Manuals & Guidebooks
These documents may be found in other locations, however they may be updated or outdated.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_Manual
- Drill_Manual
- Chapter_1--History_of_the_San_Diego_Fire_Department.pdf
- Chapter_2--Fire_Service_Organization_and_the_San_Diego_Fire-Rescue_Department.pdf
- Chapter_3--Firefighter_Safety.pdf
- Chapter_9--Fire_Communications.pdf
- Chapter_13--Wildland_Firefighting.pdf
- Chapter_25--Vehicle_Rescue.pdf
- Chapter_29--Rapid_Intervention_and_Accountability_(RIC).pdf
- Chapter_30--Fireground_Survival.pdf
- Chapter_31--High-Rise_Firefighting.pdf
- Chapter_33--Fire_Investigation_and_Explosives.pdf
- Chapter_35--Marine_Firefighting.pdf
- Chapter_37--River_and_Flood_Rescue.pdf
- Chapter_38--Hazmat_First_Responder_Operational.pdf
- Guidebooks
- Operations_Manual
- SI_01_Fire_Suppression
- SI_01_Section_01_Command_Procedures.pdf
- SI_01_Section_02_Safety.pdf
- SI_01_Section_03_Standard_Company_Operations.pdf
- SI_01_Section_04_Emergency_Operations.pdf
- SI_01_Section_05_Staging.pdf
- SI_01_Section_06_Communications.pdf
- SI_01_Section_07_High-Rise--Multistory_Emergency_Response_Procedures.pdf
- SI_01_Section_08_Vegetation_Fires.pdf
- SI_01_Section_09_Response_Guidelines.pdf
- SI_01_Section_10_Ringing_Alarms.pdf
- SI_01_Section_11_Fire_Arson_Bomb_Investigation.pdf
- SI_01_Section_12_Youth_Firesetter_Program.pdf
- SI_01_Section_13_Safeguarding_Property.pdf
- SI_01_Section_14_Incident_Reporting_Procedures.pdf
- SI_01_Section_15_Incident_Critique_Policy.pdf
- SI_01_Section_16_Extended_Incident_Staffing_Plan.pdf
- SI_01_Section_18_Rapid_Intervention_Crew.pdf
- SI_01_Section_19_Personnel_Accountability.pdf
- SI_02_Special_Response_Guidelines
- SI_02_Section_01_Active_Shooter_Hostile_Event_Response_(ASHER).pdf
- SI_02_Section_02_Stand_Back.pdf
- SI_02_Section_03_Police_Liaison.pdf
- SI_02_Section_04_Recall_Procedure.pdf
- SI_02_Section_05_Mutual-Auto_Aid.pdf
- SI_02_Section_06_Logistics.pdf
- SI_02_Section_07_Special_Emergency_Procedures.pdf
- SI_02_Section_08_Special_Equipment_Resources.pdf
- SI_02_Section_09_Medical_Emergencies.pdf
- SI_02_Section_10_Rescue_Air_Cushion.pdf
- SI_02_Section_11_Incidents_with_Police.pdf
- SI_02_Section_12_Incidents_with_Lifeguards.pdf
- SI_02_Section_13_Freeway_Emergencies.pdf
- SI_02_Section_14_Mutli-Casualty_Medical_Plan.pdf
- SI_02_Section_15_News_Release_Procedures.pdf
- SI_02_Section_16_Terrorism_Response.pdf
- SI_02_Section_17_Helicopter_Operations_Policy.pdf
- SI_02_Section_18_Coastal_Cliff_Rescue_Procedures.pdf
- SI_02_Section_19_USAR_Search_Canine_Program.pdf
- SI_02_Section_21_Tsunami_Response.pdf
- SI_02_Section_22_Vehicle_Incident_Procedures.pdf
- SI_02_Section_23_Aircraft_and_Airport_Emergencies.pdf
- SI_02_Section_24_Department_Operations_Center_(DOC)_Procedures.pdf
- SI_02_Section_25_Hazardous_Materials_Response_Guidelines.pdf
- SI_02_Section_26_Fumigated_(Poison_A)_Structure_Incidents.pdf
- SI_02_Section_27_Explosive_Device_Incidents.pdf
- SI_02_Section_28_Earthquake_Procedures.pdf
- SI_02_Section_29_Radiation_Emergencies.pdf
- SI_02_Section_30_Underground_(Vault)_Electrical_Fires.pdf
- SI_02_Section_31_Vehicle_Accidents_Involving_Electrical_Live_Front_Terminators.pdf
- SI_02_Section_32_Shipboard_Firefighting.pdf
- SI_02_Section_33_Marina_and_Boat_Fires.pdf
- SI_02_Section_34_Natural_Gas_Leaks.pdf
- SI_02_Section_35_Carbon_Monoxide_Detection.pdf
- SI_02_Section_36_Staff_Call_Back.pdf
- SI_02_Section_37_Lock-Out_Tag-Out.pdf
- SI_02_Section_38_Elevator_Emergencies.pdf
