Dunn Loring Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department
Volunteer In Station Introductory Training(VISIT)
As of May 2013V7.1
I – IntroductionII – Fairfax County Fire & Rescue DepartmentIII – Our DepartmentIV – TrainingV – Station and Facility OrientationVI – Apparatus Orientation
FireEMS
VII – Personal Protective EquipmentVIII – EquipmentIX – Riding ApparatusX – ReviewXI – Test
Fairfax County VISITSection I
Introduction
ObjectivesOverviewRequirements to RideLevel 1 Orientation Program
To orient you to our fire departmentTo understand your roles and responsibilities
As a memberAs a first responder
To familiarize you with apparatus and equipmentTo be able to perform basic supportive tasks
Includes overview of our organization, equipment, apparatus, facilities, policies and proceduresLecture and practical evolutionsCompletion requires written test and practical evaluationComplements Level 1A/B training provided at Fire & Rescue Academy
VISITLevel 1APhysical scheduledHIPAA Privacy & Security TrainingApproval of Volunteer Chief
VISITLevel 1Category A or B medical classificationHIPAA Privacy & Security TrainingIncident Command System (ICS) Training
(100, 200, 700, 800)Approval of Volunteer Chief
Level 1APersonal Safety / Incident Command System (ICS)CPRHazMat Awareness
Level 1BHistory, Organization and Terminology (HOT)Fire ExtinguishersCommunicationsCultural Diversity
Conducted at the Fairfax County Occupational Health Center (OHC) – 4080 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, VA 22030Schedule appointment via VMSRequirement to Ride:
Medical classification Category A or B – is fully medically qualified for unrestricted participation in all fire department activities.
Annual Update Required
Fairfax County VISITSection II
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department
OverviewOperationsRules and PoliciesKey County StaffVolunteer OrganizationsVolunteer RolesBenefits
Combination systemCareer and volunteerVolunteers supplement career staff
37 fire stationsFire stations provide fire suppression and emergency medical services.
12 volunteer fire departmentsOver 1,300 career staffFairfax City (2 fire stations)Northern Virginia Mutual Aid (400 series)
3 career shifts – A, B, C24 hours at a time 0700 to 0700
7 battalionsBattalion Chief and EMS Supervisor
Station and shift commandersA Shift – Capt II Ronald Rodriguez (Station CMDR) B Shift – Capt I Marcus WilliamsC Shift – Capt I Bill Betz
Chain of commandGood working relationship
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)Standing Orders (SOs) General Orders (GOs)Informational Bulletins (IBs)Volunteer Policies and Procedures Manual
Fire ChiefRichard Bowers, Jr.
Volunteer Liaison & StaffJeff KatzDana Powers
Volunteer Training CoordinatorJames Hedrick
Station CaptainRonald Rodriguez (A-shift)
Fairfax County Volunteer Fire CommissionFairfax County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association
http://www.fcvfra.org
SuppressionEMSUnit officersCommand officers
TrainingFundraisingAdministrationPublic educationSpecial operations
Injury, disability and death insuranceComprehensive medical examinations (OHC)Additional benefits from VFDs, State and Federal GovernmentPersonal property tax exemption10 free visits to county Recreation Centers per month
Support program under sponsorship of Fire ChiefProvides connection between family of member and the Fire and Rescue DepartmentNetwork that enables members to obtain and utilize available resources and information in times of crisis“Taking care of our own” – career, volunteer, civilianContacts:
703-246-7401 Hot line / office 571-238-5160 Liaison cell phone
Fairfax County VISITSection III
Our Department
StationHistoryOrganizationFundraisingMeetingsAccountabilityPolicies Communication
2148 Gallows RoadDunn Loring, VA 22027(703) 560-1539www.dlvfrd.org2nd Battalion
Founded 1942Sponsored by the Vienna VFDChartered non-profit corporation
Board of Trustees11 elected membersOversees department
PresidentOversees administration
ChiefOversees operations
Ladies AuxiliarySupports the fire department through fundraising
Key to success of our departmentBingo
Every Wednesday and Saturday eveningFund drive
Letter mailed twice a yearHall rental
Board meetingFirst Monday of month at 7:30 pm (1930 hours)
Membership meetingSecond Monday of month at 7:00 pm (1900 hours)
Operations meeting and 30-minute drillFollows immediately after the membership meeting
Monthly drillFourth Monday of month at 7:00 pm (1900 hours)
Websitehttp://www.dlvfrd.org
Volunteer Management System (VMS)http://vms.fcvfra.org
Email Distribution [email protected]
Chain of commandHours
If you didn’t log it, it didn’t happenUse VMS for reporting hours
Injury/accident reportingMust be immediateReport to the OIC and Volunteer ChiefMust be documented in Station Log Book
Uniform and personal appearanceUniform and Grooming policies
Use of station facilitiesMinimum participation requirementsAnswering station telephones
Business line (emergency/non-emergency)Fire phone
If you see a problem, report it!
