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Subject: Resolution authorizing the City of San Bernardino
Fire Department to enter into an agreement with San
Bernardino City Unified School District Adult
School, to establish a Firefighter and Emergency
Medical Technician (EMT) Academy.
From:
Larry R. Pitzer, Fire Chief
Dept:
Fire
Date:
September 17, 2002
MC/C Meeting Date:
October 7, 2002
Synopsis of Previous Council Action:
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt resolution.
Contact Person: Larry Pitzer. Fire Chief
Phone: (909) 384-5286
Supporting data attached: Staff Report. Resolution. and Agreement
Ward: CitYWide
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
Amount:
$2.002.00
Source:
(Acct. No) 001-202-5133
(Acct. Description) Education and Training
Finance:
Council Notes:
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STAFF REPORT
SUBJECT
Resolution authorizing the City of San Bernardino Fire Department to enter into an
agreement with San Bernardino City Unified School District Adult School, to establish a
Firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Academy.
BACKGROUND
The City of San Bernardino Fire Department is requesting authorization to enter into a
partnership with San Bernardino City Unified School District Adult School, to establish a
Firefighter and EMT Academy. The School District will assist fourteen (14) current fire
employees that are qualified, experienced, and that meet all state requirements in
receiving their instructor credentials.
All fire personnel that have been qualified will be eligible to instruct civilian candidates
that are pursuing a career in the fire service. The Fire Department will use approved
State and National curriculums in teaching and certifying each candidate. The
curriculums have all been approved by the San Bernardino City Unified School District
Adult School Administration.
All candidates seeking a career in firefighting and EMT must apply at the Adult School
and meet the following requirements to be considered for a 24 week Firefighter and EMT
Academy:
.) 18 years of age or older
.) Have a high school graduate or equivalent
(. No felony convictions
(0 Clear T.8. screening
.) Social Security card
.) Valid California 1.D. or Driver's License
The application process for the Firefighter and EMT Academy consists of the following
components (Attachment B):
.:. Written Application
.:. Written Examination
.) Physical Agility
.:. Oral Interview process
A committee will select the top 70 applicants who have scored the highest on the written
examination and passed the physical agility requirements and test. These applicants will
proceed to take the oral interview; 35 applicants will be selected with 5 alternates to
participate in the Academy.
Approximate academy cost for candidates:
Uniform
Text books and Administrative fees
$ 100.00
$ 200.00
The participants are required to meet three (3) times a week for class sessions at Station
221,200 E 3'd Street and Station 232, 162 South Leland Norton Way. Classes meet on
Tuesday 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (Fire), Wednesday 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (EMT), and
Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Fire). The Fire and EMT Academy requires a
commitment from the candidates to attend all sessions, dressed in their authorized
uniform. The Firefighter and EMT Academy is committed to provide 364 hours of
instruction to candidates, fire (248 hours) and EMT (116 hours) training. The Academy
will cover subjects such as (Attachment C):
.:. Fire Service Organization and Responsibility
.:. Fire Behavior and extinguishment theory
-> Firefighter safety
-> Emergency Medical Service Law
.:. Patient Assessment
.:. Advanced Life Support Assist
Completion of this program will enable the student to meet or exceed the necessary
qualifications of employment with our department and other fire departments that may
accept this Academy.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The City of San Bernardino Fire Department will be responsible for financing the cost for
14 fire employees to receive credentials through the State. The cost incurred will be for
the Commission on Teaching Credentials fees for printing certificate documents
($56/per), San Bernardino City Unified School District fees for employee fingerprinting,
($32/per), and State fees for the credential document that all fire personnel will receive
($55/per).
$2,002.00 program cost is included in the Fire Department's Budget FY 02/03. Funding
is available in the Education and Training Account 001-202-5133.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution.
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RESOLUTION N'O.
RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINIO . AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO FIRE
DEPARTMENT TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH SAN BERNARDINO CITY
UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT ADULT SCHOOL, TO ESTABLISH A FIREFIGHTER AND
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (EMT) ACADEMY.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. San Bernardino City Unified School District Adult School and the San
Bernardino City Fire Department wish to enter into an agreement to establish a Firefighter and
Emergency Medical Technician Academy.
SECTION 2. The Mayor or her designee is hereby authorized and directed to execute said
agreement, a copy of which is attached as Attachment "A".
SECTION 3. The authorization to execute the above referenced agreement is rescinded if it is
not executed within sixty (60) days of the passage of this resolution.
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RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINIO.. AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO FIRE
DEPARTMENT TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH SAN BERNARDINO CITY
UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT ADULT SCHOOL, TO ESTABLISH A FIREFIGHTER AND
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (EMT) ACADEMY.
