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Important Dates
These dates are tentative and subject to change.
| Application Period Opens: | November 1, 2024 |
| Application Period Closes: | November 22, 2024 |
| IOS Exam Orientation: | November 5-7, 2024 |
| Written Test: | January 14, 2025 |
| Written Test Item Review: | January 15-17, 2025 |
| Assessment Center: | March 10-14, 2025 |
Documents
These documents may be found in other locations, however they may be updated or outdated. It is the candidate's responsibility to know the version found on this exam study guide.
Administrative Regulations
- AR 45.50 - Private Use of City Labor, Equipment, Materials and Supplies Prohibited
- AR 45.80 - Management of Loss to City Property Due to Crimes or Negligence
- AR 75.05 - Vehicle & Equipment Backing Procedures
- AR 75.12 Vehicle and Industrial Accident Review
- Revised AR 75.12 L145
- AR 90.62 - Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use
- AR 95.60 - Conflict of Interest and Employee Conduct
- AR 95.55 - Procurement Card Procedures
- AR 95.94 - Tobacco and Smoke-Free Workplace Policy
- AR 96.50 - Equal Employment Opportunity Policy and Complaint Resolution Procedures
- AR 97.10 - Threat Management Policy
Bulletins
2015
- 15-013 (01-15) MCI Kit Apparatus Storage
- 15-045 (04-15) Treatment and Transport of Patient's on 5150 Hold or in Custody
- 15-112 (07-15) CLARIFICATION - Office of the Chief (15-089) - Media Interviews
- 15-122 (08-15) Safety Review for Fast Response Squads
- 15-156 (10-15) Wildland Urban Interface Pre-Fire Plans
- 15-172 (11-15) Family Medical Leave Act and Mandatory Callback Refusals
2016
- 16-014 (01-16) Petty Cash
- 16-020 (01-16) ONESD Time Entry Procedures
- 16-044 (03-16) Substitute Font Usage on Outlook Web Access (OWA)
- 16-053 (03-16) Changes to Sandbag Distribution
- 16-079 (04-16) Battalion Chief Approval Required – Unscheduled Out of District
- 16-083 (04-16) Trailer Towing Certification
- 16-099 (05-16) Boundary Drop Responses – Important Information
- 16-117 (06-16) Fire Potential Index (FPI)
- 16-126 (06-16) Post Fire Incident Decontamination
- 16-150 (07-16) Incident Response by Overhead Duty Assignments
- 16-160 (07-16) Vehicle Home Unit Inspections Demobilizations
- 16-197 (10-16) RIC Policy Changes – RIC Operations Channel and RIC Naming
- 16-247 (12-16) Review of City Smoking Policy
2017
- 17-001 (1-17) Mission-Driven Culture Initiative - Update
- 17-044 (3-17) New DMV Medical Examination Report Procedures
- 17-067 (4-17) Temporary Housing of CAL FIRE Crew
- 17-079 (5-17) Safety Alert - Rhabdomyolysis
- 17-144 (7-17) Type 1 Helitanker Management Operation & Dispatch
- 17-148 (7-17) Allocation of 800MHz and VHF Frequencies on Wildland Incidents
- 17-218 (12-17) Fire Suppression Time Card Entry – Multiple Add-On Pays for Single Day
2018
- 18-005 (01-18) Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Changes
- 18-053 (03-18) Use of FD7
- 18-093 (05-18) Mandatory Refusal Email Group
- 18-097 (10-18) Time off for Voting Revised
- 18-101 (05-18) Political Activities in the Workplace
- 18-155 (08-18) Homeless Encampment Fires
- 18-191 (10-18) Illegally Discarded Sharps and Sharps Disposal Drop-Off Locations
- 18-201 (10-18) Cancer Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ book and videos)
- 18-240 (12-18) Morning Meetings- Effective Department Communications
2019
- 19-008 (01-19) Burn Institutes Youth Firesetter Program
- 19-041 (03-19) Use of 0192 and 0193 Pay Codes
