GWGVFD Probationary Training Session #1

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GWGVFDProbationary Training

Session #1

Revised 1/2011 Edition(This presentation developed in part with content provided by Germantown Volunteer Fire Department)

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Session 1: Orientation – Quick Reference Guide (Received at Membership Meeting)

– New Member Forms Paper Work (QRG Appendix)

– LOSAP, Signing in/out and Stand-By Program

– Bylaws, Rules & Regulations and MCFRS Policy & Procedures

Session 2: Ambulance Inventory, Oxygen and BSI

Session 3: Cot & Stair Chair Operations

Session 4: Review & EMS Inventory Test

Session 5: Fire Apparatus & Inventory

Session 6: Ropes, Knots & Tools

Session 7: Hoses, Ladder & Review

Session 8: Review & Fire Inventory Test

Session 9: Review & Probationary Test

Contents

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Session 1: Course and Training Overview

Objectives:

By the end of the session the student will have a basic knowledge and understanding of the following requirements:

I: Required Training: In Station, PSTA, IT, On-line and other training

II: Fill out all appropriate paper work

III: LOSAP, Signing in/out and Stand-By Program

IV: Bylaws, Rules & Regulations and MCFRS Policy & Procedures

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Session 1Course Overview and Training

Fit Testing

You have previously received a form from FROMS on the day of your physical advising you that you are for physically acceptable to complete Fit Testing for a Self Contained Breathing Apparatus face piece.

You will need to take that form to the SCBA Shop to get Fit Tested

The SCBA Shop is located at:

8653 Grovemont Cir. (Shady Grove Rd east of 355, turn left on Oakmont,

left on Grovemont Cir., second row).240-777-2221

Once you complete the fit test the technician will give you a

form stating that you passed and what the test results are.

Turn a copy of that form into the Training Officer

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Required Training

The following classes are required by Montgomery County and must be completed to ride any Fire/Rescue Apparatus.

In-station Training: (As noted in GWGVFD QGR)

As part of your in-station training you will be required to complete the following:

• EMS Unit Orientation (Session#2)

• CPR for Health Care Providers – See: http://gwgvfd.org/cprTraining.cfm for next class dates

• Blood-borne/Airborne Pathogens Awareness Level

• Hazardous Material Awareness Level

• Complete and pass the EMS Observer Test (Session#4)

http://gwgvfd.org/cprTraining.cfm






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Required Training (Online)

Complete the following courses and print out a certificate once the course is completed

• Blood-borne/Airborne Pathogens Awareness Level http://www.saferesponse.com/sub_page/bbp_main.htm

• Hazardous Material Awareness Levelhttp://www.saferesponse.com/sub_page/hazmat_main.htm

• IS-100 Introduction to Incident Command System

http://training.fema.gov/emiweb/is/is100b.asp

• IS-200 ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents

http://training.fema.gov/emiweb/is/is200b.asp

• IS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS)

http://training.fema.gov/emiweb/is/is700a.asp

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Required Training (Online)

EEO/AA and the Law, Blood Borne Pathogens and Cultural Diversity :

• To register for these courses, you must e-mail Chuck Bartlett at the PSTA ([email protected]) with your Fire Service ID number and a password (any password you wish to use) , he will enroll you into the program.

• Go to http://coursesites.blackboard.com/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp, logon and take the course.

• Please review each section and make sure to mark each section as reviewed. If you do not mark each section as reviewed no matter what your test score is you will not get credit. The mark as review button is like our sign-in sheet.

• Once you have completed the course, send him another e-mail advising him so, he will have you entered into registrar. The registrar at the PSTA will update your transcript and issue a certificate.

• You must take these courses in order.

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Required Training (In-Person)

Public Services Training Academy (PSTA):

PSTA Classes are held at the Public Service Training Academy located at:

9710 Great Seneca Highway, Rockville Maryland 20850

To register for a class held at the PSTA you need to fill out a Pre-registration Form and submit the form to the Training Officer. (Blank Form in QRG Appendix)

Course listings can be found in the station PSTA Class Book located in the Station 8 second floor back room communications center or on-line at the MCFRS Training Academy web site :

http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/firtmpl.asp?url=/content/firerescue/psta/index.asp

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Required Training (In-Person)

Public Services Training Academy Classes (PSTA): The following classes should be taken in the order noted.

