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Fire Fighter 2

(NFPA Fire Fighter II)

Certification Task Book (2013)

Revised January 2020

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection

Office of the State Fire Marshal

State Fire Training

Fire Fighter 2 Certification Task Book (2013)

Overview

Authority

This certification task book includes the certification training standards set forth in the Fire

Fighter 2 Certification Training Standards Guide (2014), which is based on: NFPA 1001: Standard

for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications (2013) and NFPA 1051: Standard for Wildland Fire

Fighter Professional Qualifications (2012).

Published by: State Fire Training, 2251 Harvard Street, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95815

(916) 568-3800.

Revised: January 2020

Cover photo courtesy of Dave Boyce, Almanac News.

Purpose

The State Fire Training certification task book is a performance-based document that identifies

the minimum requirements necessary to perform the duties of that certification. Completion of

a certification task book verifies that the candidate has the required experience, holds the

required position, and has demonstrated the job performance requirements to obtain that

certification.

Assumptions

State Fire Training holds the opinion that a Fire Fighter 1 or Fire Fighter 2 certification candidate

may initiate a task book and obtain verification signatures for job performance requirements

(JPR) demonstrated during training. A fire chief retains the option to require a candidate to

repeat any JPR completed and signed off on during training and to document that performance

with a second signature in the candidate’s task book.

Each job JPR shall be evaluated after the candidate initiates the task book.

An evaluator may verify satisfactory execution of a JPR through the following methods:

• First-hand observation

• Review of documentation that verifies prior satisfactory execution

State Fire Training task books do not count towards the NWCG task book limit. There is no limit

to the number of State Fire Training task books a candidate may pursue at one time if the

candidate meets the initiation requirements of each.

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It is the candidate’s responsibility to routinely check the State Fire Training website for updates

to an initiated task book. Any State Fire Training issued update or addendum is required for task

book completion.

A candidate must complete a task book within five years its initiation date. Otherwise, a

candidate must initiate a new task book using the certification’s current published version.

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Roles and Responsibilities

Candidate

The candidate is the individual pursuing certification.

Initiation

The candidate shall:

1. Complete all Initiation Requirements.

• Please print or type.

Completion

The candidate shall:

1. Complete all Job Performance Requirements.

• Ensure that an evaluator initials, signs, and dates each task to verify completion.

2. Complete all Completion Requirements.

3. Sign and date the candidate verification statement under Review and Approval with a

handwritten signature.

4. Obtain their chief’s handwritten (not stamped) signature on the fire chief verification

section.

5. Create and retain a physical or high-resolution digital copy of the complete task book.

Submission

The candidate shall:

1. Submit a copy (physical or digital) of the completed task book and any supporting

documentation to State Fire Training.

• See Submission and Review below.

A candidate should not submit a task book until they have completed all requirements and

obtained all signatures. State Fire Training will reject and return an incomplete task book.

Evaluator

An evaluator is any individual who verifies that the candidate can satisfactorily execute a job

performance requirement (JPR).

An evaluator may verify satisfactory execution through the following methods:

• First-hand observation

• Review of documentation that verifies prior satisfactory execution

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A qualified evaluator is designated by the candidate’s fire academy and holds an equivalent or

higher-level certification. If no such evaluator is present, the fire academy shall designate an

individual with more experience than the candidate and a demonstrated ability to execute the

job performance requirements.

A task book evaluator may be, but is not required to be, a registered skills evaluator who

oversees a State Fire Training certification exam.

A certification task book may have more than one evaluator.

All evaluators shall:

1. Complete a block on the Signature Verification page with a handwritten signature.

2. Review and understand the candidate's certification task book requirements and

responsibilities.

3. Verify the candidate’s successful completion of one or more job performance

requirements through observation or review.

• Sign all appropriate lines in the certification task book with a handwritten signature

or approved digital signature (e.g. Docusign or Adobe Sign) to record demonstrated

performance of tasks.

Fire Chief

The fire chief is the individual who reviews and confirms the completion of a candidate’s

certification task book.

A fire chief may identify an authorized designee already on file with State Fire Training to fulfill

any task book responsibilities assigned to the fire chief. (See State Fire Training Procedures

Manual, 4.2.2: Authorized Signatories.)

Completion

The fire chief shall:

1. Confirm that the candidate has obtained the appropriate signatures to verify successful

completion of each job performance requirement.

• Ensure that all Job Performance Requirements were evaluated after the initiation

date.

