Firefighter II 3/20/12

Journal:  Pre-fire Plan the CTC Shop.

Objectives:

1.  Fire and Life Safety PPT
2.  Fire and Life Safety Project Research

Firefighter I 3/20/12

Journal:  What information should be included in the scene size up?

Objectives:

1.  Workkeys Testing
2.  Make up work

First Responder 3/19/12

Journal:  What are the phases of a tonic clonic seizure?

Ojectives:

1.  Medical Emergencies PPT
2.  Chapter 15 and 16 questions

Introduction to Firefighting 3/19/12

Journal:  Define LUNAR

1.  Denver Drill PPT
2.  Denver Drill Practicals

Firefighter II 3/16/12

Journal:  Fire Inspection

Objectives:

1.  Pre Fire Plans

Firefighter I 3/16/12

Journal:  What information should you gather from a caller if you are a 911 dispatcher?

Objectives:

1.  Receiving Emergency Calls

First Responder 3/15/12

Journal:  Describe the flow rates for the different type of O2 delivery devices?

Objectives:

1.  Medical Emergencies

Introduction to Firefighting 3/15/12

Journal:  What are the 3 fire service priorities?

Objectives:

1.  Test
2.  Firefighter Survival PPT

Firefighter II 3/14/12

Journal:  What information should be included in a fire safety survey?

Objectives:

1.  Chapter 20 PPT Part I
2.  Fire Inspection Skill
3.  PT "Filthy 31"

Firefighter I 3/14/12

Journal:  What are some keys to determining a fire's point of origin?

Objectives:

1.  Finish CFI Class
2.  Communications Chapter Questions
3.  Communitcations PPT Part I
4.  Receiving an Emergency Call Skill

Juniors were also visited today by some students from Marshall Primary who were at the school for a field trip.  CTC students gladly donned their gear and gave the children a tour of the station and the fire truck.

First Responder 3/13/12

Journal:  What are the steps to take for an unconscious adult choking?

Objectives:

1.  Chapter 13 Questions
2.  Oxygen Administration PPT
3.  Oxygen Administration Skills

Introduction to Firefighting 3/13/12

Journal:  Define RECEO

Objectives:

1.  Fire Tools PPT
2.  Test Review
3.  Forcible Entry Skills

Firefighter II 3/12/12

Journal:  What information should be given on an initial scene size up?

Objectives:

1.  Test
2.  Communications PPT

Firefighter I 3/12/12

Journal:  What are some indicators that a fire was intentionally set?

Objectives:

CFI Impact of First Responders on Fire Investigations

First Responder 3/9/12

Journal:  Define Tachy, Brady, Hyper, and Hypo

Objectives:

1.  Test
2.  Unconscious Adult, Infant, Child Choking
3.  Chapter 13 Questions

Introduction to Firefighting 3/9/12

Journal:  What 5 components make up a "Quint"?

Objectives:

1.  SCBA Skills
2.  Cascade System Skills
3.  Fire Department Roles

Firefighter II 3/8/12

Journal:  Explain BLEVE.

Objectives:

1.  FFII Chapter 15 and 16 Test
2.  Read Chapter 19 and Answer Questions
3.  Chapter 19 PPT
4.  Writing an Incident Report Skill

Firefighter I 3/8/12

Journal:  Describe the 3 types of sprinkler positions.

Objectives:

1.  Chapter 16 and 17 Test
2.  Read Chapter 18 and Answer Questions
3.  Chapter 18 PPT
4.   CFI Training Class: How First Responders Impact the Fire Investigation

First Responder 3/7/12

Journal:  Why is documentation important?

Objectives:

1. Chapter Questions
2. Test Review
3. Conscious Choking

Introduction to Firefighting 3/7/12

Journal:  What are your current career plans?

Objectives:

1.  Fire Department Facilities and Apparatus
2.  Cascasde System Overview
3.  SCBA Skills

Firefighter II 3/6/12

Journal:  What should a firefighter do, if he determines that a fire is a fatal fire?

Objectives:

1.  Test Review
2.  PT

4 Rounds
15 SCBA Thrusters
20 Burpees
25 Box Jumps

Cale trying to make his cleaning duties magically complete themselves!

