TASK BOOK ASSIGNED TO: NAME AND RANK/TITLE TASK BOOK INITIATED BY: TRAINING CHIEF DATE TASK BOOK INITIATED PROBATIONARY FIREFIGHTER TASKBOOK
TASK BOOK ASSIGNED TO:
NAME AND RANK/TITLE
TASK BOOK INITIATED BY:
TRAINING CHIEF
DATE TASK BOOK INITIATED
PROBATIONARY FIREFIGHTER
TASKBOOK
December 27, 2018
FEDERAL FIRE DEPARTMENT SAN DIEGO PROBATIONARY
FIREFIGHTER
TASK BOOK
EFFECTIVE DATE
December 27, 2018
VERIFICATION OF COMPLETED TASK BOOK
FOR THE POSITION OF:
PROBATIONARY FIREFIGHTER
FINAL EVALUATOR'S VERIFICATION
I VERIFY THAT_____________________________________________________________________
HAS DEMONSTRATED/PERFORMED ALL TASKS FOR THE POSITION LISTED ABOVE. ALL TASKS ARE
COMPLTE WITH SIGNATURES AND DATES.
FINAL EVALUATOR SIGNATURE AND DATE
FINAL EVALUATOR PRINTED NAME AND TITLE
AGENCY CERTIFICATION
I certify that the candidate named above has met all the requirements of this task book.
CERTIFYING OFFICIAL'S SIGNATURE AND DATE
CERTIFYING OFFICIAL'S PRINTED NAME AND TITLE
FEDERAL FIRE DEPARTMENT SAN DIEGO PROBATIONARY
FIREFIGHTER
TASK BOOK
EFFECTIVE DATE
December 27, 2018
FEDERAL FIRE DEPARTMENT
CAREER DEVELOPMENT TASKBOOK
PERFORMANCE BASED SYSTEM
The task book program is a performance based system. This system is one in which the primary criteria for
qualification is individual performance as observed by an evaluator using approved standards.
Career Development Position Task Books are the primary tool for observing and evaluating performance.
These books contain "approved standards" in the form of tasks, which have been established by staff
from various fire agencies and organizations, including Federal Fire Department.
Career Development Position Task Books (PTB) have been developed for various positions within the
Federal Fire Department. Each PTB lists the performance requirements (tasks) for the specific position in a
format that allows a trainee to be evaluated relative to written guidelines.
USE OF THE TASK BOOK
The PTB program is intended to be used in a manner that demonstrates individual proficiency in a given
task. The value in this is in preparing personnel for successful future position performance.
Completion of a task book does not in itself certify an individual to take a promotional exam for that
position; it certifies that an individual went through the program and demonstrates proficiency in the
required task and was witnessed by an approved evaluator. An individual that desires to participate in a
promotional exam for a particular position must meet the requirements set forth by the agency and
Human Resources Department.
TIMEFRAME FOR COMPLETING A POSITION TASK BOOK
The time frame that an individual takes to complete a PTB may vary individual to individual. In most cases, the
PTB will be completed within 12 months. In no case will an employee be put in a position, acting or otherwise,
without having successfully completed the PTB for that position. This does not apply in the case of Firefighter,
as the employee is hired prior to the PTB being issued.
FEDERAL FIRE DEPARTMENT SAN DIEGO PROBATIONARY
FIREFIGHTER
TASK BOOK
EFFECTIVE DATE
December 27, 2018
RESPONSIBILITIES
DEPARTMENT
Establish and implement the Position Task Book Program
Maintain the program to meet department needs
TRAINING DIVISION
Issue PTB to employee
Review purpose and responsibilities with employee
Confirm PTB completion
Forward for certification
Conduct closeout interview with employee and supervisor to confirm paperwork is complete.
Document proof of certification
Maintain a copy of the completed PTB in the training file
EVALUATOR
Be qualified and proficient in the position being evaluated
Meet with candidate and determine past experience, current qualifications, and desired goals and
objectives.
Review tasks with candidate.
Explain to candidate the evaluation procedures that will be utilized
Identify tasks to be performed during the evaluation process.
