, union/association, personalities, etc. The intent of this position is not to
replace a captain’s responsibilities and roles, but to provide a more comfortable
atmosphere in some situations should it be necessary to the rookie. Typically, a
Probationary Firefighter will have the same rookie advisor throughout, which provides
better consistency since the rookie will work with more than one captain during the
probationary period.
MINI DRILLS
Mini drills are a very important part of probation. They are specified in the task book
with the designated “MD”. The probationary firefighter should look at mini drills as a
way of showing his/her crew what he/she has learned and knows while going through
probation. Mini drills should not be looked at as just something that needs to be done to
get through probation. As a probationary firefighter, you need to know and remember the
information discussed or demonstrated in each and every mini drill. You should not just
memorize the information for the time you teach the mini drill and forget it once it has
been signed off. Remember this: the subjects you will cover while doing mini drills are
vital parts of your job. Know your job! Some of the signoffs require simple manipulative
performance, quiz, or testing, but the mini-drill format with evaluation sheet will be
utilized for any signoffs noted with “MD” beside the topic.
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TEACHING A MINI DRILL:
Each mini drill should be presented as a class to your crew. The best way to learn a topic
is to teach it. Involve your crew in the mini drill and make it interesting for them. Use
the following common lesson plan format of preparation, motivation, presentation, and
application. Preparation, this involves gathering as much information on the subject as
possible. Try to find written information on the subject. (E.g. Training Manual) keep in
mind that this type of information may not be available. You may also need to get this
information by talking with others (E.g. Gus Vargas) or looking the information up in
books. Motivation, this is the beginning of your class. Get the attention of your crew.
Involve them and explain how and why they should know or in most cases remember this
(usually this revolves around safety).
RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS:
Reference firefighter expectations document.
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Evaluation Guide Sheet for Probationary Firefighter's
Mini Drill Exercise
Purpose of Mini Drill Exercise: To provide a mechanism for evaluating the
Probationary Firefighter's knowledge and abilities about a subject as well as to
provide an opportunity for him/her to maintain knowledge base and/or skill at an
optimum level.
Primary Objectives:
1. To demonstrate whether or not the Probationary Firefighter has a BASIC
knowledge of a specific tool, task or procedure (subject).
2. To determine the competencies of the Probationary Firefighter's ability to
SAFELY use a tool, perform a task or understand a procedure.
Length of Time: Should last approximately 5-10 min (some may last longer)
What to Rate: Should be rated on the Probationary Firefighter’s preparedness and
knowledge base. Check mark either standard or below standard for each criteria.
Rater needs to provide overall comments at the bottom of the sheet.
Standard Rating: Firefighter demonstrates knowledge of the minimum required
specifications and non operational criteria. Clearly shows ability to operate
equipment during the demonstration.
Below Standard: Firefighter has not properly researched information that is
required in the criteria section of the mini drill. Firefighter does not show emergency
response standard proficiency with use of equipment. If a firefighter receives below
standard on any criteria, document and submit the mini drill sheet. The firefighter
will have to re-do this mini drill until they meet standard on all criteria.
Date:_________________
Name:__________________________________
Subject:____________________________________
*** Check either standard or below standard on each criteria***
Rating Criteria Standard Below Standard
What is it?
Basic Specifications
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Standard
Below Standard
Where is it found in the station or (engine
company)
General Maintenance
Trouble shooting/ who to take it to?
Competently operates tool/procedure
Comments
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1st Rotation All
EMS/ ACCREDITATION:
TASK PASS /
FAIL EVALUATOR:
Initial and date
MEDICAL
• Understand / Discuss PP 1603 “Multi Casualty
Incidents”. Demonstrates how to fill out and use the
S.L.O. County Triage Tag.
• Splint a fracture using vacuum splints.
• Using Medic Rescue 1, demonstrates ability to use
and manipulate gurney.
• MD Demonstrates thorough operational
understanding of the Zoll X-Series
ECG/Defibrillator
• Demonstrates how and when to use the traction
splint.
• Describes the elements that make up the chain of
exposure (communicable disease), and Reviews and
understands the EMSA policy for Contagious
Disease Exposure (#102) and PP 1601 (blue packet)
• Understand / Discuss the EMSA policies for Full
Spinal Precautions and Demonstrates how to apply
full spinal precautions.
• Demonstrates knowledge and operation of CPAP
device.
• Demonstrates basic knowledge of Image Trend Elite
Reporting System
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ENGINE ROTATION:
TASK PASS /
FAIL EVALUATOR
Initial and date
ENGINE
SCBA / PPE
• Demonstrate how to perform a daily check on an
SCBA. TM 3.00
• Demonstrate how to perform a weekly check on an
SCBA. TM 3.00
• Demonstrate how to clean and care for SCBA,
including mask. TM 3.00
• Demonstrates the ability to change SCBA bottle in
smoky/dark conditions.
• Demonstrates the ability to provide air for victim
using the buddy breather method.
• Successfully performs the low-profile and zero-
profile techniques with SCBA TM 8.10
• Reviews and understands PP 2402 “SCBA”
• Reviews and understands PP 2400 “Turnout Use
and Maintenance”
• Reviews and understands PP 2403 “Personal
Protective Equipment”
HOSE
• Deploy and load a standard transverse 1 ¾” line.
TM 1.34, 1.35
• Deploy a split transverse lay (aka “alley pull”).
TM 1.37
• Deploy and load “Minuteman” shoulder load 1 ¾”
transverse line. TM 1.36
• Deploy and load the Bumper 1 ¾” line. TM 1.32,
1.33
• Advance an 1 ¾” hoseline aloft. TM 1.41, 1.41
PASS /
FAIL EVALUATOR
Initial and date
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TASK
• Deploy uncharged 2 1/2" lines on flat ground and
from shoulder load (e.g. on uneven ground). SPE
12 “2 ½” Hose Evolution”. TM 20.12
• Demonstrate techniques for properly and safely
advancing charged 2 ½” handlines. TM 1.24
• Demonstrates how to load 2 ½” TM 1.21, 1.25
• Deploy and load 1 ¾” Wye Lines TM 1.40
• Demonstrates how to catch a hydrant for a wet
connection with 4” hose. TM 1.14, 1.15
• Demonstrates how to catch a hydrant for a dry
connection with 4” hose. TM 1.14, 1.16
• Demonstrates how to load 4” Hose, both in rear
bed and in 25’ tray TM 1.10, 1.12, 1.13
• Deploy and stow the 4” Ground Monitor, Pass
Portable Monitor Manipulative Test TM 16.37,
1.20
• MD Demonstrates uses, inspection and
maintenance of foam producing devices, and
causes of poor foam generation. Pertains to both
Class A and B Foam. TM 1.52,1.53,1.54 FF2 M4
TASK PASS /
FAIL EVALUATOR
Initial and date
• Hoseline aloft drop bag method TM 1.42
• Demonstrates 2 ½” and 4” hard suction
connections for drafting with Type 1 Engines.