• Protective Envelope and Foam Course (PEAF)- Prerequisites: This class can be taken through the PSTA on it’s own or taken as part of VBOC– Prerequisites: EEO/AA and the Law, Cultural Diversity, Physical on file at PSTA, SCBA FIT Test. Please contact the Gear and Uniform personals to borrow the required gear as soon as you register for the course.

• Hazardous Materials First Responders Operations – Prerequisites: PEAF

* PEAF & HazMat Ops is for Fire/Rescue physically classified members only.


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Required Training

MCFRS IT Training

800MHz Voice /Radio Training

Go To: http://www.mcfrsit.com/index.asp

Create a Tech Training Website Account

Logon and register for a class that meets your schedule

Training is conducted in Training Lab 5, in Suite 110 at

20400 Observation Drive in Germantown.

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Registration Paper Work

Please fill out the following paper work and turn a copy of it in to the

Training Officer:

Beneficiary Designation for Accident & Sickness Policy

LOSAP Form

PAS TAG Form

PSTA Student Information Sheet

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Session 1 Course Overview and Training

LOSAP, Signing in/out and Stand-By Program

LOSAP

Executive Regulation #82-91, Length Of Service Awards Program (LOSAP)

• Part of the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Commission Administrative Policy & Procedures

• A copy is kept in the Station Officers Office

• Governs how Volunteers receive:

Participation credits

Food re-imbursement funds

Retirement

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Signing in/out

Fire Service ID #Station Log Book

Legal Document

Found in the watch office in the LOSAP Book.

Sign in and out at the beginning and end of your stand by, sleep-in, drill or class

Sign using Blue or Black ink (never use pencil or red ink)

- Stand-By; tracks members standby hours (0700 - 0700 hours)

- Sleep-in; tracks members sleep-in hours (2400 - 0700 hours)

- Training; Tracks members drills and classes (0700 - 2400 hours)

- Meeting / Collateral Duty; tracks members activities directed at assisting the department (0700-2400 hrs)

Used to calculate the level of participation in the standby program

Used to calculate food reimbursement, budget justification and other operational and administrative information.

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Stand-By Program

Volunteer Stand-By Program

Members are expected to participate in the standby program.

Each Member is assigned a Stand-By Day/Night

Must fulfill a minimum of 40 hours a month:

Stand-By Period: (established only as a guideline)

Weeknights (Monday thru Friday): 1700-0700

Weekends Days (Saturday and Sunday): 0700-1700

Weekend Nights (Saturday and Sunday): 1700-0700

Sleep-In: 2400-0700

Sign in/out accordingly

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Bylaws, Rules & Regulations and MCFRS Policy & Procedures

Bylaws

The GWGVFD By-Laws are available online

Contains the rules by which the department is run

Establishes duties and responsibilities of all classes of membership

Establishes titles and duties of executive officers

Documents the timing and procedures for board meetings

Documents the manner for conducting the membership meetings

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Rules & Regulations

A separate document attached with the By-Laws.

Establishes a Code of Conduct and Disciplinary Procedures

General Station Rules

Use of Uniforms and Equipment

Rules regarding Probationary and Junior Members

Use of Computers and Internet in the station

Contains Additional Rules

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MCFRS Policy & Procedures

Become familiar with the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Department Policies and Procedures Manual. These manuals can be found in the 1st floor Captains office and reviewed at your leisure.

GWGVFD Web Site (www.gwgvfd.org)

To get access to the GWGVFD web site, send an e-mail to the webmaster. Tell him who you are and when you were voted in and he will reply with instructions on how to log in.

- Has latest GWGVFD and MCFRS News and Activities.

- Offerings for additional training, and discussion forum

- Access inter departmental paging, and e-mail addresses

- Private messaging with other members

- Department Calendar with Standby schedules and training are also posted to the site

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STATION STAFFING TRACKER

https://www2.montgomerycountymd.gov/PIMSACT/

or off of the left navigation bar on the GWGVFD website (members section)

Create An Account1) Select “create user account”

2) Enter your information and create a password

Using the System1) Login with your name and password

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STATION STAFFING TRACKER

Using the System (cont’d)1) Select your Position, Unit, Start and End Time/Date)

2) Click “Insert Record” (note: you can always go back and edit if you need)

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GWGVFDProbationary Training

Session #1

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