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SECTION 122
FIRE FIGHTER ORIENTATION AND SAFETY
(24 Hours)
122-1.00
The fire fighter trainee shall be able to describe the purpose of
the NFPA standard applicable to professional fire fighters.
122-1.01
The fire fighter trainee shall be able to describe the purpose of the
NFPA standard applicable to professional fire fighters.
NFPA 1001 (1997 Edition), Paragraph 3-1.1.1
122-1.01a.
NFPA 1001 (1997 Edition)
122-2.00
The fire fighter trainee shall identify aspects of the fire
department organization.
122-2.01
The fire fighter trainee shall describe the organization and structure
of the fire department.
NFPA 1001 (1997 Edition), Paragraph 3-1.1.1
122-2.02
The fire fighter trainee shall explain the fire fighter's role as a
member of the fire department organization.
NFPA 1001 (1997 Edition), Paragraph 3-1.1.1
122-2.03
The fire fighter trainee shall identify general rules and regulations
common to most fire departments.
NFPA 1001 (1997 Edition), Paragraph 3-1.1.1
122-2.04
The fire fighter trainee shall identify the mission of the fire service
and of the local fire department according to the authority having
jurisdiction.
NFPA 1001 (1997 Edition), Paragraph 3-1.1.1
122-2.05
The fire fighter trainee shall describe the function of a standard
operating procedure.
NFPA 1001 (1997 Edition), Paragraph 3-1.1.1
122-2.06
The fire fighter trainee shall describe the components of a member
assistance program.
NFPA 1001 (1997 Edition), Paragraph 3-1.1.1
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122-3.00
The fire fighter trainee shall describe the responsibilities of a
fire fighter relating to compliance with the provisions of
occupational safety and health programs.
122-3.01
The fire fighter trainee shall describe responsibilities of a fire fighter
as required by NFPA 1500: Standard on Fire Department
Occupational Safety and Health Program.
NFPA 1001 (1997 Edition), Paragraph 3-1.1.1
122-4.00
The fire fighter trainee shall identify potential long-term
consequences of exposure to products of combustion.
122-4.01
The fire fighter trainee shall identify potential long-term fire fighter
health considerations.
NFPA 1001 (1997 Edition), Paragraph 3-3.9(a)
122-5.00
The fire fighter trainee shall identify common types of
accidents and injuries, and their causes.
122-5.01
The fire fighter trainee shall identify a minimum of three common
types of accidents or injuries, and their causes, that occur:
NFPA 1001 (1997 Edition), Paragraph 3-3.9(a)
122-5.01a.
At the emergency scene
122-5.01b.
Responding and returning from calls on fire apparatus
and on personal vehicles
122-5.01c.
The fire station and other on-duty locations
122-5.01d.
During training
122-6.00
The fire fighter trainee shall describe the elements of
personnel accountability systems and the application of
systems at an incident.
122-6.01
The fire fighter trainee shall describe the elements of a personnel
accountability system and the application of the system at an
incident.
NFPA 1001 (1997 Edition), Paragraph 3-1.1.1
122-6.01a.
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122-7.00
The fire fighter trainee shall describe and demonstrate
techniques for action when trapped or disoriented in a fire
situation or in a hostile environment.
122-7.01
The fire fighter trainee shall describe and demonstrate techniques
for action when trapped or disoriented in a fire situation or in a
hostile environment.
NFPA 1001 (1997 Edition), Paragraph 3-3.1(b), Paragraph 3-3.4(a)
122-7.01a.
The fire fighter trainee shall describe and
demonstrate exit of a smoke filled area using the
technique of reversing the entry path by keeping in
contact with a wall at all times, and making all turns in
the same direction (i.e., left or right) until out of the
area.
122-7.01b.
The fire fighter trainee shall describe and
demonstrate exit of a smoke filled area using the
technique of reversing the entry path by following a
hoseline or safety line.
122-7.01c.
The fire fighter trainee shall describe and
demonstrate, by feel, their knowledge of which
direction a coupled hose line leads to the nozzle end,
and which direction leads to the water supply.
122-7.01d.
The fire fighter trainee shall describe and
demonstrate how to activate a Personal Alert Safety
System (PASS) and make radio contact with other
personnel at the scene.
122-8.00
The fire fighter trainee shall describe and demonstrate the
ability to shut off the utility services to a building.
122-8.01
The fire fighter trainee shall identify and describe the procedures
for terminating utility services to a building.
NFPA 1001 (1997 Edition), Paragraph 3-3.17, Paragraph 3-3.17(b)
122-8.01a.
Electrical
122-8.01b.
