PROBATIONARY FIREFIGHTER TASKBOOK

TASK BOOK ASSIGNED TO:

NAME AND RANK/TITLE

TASK BOOK INITIATED BY:

TRAINING CHIEF

DATE TASK BOOK INITIATED

PROBATIONARY FIREFIGHTER

TASKBOOK

December 27, 2018

FEDERAL FIRE DEPARTMENT SAN DIEGO PROBATIONARY

FIREFIGHTER

TASK BOOK

EFFECTIVE DATE

December 27, 2018

VERIFICATION OF COMPLETED TASK BOOK

FOR THE POSITION OF:


FINAL EVALUATOR'S VERIFICATION

I VERIFY THAT_____________________________________________________________________

HAS DEMONSTRATED/PERFORMED ALL TASKS FOR THE POSITION LISTED ABOVE. ALL TASKS ARE

COMPLTE WITH SIGNATURES AND DATES.

FINAL EVALUATOR SIGNATURE AND DATE

FINAL EVALUATOR PRINTED NAME AND TITLE

AGENCY CERTIFICATION

I certify that the candidate named above has met all the requirements of this task book.

CERTIFYING OFFICIAL'S SIGNATURE AND DATE

CERTIFYING OFFICIAL'S PRINTED NAME AND TITLE


FIREFIGHTER

TASK BOOK

EFFECTIVE DATE

December 27, 2018

FEDERAL FIRE DEPARTMENT

CAREER DEVELOPMENT TASKBOOK

PERFORMANCE BASED SYSTEM

The task book program is a performance based system. This system is one in which the primary criteria for

qualification is individual performance as observed by an evaluator using approved standards.

Career Development Position Task Books are the primary tool for observing and evaluating performance.

These books contain "approved standards" in the form of tasks, which have been established by staff

from various fire agencies and organizations, including Federal Fire Department.

Career Development Position Task Books (PTB) have been developed for various positions within the

Federal Fire Department. Each PTB lists the performance requirements (tasks) for the specific position in a

format that allows a trainee to be evaluated relative to written guidelines.

USE OF THE TASK BOOK

The PTB program is intended to be used in a manner that demonstrates individual proficiency in a given

task. The value in this is in preparing personnel for successful future position performance.

Completion of a task book does not in itself certify an individual to take a promotional exam for that

position; it certifies that an individual went through the program and demonstrates proficiency in the

required task and was witnessed by an approved evaluator. An individual that desires to participate in a

promotional exam for a particular position must meet the requirements set forth by the agency and

Human Resources Department.

TIMEFRAME FOR COMPLETING A POSITION TASK BOOK

The time frame that an individual takes to complete a PTB may vary individual to individual. In most cases, the

PTB will be completed within 12 months. In no case will an employee be put in a position, acting or otherwise,

without having successfully completed the PTB for that position. This does not apply in the case of Firefighter,

as the employee is hired prior to the PTB being issued.


FIREFIGHTER

TASK BOOK

EFFECTIVE DATE

December 27, 2018

RESPONSIBILITIES

DEPARTMENT

Establish and implement the Position Task Book Program

Maintain the program to meet department needs

TRAINING DIVISION

Issue PTB to employee

Review purpose and responsibilities with employee

Confirm PTB completion

Forward for certification

Conduct closeout interview with employee and supervisor to confirm paperwork is complete.

Document proof of certification

Maintain a copy of the completed PTB in the training file

EVALUATOR

Be qualified and proficient in the position being evaluated

Meet with candidate and determine past experience, current qualifications, and desired goals and

objectives.

Review tasks with candidate.

Explain to candidate the evaluation procedures that will be utilized

Identify tasks to be performed during the evaluation process.

Initial and date tasks completed and evaluated.

Sign the verification statement inside the front cover of the PTB following satisfactory completion of all

tasks.

CANDIDATE

Review and understand the instructions in the PTB

Identify personal goals and objectives

Satisfactorily complete all tasks for the position

Assure records are complete

Notify the Training Chief when the PTB has been completed

Maintain a copy of the completed PTB in personal file.


FIREFIGHTER

TASK BOOK

EFFECTIVE DATE

December 27, 2018

PREREQUISITE RECOMMENDATIONS:

Successful completion of the PTB requires a foundation of knowledge, skills and abilities found in other PTB's

that are prerequisite to the current PTB i.e. a candidate that desires to complete a Fire Captain PTB, should

also have completed a Driver/Operator and Firefighter PTB.

CODE:

0 = Task can be completed in any situation (classroom, simulation, daily job performance).

C = Task must be completed in a classroom

D = Task can be completed by discussion

P = Task must be completed by performance


FIREFIGHTER

TASK BOOK

EFFECTIVE DATE

December 27, 2018


TASK BOOK

COMPETENCY: Assume position responsibilities.

Description: assume the role of firefighter and initiate position activities according to the following

behaviors.

TASK C

O

D

E

EVALUATOR: Sign and date on

completion of task

3 MONTH SECTION

Behavior: Demonstrate knowledge and ability of how to properly use Personnel Protective Equipment

(PPE'S)

Ability to correctly don structural safety gear. P

Ability to correctly don SCBA, including;

• Nomenclature, use and care

• Donning in 45 sec or less

• Buddy breathing

• Changing of bottles

Ability to use RIC bag components, including;

• Nomenclature, use and care

• UAC connection

• Other methods.

