Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

52090.6 Training Firefighters

• All firefighters, including the Fire Chief, shall be trained in the latest methods of fire prevention and suppression in accordance with the CFSTEP. Staff firefighters should attend the Basic Safety Training Course offered by the Office of Insurance and Risk Management Program.

• All full-time firefighters shall be required to maintain current peace officer standard training according to PCPenal Code 832 and other legally mandated training required by their bargaining unit contracts.

• Technical training available through SCCSierra Conservation Center, other fire service agencies, local colleges, etc., shall be coordinated through the local ISTIn-Service Training Manager, to meet the employee record keeping requirements, and the institution Fire Chief.

• All fire department personnel shall be trained and certified in first aid and CPR.

• Practice Drills

  • Mandatory team drills for staff firefighters shall be held for a minimum period of four hours per quarter. Drills shall include training in fire prevention methods, fire suppression techniques, operation of apparatus and life support equipment, and joint mutual aid training per local agreements.

• Fire Department Training Records

  • Fire department staff training records shall be maintained by the Fire Chief at the fire department with a copy forwarded to the institution ISTIn-Service Training office.