Learning Tracks
Study the Handbook
13 guided tracks organized from fundamentals through special operations. Each track breaks the handbook into focused, digestible sections.
Fundamentals
3 tracksHistory & Culture
OFD history from 1869 to today, mission statements, behavioral guidelines, and the chain of command.
Stations & Battalions
All 26 stations, their addresses, apparatus, battalion assignments, and key facilities.
Types of Apparatus
Engine types, truck types, wildland apparatus, specialty vehicles, and the numbering system.
Operations
3 tracksResponse Matrix
Structure fire, highrise, vegetation, and Cal Fire response assignments by alarm level.
Roles & Positions
Engine and truck company positions, seating, and structure fire role assignments.
Radio Operations
APX7000XE and Bendix King radio operation, zones, channels, and emergency procedures.
Equipment
6 tracksHose Operations
Hose terminology, complement, preconnects, hose bed layouts, and hydrant operations.
Ladder Operations
Ladder types, terminology, commands, truck company tools, and aerial operations.
Hand Tools
60+ hand tools with descriptions organized by category — forcible entry, cutting, striking, prying, and more.
Power Tools
Ventilation fans, saws, hydraulic extrication tools, generators, and chainsaws with specs.
PPE & SCBA
MSA G1 SCBA operation, air management, buddy lights, RIT pack, and extinguisher types.
Knots & Rescue
Rope terminology, knot types, and foundational rescue concepts.