• MD Demonstrates knowledge and uses of SLOFD
Hand Line Nozzles, including Solid-Strike
Phantoms, TFT’s, Elkhart variable gpm, 1 ½”
Piercing (attic applicator) Nozzles, Smooth Bore
stack tips, and Cellar nozzles.
• Demonstrates how to make intake pump
connections with two 2 ½” lines, and with 4” hose.
FF2 H1, H2
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TOOLS / EQUIPMENT
• MD Holmatro rescue tools ENGINE TM 4.40,4.50
• MD Emergency Lockout Tool Set
• MD TIC
• MD Electric Blowers TM 4.06
• MD Five Gas Detector
• MD AC Hotstick
• MD Bendix King Portable Radio changing
groups, scanning, etc TM 3.00
• Demonstrates understanding of Motorola Portable /
Mobile radio changing groups, scanning, etc. TM
3.00
FIRE GROUND OPERATIONS
• MD Demonstrate understanding/importance of
Reading Smoke in a burning building TM 9.05,
9.06
• Understand / Discuss PP 1402 “Fireground Safety”
• Understand / Discuss of PP 1403 “2 In—2 Out”.
• Understand / Discuss factors that determine the
size and type of fire stream needed. PP 1408
“Water Supply”
TASK PASS /
FAIL EVALUATOR
Initial and date
• Demonstrates techniques of commercial building
searches Oriented Search and Complex Search TM
9.32, 9.33
• Demonstrates knowledge of Vent/Enter/Search
technique TM 9.34
• Understand / Discuss PP 1401 “Fireground Strategy”
and EO 702 “Company Operations”
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• Demonstrates understanding of PP 1412 “High Rise
Operations”.
RAPID INTERVENTION CREW
• MD Demonstrates understanding of RIC Tactical
Considerations, PP 1404 “RIC”. Demonstrates the
ability to gather a Basic Package using RIC Tarp for
RIC assignment. TM 8.00
• Demonstrates understanding of PP 1411 “Lost or
Trapped Firefighter”. Demonstrate
knowledge/techniques of Firefighter self-survival and
self-rescue. TM 8.05, 8.06
• Demonstrates methods for dragging downed
firefighters—across floor, up/down stairs, etc. TM
8.00
• Demonstrates techniques for dealing with
entanglement problems TM 8.05
• Demonstrates techniques for lifting down firefighters
up to windows TM 8.35
• Demonstrates techniques for lifting down firefighters
up through holes/confined areas. TM 8.40
• Demonstrates techniques for removing down
firefighters from upper floors with ladders TM 8.45
• Demonstrates techniques for deploying and using the
RIC packs on down firefighters
TASK PASS /
FAIL EVALUATOR:
Initial and date
WILDLAND OPERATIONS
• Understand / Discuss PP 1500 “Wildland Fires
Command and Operations”
• MD Describe key factors regarding wildland
firefighter safety PP 1501, include heat related
illness, proper hydration, and PPE standards
(textbook and field).
• Understand / Discuss 10 Standard Fire Orders
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• Understand / Discuss 18 Watch out Situations
• MD Define and explain PP 1502, WUI structure
protection and structure triage operations, include
structure preparation procedures. TM 10.21, 10.22.
Passes Target Solutions quiz
• Participate in the Standard Wildland Progressive
Hoselay as hose person, nozzle person, and clamp
person.
• Demonstrate handline construction. Explain line
construction strategy, tactics, and hazards. Include
hand tool techniques and safety considerations.
• Demonstrate fire shelter deployment in windy
conditions. Explain deployment situations,
preparation, strategies and considerations.
• Define and explain L.C.E.S.
TASK PASS /
FAIL EVALUATOR:
Initial and date
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
• MD Demonstrates knowledge of the DOT
Emergency Response Guide ID methods, tables,
standard distances, etc. TM 15.10
• Demonstrates knowledge of PP 1877 “Hazardous
Materials” and the standard FRO acronym
S.I.N.C.I.A.P.C.P.D.D.D.
• Demonstrates knowledge/operation of mass decon
procedures using a decon corridor with engines.
• Hazardous Materials—Identify 3 occupancies in
your district that carry/utilize hazardous materials.
Use examples that display the NFPA 704 placard
FS1-FS4
• Successfully performs a complete fire prevention
inspection and completes company fire inspection
reports.
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• Reviews and understands G.O. policy on Fire
Prevention Inspections (#607.01).
• Demonstrates knowledge of inspection and
operation procedures for sprinkler and standpipe
systems.
• *Demonstrates knowledge of building constructions
features, occupancy types, occupant loads, and
exiting requirements. FF2 Q10, Q11
• Fire Protection Systems—Dry and wet standpipes,
sprinklers, FDC’s and multiple FDC’s, and Alarm
systems FS1-FS4
END ENGINE ROTATION TASKS
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TRUCK ROTATION:
TASK PASS /
FAIL EVALUATOR:
Initial and date
SALVAGE AND OVERHAUL
• Understand / Discuss PP 1409 “Overhaul”,
• Understand / Discuss PP 1410 “Property
Conservation”
• MD Salvage covers: to include Accordion Fold,
methods of constructing chutes and use of visqueen
VEHICLE EXTRICATION / VEHICLE FIRES
• MD Demonstrates thorough understanding of
“Rules to Safe Extrication” peak and pry and
alternative fuel vehicles TM 5.10
• MD Describes proper procedure for vehicle
stabilization on its wheels, side and roof, and over
embankments. Includes R 42s, cribbing
inventory/specs/and use, and Maxiforce air bags.
• MD Demonstrates correct techniques for door
removal, roof removal, dashboard lift, B-pillar
blowout, etc. Shows familiarity all truck Holmatro
Tools/Equipment, air chisel.
• Demonstrates patient care and removal from
vehicle, and components of victim entanglement.
• Demonstrates how to access engine compartment
fires using rotary saw. PP 1006— “Automobile
Fires”
LADDERS
• MD Demonstrates an understanding of ladder usage
at SLOFD—carries, throws, pivots, securing,
climbing, safety, maintenance procedures, etc. TM
2.00
• Passes the One Person 24’ Extension Ladder
Manipulative Test. TM 2.22
• Passes the 2 Person 35’ Extension Ladder Flat Raise
Manipulative Test at both positions TM 2.34
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• Passes the 2 Person 35’ Extension Ladder Beam
Raise Manipulative Test at both positions TM 2.33
• Demonstrate 14’,16’ straight/roof ladder throw TM
2.10
• Demonstrate 20’ 2 section type 3 ladder throw TM
2.55
• Demonstrates the Arms Straddle Victim Rescue
Method TM 2.70
• Demonstrates the Knee Support Victim Rescue
Method TM 2.71
• Demonstrates the Seated Shoulder Victim Rescue
Method TM 2.72
• Demonstrates the Rope/Ladder Method for
Lowering a Victim TM 2.75
• Demonstrates how to safely climb and descend an
aerial ladder, step onto a roof from an aerial ladder
and operate aerial masters stream. TM 20.09
TASK PASS /
FAIL EVALUATOR:
Initial and date
VENTILATION / BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
• MD Explain and identify building construction
types, hazards, etc., relative to sizing up for vertical
ventilation Include limitations presented by void
spaces (such as “Californias”) TM 7.00. FF2
Q8,Q9
• MD Explain and demonstrate effective and efficient
positive pressure ventilation, including gas and
electric powered fan. TM 7.30
• MD Explain and demonstrate vertical ventilation
principles, safety considerations, tool usage and
teamwork. TM 7.10
• Demonstrates knowledge/understanding of
mechanical ventilation methods, including use of
hydraulic ventilation (fog stream out window)
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• Demonstrate uses of Inspection Cut vs. Indicator
Holes TM 7.05,7.06
• Performs center-rafter louver technique low pitch,
stationary and standard TM 7.11, 7.12
• Explain and demonstrate working off a roof ladder,
high pitched roof for vertical ventilation evolution.
