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SECTION 326.001 PROBATIONARY FIRE ENGINEER TASK BOOK
PURPOSE
This document outlines the knowledge, skills, and competencies required of a
probationary engineer.
APPLICATION
The Probationary Fire Engineer Task Book is designed to assist the newly appointed
engineer in developing the basic skills necessary to perform in a satisfactory manner
as an engineer of the Fresno Fire Department.
OPERATIONAL POLICY
As part of the probationary period, the probationary engineer will be required, to have
a captain or designee, sign off the listed subjects and skills of the task book.
The task book is to be submitted to the Training Division prior to the end of the one-
year probationary period.
Probationary engineers are responsible for completing the “Performance
Requirements for Probationary Engineers” agreement.
OPERATIONAL GUIDELINE
Probationary engineers should learn the subjects listed in the task book and
demonstrate competency in each area prior to the end of his/her one-year
probationary period.
Fire captains should evaluate the progress of the listed engineer subjects and/or skills.
Any assistance requested by the probationary engineer should be provided by the
personnel involved.
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PROCESS
The captain or designee is to sign off when the probationary engineer has successfully
demonstrated and met the intent of the individual identified task.
Note: The individually mentioned tasks are a comprehensive list of
tasks which are essential to successful completion of the
engineer probationary period.
Evaluations need not be performed in the sequence presented in the task book, nor
is the probationary engineer limited to these subjects and tasks. The captain, as well
as the probationary engineer, is encouraged to include subjects or tasks he/she feels
need additional improvement.
INFORMATION
Additional resources can be found through the following links and/or publications:
Administrative Manual (ADMIN.)
Standard Operating Procedures Manual (SOP)
Training and Equipment Manual (T&E)
Hose Practices Guide (HPG)
Aerial Truck Placement Guide (ATPG)
Fresno Operational Area Guides (FOAG)
California Vehicle Code (CVC)
California Commercial Drivers Handbook (CCDH)
Target Solutions Fresno Fire Department Maps Power Point (FFDMPP)
Fresno Operational Area Emergency Alert Tone Standard Operating
Guideline
City of Fresno Firefighter Specialist Job Specifications
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
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o 1901, Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus
Pumping and Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook 3rd Edition
(D/OH)
DEFINITIONS
This section intentionally left blank.
CROSS REFERENCES
No cross references recognized.
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PROBATIONARY FIRE
ENGINEER TASK BOOK
TO PROTECT AND PUT SERVICE
ABOVE ALL ELSE
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PROBATIONARY FIRE ENGINEER TASK BOOK
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Performance Requirements for Probationary Engineers 1
I. Apparatus Inspection 2
II. Driving 3
III. Engine 4
IV. Aerial Apparatus 6
V. Urban Interface 7
VI. Radio and MDT Operations 7
VII. Maps First Six Months 8
VIII. Maps Second Six Months 8
IX. Individual Performance Evolutions (IPEs) First Six Months 9
X. Individual Performance Evolutions (IPEs) Second Six Months 9
XI. Company Performance Evolutions (CPEs) 10
Signature Verification 11
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Performance Requirements for Probationary Engineers:
1. I will explain or demonstrate competency in all subjects listed in the probationary fire
engineer task book prior to the end of my one-year probationary period.
2. I will enter my JAC training hours.
3. I will arrange an eight-hour tour of the Fire Department Shop during a scheduled
Preventative Maintenance (PM) prior to the end of my probationary period. I will
answer questions regarding Fire Department Shop operations while on this tour.
4. I will submit my probationary fire engineer task book to the Training Division prior to
the end of my probationary period.
5. I will return Pumping and Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook 3rd Ed. after my
probationary period is complete.
6. I will successfully complete a Fresno Fire Department Engineer Academy within my
probation, provided the class is scheduled and I have not already attended.
I have read and understand the performance requirements for probationary engineer on
which I will be evaluated.
Signature Date
Print Name Employee ID Number Station Assignment
Training Officer
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SECTION I: APPARATUS INSPECTION
# Reference Title Date Initials
1. SOP 207.010 PS Trax: Explain and demonstrate the use of
PS Trax as it pertains to daily and weekly
apparatus checks.
