SHIPPENSBURG FIRE DEPARTMENT STANDARD ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDELINE Title: NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION Date: 11/30/10 SAG # 1.05 Page 1 of 1 Purpose: To ensure that all personnel receive the proper training before riding fire apparatus and becoming interior firefighters. Applicability: For all Shippensburg Fire Department personnel who intend to ride fire apparatus and become interior firefighters. Policy: 1.0 New Members 1.1 All new members who intend to ride fire apparatus and participate in fire/rescue activities must go through this orientation. 1.2 All Chief Officers will ensure that their personnel are working at their current training level. 1.3 Each new member will receive the attached packet. A senior firefighter or officer will be assigned as a mentor through this process. 1.4 As the new member is ready to ride fire apparatus or to become an interior firefighter, a memo will be posted at their respective station of their new status. 1.5 The appropriate helmet color designation will be worn until the training level is completed.
Shippensburg Fire Department Serving Cumberland & Franklin Counties Shippensburg Fire Department New Member Orientation
Shippensburg Fire Department New Member Orientation Stations 52, 53, 15 Review Department Manuals Introduction of Officers Line Officer Administrative Introduction of Company History and Response Area Review Constitution and Bylaws Review SOP Manual Membership Requirements Fundraising Requirements Training Company Meetings Alarm Responses Training Requirements Minimum Training Requirements o Delmar Series o Annual Recertification in HazMat Ops, Infectious Control, CPR o Annual Recertification in EEO, Sexual Harassment, Workplace Violence Company Training Out of Station Training o Franklin County/HACC/Bucks/State/National Fire Academy Equipment Issued Turnout Gear o Pants, Coats, Boots, Hoods, Gloves, Helmet, Eye Protection Pagers/Monitors o Issued as Available Apparatus Orientation Unit Designation and Primary Use Equipment Locations and use (need checked off prior to riding) Riding Assignments and Apparatus SOGs Hose-loads/Hand-lines/Layout/Hydrant Procedures Power Equipment Operations/Saws, Fans, Pneumatic & Hydraulic Equipment
Shippensburg Fire Department New Member Orientation Station # Requirements to Ride Fire Apparatus as an Exterior Firefighter: Complete New Member Checklist Hazardous Material Operations Level Responder (an online Awareness Level Course is acceptable until the responder is able to attend an Operation Level Course) CPR Approved by Station Chief Job objectives of an Exterior Firefighter: Includes All Junior Members Operational Duties shall be limited to exterior operations, working under the direct supervision of the Incident Commander, Unit Officer or Driver/Operator. The member shall not be counted toward apparatus staffing. The member shall not operate in an IDLH atmosphere or within the collapse zone of an incident. The member shall not don SCBA for operational use, except for training. The member shall concede their seat to any interior member should there be no other seats available on the apparatus. The member shall have identification on their helmet that identifies the individual as an exterior firefighter. Requirements to Ride Fire Apparatus as an Interior Firefighter: Complete Entry Level Firefighter Curriculum Hazardous Material Operational Level CPR/AED Job objectives of an Interior Firefighter: The member can act as a part of team performing search/rescue, fire attack, and ventilation. The member can operate SCBA in IDLH atmosphere. The member needs to work directly with the unit officer.
Name Station #52 Date Subject Officer Proficiency in wearing turn-out gear Apparatus Inventory of Brush 52 Apparatus Inventory of E152 Apparatus Inventory of E252 Apparatus Inventory of T52 Layout/Hydrant procedures Hose loads & Advancement Care of SCBA/Donning Procedures Power Tool Use, Saws, Fans Operation of Thermal Imaging Camera Understanding of Department Manual Junior Member Regulations Radio Use & Procedures Firehouse Pole Orientation demonstrated knowledge in the use and locations of equipment carried on the apparatus of Vigilant Hose Company. The individual has demonstrated knowledge of the SOPs and practices of Vigilant Hose Company. The individual is allowed to ride department apparatus as an Exterior Firefighter until all required training has been obtained. Officer Date This check-off serves only as certification that the individual has been oriented to the equipment location and usage on Vigilant Hose Company apparatus. This certification makes no reference to the firefighting capabilities of the individual. **Required certification is required for interior firefighting.
Name Station #53 Date Subject Officer Proficiency in wearing turn-out gear Apparatus Inventory of A53 Apparatus Inventory of T53 Apparatus Inventory of E53 Layout/Hydrant procedures Hose loads & Advancement Care of SCBA/Donning Procedures Power Tool Use, Saws, Fans Operation of Thermal Imaging Camera Proper Deployment of Ground Ladders Setup Procedures for Truck Co. Understanding of Department Manual Junior Member Regulations Radio Use & Procedures demonstrated knowledge in the use and locations of equipment carried on the apparatus of Cumberland Valley Hose Company. The individual has demonstrated knowledge of the SOPs and practices of Cumberland Valley Hose Company. The individual is allowed to ride department apparatus as an Exterior Firefighter until all required training has been obtained. Officer Date This check-off serves only as certification that the individual has been oriented to the equipment location and usage on Cumberland Valley Hose Company apparatus. This certification makes no reference to the firefighting capabilities of the individual. **Required certification is required for interior firefighting.
Name Station #15 Date Subject Officer Proficiency in wearing turn-out gear Apparatus Inventory of Brush 15 Apparatus Inventory of E15-1 Apparatus Inventory of E15-2 Apparatus Inventory of S15 Layout/Hydrant procedures Hose loads & Advancement Care of SCBA/Donning Procedures Power Tool Use, Saws, Fans Amkus Operation Air Bag Operation Stabilization Equipment Operation of Thermal Imaging Camera Understanding of Department Manual Junior Member Regulations Radio Use & Procedures demonstrated knowledge in the use and locations of equipment carried on the apparatus of West End Fire & Rescue Company. The individual has demonstrated knowledge of the SOPs and practices of West End Fire & Rescue Company. The individual is allowed to ride department apparatus as an Exterior Firefighter until all required training has been obtained. Officer Date This check-off serves only as certification that the individual has been oriented to the equipment location and usage on West End Fire & Rescue Company apparatus. This certification makes no reference to the firefighting capabilities of the individual. **Required certification is required for interior firefighting.