Initial and date tasks completed and evaluated.
Sign the verification statement inside the front cover of the PTB following satisfactory completion of all
tasks.
CANDIDATE
Review and understand the instructions in the PTB
Identify personal goals and objectives
Satisfactorily complete all tasks for the position
Assure records are complete
Notify the Training Chief when the PTB has been completed
Maintain a copy of the completed PTB in personal file.
FEDERAL FIRE DEPARTMENT SAN DIEGO PROBATIONARY
FIREFIGHTER
TASK BOOK
EFFECTIVE DATE
December 27, 2018
PREREQUISITE RECOMMENDATIONS:
Successful completion of the PTB requires a foundation of knowledge, skills and abilities found in other PTB's
that are prerequisite to the current PTB i.e. a candidate that desires to complete a Fire Captain PTB, should
also have completed a Driver/Operator and Firefighter PTB.
CODE:
0 = Task can be completed in any situation (classroom, simulation, daily job performance).
C = Task must be completed in a classroom
D = Task can be completed by discussion
P = Task must be completed by performance
FEDERAL FIRE DEPARTMENT SAN DIEGO PROBATIONARY
FIREFIGHTER
TASK BOOK
EFFECTIVE DATE
December 27, 2018
PROBATIONARY FIREFIGHTER
TASK BOOK
COMPETENCY: Assume position responsibilities.
Description: assume the role of firefighter and initiate position activities according to the following
behaviors.
TASK C
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D
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EVALUATOR: Sign and date on
completion of task
3 MONTH SECTION
Behavior: Demonstrate knowledge and ability of how to properly use Personnel Protective Equipment
(PPE'S)
Ability to correctly don structural safety gear. P
Ability to correctly don SCBA, including;
• Nomenclature, use and care
• Donning in 45 sec or less
• Buddy breathing
• Changing of bottles
Ability to use RIC bag components, including;
• Nomenclature, use and care
• UAC connection
• Other methods.
P
Ability to correctly don wildland safety gear including web gear. P
Ability to correctly deploy wildland fire shelter, including
Nomenclature, use and care P
Ability to correctly operate portable radios, including
• 800, including emergency button
• 400, including emergency button
• VHF Bendix King
P
FEDERAL FIRE DEPARTMENT SAN DIEGO PROBATIONARY
FIREFIGHTER
TASK BOOK
EFFECTIVE DATE
December 27, 2018
Ability to use accountability tag. P
Behavior: Demonstrate knowledge of Firefighter self rescue techniques
Ability to describe procedure for reporting mayday, including LASR report.
D
Ability to complete firefighter self rescue course. D
Behavior: Demonstrate knowledge of how to properly secure utilities
Ability to describe how to locate and properly secure residential utilities.
D
Ability to describe how to locate and properly secure commercial utilities.
D
Ability to describe how to properly manage downed electrical lines. D
Behavior: Demonstrate knowledge of equipment placement on assigned apparatus
Ability to locate equipment P
Behavior: Demonstrate ability to safely operate power tools. Including; nomenclature, use and
maintenance
Ability to operate chain saw. P
Ability to operate rotary saw. P
Ability to operate gas blower. P
Behavior: Demonstrate knowledge of 24 foot extension ladder
Ability to describe nomenclature, use and maintenance. D
Ability to describe ladder commands. D
Ability to describe proper ladder placement. D
Ability to describe ladder safety considerations D
Behavior: Demonstrate ability to properly use a 24 foot extension ladder
Ability to properly place ladder where directed P
Ability to tie off fly section of ladder. P
Ability to demonstrate different methods of footing ladder. P
Ability to climb ladder using proper technique. Including carrying P
FEDERAL FIRE DEPARTMENT SAN DIEGO PROBATIONARY
FIREFIGHTER
TASK BOOK
EFFECTIVE DATE
December 27, 2018
tools and hose.
Ability to lock into ladder P
Behavior: Demonstrate ability to perform Hose lays.
Ability to secure a 4"supply line and deploy a pre-connected attack line.