- 19-113 (06-19) Probationary Firefighter Reports - Accountability
- 19-123 (07-19) Internal Orders (IO) for Time Entry
- 19-127 (07-19) Random Drug Test Reminder
- 19-131 (07-19) Dispatch and Safety Quality Assurance Form
- 19-177 (10-19) 4- hour On-Line Defensive Driving Class & 8-hour Vehicle Accident Prevention Training
2020
- 20-019 (06-20) Respect in the Workplace
- 20-029 (02-20) Updated 2020 Supervisor’s Accident and Injury Investigation Report
- 20-033 (03-20) Green Sheet – Cal Fire Camp Incident -– Burn Injuries
- 20-046 (03-20) Post Fire Gross Decontamination Kit
- 20-053 (04-20) Incident Review – Winch Cable Break
- 20-070 (05-20) Safety Alert – Butane Honey Oil
- 20-136 (08-20) SAFETY ALERT - Pier Incident – Explosion and TBI
- 20-173 Vehicle Home Unit Inspections
- 20-174 Strike Team Internal Orders and Pay
- 20-190 (10-20) Green Sheet – Pier Incident – USS Bonhomme Richard
- 20-232 (12-20) First Responder Invasion of Privacy Policy
2021
- 21-002 (01-21) Offensive Displays in the Workplace
- 21-003 (01-21) Serious Injury and Line-of-Duty-Death Policy Update
- 21-004 (01-21) Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month (FFCAM)
- 21-025 (02-21) Incident Review – Groveland Incident
- 21-031 (02-21) Clean Cab Program
- 21-050 (03-21) Uniform and Grooming Standards
- 21-061 (04-21) Multi-Unit Alert Tone Change
- 21-068 Threats to San Diego Fire-Rescue Personnel
- 21-088 Green Sheet - Chula Vista Fire Department - Action Footwear Incident
- 21-112 Administrative and Operational Changes in Response to the MOU
- 21-128 Water Tender Response Guidelines
- 21-135 New Health and Safety Resources Application
- 21-143 Green Sheet- Cal Fire Rancho Incident
- 21-145 Green Sheet - Commerce Incident
- 21-155 Incident Reporting Forms
- 21-191 Changes to Dispatch Protocols for Beach Fires
2022
- 22-014 Transportation of Patients on Fire Apparatus
- 22-015 Implementation of Knox FDC Locking Caps
- 22-043 New Hygenall Decontamination Products
- 22-108 Company Officers Adding Themselves to Incidents
- 22-110 PPE Cleaning Program - Update
- 22-133 Incident Review - Clairemont Incident
- 22-149 Minor Injury Report - RM-1568
- 22-160 PPE Modifications
- 22-171 Reimplementation of Fire Company Inspection Program
- 22-195 Charging Personal Electric Vehicles at City Facitities
2023
- 23-001 Approved Off-Road Driver Training Locations
- 23-008 Alert 2 Nature Problem
- 23-010 ICS 213 Form
- 23-037 Emergency Operations Strategic Plan
- 23-040 Green Sheet - Poway Rink Incident
- 23-044 Installation of Waxie Green Cleaning
- 23-045 Removal of Copters from Structure Fire - Commercial Responses
- 23-083 Operations Manual Update Revision SI02 Section 02 Stand Back
- 23-116 Rollout of New APX8000 Radio Equipment REVISED
- 23-121 10-Minute Timer - Additional Incidents
- 23-125 Operations Manual Update - SI 9 Section 25 DMS Utilization
- 23-133 Fire Captain Procurement Cards - Permanent Activation
- 23-170 Reacticvation of Trade-Off Pay Code
2024
- 24-005 Administration Manual Update - SI 06.13 Parental Leave
- 24-036 Red Tag - Unsafe Structure Reporting System
- 24-056 Operations Manual Update - SI02 Sec51 Casized Vessel
- 24-057 Municipal Airport Communication Procedures
- 24-079 2024 Radio Reprogramming
- 24-097 Fire Season Updates 2024
- 24-103 Battalion SCBA Loaner Program REVISED
- 24-112 Non-Essential Use of Personal Protective Equipment - PFAS
Discipline
- City of San Diego Code of Conduct Handbook
- Dimensions in Discipline Manual
- Discipline 101 Training
- Firefighter Bill of Rights