2. Confirm that the candidate meets the Completion Requirements.

3. Sign and date the Fire Chief verification statement under Review and Approval with a

handwritten signature.

• If signing as an authorized designee, verify that your signature is on file with State

Fire Training.

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Submission and Review

A candidate should not submit a task book until they have completed all requirements and

obtained all signatures. State Fire Training will reject and return an incomplete task book.

To submit a completed task book, please send the following to the address below:

• A copy of the completed task book (candidate may retain the original)

• All supporting documentation

• Payment

State Fire Training

Attn: Cashier

PO Box 997446

Sacramento, CA 95899-7446

State Fire Training reviews all submitted task books.

• If the task book is complete, State Fire Training will authorize the task book and retain a

digital copy of the authorized task book in the candidate’s State Fire Training file.

• If the task book is incomplete, State Fire Training will return the task book with a

notification indicating what needs to be completed prior to resubmission.

Completion of this certification task book is one step in the certification process. Please refer to

the State Fire Training Procedures Manual for the complete list of qualifications required for

certification.

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Initiation Requirements

Candidate Information

Name:

SFT ID Number:

Fire Agency:

Initiation Requirements

The following requirements must be completed prior to initiating this task book.

Prerequisites

State Fire Training confirms that there are no prerequisites for initiating this certification task

book.

Education

State Fire Training confirms that there are no education requirements for initiating this

certification task book.

Position

State Fire Training confirms that there are no position requirements for initiating this

certification task book.

Fire Chief Approval

State Fire Training confirms that a Fire Chief’s approval is not required to initiate this task book.

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Signature Verification

The following individuals have the authority to verify portions of this certification task book

using the signature recorded below.

Please print except for the Signature line where a handwritten signature is required. Please add

additional signature pages as needed.

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Job Performance Requirements

The candidate must complete each job performance requirement (JPR) in accordance with the

standards of the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) or the National Fire Protection Association

(NFPA), whichever is more restrictive.

All job performance requirements (JPR) must be completed within a California fire agency or

Accredited Regional Training Program (ARTP).

For job performance requirements (JPR) that are not part of a candidate’s regular work

assignment or are a rare event, the evaluator may develop a scenario or interview that supports

the required task and evaluate the candidate to the stated standard.

Each job performance requirement (JPR) shall be evaluated after the candidate’s fire chief

initiates the task book.

Fire Fighter 2: Structure

Fire Department Communications

1. Complete a basic incident report, given the report forms, guidelines, and information, so

that all pertinent information is recorded, the information is accurate, and the report is

complete. (NFPA 6.2.1) (CTS 2-1)

Evaluator Signature: ______________________________ Date Verified: _____________

2. Communicate the need for team assistance, given fire department communications

equipment, SOPs, and a team, so that the supervisor is consistently informed of team

needs, departmental SOPs are followed, and the assignment is accomplished safely.

(NFPA 6.2.2) (CTS 2-2)

Evaluator Signature: ______________________________ Date Verified: _____________

Fireground Operations

3. Extinguish an ignitable liquid fire, operating as a member of a team, given an

assignment, an attack line, personal protective equipment, a foam proportioning device,

a nozzle, foam concentrates, and a water supply, so that the correct type of foam

concentrate is selected for the given fuel and conditions, a properly proportioned foam

stream is applied to the surface of the fuel to create and maintain a foam blanket, fire is

extinguished, reignition is prevented, team protection is maintained with a foam stream,

and the hazard is faced until retreat to safe haven is reached. (NFPA 6.3.1) (CTS 3-1)

Evaluator Signature: ______________________________ Date Verified: _____________

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4. Coordinate an interior attack line for a team’s accomplishment of an assignment in a

structure fire, given attack lines, personnel, personal protective equipment, and tools, so

that crew integrity is established; attack techniques are selected for the given level of

the fire (e.g., attic, grade level, upper levels, or basement); attack techniques are

communicated to the attack teams; constant team coordination is maintained; fire

growth and development is continuously evaluated; search, rescue, and ventilation

requirements are communicated or managed; hazards are reported to the attack teams;

and incident command is apprised of changing conditions. (NFPA 6.3.2) (CTS 3-2)

Evaluator Signature: ______________________________ Date Verified: _____________

5. Control a flammable gas cylinder fire, operating as a member of a team, given an

assignment, a cylinder outside of a structure, an attack line, personal protective

equipment, and tools, so that crew integrity is maintained, contents are identified, safe

havens are identified prior to advancing, open valves are closed, flames are not

extinguished unless the leaking gas is eliminated, the cylinder is cooled, cylinder

integrity is evaluated, hazardous conditions are recognized and acted upon, and the

cylinder is faced during approach and retreat. (NFPA 6.3.3) (CTS 3-3)

