2024 Core Competencies List (Jan-June)

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​2024 Core Competencies (Jan-June)


JANUARY 2024
Satisfactorily demonstrate donning of all PPE and SCBA.

"Masking Up" at the door in less than 20 seconds, while wearing full PPE/SCBA (GOAL <20sec)

Successfully deploy attack line (1-man triple-load deployment)

Successfully load the triple-layer for Engine 18

SCBA Inspection Overview and SOGs Review


FEBRUARY 2024
Single-Firefighter Extension ladder raise (E17)

Victim Removal Techniques: Victim Drags Feet First

Victim Removal Techniques: Victim Drags Head First

Rescue an Conscious/Unconscious Victim Down a Ladder

Demonstrate proper packaging of a downed firefighter

Demonstrate procedures for overcoming various SCBA emergencies using your SCBA and our buddy breather system.

Point of No Return Training


MARCH 2024
Fire Hydrant Testing Procedures and SOG Review

Live Fire Drills

Blitz Force Deployment

Thermal Imager Use (Videos 1-3)

Thermal Imager Use (Videos 4-13)


APRIL 2024
CARRY, POSITION AND BEAM RAISE A 24 FOOT EXTENSION LADDER

CARRY, POSITION AND FLAT RAISE A 24 FOOT EXTENSION LADDER

CARRY, POSITION AND RAISE A 35 FOOT EXTENSION LADDER

Hoseline position Reviews (3 man and 2 man crews)


MAY 2024
The Mayday Call (Review)

Oriented Search

VES

Perform a 360 with utility control

Perform a scene size-up, transmit a report of conditions, and establish command

Mode of operation to initiate (Investigative, Offensive, or Defensive)


JUNE 2024
Breaking Down the Halligan: A look at Its History and Design

Extended Lay Operations - Class coming

Force Entry - Swinging Door (out swing)

Force Entry - Swinging Door (in swing)

Forcible Entry: Through-the-lock

Force Entry - Overhead Rolling – Circular Saw