TM 7.13
• Explain/demonstrate vertical ventilation on
panelized roof construction full panel louver
techniques with construction and against
construction TM 7.21, 7.22
• MD Review PP 1406 Support Functions
TASK PASS /
FAIL EVALUATOR:
Initial and date
FORCIBLE ENTRY
• MD Demonstrates knowledge PP 1007 of
components and operation of elevators. Includes
safety awareness, extrication procedures, and
converting from independent to emergency service
TM 6.70
• Demonstrate technique for forcing conventional
wood doors TM 7.50
• Demonstrates techniques for forcing metal clad
doors TM 7.52
• Demonstrates through-the-lock methods TM 7.56
• Demonstrates techniques for forcing overhead sheet
curtain doors with circular saw TM 7.54
• Demonstrates techniques for forcing overhead
rolling steel doors with rotary saw TM 7.53
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• Demonstrates knowledge/techniques for forcing
vehicle gates both center-opening and side-opening
TM 7.55
TECHNICAL RESCUE
• MD Demonstrates all knots/hitches covered in
Knots and Webbing and Anchors Manipulative
Exams. TM 6.05
• Demonstrates tying for tools aloft as per Tools Aloft
Manipulative Exam. TM 6.11
• Understand / Discuss EO 1111 the Bishop Peak
Rescue Plan
• MD* Ropes and Hardware at SLOFD What we use,
characteristics and functions,
inspection/maintenance, rope rescue safety TM 6.00
• Demonstrates knowledge of anchor systems,
including the types of anchor slings (3-bight, back-
tied, basket, anchor with rope. TM 6.05
• Tie swiss seat (pelvic harness). TM 6.12-6.15
• MD* Main and Belay systems MPD Operations
Construction, safety, operation
• * Demonstrates ability to perform interior and
exterior lashing of victim in stokes basket, and
rigging stokes basket for rope management TM
6.25
• Demonstrates how to set up/manage a 2:1 MA
system. TM 6.31
• Demonstrates ability to set up and manage a 4:1 MA
system from basic pulley set and from T-1 pre-rig.
TM 6.34
• Understand / Discuss special rope rescue equipment
at Sta. 2—UTV long ropes, backpacks, etc.
• Demonstrates use of the sta 2 “Mule” for
transporting victims across uneven terrain. TM
6.26
• Review and discuss Trench Rescue PP 1926,
Awareness level, tools and techniques at SLOFD.
TM 6.50
END TRUCK ROTATION TASKS
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GENERAL TASKS (BY END OF PROBATION-ANY ROTATION):
TASK PASS /
FAIL EVALUATOR:
Initial and date
SAFETY
• Reviews and understands G.O. policy on Codes of
Safe Practice (902.01).
• Demonstrates understanding of PP 1008 “Electrical
Emergencies”.
• Demonstrates understanding of PP 1009 “Natural
Gas Incidents”.
• Understand / Discuss PP 4405 Injury Reports
• Understand / Discuss PP 3000 Accident
Investigation and Reporting
• Understand / Discuss PP 3002 “Back-up of
Emergency Vehicles”.
COMPUTER / RECORDKEEPING
• Demonstrates knowledge of various network drives
G:, H:, etc.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Staffing program and
usage
• Demonstrates knowledge of Training Database and
usage (Target Solutions)
• Demonstrates basic knowledge of MDC Summit
Mobile program
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS MANUAL
• Understand / Discuss. guideline on Clear Text—PP
1800.
• Understand / Discuss guideline on Activity Codes—
PP 1801.
TASK PASS /
FAIL EVALUATOR:
Initial and date
• Understand / Discuss. guideline on Personnel &
Equipment Codes—PP 2201.
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• Understand / Discuss guideline on Standard
Response Assignments—PP 1801.
• Understand / Discuss guideline on Radios and
Station Alerting—PP 1805.
• Understand / Discuss guideline on Emergency Call-
Back System—PP 1807.
• Understand / Discuss guideline on Radio Tactical
Channels—PP 1808.
• Understand / Discuss guideline on Eqt/Personnel
Assignments—PP 1700.
• Understand / Discuss guideline on Incident
Command—PP 1200.
• Understand / Discuss guideline on Emergency
Warning & Evacuation—PP 1004
• Understand / Discuss guideline on Life Safety
Zones—PP 1201
• Understand / Discuss guideline on Incident Side
Identification—PP 1204.
• Understand / Discuss guideline on Handling
Pets/Animals—PP 1206.
• Understand / Discuss guideline on Security Key
Boxes—PP 2202.
• Understand / Discuss guideline on WMD—PP
1876.
• Understand / Discuss guideline on Sheared Hydrant
Shut Down—PP 1205.
GENERAL OPERATIONS MANUAL
• Understand / Discuss SLOFD policy on Overtime
PP 4602
• Understand / Discuss. policy on Daily Work
Uniform—PP 4407.
TASK PASS /
FAIL EVALUATOR:
Initial and date
• Understand / Discuss policy on Grooming
Standards—PP 4400.
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• Understand / Discuss MOA on Vacation Leave
• Understand / Discuss MOA on Holiday Leave
• Understand / Discuss MOA on Sick Leave/Family
Care Leave
• Understand / Discuss. policy on Jury Duty—PP
4303.
• Understand / Discuss policy on Approved Fitness
Activities—PP 4800.
• Understand / Discuss MOA on Residency
Requirements.
• Understand / Discuss policy on Internet
Access/Use—PP 4802
• Understand / Discuss policy on E-Mail—PP 4803.
• Understand / Discuss policy on Selective Ring-
down Procedure—405.06.
• Understand / Discuss policy on Training Program –
PP 2000
• Understand / Discuss policy on CFF JAC Program –
PP 2002
• Understand / Discuss. policy on 902.04- Station &
Shop Safety Guide
MAPS / PRE-PLANS
• Understands how to use the City Grid Book,
symbols, and Knox Key list
• Understands how to utilize the map program on the
MDC
• MD Understands how to use the SLOFD Pre-plans.