Firefighter I 3/6/12

Journal:  What are some ques that can key a firefighter that there is hidden fire in a building?

Objectives:

1.  WINN Testing
2.  Test Review
3.  Salvage Assessment

First Responder 3/5/12

Journal:  Record Baseline Vitals

Objectives:

1.  Patient Assessment Practical
2.  Chapter 9-10 Questions

Introduction to Firefighting 3/5/12

Journal:  What do you feel is the most difficult part of the CPAT? Why?

Objectives:

CPAT: Day 2:  Today students who did not get to attempt the CPAT during the previous class, got their shot at completing it. 

Firefighter II 3/2/12

Journal:  What are some keys to indicate to a first responder that a fire may be incendiary?

Objectives:

1.  Investigating Fatal Fires (CFI Class)

Firefighter I 3/2/12

Journal:  What are some key tools to use during salvage operations?

Objectives:

1.  Overhaul PPT
2.  One and Two Firefighter Salvage Cover Folds and Rolls
3.  Construct a Water Chute
4.  Construct a Catch All

Flash and Bruce Perform a One Firefighter Fold

Two Firefighter Fold

Water Chute

Landon, Proud of His Accomplishment

Filling up the Red Neck Hot Tub

The FFI Catch All Held 30 Gallons of Water

First Responder 3/1/12

Journal:  Obtain and record baseline vitals for all class members.

Objectives:

1.  Patient Assessment Review
2.  Patient Assessment Chapter Questions

Introduction to Firefighting 3/1/12

Journal:  What do you think the most difficult part of the firefighter hiring process will be for you?  Why?

Objectives:

CPAT:

Today the Intro Class had the opportunity to learn about the CPAT (Candidate Physical Ability Test).  Most fire departments use the CPAT or some variation in their new hire testing procedure.  The CPAT is a 8 station timed test that a candidate must complete in under 10 minutes 20 seconds.  The stations are as follows: 1. Stair Climb (3 minutes) 2. Hose Drag 3. Forcible Entry 4. Equipment Carry 5. Ladder Raise 6. Maze 7. Victim Rescue 8. Push/Pull Simulation.  All of the students in the class attempted each event.  Several students attempted the entire CPAT course.  Two students, Jordan Austin (9:01) and Tre Wright (8:43) completed the mock CPAT in under the 10:20 mark.

Firefighter II 3/29/12

Journal:  Describe how a frangible bulb sprinkler works.

Objectives:

1.  Torture Tommy (Joint project between firefighting and radio broadcast, more info to come later)
2.  Chapter 18 PPT

Firefighter I 2/29/12

Journal:  Define Salvage and Overhaul.

Objectives:

1.  Salvage and Overhaul PPT
2.  One and Two Firefighter Salvage Cover Rolls and Folds

First Responder 2/28/12

Journal:  Take baseline vitals for all students in the class and record the results.

Objectives:

1.  Patient Assessment Skills
2.  Communications and Documentation PPT
3.  Documentation Skills

Introduction to Firefighting 2/28/12

Journal:  What are the steps in the career firefighter application process?

Objectives:

1.  Career Firefighter Written Exam
2.  CPAT Video

Firefighter II 2/27/12

Journal:  What is an advantage and a disadvantage of a rate of rise heat detector?

Objectives:

1.  Test
2.  Read Chapter 18 and answer questions
3.  PT

Firefighter I 2/27/12

Journal:  Describe the 4 types of indicating control valves.

Objectives:

1.  Test
2.  Fire Alarm Systems PPT
3.  PT

First Responder 2/24/12

Journal:  DCAP-BTLS

Objectives:

1. Patient Assessment Test
2. Vital Signs

Introduction to Firefighting 2/24/12

Journal:  Describe another historical fire presentation.

Objectives:

1.  Historical Fire Presentations
2.  Career Firefighting PPT
3.  Quiz

Firefighter II 2/23/12

Journal:  Describe the different types fixed temp of heat detectors.

Objectives:

1.  Test Review
2.  PT

Firefighter I 2/23/12

Journal:  What are the hydrant colors mean when determining hydrant flow.

Objectives:

1.  Test Review
2.  Read Chapter 16 and answer questions