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the Mayor and Common
Council of the City of San Bernardino at a meeting thereof, held on
the day of ,2002 by the following vote, to wit:
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Rachel Clark,
City Clerk
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19 The foregoing resolution is hereby approved this
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Judith Valles, Mayor
City of San Bernardino
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Approved as to form
and legal content:
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JAMES F. PENMAN
City Attorney
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Attachment A
AGREEMENT
TO ESTABLISH FIREFIGHTER AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN
ACADEMY
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this day of October by and between the San
Bernardino City Fire Department hereinafter called the Agency and the San Bernardino City Unified
School District (San Bernardino Adult School) hereinafter called the District.
PARTI
BASIS AND PURPOSE OF AGREEMENT
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the District and Agency acknowledge a public obligation to contribute to Fire and
Emergency Medical Services education for the benefit of students and to meet our communities needs;
WHEREAS, the District and Agency are to establish a partnership to provide an approved Fire and
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Academy. It is to the benefit of both District and Agency that
all Academy students have opportunities for Ii ve practical exercises and clinical internship experience to
enhance their capabilities as a potential Firefighter or EMT;
WHEREAS, the Agency has facilities suitable for the live practical exercises needs of the Academy;
WHEREAS, The Agency will contract with surrounding community hospitals to meet required clinical
time for the EMT portion;
NOW, THEREFORE, the District and Agency mutually agree as follows:
PART II
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCYS FACllJTIES
I.
The Agency will host the Academy at two locations, located at:
200 E 3'd Street, San Bernardino, CA 92410 and
162 Leland Norton Way Building 680, San Bernardino, CA 92404
2. The Agency will provide a positive learning environment; all classrooms will have
suitable temperature control and equipment such as chairs, tables, bulletin board, etc.
3. The Agency shall ensure adequate parking, access to a drinking fountain and adequate
restroom facilities.
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PART III
FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
There shall be no financial or in-kind remuneration to or from either party. However,
there are set fees for each portion of the Academy such as registration, supplies, books,
etc. These costs are given to each student at time of registration.
PART IV
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND PRIVILEGES OF THE DISTRICT
A. For the Program in General
1. The District can claim adult students for State Average Daily Attendance (ADA)
Reimbursement.
2. The District & Agency student's behavior is required to conform to the standards and
rules of the District (Adult School) and Agency. Any student who fails to adhere to
District and Agency behavior standards will be asked to leave the premises and may face
disciplinary action consistent to District policy.
The District is committed to the achievement of equal educational opportunity. Decisions
related to admission, participation, student's employment and financing will not be
influenced by race, religion, sex, age, disability, or national origin.
3.
The District agrees to advertisement of Academy through local publication resources.
Adult School will conduct all pre-registration and application processes including all
required documentation for the District.
4. The District will conduct academic evaluation on all potential Academy candidates.
5. The District agrees to provide liability insurance for District employees while
participating in activities relating to the instructional program.
6. Malpractice coverage for EMT students throughout the term of the
Agreement will be carried by the Agency.
7. District will defend, hold harmless and indemnify the Agency against all claims,
demands, suits, judgments, expenses and costs of any and every kind on account of the
injury to or death of persons or loss of/or damage to property arising in any manner out of
the District's performance of this Agreement.
8. District has agreed to the initial purchase of all instructor manuals. District will also order
all required texts required by the Agency for Academy students. The student will
purchase the class textbooks from District bookstore.
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13. Outline of the program
1.
District will conduct all registration and initial academic evaluation, mutually acceptable
to District and Agency. Agency will establish physical eligibility criteria, the oral
interview process and overall instructional curriculum that meets the educational goals of
the Fire/EMT Academy. The curriculum, physical eligibility test, and oral interview
questions will be the responsibility of the Agency and will be made available to the
District at a mutually agreed upon time and subject to revision in instances of conflict
with District interests.
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Agency will conduct a Fire/EMT Academy for the period of 23 weeks, in which each
candidate will receive a certificate of completion for the Fire portion and a course
completion certificate per the State of California for the EMT portion. The completion of
the Academy will qualify each candidate to meet the requirements necessary to apply for
employment by the City of San Bernardino Fire Department. In no way does the
completion of the academy guaranty any candidate a position with said Agency.
C. For Academy Instructors
1.
District in conjunction with Agency and approval from District will provide faculty
members who are both qualified and competent teachers and/or licensed health care
practitioners for all academic areas.
2. District faculty will be responsible for learning and observing the
regulations of both District and Agency as they apply to the
circumstances;
3. District has the privilege of regularly scheduled meetings at
mutually agreed upon times at the Agency with Agency staff,
including both selected personnel and administrative level
representatives, for the purpose of interpreting, discussing, and
evaluating the educational program involved.