- SI_02_Section_39_Firestorm_Augmentation_Support_Team.pdf
- SI_02_Section_40_Mobile_Canteen.pdf
- SI_02_Section_41_Fast_Response_Squad.pdf
- SI_02_Section_42_Mobile_Operations_Detail.pdf
- SI_02_Section_43_Quint_Response.pdf
- SI_02_Section_44_Palm_Tree_Rescues.pdf
- SI_02_Section_45_Tolls_Roads_Expressways.pdf
- SI_02_Section_46.1_Unmanned_Aircraft_System_Administration.pdf
- SI_02_Section_46.2_Unmanned_Aircraft_System_Training.pdf
- SI_02_Section_46.3_Unmanned_Aircraft_System_Data_Collection.pdf
- SI_02_Section_46.4_Unmanned_Aircraft_System_Safety.pdf
- SI_02_Section_46.5_Unmanned_Aircraft_System_General_Operations.pdf
- SI_02_Section_46.6_Unmanned_Aircraft_System_Addendum_Go_No_Go_Checklist.pdf
- SI_02_Section_47_Operations_Support_Program.pdf
- SI_02_Section_51_Capsized_Vessel.pdf
- SI_03_Communications
- SI_03_Section_01_Dispatch_Response_and_Availability.pdf
- SI_03_Section_03_Telephones.pdf
- SI_03_Section_04_Radio_Usage.pdf
- SI_03_Section_05_Move_Up_Procedures.pdf
- SI_03_Section_07_Communications_Maintenance.pdf
- SI_03_Section_08_Chief_Officer_Notifications.pdf
- SI_03_Section_09_Community_Service_Alerts.pdf
- SI_03_Section_10_Rostering_and_Alias_Radio_Assignments.pdf
- SI_03_Section_11_ECDC_Notifications.pdf
- SI_03_Section_12_Radio_System_Failure_Protocols.pdf
- SI_04_Community_Risk_Reduction
- SI_05_Training
- Operations_Manual_Index_11.21.23.pdf
- SI_05_Section_01_Training_Programs.pdf
- SI_05_Section_02_Daily_Requirements.pdf
- SI_05_Section_03_Recruit_Firefighter_Examination_Procedures.pdf
- SI_05_Section_04_Firefighter_II_Examination_Process.pdf
- SI_05_Section_05_Certifcation_Procedures.pdf
- SI_05_Section_06_Engineer_Examination_Eligibililty.pdf
- SI_05_Section_07_DMV_Pull_Notice_Program.pdf
- SI_05_Section_08_Vehicle_Incident_Review.pdf
- SI_05_Section_09_In-Service_Training.pdf
- SI_05_Section_10_Tuition_Reimbursement.pdf
- SI_05_Section_11_Joint_Apprentice_Training_Program.pdf
- SI_05_Section_13_Property_Indemnification.pdf
- SI_06_Station_Management
- SI_06_Section_01_Station_Generator.pdf
- SI_06_Section_02_Station_Authority_and_Command.pdf
- SI_06_Section_03_Shift_Change_Procedures.pdf
- SI_06_Section_04_Station_Routine.pdf
- SI_06_Section_05_Apparatus_and_Equipment_Procedures.pdf
- SI_06_Section_06_Station_Maintenance.pdf
- SI_06_Section_07_Station-Apparatus_Inventory_Control.pdf
- SI_06_Section_08_Station_Security.pdf
- SI_06_Section_09_Bed_and_Bedding.pdf
- SI_06_Section_10_Parade_Policy.pdf
- SI_06_Section_11_Cross_Staffing_Policy.pdf
- SI_06_Section_12_Ride_Along_Program.pdf
- SI_06_Section_13_Out_of_Class_Assignments.pdf
- SI_06_Section_14_Bed_Bug_Policy.pdf
- SI_06_Section_15_Records_and_Reports.pdf
- SI_06_Section_16_Mileage_Reimbursement.pdf
- SI_06_Section_17_Transportation_Incentives.pdf
- SI_06_Section_18_Meal_Reimbursement.pdf
- SI_06_Section_19_Material_Survey_Procedure.pdf
- SI_06_Section_20_Survey_Procedure.pdf
- SI_06_Section_21_Safely_Surrendered_Baby_Program.pdf
- SI_06_Section_22_Portable_Gasoline_Powered_Equipment_Preventative_Maintenance.pdf
- SI_06_Section_23_Donations_and_Funding.pdf
- SI_07_Uniform_Guidelines
- SI_08_Personal_Appearance
- SI_09_Emergency_Medical_Services
- SI_09_Section_01_Advanced_Airway_Management.pdf
- SI_09_Section_02_Against_Medical_Advice.pdf
- SI_09_Section_03_AED_Use_Prior_to_EMS_Arrival.pdf
- SI_09_Section_05_BLS_Downgrade.pdf
- SI_09_Section_06_CHEMPACK_Procedures.pdf
- SI_09_Section_07_Contaminated_Equipment_and_Biohazardous_Waste.pdf
- SI_09_Section_08_Controlled_Substances.pdf