P
Ability to deploy an apt. lay using the 2-1/2" pre- connect. P
Ability to perform a 2-1/2" reverse lay with a standard strip. P
Ability to perform a progressive hose lay. P
Ability to supply the ground monitor. P
Behavior: Demonstrate knowledge of IFSTA Essentials
Successfully complete quiz on Fire Behavior. C
Successfully complete quiz on Fire Hose. C
Successfully complete quiz on Fire Streams. C
Successfully complete quiz on PPE and SCBA. C
Successfully complete quiz on Firefighter Safety. C
Successfully complete quiz on Ground Ladders. C
FEDERAL FIRE DEPARTMENT SAN DIEGO PROBATIONARY
FIREFIGHTER
TASK BOOK
EFFECTIVE DATE
December 27, 2018
6 MONTH SECTION
Behavior: Demonstrate ability to perform ventilation
Ability to perform vertical ventilation P
Ability to perform horizontal ventilation P
Behavior: Demonstrate ability to perform salvage operations
Ability to deploy salvage covers. P
Ability to construct a catch basin. P
Ability to construct a chute P
Behavior: Demonstrate knowledge of Forcible Entry techniques
Ability to apply knowledge of forcible entry techniques to buildings in response area.
P
Ability to perform forcible entry on door props P
Behavior: Demonstrate ability to perform search and rescue.
Ability to locate victim using proper search tactics P
Ability to provide air to a downed Firefighter. P
Ability to demonstrate victim removal techniques. P
Behavior: Demonstrate knowledge of 35 foot extension ladder.
Ability to describe the different ladder carries D
Ability to describe position names. D
Behavior: Demonstrate ability to use 35 foot extension ladder
Ability to perform the different types of ladder carries. P
Ability to place ladder where directed. 3 person P
Ability to place ladder where directed. 2 person P
Ability to climb ladder using proper technique. P
FEDERAL FIRE DEPARTMENT SAN DIEGO PROBATIONARY
FIREFIGHTER
TASK BOOK
EFFECTIVE DATE
December 27, 2018
Behavior: Demonstrate ability to use roof ladder
Ability to properly place roof ladder P
Ability to work off of roof ladder P
Behavior: Demonstrate ability to perform hose lays.
Ability to extend a 1-3/4" pre-connect up a 24' ext. ladder. P
Extend 150' of 3" hose reverse shoulder carry to the 3rd floor. P
Ability to supply the Truck with a 4" supply line. P
Behavior: Demonstrate knowledge of IFSTA Essentials.
Successfully complete quiz on Building Construction. C
Successfully complete quiz on Forcible Entry. C
Successfully complete quiz on Ventilation. C
Successfully complete quiz on Loss Prevention. C
Successfully complete quiz on Search and Rescue.
FEDERAL FIRE DEPARTMENT SAN DIEGO PROBATIONARY
FIREFIGHTER
TASK BOOK
EFFECTIVE DATE
December 27, 2018
9 MONTH SECTION
Behavior: Demonstrate ability to perform hose lays
Ability to supply standpipe system and provide for fire attack on 4th floor.
P
Ability to perform a one person progressive hose lay. P
Ability to perform structure protection "bump and runs". P
Behavior: Demonstrate knowledge of IFSTA Essentials.
Successfully complete quiz on Fire Control. C
Successfully complete quiz on Fire Detection, Alarm and Suppression Systems.
C
Successfully complete quiz on Fire Prevention and Public Education. C
Successfully complete quiz on Protecting Fire Scene Evidence C
Successfully complete quiz on Water Supply. C
12 MONTH SECTION
Behavior: Demonstrate ability to perform RIC functions
Ability to function as part of a RIC team to
locate, secure and extricate a downed firefighter
P
Behavior: Demonstrate ability to operate Truck for aerial Operations.
Ability to complete Truck Task Book P
Behavior: Demonstrate ability to perform hose lays.
Ability to complete 3 random hose lays from Department SOPs. P
Behavior: Demonstrate ability to perform Fire pre-plan.
Ability to perform a pre-plan on assigned building. P
Ability to present pre-plan in a multi-company format. P