4. District will assist Agency in the process to aid Agency instructors to becoming
credentialed.
5. All potential instructors are required to pass all prequalification processes prior to being
selected as an instructor in teaching any portion of said Academy. Each instructor
selected for the Academy must be agreed upon by District and Agency.
6.
District and Agency faculty that instruct in the EMT portion of the Academy
shall be responsible for instruction regarding patient and institution confidentiality.
7. District and Agency faculty that instruct in the EMT portion of the Academy
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PART V
shall inform the students that they must provide a record of immunizations if
requested.
8.
All students shall have the status of students and shall not be considered to be
Agency employees, nor shall they replace Agency staff. Clinical internship experience
will be conducted as a laboratory learning experience.
9.
All students are subject to the authority, policies, and regulations ofthe District and
Agency. They are also subject, during clinical internship assignment, to applicable
Hospital regulations and must conform to the same standards as are set for Agency.
10.
District and Agency will be responsible for assuring that all students will comply
with all applicable provisions of this Agreement and meet both District and Agency
academic and clinical internship standards, rules and regulations of conduct.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND PRIVILEGES OF THE AGENCY.
A. For the Program in General
PART VI
1.
Agency will maintain the standards which make it eligible for each student to participate
in approved Academy.
2.
Agency will designate staff members who will function as Instructors both in the areas of
the Fire and EMT Academy. These instructors must also meet all qualifications of the
District.
3.
Agency will provide appropriate Safety gear when involved in any live or practical
learning environment, to all students of said Academy.
4.
Agency has the right to disqualify or drop students from Academy for not meeting
required standards and expectations set forth by the Agency.
5.
Agency will set all testing standards, which students must attain in order to receive
certificates of completion.
JOINT RESPONSIBILITIES AND PRIVILEGES
A. For Publications
1.
Publication by District or Agency staff members of any material relative to
the Academy that has not been approved for release by the District and the Agency is
prohibited.
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B. Assurance of Non-Discrimination
1. The Agency hereby certifies that it is in compliance with all applicable local, state and
federal health and safety regulations
2. The District and the Agency hereby certify that each of them shall not discriminate on the
basis ofrace , color, national origin, sex (including sexual harassment),religion, age or
handicap
(or disability), in any policies, procedures or practices in compliance with
. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,
. Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972,
. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,
. The Age Discrimination Act of 1975,
. The Fair Employment and Housing Act,
. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
This non-discrimination policy agreement covers admission and access to and treatment
and employment in all of the District's programs and activities.
PART VII
PERIOD OF AGREEMENT
A. This Agreement shall be effecti ve as of the date signed and shall continue in effect unless
terminated by either party upon thirty (30) days, written notice of such termination,
except that this Agreement shall terminate immediately, at the District's sole discretion
when: 1) required by law in the event of a health/safety related violation or 2) if, at the
sole discretion of the District, the classes being provided to the District's students are no
longer educationally beneficial or 3) if community interest is not sufficient to support the
classroom program or 4) if facilities are not maintained consistent to the District's
standards or needs as originall y agreed.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties by their duly authorized representatives have
executed this agreement as of the last date written below.
APPROVED BY THE AGENCY
City of San Bernardino
Judith Valles, Mayor
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APPROVED BY THE DISTRICT
San Bernardino Unified School District, Adult School
David Bail, Assist Superintendent of Business Services
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Mutual Hold Harmless Agreement
Between
San "Bernardino City Unified School District- Adult School
And
San Bernardino City Fire Department
The Agency and the District each shall at its own cost, defend, indemnify and hold harmless the other party,
its officers agents, employees, assigns, and successors in interest, from and against any and all liability, damages, losses,
claims, demands, actions, causes of action, costs including attorney's fees and expenses, or any of them, resulting from death
or injury to any person or damage to property, including property and personnel of the indemnified party, to the extent caused
by the negligent acts or omissions of the indemnifying party, its employees subcontractors personnel, or any of them or
arising out of the performance or non-performance of the indemnifying party's or its subcontractor's obligations pursuant to
this Agreement, provided, however, that notwithstanding the foregoing, neither party shall be liable to the other for such
other party's special indirect, incidental or consequential damages"
City of San Bernardino
Judith Valles, Mayor
Date
San Bernardino City Unified School District
David Bail, Assist Superintendent of Business Service
Date:
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Attachment B
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SAN BERNARDINO CITY FIRE DEPARMENT/
SAN BERNARDINO ADULT SCHOOL
FIRE FIGHTERlEMT ACADEMY
October 8, 2002 - March 29, 2003
ACADEMY REQUIREMENTS
The San Bernardino City and Adult School Fire FighterlEMT Academy is a joint effort between the San
Bernardino City Fire Department and the San Bernardino City Unified School District's Adult School. The
academy provides entry-level Fire Fighter and EMT training for possible employment with the San Bernardino
City Fire Department or other agencies. This 23 week program provides basic fire fighter and emergency
medical technician training for employment with a fire department. This program incorporates both academic
and practice activities at local fire stations.
