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Des Plaines Fire Department Division of Training and Safety

Probationary Firefighter Orientation and Training Program Operational Readiness Training Period

Des Plaines Fire Department Division of Training & Safety

Operational Readiness Training Period

COMPETENCY VALIDATION RECORD The mentor must initial each section indicating that the probationary member has demonstrated knowledge and completed each criteria.

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The probationary firefighter/paramedic will spend a minimum of ten shifts as a supervised member of the

company. During this time it is imperative that the probationary firefighter / paramedic develop a working

knowledge of DPFD policies, procedures, running orders, and communications relating to EMS, fire

suppression and rescue duties. Each shift the probationary firefighter/paramedic and assigned mentor will

participate in a process that involves the demonstration of knowledge and competency relating to

designated policies and procedures.

This form is a record that documents the probationary firefighter/paramedic’s participation and

performance of the listed competencies and skills. The primary mentor must sign off for each shift.

However, this does not mean that the primary mentor be the only person to participate in the process.

Each crew member in the station that the probationary firefighter/paramedic is assigned can go through

the policies and procedures. The proctor or mentor will initial the appropriate competency or skill that they

reviewed or observed.

Competency Validation Demonstration Record

The mentor must initial each section indicating that the probationary firefighter has demonstrated

knowledge of and completed each criterion.

Daily Core Competency Demonstration

After initial training on the daily core competencies, the probationary firefighter will demonstrate the ability

to master these skills on each day they are assigned to this phase of training and evaluation. The Weekly

Skill Drill checklist will serve as the performance indicator for these daily evaluations.

Don SCBA in 60 seconds or less without facepiece compromise in all assigned PPE;

o Shift SCBA to low profile position, dump SCBA from shoulder waist, redon SCBA

Remove, carry, position, raise and tie off a 24’ ground ladder to assigned objective

Complete hydrant hook-up to engine company

Lead-out an initial attack hose line assigned by company officer and repack line

Assemble patient care equipment and utilize stretcher carry lift




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SHIFT #1

Shift: Date: Co Assigned#: Probationary firefighter/paramedic: Mentor:

Initials Competencies Initials Skills Ambulance Familiarization –

paramedic must be introduced to all equipment on the ambulance

Zoll Monitor Operations

Location of ambulance forms (exmpl. Daily check, Weekly check, Controlled substance, maintenance sheets)

FERNO Stretcher Operations

Perform the Daily Ambulance inventory

Complete the Daily Ambulance inventory sheet

Perform a Weekly check Complete the Weekly Ambulance check sheet

Portable Radio Battery procedure

Complete the Daily Maintenance Sheet

NWC Policy C-6 Controlled Substances on EMS Vehicles

Perform Controlled Substance Count at start/end of shift, signing the sheet

DPFD Policy: EMS Inventories Sec:XV # 15.4

Perform apparatus inventory review and complete Apparatus Familiarization Quiz on assigned apparatus

DPFD Communication: Employee Signatures

Don SCBA in 60 seconds or less without facepiece compromise

Suppression Familiarization – FF must review all equipment on assigned suppression company

Perform single FF 24’ ground ladder carry and raise to assigned objective

Place all PPE and assigned tools in operational ready position

Perform hydrant hook-up from engine to hydrant

Comments: Primary Mentor: Probationary firefighter/paramedic: Signature Signature




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SHIFT #2 Shift: Date: Co Assigned#: Probationary firefighter/paramedic: Mentor:

Initials Competencies Initials Skills Perform the Daily Ambulance

inventory Complete the Daily Ambulance

inventory sheet Accessing the “Everyone on

Dpfd\usr\home (H:) drive Navigate through the EMS folder

(NWC EMSS Policy Manual) Generate a simulated Non Printed

EMS Report form. Introduction to IMAGE Trend (Log-in,

password change) Understand difference between Field

Bridge and Service Bridge

Generate a simulated patient care report. (In the Dispatch Nature box please select “Training-authors initials” ex: training-PD)

Review Oxygen refill procedure (Portable and Main H cylinder)

Perform a simulated exchange of the main oxygen cylinder.

DPFD Communication: Unattended Vehicles

Demonstrate procedure for changing an SCBA bottle from 30 minute cylinder to 60 minutes

DPFD Communication: Shopping Policy

Fill SCBA cylinder from compressor


Fill SCBA cylinder from cascade

Use buddy breather connection on SCBA


Daily Core Competency Demonstration Skill Demonstration Initials

Don SCBA in 60 seconds or less; shift / dump / doff / don SCBA Carry and throw 24’ extension ladder Complete hydrant hook-up Lead-out assigned initial attack hoseline and rebed Assemble patient care equipment




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SHIFT #3




inventory sheet DPFD Policy: Alarms & Responses

Section XII, #12.1 Code 1 Skill Performance – Use stair chair

& document on skill sheet DPFD Policy: Alarms & Responses

Section XII, 12.11 Still Districts Demonstrate the deployment of

RAM portable monitor DPFD Policy: Alarms & Responses

Section XII, 12.12 Company Assist Districts

Demonstrate lead-out of preconnect hose and rebed line

DPFD Policy: Alarms & Responses Section XII, 12.9 Tollway Response

Demonstrate lead-out of trash line and rebed line

Review STRYKER Stair Chair operations






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SHIFT #4 Shift: Date: Co Assigned#: Probationary firefighter/paramedic: Mentor:



inventory sheet NWC Policy I-2 Infection Control Simulate process on how to report a

suspected exposure. Review DPFD procedure for

Accident/Injury. Complete the DP Work-Related

Accident/Injury Form (Simulate an injury) FF/PMs portion.