- For Cause Drug and Alcohol Checklist - 10.2023
- LG Disc 101 POBR
- Public Safety Officer Bill of Rights
- Reasonable Suspicion - Quick Guide
- SDFD BC DiscTraining
- Supervisor's Investigatory Meeting - Process Summary
- Supervisor's Investigatory Meeting - Workflow
Incident Packets
Manuals & Guidebooks
Drill Manual
- Chapter 1 History of the San Diego Fire Department
- Chapter 2 Fire Service Organization and the San Diego Fire Rescue Department
- Chapter 3 Firefighter Safety
- Chapter 4 Fire Apparatus
- Chapter 5 Firefighting Equipment & Handtools
- Chapter 6 Self Contained Breathing Apparatus
- Chapter 7 Fire Dynamics
- Chapter 8 Building Construction
- Chapter 9 Fire Communications
- Chapter 10 Fire Extinguishers and Foam Agents
- Chapter 11 Water Supply & Fire Protection Systems
- Chapter 12 Hose Nozzles and Fittings
- Chapter 13 Wildland Firefighting
- Chapter 14 Engine Company Standard Operating Guide Fire Academy
- Chapter 15 Fire Ground Hydraulics
- Chapter 18 Search and Rescue
- Chapter 19 Ladders
- Chapter 20 Ventilation
- Chapter 21 Forcible Entry
- Chapter 22 Utilities
- Chapter 23 Salvage and Overhaul
- Chapter 24 Ropes & Knots
- Chapter 25 Vehicle Rescue
- Chapter 26 Truck Company Standard Operating Guide
- Chapter 29 Rapid Intervention and Accountability (RIC)
- Chapter 30 Fire Ground Survival
- Chapter 31 High Rise Firefighting
- Chapter 32 Elevator Rescue
- Chapter 33 Fire Investigation and Explosives
- Chapter 35 Marine Firefighting
- Chapter 37 River and Flood Rescue
- Chapter 38 Hazmat First Responder Operational
Operations Manual
SI01 Fire Suppression
- SI 01 Section 01 Command Procedures
- SI 01 Section 03 Standard Company Operations
- SI 01 Section 04 Emergency Operations
- SI 01 Section 05 Staging
- SI 01 Section 07 High Rise Multistory Emergency Response Procedures
- SI 01 Section 08 Vegetation Fires
- SI 01 Section 09 Response Guidelines
- SI 01 Section 10 Ringing Alarms
- SI 01 Section 11 Fire Arson Bomb Investigation
- SI 01 Section 12 Youth Firesetter Program
- SI 01 Section 13 Safeguarding Property
- SI 01 Section 14 Incident Reporting Procedures
- SI 01 Section 15 Incident Critique Policy
- SI 01 Section 16 Extended Incident Staffing Plan
- SI 01 Section 18 Rapid Intervention Crew
- SI 01 Section 19 Personnel Accountability
SI02 Special Response Guidelines
- SI 02 Sec 50 Animal Rescue
- SI 02 Section 01 Active Shooter Hostile Event Response (ASHER)
- SI 02 Section 02 Stand Back
- SI 02 Section 03 Police Liaison
- SI 02 Section 04 Recall Procedure
- SI 02 Section 05 Mutual Auto Aid
- SI 02 Section 06 Logistics
- SI 02 Section 07 Special Emergency Procedures
- SI 02 Section 08 Special EquipmentResources
- SI 02 Section 09 Medical Emergencies
- SI 02 Section 10 Rescue Air Cushion
- SI 02 Section 11 Incidents with Police
- SI 02 Section 12 Incidents with Lifeguards
- SI 02 Section 13 Freeway Emergencies
- SI 02 Section 15 News Release Procedures
- SI 02 Section 16 Terrorism Response
- SI 02 Section 17 Helicopter Operations Policy
- SI 02 Section 18 Coastal Cliff Rescue Procedures
- SI 02 Section 19 USAR Search Canine Program
- SI 02 Section 21 Tsunami Response
- SI 02 Section 22 Vehicle Incident Procedures
- SI 02 Section 23 Aircraft and Airport Emergencies
- SI 02 Section 24 Department Operations Center (DOC) Procedures
- SI 02 Section 25 Hazardous Materials Response Guidelines
- SI 02 Section 26 Fumigated (Poison A) Structure Incidents
- SI 02 Section 27 Explosive Device Incidents
- SI 02 Section 28 Earthquake Procedures
