13 Training and Funding Sources

Question 1

Train members on four critical skills/concepts:

Answer 1

1. Tactical meter use
2. Interpreting the readings
3. How to implement and practice in a realistic scenario-based manner
4. Strategic policy/procedure training of their SOPs

Question 2

Training members on proper strategy, tactics, and skills for NGEs:

Answer 2

1. Hands-on meter training
2. Procedures for size-up and development of strategy and tactics
3. Full-scale practice

Question 3

Three tactically important points relative to size-up:

Answer 3

1. Most meters do not read above 100% LEL, they shut off to protect themselves
2. Some meters at 100% LEL read “OFF,” “999,” “***,” or some other nondescriptive display
3. Trainees must know appropriate action levels in their SOP for evacuation of occupied buildings, illustrated by the meter alarming.

Question 4

Important concepts for every call include:

Answer 4

1. Life safety first
2. Safe apparatus placement
3. Efficient size-up
4. Initial kill box estimations
5. Air monitoring priorities
6. Caller questioning
7. Strategic and tactical actions