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

1. Division of TrainingPresentation to the Fire CommissionMarch 9, 2006

2. Division of Training

3. Welcome to the SAN FRANCISCO FIRE DEPT.

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

5. Pump Training

6. Auto Extrication (JAWS) Training

7. Rescue Systems 1 Training

8. Rescue Training

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

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

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

12. Firefighter Requirements: • Passing score on all manipulative examinations is 75% • Fire or EMS • Failing a manipulative will result in deficiencies

13. Manipulative Evaluations • Deficiency Points: • 74% - 72% 1 deficiency • 71% - 68% 2 deficiencies • 67% - 64% 3 deficiencies • 63% - 60% 4 deficiencies • 59% - BELOW 5 deficiencies

14. Written Test Scoring • Minimum passing score is 75% • 74-65 points=1 deficiency point • 64 and below=2 deficiency points

15. Demerits • Relate to conduct and attendance problems • Scale of 1-5 demerits

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

17. 50 Foot Extension Ladder

18. 50 Foot Extension Ladder

19. 50 Foot Extension Ladder

20. Physical Fitness

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

22. Monday Inspection

23. Additional Training • Daily on non-test days 0700 to 0800 or 1700-1800

24. Make and Break

25. Quizzes & Evaluations • 10- Written quizzes • 50 questions multiple choice • 1 - Final written examination • Manipulative evaluations each week

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

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

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

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

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

31. Ladder Evolution

32. Search Training

33. Rescue Training

34. The End