Fairfax County VISITSection IV
Training
VISITLevel 1EMT-BEmergency Vehicle OperatorEMS DocumentationFirefighter I/II
HydraulicsQualifications to DriveInstructor I/II/IIIOfficer I/II/IIISpecialized TrainingContinuing Education
4600 West Ox Rd near Fair Oaks MallPre-registration required for all coursesSee the Volunteer Training OfficerBe on time! Take notes! Practice!Proper attire
Uniforms/Business attireImportance of attendance rostersSelf certificationProfessionalism: You represent this department!
EMS• VISIT and Level 1• EMT-Basic• EMS Documentation• Emergency Vehicle
Operations• Driver Qualification Program• EMT-Paramedic• Instructor I/II/III• Officer I/II/III
Suppression• VISIT and Level I• EMT-Basic• EMS Documentation• Emergency Vehicle
Operations• Firefighter I/II• Volunteer Firefighter
Driver/Operator Course• Instructor I/II/III • Officer I/II/III
Required of all operational members154 hours of lecture and practical evolutionsTuesday & Thursday evenings, 7 – 10 pm Sunday mornings, 8 am – Noon with occasional all day sessions 5 hours in hospital/5 hours on ambulanceCertification test (written and practical)Recertification every four yearsReciprocity available with other states
Required to drive an emergency vehicle during a response16 hours of lecture and practical evolutionsEvenings and weekendsValid driver’s license requiredFurther in station training required after passing course
Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT) prerequisiteTraining practice sessions: Wed evenings and Sat morningsPhysical fitness councilors available to structure a personal training program
300 hours of lecture and practical evolutionsEvenings and weekendsCounty certification test (written and practical)Physically demanding and time intensiveNFPA 1001 StandardsRequired to obtain minimum staffing
EMT-B, FF I/II, and EVOC III, Station requirements
Required to be an engine driver/operator28 hours of lecture and practical evolutionsEvenings and weekendsCounty certification test (written)Must have 6 months of minimum staffing
EMS UnitEMT-BasicEVOC IIStation “Behind the Wheel”
Non-emergencyEmergency
Refer to Emergency Vehicle Operator Quals
Suppression UnitEMT-BasicEmergency Vehicle Operations IIIFirefighter I/IIHydraulicsStation “Behind the Wheel”
Non-emergencyEmergency
Refer to Emergency Vehicle Operator Qualifications and Engine Operators Qualifications Manuals
Each level is approximately 16 hours of lecture and practical evolutionsEvenings and weekendsInstructor I is required to serve as classroom instructor and progress to higher levelsInstructor II required for academy or state certified training instructorsInstructor III required to be an academy lead instructor
Required for EMS, suppression, and command officers Full semester courseEveningsOffered by NVCC
EMT-Intermediate or Paramedic schoolHazardous Materials TechnicianTechnical RescueSwift Water RescueCPR InstructorWildland Firefighting
EMT – Every 4 yearsHazMat, Bloodborne Pathogens – Annually CPR – Every 2 yearsDriver Refresher – Every 5 yearsIn station training drills – Monthly
Fairfax County VISITSection V
Station and Facility Organization
Downstairs• Control Room• Offices• Day Room• Kitchen• Dining Room• Apparatus Bay• Laundry/Hose Tower• Storage/Lockup/Shop• Social Hall and Kitchen
Upstairs• Bunkrooms• Lockers/Bathrooms• Battalion 2 Office• Workout Room
Cipher LocksStation is a home. Please respect it and those that live and work here.
