/ Heartland Fire & Rescue
Task Book for the Position of:
DRIVER/OPERATOR
January 2017
TASK BOOK ASSIGNED TO:
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NAME AND RANK/TITLE
TASK BOOK INITIATED BY:
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TRAINING CHIEF
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DATE TASK BOOK INITIATED

VERIFICATION OF COMPLETED TASK BOOK

FOR THE POSITION OF:

DRIVER/OPERATOR

FINAL EVALUATOR’S VERIFICATION

I VERIFY THAT ______

HAS DEMONSTRATED/PERFORMED ALL TASKS FOR THE POSITION LISTED ABOVE. ALL TASKS ARE COMPLTE WITH SIGNATURES AND DATES.

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FINAL EVALUATOR SIGNATURE AND DATE

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FINAL EVALUATOR PRINTED NAME AND TITLE

AGENCY CERTIFICATION

I certify that the candidate named above has met all the requirements of this task book.

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CERTIFYING OFFICIAL’S SIGNATURE AND DATE

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CERTIFYING OFFICIAL’S PRINTED NAME AND TITLE

Heartland Fire & Rescue

Career Development Position Task Book

  1. PERFORMANCE BASED SYSTEM

The task book program is a performance based system. This system is one in which the primary criteria for qualification is individual performance as observed by an evaluator using approved standards. Career Development Position Task Books are the primary tool for observing and evaluating performance. These books contain “approved standards” in the form of tasks, which have been established by staff from various fire agencies and organizations, including Heartland Fire & Rescue.

Career Development Position Task Books (PTB) have been developed for various positions within the Heartland Fire & Rescue organization. Each PTB lists the performance requirements (tasks) for the specific position in a format that allows anemployee/trainee to be evaluated relative to written guidelines.

  1. USE OF THE TASK BOOK

The PTB program is intended to be used in a manner that demonstrates individual proficiency in a given task. The value in this is in preparing personnel for successful future position performance. Completion of a task book does not in itself certify an individual to take a promotional exam for that position; it does certify that an individual went through the program and demonstrated proficiency in the required tasks to an approved evaluator. An individual that desires to participate in a promotional exam for a particular position must meet the requirements set forth by the agency and Human Resources Department for that position.

  1. TIME FRAME FOR COMPLETION OF A POSITION TASK BOOK

The time frame that an individual takes to complete a PTB may vary individual to individual. In most cases, the PTB will be completed within 12 months. In no case will an employee be put in a position, acting or otherwise, without having successfully completed the PTB for that position.

  1. RESPONSIBILITIES
  1. Department
  1. Establish and implement the Position Task Book Program
  2. Maintain the program to meet department needs
  1. Training Division
  1. Issue PTB to employee/trainee
  2. Review purpose and responsibilities with employee/trainee
  3. Confirm PTB completion
  4. Forward for certification
  5. Conduct closeout interview with employee/trainee and supervisor to confirm paperwork is complete.
  6. Document proof of certification
  7. Maintain a copy of the completed PTB in the training file
  1. Evaluator
  1. Be qualified and proficient in the position being evaluated
  2. Meet with employee/trainee and determine past experience, current qualifications, and desired goals and objectives.
  3. Review tasks with employee/trainee.
  4. Explain to employee/trainee the evaluation procedures that will be utilized.
  5. Identify tasks to be performed during the evaluation process.
  6. Initial and date tasks completed and evaluated.
  7. Sign the verification statement inside the front cover of the PTB following satisfactory completion of all tasks.
  1. Employee/Trainee
  1. Review and understand the instructions in the PTB.
  2. Identify personal goals and objectives.
  3. Satisfactorily complete all tasks for the position.
  4. Assure records are complete.
  5. Notify the Training Chief when the PTB has been completed.
  6. Maintain a copy of the completed PTB in personal file.

PREREQUISITE RECOMMENDATIONS:

  1. Successful completion of the PTB requires the foundation of

knowledge, skills and abilities found in other PTB’s. For example, an

employee/trainee that desires to complete a Fire Captain PTB,

should also have completed an Engineer and Firefighter PTB.

CODE:

O = Task can be completed in any situation (classroom, simulation,

daily job performance).