2. T&E 310.203 Explain and Demonstrate Apparatus Cab Tilt
3. T&E 310.009
T&E 310.001
SOP 207.009
Engine: Demonstrate Daily Inspection
4. T&E 310.009
T&E 310.001
SOP 207.009
SOP 207.010
Engine: Demonstrate Weekly Inspection
5. T&E 310.009
T&E 310.001
SOP 207.009
SOP 207.010
Truck: Demonstrate Daily Inspection
6. T&E 310.009
T&E 310.001
T&E 310.004
SOP 207.009
SOP 207.010
Truck: Demonstrate Weekly Inspection
7. ADMIN.106.065
T&E 310.005
T&E 310.009
T&E 310.004
SOP 207.009
SOP 207.010
Explain and Demonstrate Inspecting Reserve
Apparatus
8. T&E 310.003
T&E 310.003a
Explain Apparatus Information Book
9. T&E 310.001
T&E 310.009
Explain and Demonstrate Air Brake System
Checks.
10. SOP 208.002
CVC Sections
21055, 21806,
21807, 22454 and
25252.
Explain Emergency Warning Devices
11.
T&E 310.009
T&E 313.005
T&E 303.004
Explain and Demonstrate Daily/Weekly
Pump Operation
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SECTION II: DRIVING
# Reference Title Date Initials
T&E 303.004b
SOP 207.010
SOP 208.002
12. SOP 207.001
SOP 207.009
SOP 207.010
ADMIN 106.048
Explain and Demonstrate Equipment
Maintenance
13. SOP 207.001
SOP 207.009
SOP 207.010
ADMIN. 106.048
Explain Reporting Damaged Equipment
14. SOP 207.001
SOP 207.009
Explain Apparatus Repair Requisitions
15. SOP 207.008
T&E 310.009
T&E 310.010
Explain Apparatus In service / Out of Service
Criteria
16. SOP 207.007 Explain Apparatus Fire Mechanic Call-Out
17. T&E 310.003a
SOP 207.010
Explain Hose and Tarp Records
18. SOP 208.002
T&E 310.007
Explain and Demonstrate Apparatus
Refueling and DPF Regen Process
Procedures
# Reference Title Date Initials
19. SOP 208.002
CCDH
Explain Defensive Driving Techniques
20. T&E 310.102
T&E 310.103
T&E 310.204
T&E 310.010
T&E 310.012
T&E 310.013
T&E 310.014
T&E 310.30
Explain Apparatus Specific Driving
Techniques
21. CCDH Explain Apparatus Braking Principles and
Techniques
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SECTION III: ENGINE
# Reference Title Date Initials
22. SOP 207.002 Explain Fresno Fire Department Backing
Policy
23. SOP 208.002
CCDH
CVC
Explain and Demonstrate Code 2 and Code
3 Driving
24. SOP 208.002
CCDH
CVC
Explain Driving On / In: Intersections /
Residential Areas / School Zones / Use of
Freeways
25. SOP 208.002
T&E 310.300
CCDH
CVC 22350
Explain Wet vs. Dry Weather Driving
26.
ADMIN. 106.014
Explain Fresno Fire Department Accident
Procedures
27. SOP 208.002
CVC 22454
CCDH
Explain School Bus w/ Flashing Red Lights
Procedure
# Reference Title Date Initials
28. T&E 310.006
T&E 310.008
SOP 207.010
SOP 207.011
Explain and Demonstrate Apparatus
Inventory
(Locate and update)
29. SOP 207.008 Explain Minimum Requirements for In-
Service
Engine
30. T&E 313.005 Explain and Demonstrate Engine Positioning
on Emergency Incidents
31. SOP 206.018
SOP 206.019
PREV. 403.003
Explain Fresno City Hydrant Spacing,
Maintenance, and Service.
32. T&E 303.005 Fire Ground Hydraulic Calculations
33. D/OH Explain Static Pressure and Residual
Pressure
34. T&E 303.005 Explain Available Water from a Hydrant in
terms of how many like lines can be flowed
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# Reference Title Date Initials
35. T&E 303.003
D/OH
Explain Cavitation (Indicators and how to
avoid Cavitation)
36. D/OH Explain Water Hammer
37. T&E 303.013 Explain the use of the APEX Valve Controller
38. T&E 303.002 Explain and Demonstrate Flushing Pumps
39. T&E 313.014
T&E 313.014a
HPG
Explain and Demonstrate Principles of
Drafting Operations
40.