Pre-Requisites for Enrollment:
1. 18 years of age or older
2. High School graduate or GED
3. No felony convictions
4. Clear T.B. screening
5. Social Security Card - attach a copy with application
6. Valid California LD. or Driver's License - attach a copy with application
Program Cost:
liform (black hard-toe leather boots, black full-length work
nts with black belt, and academy shirt; need by end of second
week of class)
Text books and fees (need by end of first week of class)
Total Cost:
Approx. $100
Aoorox. $200
Approx. $300"
Application Process:
1. Submit written application with copies of Social Security card and Calif. LD.lDriver's License to the
Adult School office before 3:30 pm, Friday, September 20, 2002. No applications will be accepted
after this date.
2. Take written examination at the Adult School on September 23, 2002 at 9:00 - 11:00 am in the
Green Room. Only applicants who have submitted an application prior to the Sept. 20,2002
deadline will be admitted to the examination. No applicants will be admitted after 9:00 am. No
make up examinations will be permitted. Applicants must achieve a minimum score of 70% on a
test of reading and math skills. Scores will be posted at the Adult School entrance 9/24/02.
3. Physical Agility Test. Persons passing the written exam must take a physical agility test on
Saturday, September 28, 2002. This is a pass/fail test of physical agility. Scores and interview
dates will be posted at the Adult School entrance on September 30, 2002.
4.
Oral Interview. The top 70 applicants who have scored highest on the written examination and
passed the physical agility test will be interviewed on October 2 - 4, 2002. 35 applicants will be
selected with 5 alternates to participate in the Academy and their names will be posted at the Adult
School entrance on October 7, 2002.
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5. Enroll at the Adult School prior to the beginning of class, October 8, 2002. Texts must be purchased
at the Adult School by the end of the first week of class (3:30 pm, Friday, October 11,2002).
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SAN BERNARDINO CITY FIRE DEPARMENTI
SAN BERNARDINO ADULT SCHOOL
FIRE FIGHTERlEMT ACADEMY
October 8, 2002 - March 29, 2003
APPLICATION
Please print all information. Answer all questions accurately and completely. False statements can result in
applicant non-acceptance or being dropped from the Academy. Applications are due in the Adult School office
no later than 3:30 pm, Sept. 20, 2002. No applications will be accepted after this date.
Name
Address
City
Home Phone (
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Message (
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Date of Birth
California. LD./Driver's License #
Social Security #
Cat language(s) do you speak besides English?
Fluency:
Speaking ( )
Reading ( )
Writing ( )
Highest Grade Completed: GED or 12, 13, 14, 15, 16
Work experience, special training, or specialized skills which apply to this program:
I hereby certify that all statements made in this application are true and complete to the best of my knowledge.
Signature
Date
Note:
Attach copy of California I.D./Driver's License and Social Security Card to this application.
Applications are due in the Adult School office no later than 3:30 pm, Sept. 20, 2002. No applications will
occepted after this date.
This program does not discriminate based on race, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, or handicap.
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Attachment C
SAN BERNARDINO CITY AND
ADULT SCHOOL FIRE FIGHTERS/EMT ACADEMY
Proaram Title:
San Bernardino City and Adult School Fire Fighter/EMT Academy is ajoint effort
Between the San Bernardino City Fire Department and the San Bernardino City
Unified School District's Adult School.
Puroose:
To provide Entry-Level trained Fire Fighter and/or EMT Applicants for possible
employment, with the San Bernardino City Fire Department or other Fire
Departments or agencies, who have met specific Training Guidelines and Standards
Pre-Relluisites for Enrollment
. 18 years of age or older
. High School Graduate or GED
. No Felony Convictions
. T.B. Screening
. Social Security Card
. California 1.D. or Drivers' License
. Complete Application Form
. Pass Written Examination (TABE-70% Level A)-(given by Adult School)
. Pass Physical Ability Test - (given by Fire Department)
. Complete Oral Interview - (conducted by Adult School & Fire Department)
This program does not discriminate based on race, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, or handicap.
Selection Criteria:
Applicants are selected after all pre-requisites have been completed. A score is established for
each applicant made up of a written test, physical test, and oral interview.
Len!!th of Proeram:
Fire Fighter
EMT
248 hours
116 hours
Total
364 hours, approximately 23 weeks in length
Classes will meet two nights per week 4 hours each and 8 hours on Saturday.