TM Chapter 19. FF2 Q12, Q13
• Demonstrates knowledge of SLOFD Wildland
Interface Maps
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Recruit Drill Commands
Drill Positions
1. Attention- Preparatory command is Ten, hut is the execution command
(Ten-Hut). Place heels together, moving the left foot only, feet turned out
forming a 45-degree angle. Keeps legs straight without stiffening or locking
the knees. The body is erect with hips level, chest lifted, back arched, and
shoulders square and even. Arms hang straight down alongside the body
without stiffness, and wrists are straight with the forearms. Place thumbs,
which are resting along the first join of the forefinger, along the seams of
pants. Hands are cupped with palms facing the leg.
2. Parade Rest- This command can be given only when the formation is at the
position of attention. The Preparatory Command is "Parade," and the
Command of Execution is "Rest." On the command "Rest," the recruit will
raise the left foot just enough to clear the ground and move it smartly to
the left so that the heels are 10 inches apart, as measured from the inside
of the heels. Keep the legs straight, but not stiff, and the heels on line. As
the left foot moves, bring the arms, fully extended, to the back of the body,
uncupping the hands in the process, and extend and join the fingers,
pointing them toward the ground. The palms will face outward. Place the
right hand in the palm of the left, right thumb over the left, to form an X.
Keep head and eyes straight ahead and remain silent and immobile.
3. At Ease- The command is "At ease." On the command, you may relax in a
standing position, but you must keep your right foot in place. Your position
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in the formation will not change, and silence will be maintained. Your arms
may be relaxed, but your thumbs must also stay interlaced.
4. Right (or left) face- This command can be given only when the formation is
at the position of attention. The commands are "Right face" or "Left face."
On the command "Face," raise the right (left) toe and left (right) heel
slightly and pivot 90 degrees to the right (left) on the ball of the left (right)
foot and the heel of the right (left) foot, assisted by slight pressure on the
ball of the left (right) foot. Keep legs bent naturally, not stiff. The upper
portion of the body remains at attention. This completes count 1 of the
movement. Next, bring the left (right) foot smartly forward, ensuring that
your heels are together and on line. Feet should now be forming a 45-
degree angle, which means the position of attention has been resumed.
This step completes count 2 of the movement.
5. About face- This command can be given only when the formation is at the
position of attention. The command is "About, face." On the command
"Face," lift the right foot from the hip just enough to clear the ground.
While naturally bending the knees, place the ball of the right foot
approximately half a shoe length behind and slightly to the left of the heel.
Distribute the weight of the body on the ball of the right foot and the heel
of the left foot. Keep both legs straight but not stiff. The position of the foot
has not changed. This step completes the first part of the movement.
Keeping the upper portion of the body at the position of attention, pivot
180 degrees to the right on the ball of the right foot and heel of the left
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foot, with a twisting motion from the hips. Suspend arm swing during the
movement and remain as though at attention. On completion of the pivot,
heels should be together and in line and feet should form a 45-degree
angle. The entire body is now at the position of attention.
6. Present arms and order arms- This procedure can be performed both
during stationary drill and while marching. When not under arms (carrying
a rifle), the commands are "Present, arms" and "Order arms." On the
command "Present, arms," the individual executes the hand salute. Then
the hand salute ends when given the command, "Order arms." When under
arms, to present arms, you bring your weapon up in front of you with the
trigger facing away from your body; order arms is executed by returning
the weapon to your side so that the butt is resting on the
floor/ground/deck next to your right foot.
7. Fall out- The command is "Fall out." On the command, you may relax in a
standing position or break ranks (move a few steps out of formation). You
must remain in the immediate area and return to the formation on the
command "Fall in." Moderate speech is permitted.
8. Rest- The command is used when an instructor relieves you from a formal
position into an informal stance, recruits are no longer performing military
positioning.
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Marching
1. March- To march forward from a halt, the command of execution is,
"Forward, march." On the command "March," you smartly step off straight
ahead with your left foot, taking a 30-inch step (measured from heel to
heel), and place the heel on the ground first. When stepping off and while
marching, you will use a coordinated arm swing -- that is, right arm forward
with the left leg and left arm forward with the right leg. The hands are
cupped with the thumbs pointed down, and the arms hang straight, but not
stiff, and swing naturally. The swing of the arms measures nine inches to
the front (measured from the rear of the hand to the front of the thigh) and
six inches to the rear (measured from the front of the hand to the back of
the thigh). On the command "Halt," you will take one more 30-inch step.
Next, the trailing foot is brought smartly alongside your front foot. The
heels are together, on line and form a 45-degree angle. A coordinated arm
swing ceases as the weight of the body shifts to the leading foot when
halting.
2. Mark Time- Mark time is basically marching in place (without moving
forward). The command is, "Mark time, march." When marching, the
command of execution "March," is given as either foot strikes the ground.
You take one more 30-inch step with the right (or left) foot. You then bring
your trailing foot to a position so that both heels are on line. The cadence is
continued by alternately raising and lowering each foot. The balls of the
feet are raised two inches above the ground. A normal arm swing is
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maintained. At a halt, on the command of execution "March," you raise and
lower first the left foot and then the right. The halt executed from mark
time is similar to the halt from forward march. To resume marching, the
command "Forward, march" is given as the heel of the left foot strikes the
ground. You then take one more step in place and then step off in a full 30-
inch step with the left foot.
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HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE
Congratulations and welcome to the San Luis Obispo Fire Department. You will be pleased to
know that you are joining a department with a deep-rooted appreciation of its history. Originally
established as a volunteer organization in the 1890’s, there is history of organized hose
companies in the city of San Luis Obispo dating as far back as the 1850’s. The San Luis
Obispo Fire Department became a paid organization in 1921, when a full-time fire Chief was
hired. Our four constantly staffed stations cover approximately 10 square miles of city, as well
as auto aid into the surrounding areas of the county. We serve a community of approximately
45,000, with an additional population of approximately 20,000 when Cal Poly is in session. Our
department responds to just over 6000 calls per year in a very dynamic response area. Over
the next 10 weeks, the training center at fire station 1 is where you will be provided with and
tested on, basic skills and knowledge necessary for you to become an integral part of our fire
department team.
CONDUCT
Long gone are the days when a Recruit Firefighter was a young man fresh out of the military.
Today, a Recruit Academy can be composed of men and women of various ages with different
educational backgrounds, work experience, and physical abilities. No matter what your
background is or has been, you are now in a position to learn. That means that even though
you may have been a decision-maker in your former profession, you are now relegated to
following orders and obeying instructions from other people.
Because San Luis Obispo Fire Department strives to treat all people with dignity, courtesy and
respect the same shall be accorded to all officers, co-workers, and citizens. Chief Officers,
Captains, and staff are to be addressed by rank and last name, or by rank only if the last name
is unknown. Civilians are to be addressed as "Ma' am" and "Sir".