DPFD Communication: Bloodborne Pathogen / Exposure Control Plan

Skill Performance – Conduct evolution using the Reeves Sleeve

DPFD Communication: Vehicle Accident

Demonstrate use of pre-piped master stream device

DPFD Policy: EMS Operations Section XV, #15.2 Patient Transportation Districts

Demonstrate the deployment of the skid hose pack and repack

NWC Policy: T-2 Patient Transportation/Selection of Receiving Hospital

Demonstrate carry techniques for High Rise / Stairwell pack

Identify components of Hydrant Bag and High Rise Bag


Comments: Primary Mentor: Probationary firefighter/paramedic:

Signature Signature




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SHIFT # 5




inventory sheet NWC Policy: C-8 Communications

Policy Review Communications equipment

on the ambulance. (Cell phone, VHF radio, MERCI and MDT

NWC Policy: P-2 Physician/Nurse on Scene

Skill Performance – Use the KED & document on skill sheet

NWC Policy: O-1 Procedure for Handling Overrides

Demonstrate daily check procedures for power saws

DPFD Communication: EMS Police Department Notification

Demonstrate set-up of a box crib and step chock for vehicle stabilization on staff car

DPFD Policy: Command Operations Section XIV, #14.7 Radio Designations

Demonstrate carrying procedures for assigned hand tools for interior firefighting operations



Signature Signature




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SHIFT # 6




inventory sheet DPFD Communication: Driving

Regulations Skill Performance – Conduct

Evolution using Rescue Seat NWC Policy: L-2 Safe Ambulance

Operation (Use of L &S) Demonstrate the use of TIC

including battery change out and fire scene operation

DPFD Policy: General Department Policy, Section VI, #6.5, Drivers License Requirements

Assemble RIT equipment list from truck company

DPFD Policy: Apparatus, Section X, #10.4, Opticom Repair

Demonstrate procedure for calling a MAYDAY on portable radio

DPFD Communication: Reserve Ambulance Status

DPFD Communication: Refueling Department Apparatus

DPFD Communication: Apparatus/Vehicle Repair



Signature Signature




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SHIFT # 7




inventory sheet NWC Policy: R-6 Refusal of Service Create a simulated Field Bridge

refusal report with signature NWC Policy:C-4 Multiple Releases Don PFD water rescue device NWC Policy: M-3 Minor

Patient/Guardian Consent. Refusal or Service by an Adolescent

Don GUMBY suit

NWC Policy: I-3 Invalid Assists Perform simulated rescue using throw rope bag

NWC Policy: T-1 Triple Zero/Non-Initiation of CPR

Use all atmospheric monitoring devices on assigned apparatus



Signature Signature




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SHIFT # 8




inventory sheet NWC Policy: E-1 Emotional Illness

and Behavioral Emergencies Complete a simulated Involuntary

Admission form NWC Policy: V-2 Suspected Child

Abuse and Neglect Complete a simulated Child Abuse

Report form Place all PPE and assigned tools in

operational ready position Skill Performance – Conduct

Evolution using the Pediatric Immobilization Device

Demonstrate use of hand tools, rabbit tools to force doors

Use K-Tool to pull lock cylinder Demonstrate techniques for opening

lock mechanism after cylinder is removed


Signature Signature




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SHIFT # 9




inventory sheet NWC Policy: P-3 Interaction with

Police / Crime Scene Responses Skill Performance – Splinting (Use

Vacuum Splints) document on skill performance sheet

DPFD Communication: Transportation of Prisoners

Demonstrate set-up and operation of PPV

DPFD Communication: Emergency Aid to the Indigent/Needy

Demonstrate ability to carry assigned roof ladder on extension ladder and deploy on roof simulator

Review DPFD Ambulance Billing & Privacy Acknowledgement Form (HIPAA)

Climb full length of aerial ladder


Use all accessories in aerial ladder basket


Signature Signature




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SHIFT # 10 Shift: Date: Co Assigned#: Probationary firefighter/paramedic: Mentor:



inventory sheet NWC Policy: C-7 Confidentiality of

Patient Records Skill Performance – Application of

the HARE Traction splint. Document on Skill Performance sheet

NWC Policy: E-2 Non-Disposable Equipment Exchange

Tie various fire service knots; bowline, clove, handcuff, figure of eight, safeties

NWC Policy: Hospital Resource Limitation / Ambulance Bypass

Hoist handtools and hoseline using utility rope

DPFD Communication: 1700 Higgins Road/Code #1

Demonstrate hose coupling ID to identify escape direction

DPFD Communication: Ambulance Fee

DPFD Communication: Driving Regulations



Signature Signature

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