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Teachinl! StafT:
Fire
Mardell Jimerson (Captain) Lead Instructor
Howard Bennett (Battalion Chief)
Eric Esquivel (Captain)
Matthew Topoleski (Captain)
Michael Bilhiemer (ParamediclFirefighter)
Robert Evans (Firefighter)
EMT
Henry Vasquez (EMS CoordinatorlParamedic) Lead Instructor
George Ray (paramedic)
Benjamin Alexander (paramedic)
Jose Enriquez (prevention Officer)
Shirley Allen (paramedic)
Brandon Coatney (paramedic)
Darrell Cornell (paramedic)
Instructional Material & Oothinl! reQuired:
Clothing
Black Hard Toe Leather Boots
Black Full Length Work Pants with Black Belt
Academy T-Shirt
Instructional Materials
Fire Fighter Textbook
EMT Textbook
EMT Workbook
CPR Textbook
Absence and Make-uD Policv
Supplied by Student
Supplied by Student
$10
$70
$64
$24
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$178
EMT Training Maximum of 6 hours of absence without make-up, as required by State Regulatior
Fire Fighter Training - Determined by Teacher
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COURSE OF STUDY
FOR
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN
BASIC NATIONAL STANDARDS CURRICULUM
OJBECTIVES
· Upon completion of the course, the student will demonstrate the following competencies to the
instructors by means of observation, written, manipulative and/or oral examination with a passin!
score of 80%.
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
· Group work
· Individual Instruction
. Student and Instructor Demonstration
. Discussion
· Lecture Direct Instruction
· Manipulative Skills Presentation
CPR - CERTIFCA TION - Module I - 8 hours
PRE PARA TORY - Module 2 - 8 hours
Introduction to Emergency Medical Care
The Well-Being of the EMT -Basic
MedicaVLegal and Ethical Issues
The Human Body
Baseline Vitals and Simple History
Lifting and Moving
AIRWAY - Module 3 - 8 hours
Basic Airway
Advanced Airway
Skills:
Vitals
Airway Management
Initial Assessment
PATIENT ASSESSMENT - Module 4 - 12 hours
Scene Size-up
Initial Assessment
Focused History and Physical Exam Trauma
Focused History and Physical Exam Medical
Detailed Physical Exam
On-Going Assessment
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Skills:
Vitals
Airways
Patient Assessment
Communication
Documentation
MEDICAL - Module 5 - J2. hours
General Pharmacology
Respiratory Emergencies
Cardiovascular Emergencies
Skills:
Medical Assessment
Environmental Emergencies
Poisoning/Overdose Emergencies
Allergic Reactions .
Skills:
Helmet Removalffraction Splints
Diabetic Emergencies
Behavioral Emergencies
Skills:
All Skills
TRAUMA - Module 6 - 12 hours
Musculoskeletal
Soft Tissue Injuries
Bleeding and Shock
Injuries To The Head & Spine
Skills:
Bandaging/Splinting
C-SpinelKED
STUDENT EVALUATIONlMid Term Eum - .. hours
Blood borne & BSI
WrittenlManipulative
INFANTS & CHILDREN - Module 7 - 8 hours
Infants
Children
Skills:
All Skills
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OPERATIONS-ModuleS - 4boun
Ambulance Operations
Gaining Access
Overview
STUDENT tv ALUA TION - Final Eum - S boun
Written
Manipulative
Clinical - 12 hours
Total: 116 boun
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COURSE OF STUDY
FOR
FIRE FIGHTER
MATERIALS:
· Fire Fighters Handbook and workbook by DEL MAR
. Hard Toe Leather Boot
· Black Pants (Dickie brand)
· Academy T-Shirt (available on day of orientation)
OBJECTIVES:
· Upon completion of the course, the students will demonstrate the following competencies to the
Instructors by means of observation, written, manipulative andlor oral examination with a Passinl
score of 70%.
