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 Listco13@fcvfra.org

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