CONNECT with the CityProbationary Firefighter Exam Study Guide
Welcome
This website was developed as a user-friendly resource to assist you in preparing for both the Written and Manipulative portions of your upcoming Class Exam.
You are ultimately responsible for all information on this website related to your Class Exam.
Important Dates
These dates are tentative and subject to change.
| Written Examination: | January 6, 2026 0900 @ NTC Classroom 3 All employees will attend on the same date |
| Manipulative Examination: | January 7, 8 and 9, 2026 @ Fire Station 10 Employees will attend on OT |
- Exam details will be posted via Vector Solutions 30 days before the exam
- State Fire Training Firefighter 2 Application/Task process assistance available before the Written Examination; January 6, 2026, 0800 @NTC Classroom 3
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These documents may be found in other locations, however they may be updated or outdated.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 75.05 Vehicle and Equipment Backing Procedures
- AR 90.62 Information & Communications Technology Acceptable Use
- AR 95.60 Conflict of Interest & Employee Conduct
- AR 95.94 Tobacco and Smoke free workplace Policy
- AR 96.50 Equal Employment Opportunity Policy and Compaint Resolution Procedures
- AR 97.10 Threat Management Policy
Manuals
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 and Fire Protection Systems
- Chapter 12--Hose Nozzles and Fittings
- Chapter 13--Wildland Firefighting
- Chapter 14--Engine Company Standard Operating Guide Fire Academy
- Chapter 18--Search and Rescue
- Chapter 19--Ladders
- Chapter 20--Ventillation
- 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--Fireground 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
- SI 01 Section 03 Standard Company Operations
- SI 01 Section 06 Mid-Rise Response
- SI 01 Section 07 High-Rise Emergency Response
- SI 01 Section 08 Vegetation Fires
- SI 01 Section 09 Response Guidelines
- SI 01 Section 10 Ringing Alarms
- SI 01 Section 13 Safeguarding Property
- SI 01 Section 18 Rapid Intervention Crew
- SI 01 Section 19 Personnel Accountability
- SI 05 Section 04 Firefighter II Examination Procedures