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES:
· Group Work
. Individual Instructions
· Student and Instructor Demonstration
. Discussion
. Lecture Direct Instructions
. Manipulative Skills Presentation
CURRICULUM UNITS: 248 hoon Total
· Fire Service Organization and Responsibility
· Miscellaneous Equipment and Tools
· Fire Behavior and Extinguishment Theory
. Fire Fighter Safety
· Self-contained Breathing Apparatus
· Ropes, Knots and Hitches
· Hose, Nozzle and Appliances
· Ground Ladders
. Forcible Entry
· Rescue
· Ventilation
· Fire Control
. Salvage and Overhaul
. Fire Protection Water Systems
· Fire Protection Systems
· Communications
. Fire Prevention and Investigation
14 hours
10 hours
16 hours
6 hours
7 hours
6 hours
30 hours
15 hours
6 hours
8 hours
12 hours
10 hours
20 hours
3 hours
12 hours
3 hours
4 hours
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. Vehicle Extrication
· Wild Land Fire Fighting
· Incident Command System
· Confined Space Rescue
· Hazardous Material
UNIT OUTLINES:
17 hours
27 hours
12 hours
2 hours
8 hours
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Fire Service Organization and Responsibility - 14 boun
Relationship of Fire department with other local agencies
Fire Department Functions
Fire Department Plans
Principles of the Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS)
Fire Prevention Functions
Fire Service Resources '
Duties of Fire Service Ranks and Positions
Fire Service Rules and Regulations
Discipline in the Fire Service
Fire Fighter Safety and Fitness
Fire Service Labor Organizations
California Joint Apprenticeship Program
Sexual Harassment Recognition and Prevention
Mutual Aid
Miscellaneous Equipment and Tools - 10 houn .
· Characteristics and Functions of Fire Service Hand Tools
· Characteristics and Functions of Fire Service Power Tools
· How to Operate a Chain Saw
· How to Operate aRotary Saw
· Characteristics and Functions of Pneumatic Air Chisels
· Characteristics and Functions of Lighting Equipment
· Characteristics and Functions of Fire Service Jacks
· How to Ignite and Extinguish Road Flares
· Characteristics and Functions of Thermal Imaging Devices
· Safety Concerns for Utility Interruptions
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Fire Behavior and Extinguishment Theory - 16 boun
. Building Construction and Components
· Purpose of Fire Resistive Ratings for Walls and Building
· Basic Roof Construction and Safety Concerns
· Indications of Potential Building Collapse
. Types of Heat Measurement
. Sources of Heat Energy
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· Theory and Fundamentals of Heat Transfer
· Terms Related to the Fundamentals of Combustion
· Elements and Products of the Combustion Process
· . Physical Properties of Common Combustion Gases
. Phases of Fire .
· Characteristics of Paralysis, Rollover, Flashover and Back draft
· Types and Causes of E?,plosions
· Characteristics and Functions of Extinguishing Agents
· Properties of Water as they Relate to Fire Fighting
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Fire Fighter Safety -- 6 boun
General Safety Precautions for all Emergency Situations
Personal Protective Equipment for the Fire Service
Reasons Why Personal Protective Equipment can Fail
Characteristics and Functions of Personal Alarm Devices
Traffic Control Concerns and Procedures
Safety Concerns for Energized Electrical Equipment
Procedures for Responding on Apparatus
Fire Fighter Injuries and Fatalities
Procedures for using Rapid Intervention Crew
Personnel Accountability Reports
Self-Contained Breatbing Apparatus - 7 boun
· Conditions requiring Respiratory Protection
· Types of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
· SCBA Components and Accessories
· Factors Affecting reduced Air Supply Durations of SBCA
· Safe use of SCBA
· Emergency Procedures when using SCBA
· How to don a SCBA with Low Pressure Hose
· How to don a SCBA with a Face piece-Mounted Regulator
· How to don a SCBA, over the Head Method
· How to don a SCBA, Sling/Coat Method
· How to don a SCBA from Vehicle or Wall Mount
· How to Remove a SCBA
· How to Pass through a Narrow Opening while Wearing a SCBA
· How to Change a SCBA Air Cylinder, One Person Method
· How to Change a SCBA Air Cylinder, Two Person Method
· Methods used to Fill SCBA Cylinders, Cascade
· Inspection, Cleaning and Sanitizing ofSCBA
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Ropes, Knots and Hitcbes - 6 boun
· Characteristics, Inspection and Maintenance of Fire Service Rope and
Webbing
· Introduction of Fire Service Rescue Knots and Hitches
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· How to Tie Off Tools and Equipment for Hoisting
· How to Tie Off Dry and Charged Hose line
· Safety Concerns for Lowering and Hoisting
· Methods of Storing Rope
. Drop Bag Uses
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Hose, Nozzle and Appliances -- 30 hours
· Functions Maintenance of Fire Hose, Coupling, Nozzles and Appliances
· How to Make Hose Rolls
· Functions Maintenances of Spanners and Hose Roller
· How to make Hose Loads, One, Tow and Three Person Methods
. Hose Carry's
· Advancing Charged and Uncharged Hose lines
· Hydrant Connections and Catching Hydrants
· Advancing Charged and Uncharged Hose line up stairways
· Stand Pipe Connections
· Advancing Charged and Uncharged Hose line up and down Ladders
· Deploy Portable Monitor .