T&E 303.005
HPG
Explain and Demonstrate Relay Pumping
Operations
41. D/OH Explain and Demonstrate Tandem Pumping
Operations
42. T&E 313.022
D/OH
Explain and Demonstrate Dual Pumping
Operations
43. T&E 303.005
T&E 313.022
HPG
HPG
Explain and Demonstrate Sprinkler and
Standpipe Operations
44. T&E 303.009
T&E 303.009a
T&E 303.009b
T&E 303.015
T&E 303.017
T&E 308.016,
HPG
Explain Foam Equipment and Systems
Operations
45. T&E 303.005 Explain and Demonstrate Working
Knowledge
of The Pump Operators Guide
46. T&E 303.003 Explain the Use of Positive Displacement
Pumps on Fresno Fire Department
Apparatus
Advantages and Disadvantages
47. T&E 303.005
T&E 303.003
D/OH
Explain the Use of Centrifugal Pumps on the
Fresno Fire Department Apparatus
Advantages and Disadvantages
48. T&E 303.012
T&E 313.015
Explain and Demonstrate Power Take Off
Systems (PTO)
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SECTION IV: AERIAL APPARATUS
# Reference Title Date Initials
49. T&E 303.003
T&E 303.00a, b
Explain and demonstrate the use of Pressure
Control Devices
50. T&E 313.005
T&E 313.007
T&E 313.015
Explain Engine / Pump Overheating
51. T&E 303.001
NFPA 1901
Explain Annual Pump Service Testing
# Reference Title Date Initials
52. T&E 310.007a
T&E 310.008
SOP 207.010
SOP 207.011
Explain and Demonstrate Apparatus
Inventory
(Locate and Update)
53. T&E 310.202c, d
T&E 310.204a
T&E 313.043
ATPG
Explain and Demonstrate Platform Specific
Operations
(Stokes, Parapet Ladder, Stand-Pipe,
Attachment Points)
54. T&E 306.003a
T&E 306.003b
Explain and Demonstrate Aerial Stokes and
the Patient Packaging System (Both Platform
and Ladder)
55. T&E 310.204,a
T&E 313.043, a
HPG
ATPG
Explain and Demonstrate Aerial Master
Stream Operations
56.
T&E 310.202,c,d
T&E 310.204,a
Explain and Demonstrate Aerial Ladder
Interlocks and Emergency Over-ride
Systems
(Cab Collision, Short Jack, Bed Zone,
Retract
Override)
57. T&E 310.201,a
T&E 310.202,c,d
T&E 310.204,a
T&E 310.302
T&E 313.042,a
T&E 313.043
Explain and Demonstrate Aerial Ladder
Controls
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# Reference Title Date Initials
58. T&E 310.201,a
T&E 310.202,c,d
T&E 310.204,a
T&E 310.302
Explain and Demonstrate Aerial Lighting
System
59. T&E 310.201,a
T&E 310.202,c,d
T&E 310.204,a
T&E 313.041,a
ATPG
Explain and Demonstrate Apparatus
Positioning on Emergency Scenes
60. T&E 313.042, a Explain Criteria for The Aerial Apparatus
Operator to leave the Pedestal
61. T&E 310.201,a
T&E 310.202,c,d
T&E 310.204,a
T&E 313.042,a
Explain Maximum Weight Loads of all Fresno
Fire Aerial Ladders
62. T&E 310.201,a
T&E 310.202,c,d
T&E 310.204,a
T&E 313.042,a
ATPG
Explain Ground and Overhead
Considerations Pertaining to Aerial Ladder
Operations
63. T&E 310.201,a
T&E
310.202,a,c,d
T&E 310.204,a
Explain Aerial Apparatus Equipped Electrical
Generator Operations and Capacities
64. T&E 310.201,a
T&E
310.202,a,c,d
T&E 310.204,a
Explain Aerial Apparatus Hydraulic System
(PTO, Hydraulic Fluid, EPU)
65. T&E 308.007
T&E 310.201,a
T&E
310.202,a,c,d
T&E 310.204,a
T&E 311.004
Explain and Demonstrate Breathing Air
System on Fresno Fire Department Aerial
Platforms
66. SOP 207.001
T&E 310.009
Explain Apparatus Out of Service Criteria
67. SOP 207.007
SOP 207.010
Explain Apparatus Emergency Repair
Procedures
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SECTION V: URBAN INTERFACE
SECTION VI: RADIO AND MDT OPERATIONS
# Reference Title Date Initials
68. T&E 310.003a Explain Hose and Tarp Records
69. ADMIN. 106.063 Explain and Demonstrate Apparatus
Refueling
Procedures
# Reference Title Date Initials
70. SOP 202.016
SOP 208.002
T&E 310.010
Explain and Demonstrate Fresno Fire
Department Water Tender Operations
71. SOP 202.016
SOP 208.002
T&E 303.008
T&E 303.009b
T&E 310.001a
T&E 310.011
T&E 310.012
T&E 310.013
(a)(b)
T&E 310.014
T&E 303.014
T&E 303.016
Explain and Demonstrate Fresno Fire
Department Brush Engine/Patrol Operations
to include pumping and driving.