Discipline and accountability are key parts of training. Due to the hazardous nature of the
profession, lives may depend on the ability to respond immediately. All recruits shall respond
to supervisors' orders without question. Violation of any written or verbal orders, issued by the
Training Officers or found in Department publications, will result in improvement points being
assessed. Disrespect, insubordination, or any conduct unbecoming a member of the San Luis
Obispo Fire Department may be considered grounds for immediate dismissal.
FRATERNIZATION
To avoid the many distractions associated with the large amount of traffic at the Training
Center, the following guidelines have been established. While at the Training Center, Recruits
are not allowed to fraternize with members of the Department, except to politely acknowledge
a greeting. Recruits are not allowed to visit stations during off-duty hours without prior
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authorization from the Training Staff. During the course of training, while in the drill yard,
recruits will not engage in conversation with other full-time members of the Department that
might interfere with Recruit Training.
PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOR
The "offer of employment" letter sent to Recruits in October of 1940 by Chief A. C. Duree
contains a description of professional behavior that rings true today.
"You have been selected from the eligible list for appointment to the position of
firefighter on this department. The fact that you passed your examination and placed on
the list shows you were anxious to secure this position. I want you to understand that it
is up to you to make your position here secure. You will be furnished with the necessary
knowledge and material required for the duties of firefighter, and it will be up to you to
hold the job. We have no room on this department for slackers.... Do what work you
can see needs doing, don't talk too much, and you can make this your life's work.”
The badges that you will earn are more than mere number plates. Through them, your actions
will be reflected on the entire department. Respect the uniform and badge you wear as
something to be proud of, and don't try to chisel your way through life by their use. “To
emphasize the high degree of public trust placed upon the Department by the citizens of this
community, the professional behavior of Recruits will be evaluated throughout Recruit
Firefighter Training. Any evidence of lying, cheating or any type of dishonesty will result in
termination. Professional behavior will be evaluated in terms of, but not limited to, maturity,
personal grooming, punctuality, respect for others and initiative. Any evidence of behavioral
problems on the part of a recruit may result in a recommendation for termination. The conduct
of all firefighters shall be above reproach during the academy and throughout their careers.
Recruits may be inspected daily. At morning line up, all personnel shall be attired in a clean
work uniform in compliance with San Luis Obispo Fire Department grooming standards.
SAFETY
The firefighter's job is one of the most hazardous of all occupations. Recruit firefighters are
trained to function in a safe and proficient manner consistent with the aggressive firefighting
nature of the Department. Carelessness in any work routine, drill, or simulated emergency can
result in serious injury or death. Therefore, up to five improvement points will be assessed for
each safety violation. Repeated failure to comply with Department safety policies, practices
and procedures, will result in a recommendation for termination.
Due to the hazardous nature of the profession, safety is always a primary concern. In order to
promote safety related habits and attitudes, helmets shall be worn any time activities are
conducted in the drill yard beyond the drainage culverts (unless directed otherwise).
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The Fire Department is no place for horseplay or practical jokes. Although the inspiration and
intent may be harmless, horseplay and practical jokes have a way of getting out of hand to the
point where someone may get hurt either physically or emotionally. Be safe! Keep horseplay,
practical jokes, crude, and unprofessional behavior off the job.
TEAMWORK
Safety means working together as a team. Teamwork creates a synergy where a company of
firefighters working together can accomplish the tasks needed to mitigate an emergency in a
safe manner. Safe fire ground operations demand company integrity and teamwork always.
Companies should enter and leave a fire area together as a team.
During the academy, Recruit Firefighters are placed in companies that work together as a
team. The benefit of the team concept is that it permits a firefighter in trouble to be assisted to
safety by other team members. Although many firefighting tasks are completed by an
individual (e.g., using a Rotary saw) they are usually done within a team assignment (forcible
entry). Teamwork and cooperation determine the success or failure of any operation. The
Recruit Company should stick together from morning details to afternoon cleanup.
Each member also has an obligation to the team to stay both mentally and physically prepared
for maximum job performance. When climbing stairs in a multi-story building, the company is
only as fast as the slowest member. The success of a vehicle extrication is predicated on each
member's understanding of the strength and weaknesses of vehicle construction. A firefighter
who is a mental or physical "slacker" can slow down the entire company.
RECRUIT RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Recruit you have taken on a commitment that requires your constant attention. If you
become lax in any area of the Academy training, it may reflect on how you complete tasks. It is
essential that you understand your responsibilities so that you can work to achieve the highest
level of performance possible.
As a Firefighter you are a problem solver. In our profession, much of our work is done in
situations that are out of control. Therefore, firefighters must learn to control (both
professionally and personally) the things that they can control. Make sure all your personal
dilemmas and distractions have been handled. It is hard to be functional at work when you
have a personal crisis hanging over your head.
Keep your cell phones in your backpacks. Cell phones should be used only when you have an
emergency situation in your personal life. In case of an emergency you can be contacted
through Fire Administration (805) 781-7380. The use of cell phones should never be a
distraction to the education process. Recruits have access to personal items during designated
breaks.
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You are in the Academy to learn; ask questions. There is a lot to learn and asking questions is
one of the best tools for learning. Volunteer to try new things. Take initiative when you see
things that need to be done.
As a Recruit you are expected to make mistakes while learning new skills. That is why you are
in the Academy. If you make a mistake, admit it, correct it and move on to the next challenge.
But, mistakes cannot go on forever. Skills are learned during two-week "blocks" of instruction
and are followed by a block examination. It is during these two weeks that the Academy
instructors act as coaches, and mistakes are considered part of the learning process. Consider
the following example. During the third day of practice with a 16-foot straight ladder, a Recruit
is under the eye of the instructor as the ladder is raised multiple times. During one of the raises
the recruit makes a mistake and drops the ladder. The instructor will discuss what went wrong
and techniques to correct the mistake. No improvement points are assessed. In fact, the same
maneuver might be practiced multiple times to correct the mistake.
Improvement points for a skill are assessed for mistakes that occur during block examinations.
To continue with the above example; the 16-foot straight ladder is tested during the Block I
Skill Examination. If the Recruit mentioned above drops the ladder during the examination,
improvement points are assessed according to the grade sheet.
Once a Recruit has demonstrated proficiency in a skill during a block examination, the
improvement points associated with the skill will continue throughout the Academy. Continuing
with the above example, the recruit mentioned above has passed the skill examination for the
16-foot straight ladder. A simulated fire response is dispatched during the tenth week of the
academy. While carrying out an assignment during the simulated fire the same Recruit drops
the ladder. Improvement points will be assessed according to the grade sheet, which is further
discussed in the grading operational manipulative portion of this document.
PUNCTUALITY
Be on time to the Academy and to your station. Punctuality is an important career long habit
that is established the first day in the Academy. In the Academy, any tardiness will require a
written explanation from the Recruit to the Director of Training stating specific reasons.
A Suppression Firefighter is not relieved of duty until a replacement has arrived in the station.
Give yourself plenty of time to be in uniform with all your safety gear in place. As a rule of
thumb, if you are early, you are on time; if you are on time, you are late; if you are late, you are
Absent Without Leave (AWOL). AWOL will result in discipline up to termination.