· Functions of master Stream Appliances
Ground Ladders - 15 hours
· Types and Uses of Ladders used by the Fire Service
· Ladder Design and Construction
· Ladder Safety
· Lifting and Lowering Ladders from an Apparatus, One, Two and Three
Person Method
· Ladder Carry's, One, Two and Three Person Method
· Raising and Extending Ladders, One, Two and Three Person Method
· How to Climb Ladders
· How to Carry Tools up and down Ladders
Forcible Entry -- 6 hours
· Principles of Opening Windows, Doors, Ceilings, Walls, Floors and
Partition
· Principles of Breaking Locks
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Rescue -- 8 bours
· Components of Rescue Operations
· Safety Concerns during Rescue in Burning and Smoke Filled Building
· Characteristic and Concerns of Primary and Secondary Searches
· How to Carry Victims Conscious and Unconscious, One, Two and Three
Person Method
. Harnesses and Rescue Letter
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Ventilation -- 12 hours
· Safety Concerns during Ventilation OPer~tions
· Vertical and Horizontal Ventilation Techniques
· Principles of Strip Ventilation
· Care and Operation of Smoke Ejector
. Built in Ventilation Devices
· Consequences ofImproper Ventilation
Fire Control - 10 houn
· Various Modes of Fire Attack
· Methods use to Protect Exposures
. Concerns of Vehicle Fires
· Extinguishment of Class A, B, C and D Fires
· Physical Properties of Combustibles and Flammable Liquids and Gases
· Basic Guide Lines for Initial Attack
Salvage and Overhaul - 20 hours
· Purpose and Value of Salvage Operations
· Safety Concerns During Salvage Operations
· How to Roll and Fold Salvage Covers, One and Two Person Method
· Commonly Performed Overhaul Procedures and Their Uses
· How to Balloon Throw, One and Two Person Method
· How to Make Catch Basin, Sump and Dike
· Water Removal Devices
· How to Use a Carryall to Remove Debris
Fire Protection Water Systems -- 3 houn
· Factors affecting Fire Hydrant Usability
· Sources of Water Supply
· NFPA Color Coding System
· Concerns of Wet and Dry Barrel Hydrants
· Drafting
· Principles Features of Watery Systems
Fire Protection Systems - 12 hours
. Automatic Sprinkler Systems
. Wet and Dry Pipe Sprinkler Systems
. Stand Pipe Systems
. Deluges Systems
. Dry and Wet Chemical Systems
. Principles of Halon Systems
C . Automatic Foam Systems
. Smoke Detectors
. Carbon Dioxide Systems
. Alarm Initiating Devices
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Communications - 3 hours
· Fire Department Emergency Communication Systems
· How to Operate fire Department Radios
· Clear Radio Text
· Telephone and Communication Procedures
Fire Prevention and Investigation - 4 hours
· Public Education
· Fire Investigations
Vehicle Extrication - 17 hours
· Principles of Extrications
· Vehicle Anatomy
· Stabilization of Vehicle
· Characteristics of Hydraulic Rescue tools
· Principles of Disentanglement
· Accident Size-Up
· New Vehicle Safety Systems
· Dash, Window and Steering Wheel Column Removal
Wild Land Fire Fighting - 27 bours
· Wild Land Fire Behavior
· Fire Weather
· Wild Land Fire Safety
· Fire Shelter Development and Uses
· Wild Land Hose Lays
· Mobile Attacks
· Mop-Up and Control
· Introduction to I Zone
· Water Uses on Wild Land Fires
· Lookouts, Communication,Escape Routes and Safety Zones
· Aircraft and Dozers
· Wild Land Hand Tools Uses
Incident Command System - 12 hours
. Introduction to ICS
Confined Space Rescue - 2 hours
· Confined Space Rescue Awareness
Hazardous Materials - 8 hours
· Introduction to First Responder Hazardous Materials Operations
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OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
RACHEL G. CLARK, CM.C. . CITY CLERK
300 North "D" Street. San Bernardino' CA 92418-0001
909.384.5002' Fax: 909.384.5158
www.ci.san-bernardino.ca.us
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October 14, 2002
Mr. David Bail
Asst. Superintendent of Business Services
San Bernardino City Unified School District
777 North "F" Street
San Bernardino, CA 92410
Dear Mr. Bail,
At the Mayor and Common Council meeting of October 7, 2002, the City of San Bernardino
adopted Resolution 2002-326 - Resolution authorizing the Fire Department to enter into an
agreement with San Bernardino City Unified School District Adult School to establish a
Firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Academy.
Enclosed is one (1) original agreement. Please sign in the appropriate location and return the
original agreement to the City Clerk's Office, Attn: Michelle Taylor, P.O. Box 1318, San
Bernardino, CA 92402, as soon as possible.
Please retain a copy of the agreement for your files.
Please be advised that the resolution and agreement will be null and void if not executed
and returned to the City Clerk's Office within 60 days, or by December 6, 2002.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at (909)384-5002.