Gas
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122-9.00
The fire fighter trainee shall explain hazards that exist and
define procedures to be used in electrical emergencies.
122-9.01
The fire fighter trainee shall explain hazards that exist and describe
procedures to be used in electrical emergencies.
NFPA 1001 (1997 Edition), Paragraph 3-3.17(a),
Paragraph 3-3.17(b)
122-9.01a.
The fire fighter trainee shall explain how and when to
handle energized electrical equipment.
122-9.01b.
The fire fighter trainee shall explain procedures for
extinguishing transformer fires on utility poles.
122-9.01c.
The fire fighter trainee shall identify the minimum
clear distance from electrical hazards when
positioning aerial devices or ground ladders.
122-9.01d.
The fire fighter trainee shall identify the danger area
and establish a safety zone around electrical hazards.
122-9.01e.
The fire fighter trainee shall identify precautions to
take when confronted with downed electrical wires.
122-10.00
The fire fighter trainee shall describe and demonstrate the safe
handling and operation of hand and power tools.
122-10.01
The fire fighter trainee shall safely describe and demonstrate a total
of 10 types of hand and power tools used for forcible entry, rescue,
and ventilation.
NFPA 1001 (1997 Edition), Paragraph 3-3.3(b)
122-10.01a. Flat-head axe
122-10.01b. Pick-head axe
122-10.01c. Pike pole
122-10.01d. Halligan tool
122-10.01e. Spanner wrench
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122-10.01f. Crowbar/pry bar
122-10.01g. Chain saw
122-10.01h. Gas circular saw (K-12)
122-10.01i. Hand saw
122-10.01j. Sledge hammer
122-11.00
The fire fighter trainee shall identify and describe safety
procedures when using fire service lighting equipment.
122-11.01
The fire fighter trainee shall identify and describe safety procedures
given the following fire service lighting equipment:
NFPA 1001 (1997 Edition), Paragraph 3-3.16,
Paragraph 3-3.16(a), Paragraph 3-3.16(b)
122-11.01a. Power supply (portable or mounted)
122-11.01b. Lights
122-11.01c. Auxiliary equipment
122-11.01c1.
Cords
122-11.01c2.
Connectors
122-12.00
The fire fighter trainee shall identify and describe safety
precautions and the use of safety equipment provided for
protection while riding on apparatus.
122-12.01
The fire fighter trainee shall identify and describe the procedures
for the use of seat belts, noise barriers (ear protection), eye
protection, and other safety equipment provided for protection while
riding on apparatus.
NFPA 1001 (1997 Edition), Paragraph 3-3.2(b)
122-13.00
The fire fighter trainee shall describe and demonstrate safety
procedures while around fire apparatus.
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122-13.01
The fire fighter trainee shall describe and demonstrate safety
procedures when mounting, dismounting, and operating around fire
apparatus.
NFPA 1001 (1997 Edition), Paragraph 3-3.2, Paragraph 3-3.2(a)
122-13.02
The fire fighter trainee shall describe and demonstrate safety
procedures when dismounting aerial apparatus near electrical lines
or when it could otherwise be energized.
NFPA 1001(1997 Edition),Paragraph 3-3.2(b), Paragraph 3-3.17(a)
122-14.00
The fire fighter trainee shall identify safety procedures for
ensuring a safe station facility environment.
122-14.01
The fire fighter trainee shall identify safety procedures for ensuring
a safe station facility environment.
NFPA 1001 (1997 Edition), Paragraph 3-1.1.1
EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL NEEDED:
1.
Smoke house
2.
Safety line
3.
Coupled hose line
4.
Handline with fog nozzle
5.
Personal alert safety system (PASS)
6.
Portable radio
7.
Electrical, gas and water service cut-off
8.
Flat-head axe
9.
Pick-head axe
10.
Pike pole
11.
Halligan tool
12.
Spanner wrench
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13.
Crowbar/pry bar
14.
Chain saw
15.
Gas circular saw (K-12)
16.
Hand saw
17.
Sledge hammer
18.
Electrical power supply (portable or mounted)
19.
Lights
20.
Electrical cords
21.
Electrical connectors
REFERENCE MATERIAL:
1.
International Fire Service Training Association. Essentials of Fire
Fighting, 4th Edition, 1st printing or later. Stillwater, Oklahoma: Fire
Protection Publications, Oklahoma State University, 1998.
2.
International Fire Service Training Association. Fire Department
Occupational Safety, 2nd Edition. Stillwater, Oklahoma: Fire
Protection Publications, Oklahoma State University, 1991.
3.
National Fire Protection Association. NFPA 1500: Fire Department
Occupational Safety and Health Program, 1997 Edition. Paragraph
Publications, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.
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