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The FFE is the practicum part of your basic training. '''The FFE will take place at the [https://goo.gl/maps/AiokhexHADPNei2S9 Portland Fire & Rescue Training campus, 4800 NE 122nd].''' | The FFE is the practicum part of your basic training. '''The FFE will take place at the [https://goo.gl/maps/AiokhexHADPNei2S9 Portland Fire & Rescue Training campus, 4800 NE 122nd].''' | ||
For the day of your FFE, please check the forecast and dress for the weather! Much of the FFE takes place outdoors, rain or shine. If it is forecast to rain and you don't have a rain jacket, at least buy a cheap dollar-store poncho. Getting stuck in the rain during your FFE is a one- | For the day of your FFE, please check the forecast and dress for the weather! Much of the FFE takes place outdoors, rain or shine. If it is forecast to rain and you don't have a rain jacket, at least buy a cheap dollar-store poncho. Getting stuck in the rain during your FFE is a one-way ticket to Miserytown. | ||
Closed toe shoes are required. Boots are better. Ceramic or steel toe boots are the best. (Sandals are acceptable only at Parks & Rec, not Fire & Rescue.) | Closed toe shoes are required. Boots are better. Ceramic or steel toe boots are the best. (Sandals are acceptable only at Parks & Rec, not Fire & Rescue.) | ||
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|<big>A</big> | |<big>A</big> | ||
|Training Area A | |Training Area A | ||
| | |Reserved for the fire suppression station. | ||
|- style="background: forestgreen; color: white" | |- style="background: forestgreen; color: white" | ||
|<big>B</big> | |<big>B</big> | ||
|Training Area B | |Training Area B | ||
| | |Reserved for the cribbing station. | ||
|- style="background: forestgreen; color: white" | |- style="background: forestgreen; color: white" | ||
|<big>C</big> | |<big>C</big> | ||
|Blue Shed | |Blue Shed | ||
| | |Reserved for the triage station. | ||
|- style="background: forestgreen; color: white" | |- style="background: forestgreen; color: white" | ||
|<big>D</big> | |<big>D</big> | ||
|Tower | |Tower | ||
| | |We use the Tower only if 5/Search House is not available. | ||
|- style="background: FireBrick; color: white" | |- style="background: FireBrick; color: white" | ||
|<big>1</big> | |<big>1</big> | ||
|Main Classroom | |Main Classroom | ||
| | |We assemble here in the morning, and return after completing the four field stations to debrief. | ||
|- style="background: FireBrick; color: white" | |- style="background: FireBrick; color: white" | ||
|<big>2</big> | |<big>2</big> | ||
|Annex | |Annex | ||
| | |Classroom reserved for the Advanced Bleeding Control (aka Stop the Bleed) station. | ||
|- style="background: FireBrick; color: white" | |- style="background: FireBrick; color: white" | ||
|<big>3</big> | |<big>3</big> | ||
|Training Academy (TAC) | |Training Academy (TAC) | ||
| | |Off-limits | ||
|- style="background: FireBrick; color: white" | |- style="background: FireBrick; color: white" | ||
|<big>4</big> | |<big>4</big> | ||
|NET Conex | |NET Conex | ||
| | |Off-limits | ||
|- style="background: FireBrick; color: white" | |- style="background: FireBrick; color: white" | ||
|<big>5</big> | |<big>5</big> | ||
|Search House | |Search House | ||
| | |Reserved for the search station. | ||
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==== Fire Suppression and Utilities Shutoff Station ==== | ==== Fire Suppression and Utilities Shutoff Station ==== | ||
At this station, Trainees will use dry chemical ABC fire extinguishers to put out a fire on a burn pan. Trainees should be ready to use the PASS method. Instructor will also review shutting off | At this station, Trainees will use dry chemical ABC fire extinguishers to put out a fire on a propane burn pan. Trainees should be ready to use the PASS method. Instructor will also review shutting off utilities. Usually held at Training Area A on the map. Outdoors. | ||
==== Cribbing and Extrication Station ==== | ==== Cribbing and Extrication Station ==== | ||
Trainees will safely extricate an exercise dummy from underneath a one-ton (or larger) concrete slab using wrecking bars and cribbing blocks. Scene sizeup is also important for this station. Usually held at Training Area B on the map. Outdoors. | Trainees will safely extricate an exercise dummy from underneath a one-ton (or larger) concrete slab using wrecking bars and cribbing blocks. Scene sizeup is also important for this station. Usually held at Training Area B on the map. Outdoors, though we put up a tent on hot or rainy days. | ||
==== Triage Station ==== | ==== Triage Station ==== | ||
In the Blue Shed, Area C, survivor actors in [[moulage]] | In the Blue Shed, Area C, you will triage survivor actors in [[moulage]]. Mostly indoors but not climate-controlled. | ||
==== Search Station ==== | ==== Search Station ==== | ||
Instructor will cover building markings, scene sizeup, and interior search patterns to locate survivors either in Building 5 or Tower D. Trainees will want their flashlights ready. Mostly indoors. | Instructor will cover building markings, scene sizeup, and interior search patterns to locate survivors either in Building 5 or Tower D. Trainees will want their flashlights ready. Mostly indoors but not climate-controlled. | ||
==== Advanced Bleeding Control (aka Stop the Bleed) ==== | ==== Advanced Bleeding Control (aka Stop the Bleed) ==== | ||
Trainees will learn the theory behind compression and tourniquets to stop serious bleeding, and practice both using limb simulators. Indoors. | Trainees will learn the theory behind compression and tourniquets to stop serious bleeding, and practice both using limb simulators. Indoors, climate controlled. | ||
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