ILLNESS OR INJURY
Keep yourself healthy. You are not efficient in the classroom or on the job if you are sick or
injured. If you are unable to report to Training due to illness or off duty injury, you must notify
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the Training Division (805)888-7415 prior to 0600. Since the staff is at times away from their
desks, initially, a message left on voice mail is acceptable. Later, when the reception desk is
staffed by the fire department Administrative Assistant (normally 0800 hours), personal contact
must be made by calling (805) 781-7380 or (805) 781-7387.
Injuries that occur as a result of training are to be reported promptly. Treatment will be through
Med Stop or a local hospital emergency room. Due to the tightly structured nature of training,
failure to participate in five days of training presents a significant obstacle to a Recruit's
success. Any recruit who completely misses or is unable to participate fully in training for a
period exceeding five training days may be subject to dismissal from the Academy.
PHYSICAL CONDITIONING
Morning physical training (PT) is designed as a warm-up for the day's activities. At 0630, in
addition to stretching and physical conditioning, recruits may perform a modified "physical
agility" test. The strength and stamina of all recruits will be evaluated throughout the Academy.
Any failure to exhibit sufficient strength and/or stamina to complete a skill or evolution safely
may result in a recommendation for termination.
EXHIBITION OF A TENTATIVE DEMEANOR
During the Academy, you have a period of time to get over any fear or anxiety you may have.
Exhibition of a tentative demeanor after an opportunity to learn and gain confidence will result
in a recommendation for termination. A Firefighter may find themselves in life or death
situations that call for immediate action and must be prepared to risk life and limb, if necessary
and appropriate, to benefit life safety.
A Firefighter is a problem solver. The behavioral characteristics associated with a tentative
demeanor suggest someone who may not be able to step forward during adversity and solve
problems. The behavioral characteristics include, but are not limited to, the following:
*Failure to participate fully in any type of evolution because of fear, or uncertainty.
*Failure to participate fully in any activity that involves getting dirty or wet.
*Failure to participate in an assertive manner during field operations.
*Failure to participate in activities that are arduous and demanding
*A tendency to gravitate to the back of the class to avoid participation.
*A tendency to avoid making decisions about routine tasks.
STUDY HABITS
The Academy Instructors want to help you learn the methods of the San Luis Obispo Fire
Department to enable you to enjoy a long and successful career. But, the instructors are not
mind readers. If you have a disability that would require special accommodations that are not
obvious to the instructors, speak up. Instructors are available before and after class to help
maximize a student's potential. Don't be bashful, ask for help.
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For many Recruits, this is the first contact with school in many years. Study habits have been
replaced with family activities and reading for information is now reading for pleasure. Getting
back to the swing of reading, writing, and arithmetic may take some real adjustment, especially
while trying to maintain a family life at the same time.
Have all your homework completed before class begins. It is almost impossible to get
maximum learning from the Academy if you do not complete the homework. The homework
assigned is designed to provide an adequate background for the class discussions, lectures,
hands-on projects and passing the tests. If you have questions, ask one of the Training
Captains before class, or better yet, ask questions during class. If you are having a problem,
others may too.
A big challenge to the probationary period is developing the right attitude for learning. There
are many distractions that keep one's attention directed away from school and studying. All
your attention needs to be directed towards school and getting the most out of your academic
classes and field evolutions.
There is only one way to get through the Academy with flying colors and that is to practice
good study habits. Only through consistent and applied study will you be able to understand
and use the information that is presented in the program. Without good study habits, true
learning is almost impossible to achieve.
Set aside time each day to study. Let your family and friends know your study hours. Tell them
firmly that you are not to be disturbed during this time. Be firm with your resolve. Otherwise
people will use this time for their own needs - conversation, tasks, or errands.
Get help immediately if you find that you are struggling. The longer that you wait to get help,
the further you will fall behind in your studies. Everyone wants you to succeed; department
personnel, the academy instructors, other recruits, your family and friends want you to
succeed. Give yourself a chance to achieve your goals by getting help when you need it.
After determining your study hours, find a place to study. Your study area should include a
table for working, a comfortable chair and adequate lighting. There should be no distractions
such as radio, television, or stereo. If there is not a study space available in your home
consider studying at the nearest library.
It is strongly recommended that recruits form study groups. Such groups provide moral support
and the broad base of knowledge needed to work through the homework. Study groups
succeed for a number of reasons. If you do not understand a concept, someone else in the
group can explain it to you. Conversely, if you understand a concept and others do not, you
can explain it to them. Study groups also help students learn to work as a team to solve
problems. This training comes in handy not only at school, but also on the job where every
emergency response is a team effort. Keep the study group size manageable so that everyone
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has the chance to participate fully.
EDUCATIONAL PRINCIPLES
Since the 1950s educators have classified learning into several "domains" and further into
"levels" within those domains. The San Luis Obispo Fire Department uses these principles of
education to deliver instruction and evaluate performance. First, the three levels of learning are
general knowledge, working knowledge and qualified knowledge. Second, the three
domains of learning are cognitive, psychomotor and affective.
LEVELS OF LEARNING
Commonly in vocational education, in order to better direct learning, a three-level classification
system is utilized.
In the three-level classification of learning, the first level is "general knowledge" and is
concerned primarily with the students' ability to follow directions and remember facts. This level
requires recognizing items in response to prompts and sufficient knowledge to relate the
information being learned to meaningful application to Firefighter tasks.
The second level of learning, called "working knowledge", addresses the depth to which a
student successfully recalls something which has been learned previously. In addition,
manipulative skills are developed to create a foundation for basic performance operations that
are usually of limited duration. Working knowledge is characterized by recalling specific
information and performance of basic manipulative skills with supervision.
The top level in the three-level classification system is termed "qualified knowledge". This level
denotes the process by which a student, faced with a new problem or situation, has the ability
to recognize common factors and bring new sources and types of information to bear on a new
solution. At this level, knowledge and skills are learned in sufficient depth for the student to
transfer earlier learning to a new set of circumstances. This includes reflecting on the
consequences expected if an action is taken. Manipulative skills are developed whereby
performance of a task is efficiently and smoothly executed without supervision.
Ideally, when recruits are assigned to the "floor" they are "tucked under the wing" of the
Captain and other members of the crew. An interesting aspect in the world of firefighting is that
the next run may be "the big one" when tasks must be done correctly and independent of a
supervisor. By the end of the Academy, Recruits must be able to function consistently at the
"working knowledge" level and approach the "qualified knowledge" level. During probation,
Firefighters begin to learn the "tricks of the trade" and must begin to function consistently at the
"qualified knowledge" level.
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DOMAINS OF LEARNING
Recruits are evaluated within the three "domains" of learning: cognitive, psychomotor, and
affective. More easily stated they are the head, hand and heart skills. The cognitive domain is
concerned with knowledge such as facts and figures. The psychomotor domain is concerned
with the development of motor skills while the affective domain includes the development of
attitudes and feelings.
