Fire Service Regional Drill Overview

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What is required to be submitted by the BC after the Regional Drill?

An evaluation of each student's performance
A training roster for their personnel (correct)
A written report of the drill
A list of deficiencies identified during the drill

If a training roster is submitted by the Captain, what is the BC expected to do next?

Discuss the roster with the crew
Verify the accuracy of the roster (correct)
Submit their own duplicate roster
Contact the training facility for confirmation

What must the completed training roster include?

The date the training was conducted
Feedback from the instructors
Confirmation that an evaluation of the lesson was administered (correct)
Only the names of the students

What will be logged as 'Facilities Training -- Regional Drill'?

The training roster submitted by the BC (B) Signup and view all the answers

What action must company officers take upon returning to their stations after the drill?

Correct and review identified deficiencies (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the Regional Drill in the Fire Continuing Education Program?

To define roles and responsibilities of personnel involved (C) Signup and view all the answers

Who is ultimately responsible for the participation of crews in their assigned region during the monthly training drill?

The Battalion Commanders (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of topics should the content for the regional drill focus on?

Fire service related concepts (B) Signup and view all the answers

What must Company Officers ensure for their crew regarding the monthly drills?

They have been appropriately trained on the topics associated with the drills (D) Signup and view all the answers

How long must the Company Training/Drill (CTD) be that participating crews must accomplish each month?

Four hours (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of Battalion Commanders regarding drill objectives?

Identify and accomplish them (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding the regional drills?

Drills must not contradict department SOGs and P&Ps. (C) Signup and view all the answers

If makeup days are needed for drill participation, who is responsible for arranging them?

The Battalion Commanders (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the total credit hours awarded for conducting a drill and its follow-up review in a month?

3 hours (C) Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for ensuring that all crews cycle through the drill?

The BC (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following activities does NOT require a lesson plan?

Preparation of reading material (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is one responsibility of the BC regarding the training provided?

To ensure the training is relevant and content-driven (D) Signup and view all the answers

What resources does the Training Division provide to assist with lesson plan development?

Material for lesson plan development (C) Signup and view all the answers

What should the BC and/or Captain do prior to the training?

Brief the crews on objectives and goals (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is true about the lesson plans that can be used for training?

They can be predesigned or created by the BC or designee (A) Signup and view all the answers

During the debrief after training, what is expected to be discussed?

Teaching points and lessons learned (D) Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Regional Drill

The Bernalillo County Fire Department supplements its Continuing Education program with monthly Regional Drills.
Regional drills focus on fire service related concepts and topics, excluding EMS topics.
Drills emphasize training objectives aligned with department guidelines.

Roles and Responsibilities

Battalion Commanders (BC) are primarily responsible for organizing and managing regional drills.
- They ensure the participation of crews in their region.
- BCs delegate, assist, and coordinate tasks to ensure timely and effective drill implementation based on regional needs.
- They oversee the performance of crews and prioritize personnel safety.
- BCs maintain communication with company officers to ensure all members receive training.
Company Officers ensure crew participation in monthly drills.
- They educate their crews on drill topics if members miss the training.

Development

Each month, four hours of ISO-credited "Company Training/Drill" (CTD) are fulfilled through regional drills.
Regional drills are developed and implemented by the BCs.
The Training Division provides materials to assist in lesson plan development.
The BC is responsible for the content and relevance of the training.
A lesson plan is required for each drill.
Lesson plans can be pre-designed or created by the BC or their designee.

Implementation

BCs ensure all crews from their region are cycled through the drill.
BCs or Captains brief crews on objectives and goals before the drill.

Evaluation

After the drill, the BC or Captain debrief crews on identified teaching points and lessons learned.
Company officers are responsible for correcting, discussing, practicing, and reviewing any deficiencies identified during the drill.

Documentation

BCs submit a training roster for their personnel for the regional drill.
If a Captain submits a roster, the BC verifies its accuracy.
Training rosters indicate the location of the drill and record student names, course, instructor, and an evaluation confirmation.
Regional drills are logged as "Facilities Training -- Regional Drill" in Target Solutions.

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