Training Manual

Question 0

What happened to previous manuals, orders, dispatches and bulletins relating to training procedures and methods when the Training Manual was established?

Answer 0

They were repealed.

Question 1

The Training Manual shall serve the purpose of:

Answer 1

1. Developing uniformity in the application of evaluations & procedures by all dept members.
2. Providing basic authority for all training activities.
3. Becoming a permanent record.

Question 2

When will Training Manual subject matter be changed, revised, deleted, broadened, amended, repealed and extended?

Answer 2

With new developments in equip, procedures and philosophies.

Question 3

Who prescribes changes to the Training Manual.

Answer 3

The Training Division, with approval of the Chief of the Dept.

Question 4

Who is responsible for initiating recommended changes, updates, modifications, additions & deletions to the Training Manual?

Answer 4

All members of the department.

Question 5

Which division shall changes in the TM be submitted to and issues out of?

Answer 5

Training Division.

Question 6

Where will revisions to the TM be routed?

Answer 6

To the DC’s and the Chief for approval.

Question 7

If it is determined that additional input is needed to proposed TM revisions, what happens?

Answer 7

They will be routed through the BC’s for additional input.

Question 8

Who makes interpretation of any section of the TM when required?

Answer 8

The Chief of the Department.

Question 9

Drillground and Fireground Regulations

Officers are responsible to:

Answer 9

Ensure that personnel follow established drill procedures.

Question 10

Drillground and Fireground Regulations

Radio communications:

Answer 10

Shall be maintained.

Question 11

Drillground and Fireground Regulations

Who shall provide traffic control?

Answer 11

Firefighters engaged in moving apparatus.

Question 12

Drillground and Fireground Regulations

When an apparatus is parked,

Answer 12

Wheel chocks shall be applied.

Question 13

Drillground and Fireground Regulations

What shall be worn on the fireground and during drills involving movement of apparatus and equipment?

Answer 13

Helmets with chinstraps secured under the chin.

Question 14

Drillground and Fireground Regulations

When shall PPE be worn?

Answer 14

At the officer’s discretion.

Question 15

Drillground and Fireground Regulations

Who shall carry hose straps?

Answer 15

Members

Question 16

Drillground and Fireground Regulations

The “No Smoking” regulation shall prevail:

Answer 16

During floor and apparatus drills.

Question 17

Drillground and Fireground Regulations

How shall members execute all drills, pick-ups & reloading of equipment and/or hose?

Answer 17

With all reasonable speed.

Question 18

Drillground and Fireground Regulations

What does Article 2, sec 2:05, C - “Loading Priorities” direct?

Answer 18

How hose and equipment will be loaded on the apparatus.

Question 19

Drillground and Fireground Regulations

How will sections of shoulder flaked hose be positioned?

Answer 19

In neat, even flakes for reloading.

Question 20

Drillground and Fireground Regulations

When shall clamps be used to drain elevated lines?

Answer 20

Where there is no controlling device (gated siamese, manifold, wye, etc).

Question 21

Drillground and Fireground Regulations

Wet hose shall not be:

Answer 21

Broken and drained in the tower, station or any structure.

Question 22

Drillground and Fireground Regulations

Clamps shall be removed from hose lines, except when:

Answer 22

There is no other controlling device.

Question 23

Drillground and Fireground Regulations
How shall all water controlling devices be opened and closed?
Why?

Answer 23

Slowly and smoothly.

To avoid unnecessary water hammer.

Question 24

Drillground and Fireground Regulations

Why will the officer in charge execute evolutions as titled?

Answer 24

To promote uniformity, efficiency & safety.