The cognitive, or head, skills are measured in major part by written examination. But, when
instructors ask verbal questions about a subject covered in class or on the drill yard, they are
also evaluating cognitive abilities.
The psychomotor, or hand skills, are normally measured in the drill yard during manipulative
evolutions and testing. During manipulative tests, objectives are established for what is to be
done and how well. In addition, characteristics such as strength, balance and coordination are
observed and judged. A critical part of a firefighter’s job is to carry out manipulative skills
during emergencies while conditions are harsh. Therefore, instructors carefully observe
manipulative performance during simulated emergencies.
The final domain of learning is the affective, or heart, domain. The affective domain deals with
attitudes and is best measured by observation. When Chief Duree used the word "slacker" in
his 1940 letter he had probably observed someone who was not on time, not in uniform, not
doing morning details, and inaccurate in job performance. As instructors watch the interaction
and conduct of recruits during their daily activities, behavioral characteristics that might
indicate attitudes such as safety, pride in the job, and teamwork are noted.
The three domains, while classified separately, are not mutually exclusive. As an example, a
Firefighter involved in roof operations demonstrates cognitive skills in recalling roof
construction; manipulative skills while using a chainsaw and affective values by insuring safety
considerations are practiced.
GRADING STANDARDS
A. IMPROVEMENT POINTS
The categories for which improvement points are assessed include, but are not limited to:
* Written Examinations
* Practical Examinations
* Field Operations
* Work Routine
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B. WRITTEN EXAMINATIONS
Quizzes will be administered periodically throughout the Academy and failure to achieve a
minimum score of 80% will result in improvement points being assessed. The CPR quiz
requires a passing grade of 84% in order to meet the American Heart Association Standards.
The improvement point total assessed for any quiz or block exam will be calculated on the
basis of total questions on the test. One improvement point per five questions will be assessed
for failure to achieve a passing score of 80% on any quiz or Block exam (e.g.-a recruit that fails
to achieve a passing score of 80% on 30 question exam would accrue 6 improvement points).
Written block examinations are conducted approximately every two weeks throughout the
"Operations" portion of Recruit Firefighter Training. Failure to achieve a minimum score of 80%
will cause improvement points to be assessed, and a formal counseling session by the
Training Staff.
Recommendation for termination due to inability to meet minimum written examination
standards will occur for (1) failure of the "Operations" final block examination, (2) failure to
achieve 84% on the Heart Association CPR quiz after 1 retake, (3) failure of a third written
"Operations" block examination, or (4) failure to achieve an overall quiz and examination
average of 80% at the end of the Recruit Academy.
C. EMS MANIPULATIVE SKILLS
The California Code of Regulations, Title 22, and the County of San Luis Obispo EMSA,
mandates manipulative skills that must be taught and tested during EMS training. Skill sheets
are provided to recruits and practice sessions are held prior to testing. EMS manipulative skills
are divided into mandatory skills and competency based skills. Failure to pass a mandatory
EMS skill after three (3) attempts will result in recommendation for termination for failure to
meet minimum standards. The mandatory skills are selected from the following classifications:
Patient Assessment, Airway Emergencies, Breathing Emergencies, Circulation Emergencies,
Soft Tissue Emergencies, Neurological Emergencies, Musculoskeletal Emergencies, Patient
Assisted Medications, Obstetrical Emergencies, Cardiac Arrest Management (AED) and
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
Mandatory skill examinations are conducted throughout the Recruit Firefighter Training. All
practical skill examinations must be passed according to listed criteria on the skill sheets.
D. GRADING EMS MANIPULATIVE SKILLS
Failure to pass any mandatory EMS skill test will result in a mandatory retake of that skill and
an assessment of 5 improvement points. The retake is conducted on the same day as the
original skill test. If a recruit fails to pass the mandatory retake, 5 additional improvement
points are assessed, and a formal counseling session is scheduled.
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A third attempt at a skill, if necessary, is scheduled for the following morning. Failure to pass
any manipulative skill test after three (3) attempts will result in termination due to failure to
meet minimum standards.
E. OPERATIONAL MANIPULATIVE SKILLS
During Recruit Firefighter Training, basic and advanced skills required of a professional
firefighter for the City of San Luis Obispo will be taught. Techniques and evolutions of the San
Luis Obispo Fire Department shall be performed in the manner described in the grading
sheets. Grading sheets are distributed to Recruits during preparation for the skills testing.
These skills are based on the occupational analysis for the position of Firefighter in the City of
San Luis Obispo. The occupational analysis conducted by the California State Fire Marshal
and National Fire Protection Association Standard 1001 Professional Qualifications for
Firefighter have also been used as references.
F. GRADING OPERATIONAL MANIPULATIVE SKILLS
Practical skill examinations are conducted approximately every two weeks throughout Recruit
Firefighter Training. All practical skill examinations must be passed according to listed criteria
on the grading sheets.
Failure to pass any manipulative skill test will result in a mandatory retake of that skill and an
assessment of improvement points. The retake is conducted on the same day as the original
skill test. If a recruit fails to pass the mandatory retake, additional improvement points are
assessed, and a formal counseling session is scheduled.
A third attempt at a skill, if necessary, is scheduled for the following morning. Failure to pass
any manipulative skill test after three attempts will result in termination due to failure to meet
minimum standards.
All manipulative skills will be tested according to the techniques and evolutions described in
the grading sheets that are distributed to Recruits during preparation for the skills testing. For
the purpose of grading during testing and simulated emergency situations, errors have been
divided into two categories, Major and Minor Errors. Major and Minor Errors can occur
concurrently and as such, improvement points can be assessed concurrently during grading.
Major errors are generally classified as acts or omissions that would compromise the safety of
personnel, jeopardize a victim's safety, or result in a failure to complete an evolution.
Committing a Major Error during a manipulative skill examination or simulated emergency will
result in the failure of the skill, assessment of five improvement points for each error, and
retaking the skill examination later in the day.
Improvement points for any Minor Errors will also be assessed. Minor errors are generally
those acts or omissions that, while incorrect, would not impair safety of personnel or
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completion of the evolution. Minor Errors committed during a manipulative skill examination or
simulated emergency will result in the recruit being assessed improvement points.
G. FORMAL COUNSELING
Every effort is made throughout the academy to provide recruits with an awareness of their
progress, deficiencies and remedial requirements. In addition to counseling for quiz or block
examination failures, the Training Staff will counsel recruits whenever 20, 40, 60, and 80
improvement points are accrued. Due to the mixed schedule of classroom and field operations,
counseling may not occur at the exact point of accumulation. An accumulation of 80
improvement points initiates termination from the San Luis Obispo Fire Department due to an
excessive amount of improvement points.
Failure to pass any manipulative skill test after a re-take will also result in a formal counseling
session. The counseling session occurs prior to the third attempt.