72. T&E 303.015 Explain the Hale Ezfill Foam Tank Refill
System
73. HPG
T&E 310.010
Explain Department Water Shuttle
Operations
74. SOP 202.016 Explain Fresno Fire Department Wildland
Response Standard Operating Procedure
75. SOP 204.008 Explain Fresno Fire Department Strike Team
and Task Force Mutual Aid Response
76. SOP 204.002a
SOP 208.002a
T&E 310.011
T&E 310.015
Utility Task Vehicle (UTV)
Explain proper use and T-CLOC check
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SECTION VII: MAPS FIRST SIX MONTHS
SECTION VIII: MAP
SECOND SIX MONTHS
# Reference Title Date Initials
77. SOP 204.002d Explain general dispatch instructions and non-
fire incident dispatch instructions
78.
SOP 204.002b
T&E
305.002d,e,f,g
T&E 305.003
Explain and Demonstrate the Proper Use/Care
and Maintenance of Fresno Fire Department
Issued Radios
(Radio Discipline, Portable, Mobile)
79. SOP 204.020a
T&E 305.003
Explain and Demonstrate the Proper Use of
the MDT/ Repair and Maintenance
80.
Fresno
Operational
Area Emergency
Alert Tone
Standard
Operating
Guideline
Explain Emergency Alert Tone Guideline
# Reference Title Date Initials
81. FFDMPP
Identify The City Addressing System, County
Addressing System, and the Downtown
Addressing System
82. FFDMPP Identify Streets Within the First in District
83. FFDMPP Describe The Zone Mapping System
(Numbering, Dimensions, Sub Zones)
84. FFDMPP Identify All Major Streets Within the City of
Fresno
85. Identify Location of Target Hazards Within
District
86. SOP 204.020b Demonstrate Knowledge of The First In and
Schools Book
# Reference Title Date Initials
87. FFDMPP
Identify The City Addressing System, County
Addressing System, and the Downtown
Addressing System
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SECTION IX: INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE EVOLUTIONS
FIRST SIX MONTHS
SECTION X: INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE EVOLUTIONS
SECOND SIX MONTHS
# Reference Title Date Initials
88. FFDMPP Identify Streets Within the First-In District
89. FFDMPP Describe The Zone Mapping System
(Numbering, Dimensions, Sub Zones)
90. FFDMPP Identify All Major Streets Within the District
91. Identify Location of Target Hazards Within
District
92. SOP 204.020b Demonstrate Knowledge of The First-In and
Schools Book
# Reference Title Date Initials
93. T&E 313.006a Supplying Small Hand Lines
94. T&E 313.007a Change Over from Tank to Pump
95. T&E 313.008a Tank Supply from Another Engine
96. T&E 313.009a Supplying 2.5” Handlines
97. T&E 313.010a Supplying Two Different Sized Lines
98. T&E 313.014a Drafting
99. T&E 313.041a Standard Stabilizer Deploy
100. T&E 313.042a Standard Aerial Deploy
101. T&E 313.043a Quint Elevated Master Stream
# Reference Title Date Initials
102. T&E 313.006a Supplying Small Hand Lines
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SECTION XI: COMPANY PERFORMANCE EVOLUTIONS
Probationary Engineer
# Reference Title Date Initials
103. T&E 313.007a Change Over from Tank to Pump
104. T&E 313.008a Tank Supply from Another Engine
105. T&E 313.009a Supplying 2.5” Handlines
106. T&E 313.010a Supplying Two Different Sized Lines
107. T&E 313.014a Drafting
108. T&E 313.041a Standard Stabilizer Deploy
109. T&E 313.042a Standard Aerial Deploy
110. T&E 313.043a Quint Elevated Master Stream
# Reference Title Date Initials
111. T&E 315.002 Forward Lay, Advance One 1-1/2” and a Back
Up Line
112. T&E 315.004 Advance Apartment Lay, Two Hose Bundles
113. T&E 313.008a Reverse Lay, Packing House Loop
114. T&E 313.009a Reverse Lay, Operate Portable Monitor
115. T&E 313.010a Forward Lay, Deck Gun Operation
116. T&E 313.014a Forward Lay Sprinkler Connection
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Signature Verification
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