C = Task must be completed in a classroom

D = Task can be completed by discussion

P = Task must be completed by performance

DRIVER OPERATOR

COMPENTENCY: Assume position responsibilities

Description: Successfully assume the role of Driver Operator and initiate position activities according to the following behaviors

TASK / C
O
D
E / EVALUATOR:
Sign and date on completion of task

Behavior: Obtain Firefighter Endorsement for Class C license

Complete HFR Driving Route (North or South) / P
Successfully complete SFM Driver Operator 1A / C
Successfully complete DMV written test for Firefighter Endorsement for Class C License / P

Behavior: Demonstrate Knowledge of Department Policies and Procedures

Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the Policies and Procedures pertaining to vehicle operation / O

Behavior: Demonstrate the ability to perform and document HRT apparatus checks

Ability to perform Daily Checks / P
Ability to perform Weekly Cab Tilt / P
Ability to perform Monthly Pump test / P

Behavior: Demonstrate knowledge of type and amount of fluid capacities for assigned apparatus

Knows types and amounts of fluids for:
  • Fuel
  • Oil
  • Coolant
  • Power steering
  • Transmission
/ O

Behavior: Demonstrate ability to initiate repairs for apparatus

Ability to complete agency work order requests:
  • Routine Service
  • Repairs
  • Damage
/ O
D

Behavior: Demonstrate knowledge of assigned apparatus

Knows equipment placement on apparatus / O
Knows apparatus capabilities / O
Knows apparatus specifications / O

Behavior: Demonstrate knowledge of Fire Apparatus driveline and braking components

Ability to identify and explain how the different components work:
  • Engine
  • Transmission
  • PTO
  • Air System
  • Brakes
/ O
D

Behavior: Demonstrate knowledge of Fire Apparatus gauges

Ability to describe:
  • What’s Measured
  • Normal readings
  • Critical readings
/ D
Ability to describe appropriate actions when engine warning lights and shut down light appears / D

Behavior: Demonstrate knowledge of centrifugal pumps

Ability to describe the operation and purpose of:
  • Intake Manifold
  • Impeller
  • Discharge manifold
  • Transfer Valve
  • Pump packing
  • Intake and Heat Relief Valve
  • Primer
/ D
Ability to describe how water flows through a single stage and a multiple stage pump. / D
Ability to describe “parallel” and “series” pump operation and its purpose / D

Behavior: Demonstrate knowledge of unsafe pumping conditions

Ability to describe unsafe pumping conditions:
  • Cavitation
  • Overheating
  • Water hammer
  • Vibrations/unusual noises
  • Leaking fuel/oil/coolant
/ D
Ability to describe the significance and the possible cause of the problem / D
Ability to describe corrective measures / D

Behavior: Demonstrate knowledge of the various fire apparatus systems and devices

Ability to describe the pressure relief systems and how they operate / D
Ability to describe purpose of RPM vs Pressure Mode / D
Ability to describe the methods that can be used to transfer power to the pump / D
Ability to describe the direction of water flow through a check valve / D
Ability to describe the operation of the priming device / D
Ability to describe the operation of auxiliary cooling systems / D

Behavior: Demonstrate knowledge of Fire Service Pump Rating

Ability to describe the pressures at which flow rates are measured / D
Ability to describe the required minimum percentages of rated pump capacity / D
Ability to describe the gallons per minute at each pressure / D

Behavior: Demonstrate knowledge of pump panel functions

Ability to locate and explain function of the various pump panel controls / P
D

Behavior: Demonstrate knowledge of principles of hydraulics

Ability to determine friction loss / P
Ability to determine pump pressure / P
Ability to estimate flow from a hydrant / P
Ability to estimate static pressure / P
Ability to estimate quantities of water / P
Ability to determine weight of a volume of water / P
Ability to calculate relay pumping operation / P
Ability to calculate amount of water flowing from hydrant or open butt / P

Behavior: Demonstrate ability to produce effective Fire Flows

Ability to obtain water supply from hydrant / P
Ability to correctly flow water from all sizes of hand lines with different types of nozzles and GPM flows
  • 1-1/2”
  • 1-3/4”
  • 2-1/2”
/ P
Ability to correctly supply ground monitor / P
Ability to correctly supply deck gun / P
Ability to correctly supply elevated stream / P
Ability to correctly supply standpipe system / P
Ability to correctly supply sprinkler system / P
Ability to mobile pump / P

Behavior: Demonstrate knowledge of annual pump service test

Ability to describe the sequence, procedures and purpose of each part of pump test / D
Ability to describe the factors that might affect test results / D
Ability to perform and document annual pump test (per agency requirement) / P

Behavior: Demonstrate knowledge required of the Driver Operator.

Successfully complete written test / P
Successfully complete manipulative test / P
Demonstrate ability to safely perform “code 3” driving / P

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