- SI 02 Section 29 Radiation Emergencies
- SI 02 Section 30 Underground (Vault) Electrical Fires
- SI 02 Section 31 Vehicle Accidents Involving Electrical Live Front Terminators
- SI 02 Section 32 Shipboard Firefighting
- SI 02 Section 33 Marina and Boat Fires
- SI 02 Section 34 Natural Gas Leaks
- SI 02 Section 35 Carbon Monoxide Detection
- SI 02 Section 36 Staff Call Back
- SI 02 Section 37 Lock Out Tag Out
- SI 02 Section 38 Elevator Emergencies
- SI 02 Section 39 Firestorm Augmentation Support Team
- SI 02 Section 40 Mobile Canteen
- SI 02 Section 41 Fast Response Squad
- SI 02 Section 42 Mobile Operation Detail (MOD)
- SI 02 Section 43 Quint Response
- SI 02 Section 44 Palm Tree Rescues
- SI 02 Section 45 Tolls Roads Expressways
- SI 02 Section 46.1 Unmanned Aircraft System Administration
- SI 02 Section 46.2 Unmanned Aircraft System Training
- SI 02 Section 46.3 Unmanned Aircraft System Data Collection
- SI 02 Section 46.4 Unmanned Aircraft System Safety
- SI 02 Section 46.5 Unmanned Aircraft System General Operations
- SI 02 Section 46.6 Unmanned Aircraft System Addendum Go No Go Checklist
- SI 02 Section 47 Operations Support Program
- SI 02 Section 48 Electric Vehicle Fires
- SI 02 Section 49 Battery Energy Storage System Failures
- SI 02 Section 50 Animal Rescue
- SI 02 Section 51 Capsized Vessel
SI03 Communications
- SI 03 Section 01 Dispatch Response and Availability
- SI 03 Section 03 Telephones
- SI 03 Section 04 Radio Usage
- SI 03 Section 05 Move Up Procedures
- SI 03 Section 07 Communications Maintenance
- SI 03 Section 08 Chief Officer Notifications
- SI 03 Section 09 Community Service Alerts
- SI 03 Section 10 Rostering and Alias Radio Assignments
- SI 03 Section 11 ECDC Notifications
- SI 03 Section12 Radio System Failure Protocols
SI05 Training
- SI 05 Section 01 Training Programs
- SI 05 Section 02 Daily Requirements
- SI 05 Section 03 Recruit Firefighter Examination Procedures
- SI 05 Section 04 Firefighter II Examination Process
- SI 05 Section 05 Certifcation Procedures
- SI 05 Section 06 Engineer Examination Eligibililty
- SI 05 Section 07 DMV Pull Notice Program
- SI 05 Section 08 Vehicle Incident Review
- SI 05 Section 09 In Service Training
- SI 05 Section 10 Tuition Reimbursement
- SI 05 Section 11 Joint Apprentice Training Program
- SI 05 Section 12 Fire Academy Organization
- SI 05 Section 13 Property Indemnification
SI06 Station Management
- SI 06 Section 01 Station Generator
- SI 06 Section 02 Station Authority and Command
- SI 06 Section 03 Shift Change Procedures
- SI 06 Section 04 Statiion Routine
- SI 06 Section 05 Apparatus and Equipment Procedures
- SI 06 Section 06 Station Maintenance
- SI 06 Section 07 Station Apparatus Inventory Control
- SI 06 Section 08 Station Security
- SI 06 Section 09 Bed and Bedding
- SI 06 Section 10 Parade Policy
- SI 06 Section 11 Cross Staffing Policy
- SI 06 Section 12 Ride Along Program
- SI 06 Section 13 Out of Class Assignments
- SI 06 Section 14 Bed Bug Policy
- SI 06 Section 15 Records and Reports
- SI 06 Section 16 Mileage Reimbursement
- SI 06 Section 17 Transportation Incentives
- SI 06 Section 18 Meal Reimbursement
- SI 06 Section 21 Safely Surrendered Baby Program
- SI 06 Section 22 Portable Gasoline Powered Equipment Preventative Maintenance
- SI 06 Section 23 Donations and Funding
SI09 Emergency Medical Services
- SI 09 Section 01 Advanced Airway Management
- SI 09 Section 02 Against Medical Advice
- SI 09 Section 03 AED Use Prior to EMS Arrival
- SI 09 Section 05 BLS Downgrade