H. TERMINATION
In addition to criteria for termination under the Civil Service Rules and Regulations of the City
of San Luis Obispo, termination of a Recruit's employment with the San Luis Obispo Fire
Department is indicated for any of the following reasons:
*Failure to achieve minimum academic proficiency in written examinations
* Failure to pass a practical skill examination after three attempts
*Accumulation of 80 improvement points
*Repeated safety violations
*Inability to participate physically in training (four days, individual or consecutive)
*Lying, cheating or dishonesty of any sort
*Disrespect, insubordination, or failure to exhibit a mature demeanor
*Exhibition of a tentative demeanor during any portion of training
During the termination process the recruit will sign all outstanding improvement point slips and
receive a letter of termination from the Training Staff. All Department issued items are returned
and the scheduling of an exit interview with a Fire Department Administrative staff
representative will be offered.
I. RESIGNATION
Prior to reaching criteria for termination, a Recruit Firefighter has an option to resign from
employment with the City of San Luis Obispo Fire Department
PROBATIONARY FIREFIGHTERS
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Upon graduation from the Academy, recruits are reclassified as "Probationary Firefighters" and
remain in this status for a minimum of one year. During this time, they are assigned to at least
two different stations and undergo the following formal program of testing and evaluation:
*Daily and monthly evaluation by the Station Captain(s).
*Two written proficiency examinations.
*Two practical examinations - - truck and engine.
Failure of a written proficiency or a practical skill examination will result in the following:
* An in-depth review of the Probationary Firefighter's performance prior to the
examination. Poor performance indicated on evaluations and a failure of a probationary
examination may result in immediate termination.
* A formal counseling session advising that failure of retake shall result in a
recommendation for termination.
* A mandatory retake of the examination.
* Failure of a mandatory retake of a written or a practical skill proficiency examination
will result in a recommendation for termination.
Upon notification that a Probationary Firefighter is experiencing performance problems in the
field, the Director of Training will meet with the Probationary Firefighter, assigned Captain(s),
Battalion Chief and notify the Deputy Chief. A plan of improvement will be formulated that
addresses the deficiencies noted to date. Failure of the Probationary Firefighter to show
significant improvement in the noted areas within the stated time frame will result in a
recommendation for termination.
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW PROCESS
There are several administrative processes available to City employees that allow an
opportunity to formalize a complaint or a question and have it reviewed through the chain of
command. A complaint may be presented either to an appropriate supervisor, or the City's
Human Resources Office. At times, Human Resources is an appropriate channel for
assistance.
These administrative procedures are intended to facilitate the timely resolution of complaints,
ensure that appropriate action is taken and minimize the financial impact upon both the
complainant and the City.
Open communication fosters an experience where an employee can feel free to ask for
assistance and have confidence that their question is important to the department. Questions
asked and answered become the building blocks for future knowledge and experience.
During the Academy the Recruits receive information relating to the organization of the City
and the Fire Department, and City policies relating to proper conduct. The organizational
charts depict the current assignment of personnel within the administrative process. If possible,
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the source of the complaint should be addressed and resolved as it occurs, and at the lowest
level. As a general overview, within the Recruit Academy, the first point of contact for a Recruit
is one of the Captains assigned to Training. The "chain of command" moves upward to the
Battalion Chief at Training and then the Deputy Chief.
CONCLUSION
You are joining a long history of proud and aggressive "tailboard" firefighters. The history
includes "hands on" and "can do" attitudes. It's a history of tackling tough jobs and not being
afraid to get dirty. The history includes seeing something to be done and doing it. A San Luis
Obispo firefighter is proud to put up the flag or change light bulbs any day of the week. A San
Luis Obispo Firefighter is loyal and respects the Department history. A long and fulfilling
career is supported by consistent attention to detail, staying healthy, being physically strong
and mentally aware! We wish all of you great success in becoming a member of our
organization.
SIGNATURE
By signing this document, I am committing to uphold the department Mission, Vision and
Values. I am also acknowledging I understand the immense responsibility I am accepting as a
San Luis Obispo City Firefighter.
Name Date
San Luis Obispo City Fire Department
Recruit Inspection
___ 1. Recruits standing at attention, eyes forward, shoulders back,
thumbs down the seam of their pants.
___ 2. Heels together, toe of boots out at 45-degree angle.
___ 3. Recruits in dress right spacing, rows are in a straight line.
___ 4. Hair in professional manner, clean shaven, fingernails trimmed.
___ 5. Boots are shined, no smudges or grime present, sole of boots dark
with edge dressing.
___ 6. Pants have creased seems, no visible dirt, lint, or loose threads
present.
___ 7. Belts are polished and in line with seam of pants and uniform shirt.
___ 8. Shirt is clean with no visible dirt, loose threads or lint present,
creases are in-line with crease of pants.
___ 9. Drill instructors have command of recruits, movements are done in
synchrony.
•TYPE I
•TYPE II NONE-COMBUSTIBLE, SIMILAR TO TYPE I, STEEL MEMBERS ARE NOT
COATED.
•TYPE III ORDINARY CONSTRUCTION, CONCRETE/BLOCK EXTERIOR WALLS
WITH A WOOD COMBUSTIBLE ROOF.
•TYPE IV HEAVY TIMBER, LARGE WOOD MEMBERS THROUGHOUT THE
STRUCTURE.
•TYPE V WOOD FRAME, LIGHTWEIGHT MODERN BUILDING FRAMING STYLE
sleeperNotice roof sheeting is
1x6, 1955 house
5/12 PITCHED ROOF
12”5”
HIP RIDGE
CALI
HIP
CONVENTIONAL
COMMERCIAL
PANELIZED ROOF
3 MAIN COMPONENTS OF
THIS ROOF STYLE.
1. BEAM
2. PURLINS
3. RAFTERS
Unreinforced Masonry BuildingsPaul Lepore
How to Identify Unreinforced Masonry buildings (URM)• Arch over window• Deep, recessed windows• High parapet walls• Tie plates• Lintel over window• King row every 5 – 7 bricks
Hazards of URM buildings• No rebar• No lime in mortar• Fire cut beams
Arch over window↓
Arch over windowDeep reset windows
King RowEvery 5 – 7 rowsBricks laid on end ←←←←←
LintelHorizontal support over a window or door made of steel.• Fails at 800 – 1200 dgrees• Only horizontal support for bricks
Lintel↑↑
Lintel ↑↑
Lintel↑↑
Tie plates• Tie horizontal floor or ceiling joists to the wall.• Indicated by “plates” on side of building• Plates often covered during building retrofit
Tie PlateThis is what you see↓Attached to rafter or floor joist←Captain R. Grego
Captain R. Grego
Captain R. Grego
Tie Plates↓↓↓
No lime in mortar↓↓
URM Concrete BondbeamCaptain R. Grego
URM Wall ThicknessWindow SillSeismic Upgrade3 Wythe’s Thick approx 13”Re-inforced Concrete BondbeamCaptain R. Grego
URM Building?URM Building?URM?
Imitation URMNo tie platesNo King rowToo new in appearanceSpace above window before arch **********
Imitation URM•No King row•Too new
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