Fire Management 2022 Program Guide
RE-CERTIFICATION Red cards are valid for one year from the date of issue. Firefighters must apply for re-certification to the FFSL Area Office. Firefighters must show they have completed a four-hour refresher course and meet the physical fitness standard yearly.
FIRE DEPARTMENT POSITION TASK BOOKS (PTB) Wildland Firefighter Type II (NWCG FFT1) PTB for fire departments can be initiated by the Fire Chief, F.D. Training Officer or Area FMO. The required training is listed in the current version of 310-1. The trainee has three years from the first date of a trainee assignment to complete three separate training assignments. Evaluators must be either qualified in the position being evaluated or supervise the trainee. The final evaluator must be qualified in the position they are evaluating. PTBs above FFT1 have to be initiated by the Area FMO or DTO. For final certification of PTBs, the required training initiated as listed in the current 310-1 must be completed. The PTBs will be reviewed by the Area FMO or designee before being passed onto the UWTC for review and certification. If the UWTC approves the PTB for certification, a copy of the PTB will be made for the Area Office and the original PTB will be returned to the fire department. The UWTC will use PTB Checklist Form.pdf when reviewing fire department PTBs. This form can be found at (https://sites.google.com/utah.gov/ trainingtoolbox/home) - for QR code see 8.3 on page 202.
CHAINSAW QUALIFICATIONS GENERAL Chainsaws can be a useful tool for fire suppression, fuels mitigation work and other natural resource management projects. However, in the hands of an untrained or inexperienced operator they can be deadly. Improper operation can increase costs, damage property and cause serious injury or worse. Even though they pose an inherent risk, chainsaws have become a necessary piece of equipment for much of the work we do. The safe and efficient use of these tools is essential to meeting many of our work objectives. Therefore, it is essential that the Division implement the following standards for the operation of chainsaws.
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE All Division employees who operate a chainsaw will, at a minimum, successfully complete the S-212 Wildfire Power Chain Saws class. The class must be taught by someone qualified at the Single Resource and Faller 2 (FAL2) level. The class must also include a practical/field exercise where students can practice techniques and demonstrate their ability to safely operate a saw to perform limbing, bucking and falling procedures. Individuals must be currently first aid and CPR certified prior to being allowed to operate a chainsaw.
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