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Home My WebLink About602.002 - Module Listings and Objectives Section 602.002 Page 1 of 6 FIRE EXPLORER MANUAL PROGRAM DESCRIPTION 602.002 MODULE LISTINGS AND OBJECTIVES EFFECTIVE: JANUARY 2008 Current Revision Date: 3/01/22 Next Revision Date: 3/01/25 Author’s Name/Rank: Robert E. Lee, Firefighter Review Level: 1 Administrative Support: Annette M. Grieser, Executive Assistant ADA PURPOSE The goal of the Fresno Fire Department (FFD or Department) Explorers Program is to provide a positive learning environment for youth members to gain exposure in many aspects of the Fire Service as well as prepare them to be successful if they decide to attend a fire academy. APPLICATION The Post will present training modules established from the Fire Engineering Firefighter I & II Handbook, FFD manuals, and other relevant training resources covering basic fire service subjects. These modules will be scheduled to attempt to complete all training modules within each calendar year and repeated annually. Each module will consist of a didactic training presentation as well as any applicable practical training evolutions and demonstrations. The purpose of each module is to provide an overview and not a comprehensive training on each subject covered. For ease of tracking, however, modifications to the delivery schedule can be made without affecting the learning outcome. OPERATIONAL POLICY This section intentionally left blank. OPERATIONAL GUIDELINE This section intentionally left blank. Section 602.002 Page 2 of 6 PROCESS Modules Listing: 1. Explorer Program Overview/Expectations a. Objectives i. Introduction to new Explorers ii. Post Organization and Procedures iii. Learning for Life Program Objectives iv. Explorer/Advisor Expectations v. Youth Protection Guidelines b. Training Tools i. Module 1 Presentation c. Practical Evolutions i. Drill Yard Tour ii. Chief Officer Introductions iii. Parent/Explorer Q&A 2. Mission/Organization of the Fire Service a. Objectives i. Introduction to the Fire Service ii. Post Organization and Procedures iii. History of the Fire Service iv. FFD History, Organization, Capabilities, and Resources b. Training Tools i. Module 2 Presentation c. Practical Evolutions i. Station Tours (Station 3, USAR, HAZ-MAT, AARF) 3. PPE/Safety a. Objectives i. Safety is Priority ii. Risks in the Fire Service iii. Personal Protection Equipment iv. Personal Protection Equipment v. Assigned Explorer PPE vi. SCBA vii. Care & Use of PPE b. Training Tools i. Module 3 Presentation c. Practical Evolutions i. PPE Assignment ii. Donning/Doffing PPE iii. Emergency SCBA Operations iv. Air Consumption Drill Section 602.002 Page 3 of 6 4. Fire Behavior/Building Construction a. Objectives i. Fire Tetrahedron ii. Fire Development/Behavior iii. Flow Path iv. Building Construction b. Training Tools i. Module 4 Presentation c. Practical Evolutions i. China Town Buildings Tour ii. Doll House Burn Demonstration 5. First Aid/CPR a. Objectives i. Fire Service Medical Responses ii. First Aid iii. American Heart Association CPR b. Training Tools i. Module 5 Presentation ii. CPR Certification Presentation c. Practical Evolutions i. American Heart CPR Certification 6. Hose/Fire Streams (2 Scheduled Meetings) a. Objectives i. Water as an Extinguishing Agent ii. Municipal Water Supply iii. Fire Hose/Nozzles iv. Basic Pump Theory v. Deploying/Operating Handlines vi. Master Stream Devices vii. Loading FFD Hose b. Training Tools i. Module 6 Presentation c. Practical Evolutions i. Hose Deployments (Handlines Week 1, Master Stream Week 2) ii. Hooking to a Hydrant iii. FFD Hose Loads 7. Ladders (2 Scheduled Meetings) a. Objectives i. Ground Ladders ii. Aerial Ladders b. Training Tools i. Module 7 Presentation c. Practical Evolutions Section 602.002 Page 4 of 6 i. Straight Ladder Raise ii. Attic Ladder Carries iii. 24’ Extension Ladder 2-man Raise iv. Aerial Climb 8. Tools/Ropes & Knots a. Objectives i. Hand Tools ii. Power Tools iii. Ropes iv. Family of 8 Knots v. Tying Tools Aloft b. Training Tools i. Module 8 Presentation c. Practical Evolutions i. Family of 8 Knots ii. Tying Tools Aloft iii. Tower Rappel 9. Salvage & Overhaul a. Objectives i. Salvage Operations ii. Overhaul iii. FFD Tarps iv. Salvage Master b. Training Tools i. Module 9 Presentation c. Practical Evolutions i. Deploy/Fold Tarps ii. Operate Salvage Master iii. Broken Sprinkler 10. Forcible Entry/Search & Rescue a. Objectives i. Forcible Entry Tools ii. Forcible Entry Techniques iii. Search iv. Victim Rescues b. Training Tools i. Module 10 Presentation c. Practical Evolutions i. Door Breach ii. Victim Drags iii. Zero Visibility Tower Search 11. Fire Attack/Ventilation Section 602.002 Page 5 of 6 a. Objectives i. Fire Extinguishment ii. Interior Fire Attack iii. Ventilation Operations b. Training Tools i. Module 11 Presentation c. Practical Evolutions i. Fire Behavior Burn ii. Interior Attack Burn 12. Vehicle Fires/Extrication (2 Scheduled Meetings) a. Objectives i. Vehicle Accidents/Extrication ii. Extrication Tools iii. Vehicle Fires b. Training Tools i. Module 12 Presentation c. Practical Evolutions i. Vehicle Extrication (Week 1) ii. Vehicle Fire (Week 2) 13. Specialized Rescue a. Objectives i. USAR ii. HAZ-MAT b. Training Tools i. Module 13 Presentation c. Practical Evolutions i. Confined Space Drill ii. Stokes Evolution 14. Wildland a. Objectives i. Wildland Fires ii. Wildland PPE iii. Wildland Tools b. Training Tools i. Module 14 Presentation c. Practical Evolutions i. Wildland Hike ii. Fireline Construction iii. Shelter Deployment 15. Career Essentials a. Objectives i. Fire Service Hiring Process Section 602.002 Page 6 of 6 ii. Promotional Process iii. Interview Skills iv. Resume Review b. Training Tools i. Module 15 Presentation c. Practical Evolutions i. Mock Interview ii. Resume Review INFORMATION This section intentionally left blank. DEFINITIONS This section intentionally left blank. CROSS REFERENCES Fire Engineering's Handbook for Firefighters, Corbett, Glenn P.