County computeriCAD workstationStation Log BookManualsHandoutsClipboardsVolunteer mailboxesPass-on Book
Offices for both career and volunteer personnelVolunteer Leadership Office
For Chief and PresidentAccountable Property
Captains’ OfficesDesk for each shiftCounty computers
TV room with cableTeleconference capabilitiesDoubles as training roomShift refrigerators
Community refrigeratorFree coffee, tea, hot cocoa, bottled waterCleaning suppliesKeep clean
Table and chairsTVs with cable access and county I-NetPicnic tableGrill
Priority for meetings and formal trainingTraining materialsand videosMagazinesTV & DVD player
Leadership mailboxesDepartment computers
Internet accessBulletin boardOffice suppliesQuartermaster storesFile storageManualsIt is everyone’s responsibility to keep this room clean
Parking facility for apparatusPlymovent diesel exhaust systemShorelinesGear lockersService 1 drop-offFuel tank monitoringTraffic signal switchesAir compressor
Laundry RoomLaundry machines forstation uniformsCleaning suppliesShop towelsOxygen storageBroom and squeegee storage
Hose TowerFor hanging hose to dryMop and bucket storage
Tools and equipmentVehicle supplies (fluids, chains, etc)PaintExtra SCBA cylinders, extinguishersExtra gear storage
Secure storage for fire and EMS equipmentBattery chargers for radios and defibrillators
Bingo on Wednesday and SaturdaysMeetings throughout the week
Fire DepartmentLocal Organizations
Hall rental
Kept clean at all timesUsed for bingo and hall rental clientsOne refrigerator for community storageAccess to soda storage
Separate male/female bunkroomsAssigned beds, check boardClean up after yourself
Separate male/female facilitiesAssigned lockersClean up after yourself
Office and bunk for battalion chief
For use by any membersFollow proper exercise protocolsNever workout alone0900 – 2000 hours
Fairfax County VISITSection VI
Apparatus Organization
Fairfax County Fairfax County VISITVISIT
Section VISection VIApparatus OrientationApparatus Orientation
Engine (E413, V-135)Reserve Engine (E413B, V-133)Medic (M413, V-134)Ambulance (A413/A413E, V-116)Rehabilitation Unit (REHAB413, 7039)Battalion Chief’s Buggy (BC402, 5861)Utility (UT413, V-111)
2009 Pierce Velocity PUC pumper750 gallon water tank1250 GPM pumpSeating for 6Cost $523,000 in 2009Staffed by Fairfax County Personnel:
1 Driver / Operator1 Officer1 ALS Firefighter1 Firefighter
Performs fire suppression and medical tasksSupplemental staffing by volunteers
2005 Freightliner M2 American LaFrance Medic Master AmbulanceSeating for 3Cost $135,000 in 2005Staffed by Fairfax County personnel:
1 Firefighter Driver1 FireMedic
Provides medical services and hospital transportSupplemental staffing by volunteers
2003 American LaFrance Eagle pumper750 gallon water tank1500 GPM pumpSeating for 6Cost $368,000 in 2004Staffed by Dunn Loring Personnel:
1 Driver / Operator1 Officer2 Firefighters
Performs fire suppression and medical tasks
2001 Freightliner FL60 American LaFrance Medic Master AmbulanceSeating for 3Cost $135,000 in 2001Staffed by Dunn Loring volunteers as needed:
1 Firefighter or EMT Driver1 Firefighter or EMT Officer
Provide medical services and hospital transport
2009 Ford F350 Super Duty 4x4Seating for 2Staff by Fairfax County personnel
1 Battalion ChiefEquipped with:
Command boards, manuals and equipmentBasic EMS equipment
Provides command functionsSupplemental staffing by volunteers
2009 Mack Pierce Rehabilitation UnitCounty Owned – Cost $453,000 in 2009 Provides temperature controlled environment for fire department personnel to rehabilitate after operating at intense or long term incidents.Staffed on an as-needed basis by career or volunteer personnel on all greater alarm and as-called incidents.
