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Des Plaines Fire DepartmentDivision of Training and SafetyProbationary Firefighter Orientation and Training ProgramOperational Readiness Training Period

Des Plaines Fire DepartmentDivision of Training & SafetyOperational Readiness Training PeriodOperational Readiness Training PeriodThe probationary firefighter/paramedic will spend a minimum of ten shifts as a supervised member of thecompany. During this time it is imperative that the probationary firefighter / paramedic develop a workingknowledge of DPFD policies, procedures, running orders, and communications relating to EMS, firesuppression and rescue duties. Each shift the probationary firefighter/paramedic and assigned mentor willparticipate in a process that involves the demonstration of knowledge and competency relating todesignated policies and procedures.This form is a record that documents the probationary firefighter/paramedic’s participation andperformance of the listed competencies and skills. The primary mentor must sign off for each shift.However, this does not mean that the primary mentor be the only person to participate in the process.Each crew member in the station that the probationary firefighter/paramedic is assigned can go throughthe policies and procedures. The proctor or mentor will initial the appropriate competency or skill that theyreviewed or observed.Competency Validation Demonstration RecordThe mentor must initial each section indicating that the probationary firefighter has demonstratedknowledge of and completed each criterion.Daily Core Competency DemonstrationAfter initial training on the daily core competencies, the probationary firefighter will demonstrate the abilityto master these skills on each day they are assigned to this phase of training and evaluation. The WeeklySkill Drill checklist will serve as the performance indicator for these daily evaluations. Don SCBA in 60 seconds or less without facepiece compromise in all assigned PPE;oShift SCBA to low profile position, dump SCBA from shoulder waist, redon SCBA Remove, carry, position, raise and tie off a 24’ ground ladder to assigned objective Complete hydrant hook-up to engine company Lead-out an initial attack hose line assigned by company officer and repack line Assemble patient care equipment and utilize stretcher carry liftCOMPETENCY VALIDATION RECORDThe mentor must initial each section indicating that the probationary member has demonstrated knowledge and completed each criteria.Page 1

Des Plaines Fire DepartmentDivision of Training & SafetyOperational Readiness Training PeriodSHIFT #1Shift:Date:Co Assigned#:Probationary firefighter/paramedic:InitialsMentor: CompetenciesAmbulance Familiarization –paramedic must be introduced to allequipment on the ambulanceLocation of ambulance forms (exmpl.Daily check, Weekly check, Controlledsubstance, maintenance sheets)Perform the Daily AmbulanceinventoryPerform a Weekly check Portable Radio Battery procedure NWC Policy C-6 ControlledSubstances on EMS Vehicles DPFD Policy: EMS InventoriesSec:XV # 15.4 DPFD Communication: EmployeeSignaturesSuppression Familiarization – FFmust review all equipment onassigned suppression companyPlace all PPE and assigned tools inoperational ready position Initials SkillsZoll Monitor Operations FERNO Stretcher Operations Complete the Daily Ambulanceinventory sheetComplete the Weekly Ambulancecheck sheetComplete the Daily MaintenanceSheetPerform Controlled SubstanceCount at start/end of shift, signingthe sheetPerform apparatus inventory reviewand complete ApparatusFamiliarization Quiz on assignedapparatusDon SCBA in 60 seconds or lesswithout facepiece compromisePerform single FF 24’ ground laddercarry and raise to assigned objective Perform hydrant hook-up fromengine to hydrantComments:Primary Mentor:Probationary firefighter/paramedic:SignatureSignatureCOMPETENCY VALIDATION RECORDThe mentor must initial each section indicating that the probationary member has demonstrated knowledge and completed each criteria.Page 2