Evaluator Signature: ______________________________ Date Verified: _____________

6. Protect evidence of fire cause and origin, given a flash- light and overhaul tools, so that

the evidence is noted and protected from further disturbance until investigators can

arrive on the scene. (NFPA 6.3.4) (CTS 3-4)

Evaluator Signature: ______________________________ Date Verified: _____________

Rescue Operations

7. Extricate a victim entrapped in a motor vehicle as part of a team, given stabilization and

extrication tools, so that the vehicle is stabilized, the victim is disentangled without

further injury, and hazards are managed. (NFPA 6.4.1) (CTS 4-1)

Evaluator Signature: ______________________________ Date Verified: _____________

8. Assist rescue operation teams, given standard operating procedures, necessary rescue

equipment, and an assignment, so that procedures are followed, rescue items are

recognized and retrieved in the time as prescribed by the AHJ, and the assignment is

completed. (NFPA 6.4.2) (CTS 4-2)

Evaluator Signature: ______________________________ Date Verified: _____________

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Prevention, Preparedness, and Maintenance

9. Perform a fire safety survey in an occupied structure, given survey forms and

procedures, so that fire and life safety hazards are identified, recommendations for their

correction are made to the occupant, and unresolved issues are referred to the proper

authority. (NFPA 6.5.1) (CTS 5-1)

Evaluator Signature: ______________________________ Date Verified: _____________

10. Present fire safety information to station visitors or small groups, given prepared

materials, so that all information is presented, the information is accurate, and questions

are answered or referred. (NFPA 6.5.2) (CTS 5-2)

Evaluator Signature: ______________________________ Date Verified: _____________

11. Prepare a preincident survey, given forms, necessary tools, and an assignment, so that

all required occupancy information is recorded, items of concern are noted, and

accurate sketches or diagrams are prepared. (NFPA 6.5.3) (CTS 5-3)

Evaluator Signature: ______________________________ Date Verified: _____________

12. Maintain power plants, power tools, and lighting equipment, given tools and

manufacturers’ instructions, so that equipment is clean and maintained according to

manufacturer and departmental guidelines, maintenance is recorded, and equipment is

placed in a ready state or reported otherwise. (NFPA 6.5.4) (CTS 5-4)

Evaluator Signature: ______________________________ Date Verified: _____________

13. Perform an annual service test on fire hose, given a pump, a marking device, pressure

gauges, a timer, record sheets, and related equipment, so that procedures are followed,

the condition of the hose is evaluated, any damaged hose is removed from service, and

the results are recorded. (NFPA 6.5.5) (CTS 5-5)

Evaluator Signature: ______________________________ Date Verified: _____________

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Experience and Position Requirements

Experience

The candidate meets the following experience requirements.

• 6 months year full-time paid or 1 years volunteer/recruit or part-time paid experience in

a recognized fire agency in California as a Fire Fighter performing suppression duties

Agency Experience Start Date End Date

Position

The candidate meets the qualifications for this level of certification. The position requirement is

met when the applicant fulfills the role of the specific duties as defined by the Fire Chief.

Supporting Documentation

State Fire Training confirms that there are no supporting documentation requirements for this

job function certification.

Updates

The candidate has completed and enclosed all updates to this certification task book released

by State Fire Training since its initial publication.

Number of enclosed updates: ________________

Completion Timeframe

The candidate has completed all requirements documented in this certification task book within

five years of its initiation date.

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Review and Approval

Candidate

Candidate (please print): _________________________________________________________

I, the undersigned, am the person applying for Fire Fighter 2 certification. I hereby certify under

penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that the completion of all

requirements documented herein is true in every respect. I understand that misstatements,

omissions of material facts, or falsification of information or documents may be cause for

rejection or revocation.

Signature and Date: _____________________________________________________________

Fire Chief

Candidate’s Fire Chief (please print): ________________________________________________

I, the undersigned, am the person authorized to verify the candidate’s qualifications for Fire

Fighter 2 certification. I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of

California, that the completion of all requirements documented herein are true in every respect.

I understand that misstatements, omissions of material facts, or falsification of information or

documents may be cause for rejection.

Signature and Date: _____________________________________________________________

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