- SI_09_Section_11_Electronic_Patient_Care_Report.pdf
- SI_09_Section_12_Encountering_Emergencies.pdf
- SI_09_Section_13_Field_Training_27.pdf
- SI_09_Section_14_First_Responder_Invasion_of_Privacy_Policy.pdf
- SI_09_Section_15_Mass_Casualty_Incident.pdf
- SI_09_Section_16_Medical_Scene_Authority.pdf
- SI_09_Section_17_Pharmaceutical_Rotation.pdf
- SI_09_Section_18_Program_Eligibility_and_Participation.pdf
- SI_09_Section_19_Pronouncement_of_Death.pdf
- SI_09_Section_20_Quality_Assurance_and_Improvement.pdf
- SI_09_Section_22_Ride_Along_Policy.pdf
- SI_09_Section_23_Securing_Patient_Property.pdf
- SI_09_Section_24_Suspected_Abuse.pdf
- SI_09_Section_25_DMS_Utilization.pdf
- SI_09_Section_26_Special_Transport_Considerations.pdf
- SI_09_Section_27_Mexican_Ambulance_at_US._Mexican_Border_Vehicle_Secondary.pdf
- SI_09_Section_28_Battalion_Medical_Officer_Program.pdf
- SI_10_Injury_Illness_and_Prevention_Program
- SI_10_Section_01_Injury_and_Illness_Prevention_Program.pdf
- SI_10_Section_02_Health_and_Safety_Program_9.26.23.pdf
- SI_10_Section_03_Occupational_Health_and_Safety_Committee.pdf
- SI_10_Section_04_Safety_Communications.pdf
- SI_10_Section_05_Respiratory_Protection.pdf
- SI_10_Section_06_SCBA_Air_Management.pdf
- SI_10_Section_07_Personal_Escape_System.pdf
- SI_10_Section_08_Wildland_Boots.pdf
- SI_10_Section_09_PPE_Incident_Wear_Chart.pdf
- SI_10_Section_10_PPE_Inspection_Program.pdf
- SI_10_Section_11_PPE_Storage_and_Maintenance.pdf
- SI_10_Section_12_Equipment_Failure.pdf
- SI_10_Section_13_Station_and_Facility_Inspections.pdf
- SI_10_Section_14A_Heat_Illness.pdf
- SI_10_Section_14B_Cold_Exposure.pdf
- SI_10_Section_14C_Rehabilitation.pdf
- SI_10_Section_15_Facility_Emergency_Action_Plan.pdf
- SI_10_Section_16A_Post_Incident_Decontamination.pdf
- SI_10_Section_16B_Clean_Cab_Program.pdf
- SI_10_Section_16C_Personal_Decontamination_Policy.pdf
- SI_10_Section_17_Wellness_Program.pdf
- SI_10_Section_18_Peer_Support.pdf
- SI_10_Section_19_Chaplain_Program.pdf
- SI_10_Section_20_Peer_Support_Response.pdf
- SI_10_Section_21_Physical_Fitness_Program.pdf
- SI_10_Section_22_Communicable_Disease_Exposure_and_Aerosolized_Transmitted_Disease.pdf
- SI_10_Section_24A_Serious_Injury-LODD_Initial_Action_Checklists.pdf
- SI_10_Section_24B_Firefighter_Funeral-Memorial_Guidebook.pdf
- SI_10_Section_24C_L145_SDFRA_Appendix_A.pdf
- SI_10_Section_24D_Lifeguard_Funeral-Memorial_Guidebook.pdf
- SI_10_Section_24E_L911_and_SDLA_Appendix_A.pdf
- SI_10_Section_24_Serious_Injury_and_LODD_Policy.pdf
- SI_10_Section_25_Wildfire_Smoke_Protection.pdf
- SI_10_Section_26_Pandemic_Response.pdf
- SI_10_Section_27_Hearing_Protection.pdf
- SI_10_Section_28_Honor_Guard.pdf
- SI_11_Fleet_Procedures
- SI_12_Homeland_Security
- SI_13_Community_Education_and_Public_Information_Office
- SI_14_Administration
- SI_15_Single_Resource
- SI_16_Ceremonial
- Operations_Manual_Index_8.28.24.pdf
- SI_01_Fire_Suppression
- Staffing_Manual
- Staffing_Manual_Section_01_General_Staffing_20_September_22.pdf
- Staffing_Manual_Section_02_Leaves_29_November_2021.pdf
- Staffing_Manual_Section_03_Overtime_29_November_2021.pdf
- Staffing_Manual_Section_04_Mandatory_Callback_05.2018.pdf
- Staffing_Manual_Section_05_Bid_System_06.2017.pdf
- Staffing_Manual_Section_06_Division_Transfers_06.2017.pdf
- Staffing_Manual_Section_07_Reassign_to_Operations_06.2017.pdf
- Staffing_Manual_Section_08_Displacements_06.2017.pdf
- Staffing_Manual_Section_09_Staffing_Desk_Duties_06.2017.pdf
- Table_of_Contents_06.2017.pdf