P

Ability to correctly don wildland safety gear including web gear. P

Ability to correctly deploy wildland fire shelter, including

Nomenclature, use and care P

Ability to correctly operate portable radios, including

• 800, including emergency button

• 400, including emergency button

• VHF Bendix King

P


FIREFIGHTER

TASK BOOK

EFFECTIVE DATE

December 27, 2018

Ability to use accountability tag. P

Behavior: Demonstrate knowledge of Firefighter self rescue techniques

Ability to describe procedure for reporting mayday, including LASR report.

D

Ability to complete firefighter self rescue course. D

Behavior: Demonstrate knowledge of how to properly secure utilities

Ability to describe how to locate and properly secure residential utilities.

D

Ability to describe how to locate and properly secure commercial utilities.

D

Ability to describe how to properly manage downed electrical lines. D

Behavior: Demonstrate knowledge of equipment placement on assigned apparatus

Ability to locate equipment P

Behavior: Demonstrate ability to safely operate power tools. Including; nomenclature, use and

maintenance

Ability to operate chain saw. P

Ability to operate rotary saw. P

Ability to operate gas blower. P

Behavior: Demonstrate knowledge of 24 foot extension ladder

Ability to describe nomenclature, use and maintenance. D

Ability to describe ladder commands. D

Ability to describe proper ladder placement. D

Ability to describe ladder safety considerations D

Behavior: Demonstrate ability to properly use a 24 foot extension ladder

Ability to properly place ladder where directed P

Ability to tie off fly section of ladder. P

Ability to demonstrate different methods of footing ladder. P

Ability to climb ladder using proper technique. Including carrying P


FIREFIGHTER

TASK BOOK

EFFECTIVE DATE

December 27, 2018

tools and hose.

Ability to lock into ladder P

Behavior: Demonstrate ability to perform Hose lays.

Ability to secure a 4"supply line and deploy a pre-connected attack line.

P

Ability to deploy an apt. lay using the 2-1/2" pre- connect. P

Ability to perform a 2-1/2" reverse lay with a standard strip. P

Ability to perform a progressive hose lay. P

Ability to supply the ground monitor. P

Behavior: Demonstrate knowledge of IFSTA Essentials

Successfully complete quiz on Fire Behavior. C

Successfully complete quiz on Fire Hose. C

Successfully complete quiz on Fire Streams. C

Successfully complete quiz on PPE and SCBA. C

Successfully complete quiz on Firefighter Safety. C

Successfully complete quiz on Ground Ladders. C


FIREFIGHTER

TASK BOOK

EFFECTIVE DATE

December 27, 2018

6 MONTH SECTION

Behavior: Demonstrate ability to perform ventilation

Ability to perform vertical ventilation P

Ability to perform horizontal ventilation P

Behavior: Demonstrate ability to perform salvage operations

Ability to deploy salvage covers. P

Ability to construct a catch basin. P

Ability to construct a chute P

Behavior: Demonstrate knowledge of Forcible Entry techniques

Ability to apply knowledge of forcible entry techniques to buildings in response area.

P

Ability to perform forcible entry on door props P

Behavior: Demonstrate ability to perform search and rescue.

Ability to locate victim using proper search tactics P

Ability to provide air to a downed Firefighter. P

Ability to demonstrate victim removal techniques. P

Behavior: Demonstrate knowledge of 35 foot extension ladder.

Ability to describe the different ladder carries D

Ability to describe position names. D

Behavior: Demonstrate ability to use 35 foot extension ladder

Ability to perform the different types of ladder carries. P

Ability to place ladder where directed. 3 person P

Ability to place ladder where directed. 2 person P

Ability to climb ladder using proper technique. P


FIREFIGHTER

TASK BOOK

EFFECTIVE DATE

December 27, 2018

Behavior: Demonstrate ability to use roof ladder

Ability to properly place roof ladder P

Ability to work off of roof ladder P

Behavior: Demonstrate ability to perform hose lays.

Ability to extend a 1-3/4" pre-connect up a 24' ext. ladder. P

Extend 150' of 3" hose reverse shoulder carry to the 3rd floor. P

Ability to supply the Truck with a 4" supply line. P

Behavior: Demonstrate knowledge of IFSTA Essentials.

Successfully complete quiz on Building Construction. C

Successfully complete quiz on Forcible Entry. C

Successfully complete quiz on Ventilation. C

Successfully complete quiz on Loss Prevention. C

Successfully complete quiz on Search and Rescue.


FIREFIGHTER

TASK BOOK

EFFECTIVE DATE

December 27, 2018

9 MONTH SECTION

Behavior: Demonstrate ability to perform hose lays

Ability to supply standpipe system and provide for fire attack on 4th floor.

P

Ability to perform a one person progressive hose lay. P

Ability to perform structure protection "bump and runs". P

Behavior: Demonstrate knowledge of IFSTA Essentials.

Successfully complete quiz on Fire Control. C

Successfully complete quiz on Fire Detection, Alarm and Suppression Systems.

C

Successfully complete quiz on Fire Prevention and Public Education. C

Successfully complete quiz on Protecting Fire Scene Evidence C

Successfully complete quiz on Water Supply. C

12 MONTH SECTION

Behavior: Demonstrate ability to perform RIC functions

Ability to function as part of a RIC team to

locate, secure and extricate a downed firefighter

P

Behavior: Demonstrate ability to operate Truck for aerial Operations.

Ability to complete Truck Task Book P

Behavior: Demonstrate ability to perform hose lays.

Ability to complete 3 random hose lays from Department SOPs. P

Behavior: Demonstrate ability to perform Fire pre-plan.

Ability to perform a pre-plan on assigned building. P

Ability to present pre-plan in a multi-company format. P

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