Fresno Fire Department Driver/Operator Skills Training Manual PDF

TRAINING AND EQUIPMENT MANUAL DRIVER / OPERATOR SKILLS 313.002 RODEO EFFECTIVE: JANUARY 2017 Current Revision Date: 09/16/21 Author’s Name/Rank: Robert J. Garcia, Engineer Administrative Support Tammy Williams Management Analyst II Next Revision Date: Review Level: 09/16/23 2 ADA PURPOSE The purpose...

TRAINING AND EQUIPMENT MANUAL DRIVER / OPERATOR SKILLS 313.002 RODEO EFFECTIVE: JANUARY 2017 Current Revision Date: 09/16/21 Author’s Name/Rank: Robert J. Garcia, Engineer Administrative Support Tammy Williams Management Analyst II Next Revision Date: Review Level: 09/16/23 2 ADA PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to define a standard obstacle course (rodeo) and rating system for Fresno Fire Department (FFD or Department) members. APPLICATION The intent of the rodeo is to provide the resources needed to develop basic driver skills while limiting risk to the public and FFD apparatus. OPERATIONAL POLICY Two (2) proctors shall be present with each apparatus on the course. Proctors will function as “backers” when necessary to prevent accidents. Each proctor will carry a portable radio to communicate with the driver. OPERATIONAL GUIDELINE The prescribed rodeo and rating system (Training and Equipment Manual, Section 313.002a, Rodeo, Individual Performance Evolution) is to be used in qualifying a member for a Driver’s License Firefighter Endorsement. Note: During a Driver’s License Endorsement test, the operator is not allowed to use a back-up camera. The rodeo is intended to provide the following opportunities for FFD members who are responsible for driving heavy fire apparatus: 1. Experience the limitations and capabilities of FFD fire apparatus. Section 313.002 Page 1 of 14 2. Develop or improve the operator’s perception of proximities relating to the apparatus (i.e., bumpers and wheelbase). 3. Develop or improve the operator’s ability to use mirrors and a backup camera. PROCESS The rodeo course may include all the following events: 1. Serpentine 2. Diminishing clearance with measured front stop 3. Three-point turnaround 4. Parallel park 5. Alley dock 6. Tailboard swing Resources Needed: (1) Pumping apparatus (1) Truck apparatus (1) Course map and tri-pod mount (1) Caution tape (3) Tape measures (26) Short cones (2) Tall cones (67) Standard cones (22) Delineators Section 313.002 Page 2 of 14 Unless otherwise noted, the placement of all cones and delineators are measured from the inside edge of their base. Serpentine (See Figure 1): 1. Resources needed: (4) Delineators (15) Standard cones 2. Wait until an outside proctor signal that he/she is ready. 3. Start on the right side of the first delineator. 4. Drive forward weaving in between each delineator. 5. Pull past the last (fourth) delineator far enough to allow driving in reverse, starting on the opposite side of the fourth delineator. 6. Drive in reverse weaving in between each delineator. 7. Drive in reverse until the front bumper passes the first delineator and set the parking brake when finished. Section 313.002 Page 3 of 14 200’ = Delineators A = Standard Cones 34' 34' Measuered from the center of each delineator. 100' I> 34' 34' 50' Not to Scale (Figure 1) Section 313.002 Page 4 of 14 Diminishing Clearance (See Figure 2): 1. Resources needed: (1) Delineator (22) Short cones (1) Tape measure 2. Wait until an outside proctor signal that he/she is ready. 3. Enter the event at a great enough speed to necessitate quick judgment, but not less than 15 MPH. 4. Stop within 18” of the delineator at the end, measured to the closest point of the front bumper. 5. Set the parking brake. 6. Wait until an outside proctor signals, he/she is ready. 7. Release the parking brake and back up the apparatus completely past the first set of cones. 8. Set the parking brake when finished. Section 313.002 Page 5 of 14 Delineator Short Cones: = Delineator ~ = Tall Cones 50' ~ h This point is two inches greater than the outside di mention of the tires on the apparatus being used. & i ~& & & & ~ & & & & & & & & ~ & & & ~ & 100' 9' 6" Not to Scale (Figure 2) Section 313.002 Page 6 of 14 Three-Point Turnaround (See Figure 3): 1. Resources needed: (2) Delineators (29) Standard cones 2. Wait until an outside proctor signal that he/she is ready. 3. Enter the area between the two delineators. 4. Exit the area through the same two delineators; come to a stop and set the parking brake when finished. Section 313.002 Page 7 of 14 = Delineators ~ = Standard Cones 100'