- SI 09 Section 06 CHEMPACK Procedures
- SI 09 Section 07 Contaminated Equipment and Biohazardous Waste
- SI 09 Section 08 Controlled Substances
- SI 09 Section 11 Electronic Patient Care Report
- SI 09 Section 12 Encountering Emergencies
- SI 09 Section 13 Field Training 27
- SI 09 Section 14 First Responder Invasion of Privacy Policy
- SI 09 Section 15 Mass Casualty Incident
- SI 09 Section 16 Medical Scene Authority
- SI 09 Section 17 Pharmaceutical Rotation
- SI 09 Section 18 Program Eligibility and Participation
- SI 09 Section 19 Pronouncement of Death
- SI 09 Section 20 Quality Assurance and Improvement
- SI 09 Section 22 Ride Along Policy
- SI 09 Section 23 Securing Patient Property
- SI 09 Section 24 Suspected Abuse
- SI 09 Section 25 DMS Utilization
- SI 09 Section 26 Special Transport Considerations
- SI 09 Section 27 Mexican Ambulance at US.Mexican Border Vehicle Secondary
- SI 09 Section 28 Battalion Medical Officer Program
SI10 Injury Illness and Prevention Program
- SI 10 Section 01 Injury and Illness Prevention Program
- SI 10 Section 02 Health and Safety Program 9.26.23
- SI 10 Section 03 Occupational Health and Safety Committee
- SI 10 Section 04 Safety Communications
- SI 10 Section 05 Respiratory Protection
- SI 10 Section 06 SCBA Air Management
- SI 10 Section 07 Personal Escape System
- SI 10 Section 08 Wildland Boots
- SI 10 Section 09 PPE Incident Wear Chart
- SI 10 Section 10 PPE Inspection Program
- SI 10 Section 11 PPE Storage and Maintenance
- SI 10 Section 12 Equipment Failure
- SI 10 Section 13 Station and Facility Inspections
- SI 10 Section 14A Heat Illness
- SI 10 Section 14B Cold Exposure
- SI 10 Section 14C Rehabilitation
- SI 10 Section 15 Facility Emergency Action Plan
- SI 10 Section 16A Post Incident Decontamination
- SI 10 Section 16B Clean Cab Program
- SI 10 Section 16C Personal Decontamination Policy
- SI 10 Section 17 Wellness Program
- SI 10 Section 18 Peer Support
- SI 10 Section 19 Chaplain Program
- SI 10 Section 20 Critical Incident Stress Management
- SI 10 Section 21 Physical Fitness Program
- SI 10 Section 22 Communicable Disease Exposure and Aerosolized Transmitted Disease
- SI 10 Section 24 Serious Injury and LODD Policy
- SI 10 Section 24A Serious Injury LODD Initial Action Checklists
- SI 10 Section 24B Firefighter Funeral Memorial Guidebook
- SI 10 Section 24C L145 SDFRA Appendix A
- SI 10 Section 24D Lifeguard Funeral Memorial Guidebook
- SI 10 Section 24E L911 and SDLA Appendix A
- SI 10 Section 25 Wildfire Smoke Protection
- SI 10 Section 26 Pandemic Response
- SI 10 Section 27 Hearing Protection
- SI 10 Section 28 Honor Guard
Staffing Manual
- Staffing Manual Section 01 General Staffing
- Staffing Manual Section 02 Leaves
- Staffing Manual Section 03 Overtime 29 November 2021
- Staffing Manual Section 04 Mandatory Callback 05.2018
- Staffing Manual Section 05 Bid System 06.2017
- Staffing Manual Section 06 Division Transfers 06.2017
- Staffing Manual Section 07 Reassign to Operations 06.2017
- Staffing Manual Section 08 Displacements 06.2017
- Staffing Manual Section 09 Staffing Desk Duties 06.2017
- Table of Contents 06.2017
Radio Communications
- 2019 VHF Radio Communications Review
- 2024 County Wide Fire Fleet Map Metro 700-800
- 2024 XSD Local Government VHF Mobile Fleet Map
- 2024 XSD Local Government VHF Portable Fleet Map
- 2024 XSD VHF Fleet Map Updates
- 2024 XSD VHF Repeater Map
- Motorola APX8000XE Advanced Operation
- Motorola APX8000XE Basic Operation
- VHF Radio Shortcuts