Des Plaines Fire DepartmentDivision of Training & SafetyOperational Readiness Training PeriodSHIFT #2Shift:Date:Co Assigned#:Probationary firefighter/paramedic:Initials Mentor:CompetenciesPerform the Daily AmbulanceinventoryAccessing the “Everyone onDpfd\usr\home (H:) driveInitialsIntroduction to IMAGE Trend (Log-in,password change)Understand difference between FieldBridge and Service BridgeReview Oxygen refill procedure(Portable and Main H cylinder)DPFD Communication: UnattendedVehicles DPFD Communication: ShoppingPolicyPlace all PPE and assigned tools inoperational ready position SkillsComplete the Daily Ambulanceinventory sheetNavigate through the EMS folder(NWC EMSS Policy Manual)Generate a simulated Non PrintedEMS Report form.Generate a simulated patient carereport. (In the Dispatch Nature boxplease select “Training-authorsinitials” ex: training-PD)Perform a simulated exchange ofthe main oxygen cylinder.Demonstrate procedure forchanging an SCBA bottle from 30minute cylinder to 60 minutesFill SCBA cylinder from compressor Fill SCBA cylinder from cascade Use buddy breather connection onSCBA Comments:Primary Mentor:Probationary firefighter/paramedic:SignatureDaily Core Competency DemonstrationSkill DemonstrationDon SCBA in 60 seconds or less; shift / dump / doff / don SCBACarry and throw 24’ extension ladderComplete hydrant hook-upLead-out assigned initial attack hoseline and rebedAssemble patient care equipmentSignatureInitialsCOMPETENCY VALIDATION RECORDThe mentor must initial each section indicating that the probationary member has demonstrated knowledge and completed each criteria.Page 3

Des Plaines Fire DepartmentDivision of Training & SafetyOperational Readiness Training PeriodSHIFT #3Shift:Date:Co Assigned#:Probationary firefighter/paramedic:Initials Mentor:CompetenciesPerform the Daily AmbulanceinventoryDPFD Policy: Alarms & ResponsesSection XII, #12.1 Code 1DPFD Policy: Alarms & ResponsesSection XII, 12.11 Still DistrictsDPFD Policy: Alarms & ResponsesSection XII, 12.12 Company AssistDistrictsDPFD Policy: Alarms & ResponsesSection XII, 12.9 Tollway ResponseReview STRYKER Stair ChairoperationsPlace all PPE and assigned tools inoperational ready positionInitials SkillsComplete the Daily Ambulanceinventory sheetSkill Performance – Use stair chair& document on skill sheetDemonstrate the deployment ofRAM portable monitorDemonstrate lead-out of preconnecthose and rebed lineDemonstrate lead-out of trash lineand rebed line Comments:Primary Mentor:Probationary firefighter/paramedic:SignatureSignatureCOMPETENCY VALIDATION RECORDThe mentor must initial each section indicating that the probationary member has demonstrated knowledge and completed each criteria.Page 4

Des Plaines Fire DepartmentDivision of Training & SafetyOperational Readiness Training PeriodSHIFT #4Shift:Date:Co Assigned#:Probationary firefighter/paramedic:Initials Mentor:CompetenciesPerform the Daily AmbulanceinventoryNWC Policy I-2 Infection ControlInitials Review DPFD procedure forAccident/Injury. DPFD Communication: BloodbornePathogen / Exposure Control PlanDPFD Communication: VehicleAccidentDPFD Policy: EMS OperationsSection XV, #15.2 PatientTransportation DistrictsNWC Policy: T-2 PatientTransportation/Selection of ReceivingHospitalIdentify components of Hydrant Bagand High Rise BagPlace all PPE and assigned tools inoperational ready position SkillsComplete the Daily Ambulanceinventory sheetSimulate process on how to report asuspected exposure.Complete the DP Work-RelatedAccident/Injury Form (Simulate aninjury) FF/PMs portion.Skill Performance – Conductevolution using the Reeves SleeveDemonstrate use of pre-pipedmaster stream deviceDemonstrate the deployment of theskid hose pack and repackDemonstrate carry techniques forHigh Rise / Stairwell pack Comments:Primary Mentor:Probationary firefighter/paramedic:SignatureSignatureCOMPETENCY VALIDATION RECORDThe mentor must initial each section indicating that the probationary member has demonstrated knowledge and completed each criteria.Page 5

