Chapter 9 Training

Introduction Training is a career-long commitment that all emergency service personnel must make We must gather and examine information available to us so we do not become a case history ourselves Many fatalities have common denominators that have been recognized in previous fatality situations

Learning Objective 1 Personnel and Positions in a Training Bureau TRAINING BUREAU Time and effort preparing firefighters Plan, prepare, and present information STAFF FUNCTION Five-day-a-week schedule Support the functions of line personnel

OPERATIONS FUNCTION Battalion training officers Assess training and overall performance TRAINING OFFICER Aptitude Positive attitude Learning Objective 1 Personnel and Positions in a Training Bureau

INSTRUCTORS Learn from observing other instructors Access information on training and instructional methodology Some areas of expertise require civilian instructors Professional qualifications: NFPA 1041, Standard for Fire Service Professional Qualifications Learning Objective 1 Personnel and Positions in a Training Bureau

ELECTRONIC MEDIA TECHNICIAN Valuable resource to any training bureau Increased use of electronic media LIGHT DUTY Restricted from active fire duty due to injury Assists in training and other bureaus Learning Objective 1 Personnel and Positions in a Training Bureau

INTERAGENCY Jointly train with other agencies Share expertise to gain knowledge Fight fires together; should train together Joint recruit training academies Industrial fire brigades train with fire departments Learning Objective 1 Personnel and Positions in a Training Bureau

AMBULANCE COMPANIES Sometimes overlooked when joint training takes place Base meetings  Can gain advanced medical information from paramedics Air ambulance companies Learning Objective 1 Personnel and Positions in a Training Bureau

Learning Objective 2 The Need for Training in the Fire Service TRAINING FACILITIES Departments may contact local building owners Larger number of personnel require a classroom Drill tower Burn building Draft pit Hazardous material props

OFF-SITE TRAINING Wildland fire training High-rise structures under construction Use of a smoke generator Harbors and ships Aircraft firefighting Learning Objective 2 The Need for Training in the Fire Service

PURPOSE AND IMPORTANCE OF TRAINING Change behavior Safety Size-up Command presence Learning Objective 2 The Need for Training in the Fire Service

TECHNICAL TRAINING Hazardous material training EMS training Building construction Extinguishing agents Cont. Learning Objective 3 Technical and Manipulative Training

TECHNICAL TRAINING Inspecting or supporting extinguishing systems Safety Apparatus limitations Communication systems Written communications Learning Objective 3 Technical and Manipulative Training

MANIPULATIVE TRAINING Hands-on operations Equipment and tools Evolutions  Hose and other equipment Engine operator Cont. Learning Objective 3 Technical and Manipulative Training

MANIPULATIVE TRAINING Ladder truck operator Wildland firefighting equipment operators Realistic conditions Stress drills Safety Learning Objective 3 Technical and Manipulative Training

CRITERIA FOR ADEQUATE LEVELS OF TRAINING First criterion is whether it is being performed safely Second criterion is the complexity of the job Third criterion is with what frequency the job is to be performed Personnel should be trained beyond the minimum level Learning Objective 4 Adequate Level of Training Determination

Learning Objective 5 Performance Standards Determination PERFORMANCE STANDARDS Factors that determine performance Time is a commonly used criteria Acceptable percentage of errors Safety performance standard  Zero tolerance

Learning Objective 6 How Skills Are Developed SKILLS DEVELOPMENT Ability to use knowledge effectively and readily A developed aptitude or ability Become skilled through instruction, study, and practice Physically fit

MASTERY OF TASKS Serves as model or ideal Perform to a set standard Perform correctly, not on time Student’s goal is to achieve mastery Will advance to more complicated skills Learning Objective 6 How Skills Are Developed

Learning Objective 7 Importance of Skills Maintenance SKILLS MAINTENANCE Constant review and practice required SKILLS ASSESSMENT Technical skills Manipulative skills Comprehensive test on both

ONE DEPARTMENT CONCEPT Standardization of procedures STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES Written procedures specifying what to do Department functions more smoothly Reduces need for fire ground communication Learning Objective 7 Importance of Skills Maintenance

TRAINING RECORDS Necessary to document training Can be reviewed and assessed Laws and regulations require specific training Training records can be used in court of law Learning Objective 7 Importance of Skills Maintenance

Learning Objective 8 Training Level Applying to Incident Effectiveness INCIDENT EFFECTIVENESS Overall purpose of training is incident effectiveness Operations are performed efficiently and safely Better tools and procedures Properly trained firefighters will perform at a high level

Learning Objective 9 Areas Where Firefighters Require Training REQUIRED TRAINING Many areas of emergency operations Requirement by federal government  OSHA 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) First responder operations (FRO) level Average firefighter should train to FRO level Cont.

REQUIRED TRAINING Aircraft firefighting personnel All rescue and firefighting personnel Firefighting skills maintenance Training safety Learning Objective 9 Areas Where Firefighters Require Training

Summary New firefighters will spend most of their time learning the skills necessary to perform the job Firefighters will be instructed in the various tools and equipment required and how to use them Exhibit a safety attitude and have zero tolerance for safety violations Personnel training together from different areas of the jurisdiction should be emphasized