2000 Ford ExpeditionStaffed by 2Equipped with:
Basic EMS equipmentBackboard and straps
Used to carry equipment, tools, personnelActs as a reserve command unit
Fairfax County VISITSection VII
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
FirefighterSuppression GearAccountability TagsSCBA
EMS OnlyProtective GearAccountability Tags
Personal Infection Control (PIC) KitStation Uniform – Station Polo or T-Shirt, Blue pants, Black Belt, Black Safety-Shoes
Helmet, hood, coat, pants, boots, gloves, eye protection, hearing protectionIndividually assignedIssued by Fairfax CountyCleaned twice annually
Self Contained Breathing ApparatusManufactured by ScottProtects against oxygen deficiency, toxic gases and extreme temperaturesIndividually issued fitted masksTested annuallyChecked before and after each use
Blue helmet, coat, pants, gloves, eye protection, hearing protectionNFPA 1991 compliant for bloodborne pathogensIndividually assignedIssued by Fairfax County
Issued to each EMTContents:
Eye protectionGlovesHand sanitizerPocket face mask for artificial respirationsEMT shearsPen
Fairfax County VISITSection VIII
Equipment
Common Hand ToolsHosesLaddersEMS Equipment
Halligan ToolPry, pound, pull and punctureUsed as part of forcible entry
AxesPickheadFlathead
Carry by head
Forcible Entry KitHalliganFlathead axeK tool
“Set of Irons”
Pike PolePrimarily used to breach ceilings after a fire to check for extension
Bolt CuttersUsed primarily for cuttinglocks and wires
Sledge HammerUsed primarily for going throughwalls or doors
Different sizes and functionsRange from 1” to 6”Typically 50’ sections
Hose ToolsSpanner and hydrant wrenchesCouplingsMale and Female adaptersReducersHose clamps
Hose AppliancesGated wyes and SiameseFog and smooth bore nozzlesFoam nozzlesMaster stream, deck guns
1” Rubber jacketedBooster line
1” Forestry hoseLightweight
1 7/8”Attack lineFairly lightweight and maneuverableMost frequently used hose line
2 ½” Attack lineNot very maneuverableHigher volumes than 1 7/8” lines
3”Supply lineNot maneuverableRelays water from one fire engine to another
4”Supply lineNot maneuverableRelays water from one fire engine to anotherLarge Diameter Hose (LDH)
6”Supply lineNot maneuverableConnects engine to hydrant/water supplyTypically 15 feet longSoft sleeve vs. hard sleeveLarge Diameter Hose (LDH)
10’Attic ladder
14’Roof ladder
24’Extension Ladder
BagsAide BagAirway BagImmobilization Bag
Portable DevicesSuctionAED
Philips AEDPhilips MRx
Radiation Meter
Specialized KitsIntubation KitOB KitBurn KitTriage Kit
Immobilization DevicesBoard SplintSam SplintsVacuum SplintSager SplintC-CollarsBackboardKED
Patient Lifting & CarryingCot (Stretcher)Stair ChairReeves Stretcher
Other EquipmentMASTEmesis BasinsLinensGlovesSharps ContainersOxygen Cylinders
Fairfax County VISITSection IX
Riding Apparatus
OverviewWhat apparatus to ride?Obtaining an assignmentOvernight shiftsSafetySkills for red hats
Safety is priority oneOnly perform skills you are trained in
Frontline EngineReserve EngineMedicAmbulanceBattalion ChiefUtility
Career unitsVMS in the Operations, Supplemental sectionNotify officer of unit
Previous shift work day and that morning
Volunteer unitsVMS in the Operations, Duty Shift sectionInform officer of your skill set
Place gear/accountability tags on unitRoster function on MCT Re-familiarize with tool/equipment placement
Be on unit by start timeCheck bed assignment for free bedMake up bed early to avoid disturbing othersBring bedding or sleeping bag
Be carefulSafety is priority oneRoad vests/jackets and helmets on accidentsStay with either officer or driver as directed
Traffic control / Use of flaresFire hydrant usageCPR assistanceEquipment retrieval
Must know equipment locationEMS operations
Cleaning and decontaminationRestockingAmbulance cot operationObserve all aspects of patient careProvide limited treatment under the supervision of a qualified patient care provider
Fairfax County VISITSection X
Review
Fairfax County VISITSection XI
TEST