Engine Operations Manual Apprentice Teach-Backs PDF

DIRECTIONS Inside the Engine Operations Manual, apprentice firefighters have been assigned the following: o 3 Teach-Back Skill Sheets o 3 Hands-On Skill Sheets Each of the 6 sheets must be completed and submitted prior to the apprentice firefighter being allowed to sit for the module exam To submit...

DIRECTIONS Inside the Engine Operations Manual, apprentice firefighters have been assigned the following: o 3 Teach-Back Skill Sheets o 3 Hands-On Skill Sheets Each of the 6 sheets must be completed and submitted prior to the apprentice firefighter being allowed to sit for the module exam To submit a Teach-Back, the following must be done: o The Officer or A/O must log into Vector Solutions and electronically acknowledge the completion of the Teach-Back by using the title of the assignment o In addition to the electronic acknowledgement, each crew member present must fill out an evaluation form on the Teach-Back All firefighters involved in the Teach-Back are encouraged to fill out an evaluation form as well o The paper evaluation forms filled out by the crew are to be scanned and emailed to [email protected] o The scanned electronic copies of the evaluation forms will be collected for the duration of your apprenticeship To submit a Hands-On Skill Sheet, the following must be done: o The Officer or A/O must log into Vector Solutions and electronically acknowledge the completion of the Hands-On Skill Sheet by using the title of the assignment In total, when you are done with the Engine Operations Manual, you will have to do the following before sitting for your module test: o Complete all 3 Teach-Backs and 3 Hands-On Skill Sheets o Officer or A/O electronically verifies all 6 activities. As part of the electronic acknowledgement, the Officer or A/O should list which skill sheets from which manual are being verified o Scan and email each paper evaluation form that was completed by the crew for the Teach-Backs Any questions about the process should be brought to the attention of the JATC office Second Edition 01/31/22 123 OVERVIEW The material in this manual will aid the apprentice firefighter in their teach-back and should be referenced when needed This teach-back is designed to stimulate discussion at the station level while allowing crews to train in a low stress environment The apprentice firefighter shall spend an appropriate amount of time learning and researching the topics below before presenting the material to the crew. While teachbacks are designed for everyone to learn from, the goal is for the apprentice firefighter to present the material while requiring minimal assistance from the crew Teach-backs should be performed with the applicable equipment/material present TEACH-BACK DISCUSSION POINTS DID NOT PERFORM APPROPRIATELY PERFORMED APPROPRIATELY Discuss the limitations, specifications, and components of pressurized water cans Discuss appropriate situations in which a water can could be used Demonstrate how to fill both types of water cans (Amerex 240 H vs. Badger WP 61) Discuss why adding dish soap or foam additives can be beneficial Discuss the specifications of CO2 extinguishers and the types of incidents where they can be used Discuss the specifications of dry chemical extinguishers and the types of incidents where they can be used Explain the procedures for replacing used extinguishers Apprentice completed teach-back successfully Second Edition 01/31/22 124 OVERVIEW The material in this manual will aid the apprentice firefighter in their teach-back and should be referenced when needed This teach-back is designed to stimulate discussion at the station level while allowing crews to train in a low stress environment The apprentice firefighter shall spend an appropriate amount of time learning and researching the topics below before presenting the material to the crew. While teachbacks are designed for everyone to learn from, the goal is for the apprentice firefighter to present the material while requiring minimal assistance from the crew Teach-backs should be performed with the applicable equipment/material present TEACH-BACK DISCUSSION POINTS DID NOT PERFORM APPROPRIATELY PERFORMED APPROPRIATELY Discuss the different types of foam found at CFD Explain Class A foam and its appropriate uses Explain Class B foam and its appropriate uses Discuss the difference between older and newer Class B foams regarding their percentages and manufacturers Explain how to operate the inline eductor. Specify pressures, flows, and steps for cleaning after use Explain why the SM20FLP should be used in foam operations Explain how to operate the Pro-Pak. Specify pressures, flows, and steps for cleaning after use Explain what can happen if two different types of foam concentrate are mixed Explain common issues with foam operations and ways to troubleshoot them Apprentice completed teach-back successfully Second Edition 01/31/22 125 OVERVIEW The material in this manual will aid the apprentice firefighter in their teach-back and should be referenced when needed This teach-back is designed to stimulate discussion at the station level while allowing crews to train in a low stress environment The apprentice firefighter shall spend an appropriate amount of time learning and researching the topics below before presenting the material to the crew. While teachbacks are designed for everyone to learn from, the goal is for the apprentice firefighter to present the material while requiring minimal assistance from the crew Teach-backs should be performed with the applicable equipment/material present TEACH-BACK DISCUSSION POINTS DID NOT PERFORM APPROPRIATELY PERFORMED APPROPRIATELY Explain what a discharge relief valve is and how it operates Explain how to set a discharge relief valve Explain how to perform monthly maintenance on a discharge relief valve Explain what a pressure governor is and how it works Explain the difference between Pressure Mode and RPM mode on the pressure governor Explain the safety features of Pressure Mode: RPM Limit, Low Water, and No Water Explain the safety features of RPM Mode Discuss when Pressure Mode and RPM Mode should be used Explain how a two-stage pump works; explain the difference between pressure and volume Explain when to use pressure and when to use volume on a two-stage pump Apprentice completed teach-back successfully Second Edition 01/31/22 126