Sincerely, J
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Michelle Taylor
Senior Secretary
Enclosure
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
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OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
RACHEL G. CLARK, C.M.C. - CITY CLERK
300 North "0"' Street. San Bernardino' CA 92418-0001
909.384.5002' Fax: 909.384.5158
www.ci.san-bernardino.ca.us
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November 25, 2002
Mr. David S. Bail
Asst. Superintendent of Business Services
777 North "F" Street
San Bernardino, CA 92410
RE: Firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Academy
Dear Mr. Bail,
At the Mayor and Common Council meeting of October 7, 2002, the City of San Bernardino
adopted Resolution 2002-326 - Resolution the Fire Department to enter into an agreement with
San Bernardino City Unified School District Adult School to establish a Firefighter and
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Academy.
On October 14, 2002, one (I) original agreement was sent to you for signatures, with the request
that the executed original be returned to my attention. If the agreement has been signed, please
return it to the City Clerk's Office, Attn: Michelle Taylor, P.O. Box 1318, San Bernardino, CA
92402.
Please be advised that the resolution and agreement will be null and void if not executed
and returned to the City Clerk's Office by December 6, 2002.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at (909) 384-5002.
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Michelle Taylor
Senior Secretary
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
An......DTun ~u...D1i'n Vn Tl"'~. Tntporitv. Ar('onntilhl1itv. Resnect for Human Di2nitv. Honestv
300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, CA92418 FAX: 909 384-5158
CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO
CITY CLERK'S
OFFICE
Fax
To: Evelyn Franklin
From: Michelle Taylor
Fax: (909)381-0989
Date: February 21, 2003
Phone:
Pages: 8 (including cover)
Re:
Firefighter/EMT Academy
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-Comments:
Per our telephone conversation, please obtain the signatures of David Bail on pages
6 and 7 of the agreement and retum it to the City Clerk's Office, Attn: Michelle
Taylor, P.O. Box 1318, San Bemardino, CA 92402, as soon as possible.
Note: Due to the number of pages, I have not included the attachments with this fax.
I will be forwarding you those documents via mail.
If you have any questions, please call me at (909) 384-5002.
Thank you,
Michelle Taylor
Sr. Secretary, City Clerk's Office
(909)384-5002, eld. 3206
TAYLOR MIt'cilCI.SAN-BERNARDINO.CA.US
Arturo Delgado, Ed.D.
Superintendent
David S. Bail, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services
February 21,2003
Michelle Taylor
City Clerk's Office
P.O. Box 1318
San Bernardino, CA 92402
Dear Ms Taylor:
Please find enclosed a signed copy of the Agreement To Establish Firefighter and Emergency
Medical Technician Academy. Our office will retain a signed copy for our files.
As always, we look forward to working with you.
Sincerely,
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BUSINESS SERVICES DIVISION
777 North F Street. San Bernardino, CA 92410. (909) 381-1154. Fax (909) 383-1375
debra .Iove@sbcusd.k12.ca.us
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
RACHEL G. CLARK, CM.C. . CITY CLERK
300 North "D" Street. San Bernardino. CA 92418-0001
909.384.5002. Fax: 909.384.5158
www.ci.san-bernardino.ca.lls
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February 25, 2003
Debra Love
Assistant Purchasing Director
San Bernardino City Unified School District
777 North "F" Street
San Bernardino, CA 92410
Dear Debra,
Thank you for obtaining the signature of David Bailon the Agreement to Establish a Firefighter
and Emergency Medical Technician Academy. As stated in my fax to Evelyn Franklin, I am
providing you with a copy of Attachment B to the agreement for your files.
If you have any questions, please give me a call at (909) 384-5002.
Thank you,
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Michelle Taylor
Senior Secretary
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Enclosure
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
ADOPTED SHARED VALUES: Integrity. Accountability. Respect for Human Dignity. Honesty
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RESOLUTION AGENDA ITEM TRACKING FORM
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Change to motion to amend original documents: -
Reso. # On Attachments: ~ Contract tenn: -
Note on Resolution of Attachment stored separately: -=-
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See Attached:
Request for Council Action & Staff Report Attached:
Updated Prior Resolutions (Other Than Below):
Updated CITY Personnel Folders (6413, 6429, 6433, 10584, 10585, 12634):
Updated CDC Personnel Folders (5557):
Updated Traffic Folders (3985, 8234, 655, 92-389):
Copies Distributed to:
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Dev. Services
Parks & Rec.
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Public Services
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YEARLY RESOLUTION CHRONOLOGICAL LOG FOR FUTURE REFERENCE (Contract Term, etc,)
Ready to File: ~ Date: {). - h'O.5
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