Des Plaines Fire DepartmentDivision of Training & SafetyOperational Readiness Training PeriodSHIFT # 5Shift:Date:Co Assigned#:Probationary firefighter/paramedic:Initials Mentor:CompetenciesPerform the Daily AmbulanceinventoryNWC Policy: C-8 CommunicationsPolicyInitials NWC Policy: P-2 Physician/Nurse onSceneNWC Policy: O-1 Procedure forHandling OverridesDPFD Communication: EMS PoliceDepartment Notification DPFD Policy: Command OperationsSection XIV, #14.7 RadioDesignationsPlace all PPE and assigned tools inoperational ready position SkillsComplete the Daily Ambulanceinventory sheetReview Communications equipmenton the ambulance. (Cell phone, VHFradio, MERCI and MDTSkill Performance – Use the KED &document on skill sheetDemonstrate daily check proceduresfor power sawsDemonstrate set-up of a box criband step chock for vehiclestabilization on staff carDemonstrate carrying proceduresfor assigned hand tools for interiorfirefighting operations Comments:Primary Mentor:Probationary firefighter/paramedic:SignatureSignatureCOMPETENCY VALIDATION RECORDThe mentor must initial each section indicating that the probationary member has demonstrated knowledge and completed each criteria.Page 6

Des Plaines Fire DepartmentDivision of Training & SafetyOperational Readiness Training PeriodSHIFT # 6Shift:Date:Co Assigned#:Probationary firefighter/paramedic:Initials Mentor:CompetenciesPerform the Daily AmbulanceinventoryDPFD Communication: DrivingRegulationsNWC Policy: L-2 Safe AmbulanceOperation (Use of L &S)Initials DPFD Policy: General DepartmentPolicy, Section VI, #6.5, DriversLicense RequirementsDPFD Policy: Apparatus, Section X,#10.4, Opticom RepairDPFD Communication: ReserveAmbulance StatusDPFD Communication: RefuelingDepartment ApparatusDPFD Communication:Apparatus/Vehicle RepairPlace all PPE and assigned tools inoperational ready position SkillsComplete the Daily Ambulanceinventory sheetSkill Performance – ConductEvolution using Rescue SeatDemonstrate the use of TICincluding battery change out and firescene operationAssemble RIT equipment list fromtruck companyDemonstrate procedure for calling aMAYDAY on portable radioComments:Primary Mentor:Probationary firefighter/paramedic:SignatureSignatureCOMPETENCY VALIDATION RECORDThe mentor must initial each section indicating that the probationary member has demonstrated knowledge and completed each criteria.Page 7

Des Plaines Fire DepartmentDivision of Training & SafetyOperational Readiness Training PeriodSHIFT # 7Shift:Date:Co Assigned#:Probationary firefighter/paramedic:Initials Mentor:CompetenciesPerform the Daily AmbulanceinventoryNWC Policy: R-6 Refusal of ServiceInitials NWC Policy:C-4 Multiple ReleasesNWC Policy: M-3 MinorPatient/Guardian Consent. Refusal orService by an AdolescentNWC Policy: I-3 Invalid Assists NWC Policy: T-1 Triple Zero/NonInitiation of CPRPlace all PPE and assigned tools inoperational ready position SkillsComplete the Daily Ambulanceinventory sheetCreate a simulated Field Bridgerefusal report with signatureDon PFD water rescue deviceDon GUMBY suitPerform simulated rescue usingthrow rope bagUse all atmospheric monitoringdevices on assigned apparatus Comments:Primary Mentor:Probationary firefighter/paramedic:SignatureSignatureCOMPETENCY VALIDATION RECORDThe mentor must initial each section indicating that the probationary member has demonstrated knowledge and completed each criteria.Page 8