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Field Operations UnitStatus

Field Operations UnitStatus

Field Personnel (All Shifts*)Active –--- 19 Inactive -- 8LOA ------- 1

* Each Unit contains 8-10 members

Field Operations UnitStatus

Field Operations UnitStatus

Goal for Callouts and Special Events is 25 – 33% depending on unit.

About 40% of members do not meet the goal!

This year 27% of members have not participated in ANY unit callouts or Special Events!

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Proposed Participation

Non Officers ICS-100 IS-700; (ICS -200 rec.) Officers ICS-200 and 800 / other, minimum20-30 hours of participation (TBD)Completion of “NEMA Overview Orientation” (TBD)Unit Specific requirements for individuals e.g.

Drivers, Operators, Officers

Field Operations UnitGeneral Objectives

Field Operations UnitGeneral Objectives

Participation increase ASAP or weed out.Develop and implement a more effective training

program with better training tools, and more formalized member accountability.

Better Planning – Timelines and CalendarMore Class B Non-CDLsMore Drivers and Operators Certified on ALL

Vehicles to assure adequate coverage and shift autonomy.

SAR – All Technician CertifiedMOC1 – Drivers and System Operators

Field Operations UnitShort-term Objectives

Field Operations UnitShort-term Objectives

Completion of Drivers Supplement to Task Book for MABAS 16 Air

Completion of Drivers Supplement to Task Book for Light Truck 352

Completion of Task Book for Rehab 7.Completion of Task Book for LT 357.Completion of Task Book for MOC 1.Completion of Task Book for Non-CDL Licensing

Process and Road Test Preparation

By year-end 2011 (3-months):

Field Operations UnitShort-term Objectives

Field Operations UnitShort-term Objectives

Each shift to develop a training plan and calendar timeline for certification of members using the Task Books for all vehicles i.e. MABAS 16 Air; 352; 357; Rehab 7. The Plan should include separate treatment for Drivers and /or Vehicle Operators and a schedule for implementation.

Create a formal general monday training calendar of events for 2012.

Focus on MABAS 16 Air and 352 / 357 training given their frequent use.

Field Operations UnitShort-term Training Calendar

Field Operations UnitShort-term Training Calendar

10/3 Light Truck 352: Classroom and Practical Training1830 Red and Gold; 1830 Black shift at CFA

10/10 CFA Module 7: Auto Extrication at FS#4 for 352 & 357 Practical Application. 1830 Red Shift Command – all shift invitation.

10/17 MABAS 16 Air: Classroom and Practical Training at FS#7 1830 Gold Shift Command

– All shift invitation.

10/23 CFA Live Burn & Graduation Ceremony FS#4 1300- 1600. Black Shift Command - All shifts invitation. MABAS Air Practical Training

Field Operations UnitShort-term Training Calendar

Field Operations UnitShort-term Training Calendar

11/1 (Tuesday) Rehab 7: Practical Training at FS#7, 1900. Red Command –all shift invitation.

11/14 CPR /AED (Tentative) or Radio Use & Protocol for PSAP, EMA, MABAS /IFERN, Other at FS#7, 1900. Kent Te Vault (OIC) All shift invitation.

11/21 No Training –Thanksgiving week

11/28 Hazmat /ZUMRO deployment at WSC, 1900. Gold Shift Command – all shift invitation.

12/5 TBA

Field Operations UnitLong-term Objectives

Field Operations UnitLong-term Objectives

By end of Second Quarter 2012 (6-months)

Develop enhanced training tools e.g. more use of visually-oriented PowerPoint presentations, video content, web-based curriculum distribution.

Have all qualified members complete the Task Book certification process.

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