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What is the primary purpose of the TargetSolutions Learning Management System?
What is the primary purpose of the TargetSolutions Learning Management System?
- To administer, document, track, and report fire suppression and EMS educational courses (correct)
- To evaluate fire suppression capabilities
- To create ISO-approved training facilities
- To conduct physical drills and report their completion
Which of the following stations is recognized as an ISO facility?
Which of the following stations is recognized as an ISO facility?
- Station 22 (correct)
- Station 5
- Station 30
- Station 10
What distinguishes company training from facility training?
What distinguishes company training from facility training?
- Company training is optional, while facility training is mandatory
- Company training focuses on administrative practices, while facility training is hands-on
- Company training occurs at non-ISO approved locations, while facility training occurs at ISO-approved facilities (correct)
- Company training is self-paced, while facility training has set times
What is a TargetSolutions Assignment?
What is a TargetSolutions Assignment?
What does the term 'TargetSolutions Record Completion' refer to?
What does the term 'TargetSolutions Record Completion' refer to?
What is the minimum annual training requirement set by ISO intended to achieve for MDFR?
What is the minimum annual training requirement set by ISO intended to achieve for MDFR?
Which statement is true regarding TargetSolutions Course content?
Which statement is true regarding TargetSolutions Course content?
Which of the following is NOT considered a TargetSolutions Activity?
Which of the following is NOT considered a TargetSolutions Activity?
What is the total annual training hours required for a sworn employee?
What is the total annual training hours required for a sworn employee?
What documentation is needed for training conducted at the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Training Center?
What documentation is needed for training conducted at the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Training Center?
Which training is specifically noted to have minimum quarterly requirements?
Which training is specifically noted to have minimum quarterly requirements?
What is required for MDFR SCUBA Rescue Authorized Divers to maintain their certification?
What is required for MDFR SCUBA Rescue Authorized Divers to maintain their certification?
Which division is responsible for maintaining training records for department personnel?
Which division is responsible for maintaining training records for department personnel?
What is the minimum number of hours of in-service training required annually for Technical Rescue Technician certified personnel?
What is the minimum number of hours of in-service training required annually for Technical Rescue Technician certified personnel?
How must outside training be documented?
How must outside training be documented?
Who must approve all TargetSolutions assignments that contain a due date?
Who must approve all TargetSolutions assignments that contain a due date?
Which document contains guidelines for daily activities that Battalion Chiefs and Unit Officers need to enter?
Which document contains guidelines for daily activities that Battalion Chiefs and Unit Officers need to enter?
What is the frequency at which mandatory quarterly in-service training occurs?
What is the frequency at which mandatory quarterly in-service training occurs?
Study Notes
TargetSolutions Learning Management System Overview
- TargetSolutions is the designated platform for completing and recording training for Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR) personnel.
- Participation in all assigned activities is mandatory unless explicitly stated otherwise.
Training Classifications
- Company Training: Conducted outside of an ISO-approved facility.
- Facility Training: This takes place at ISO-recognized facilities, including various identified stations and the MDFR Training Center.
- Insurance Services Office (ISO): Evaluates fire suppression capabilities in a specific geographical area.
Training Content and Structure
- TargetSolutions Activity: Includes online department classes and records for company-level training/drills outside the system.
- TargetSolutions Assignment: Self-study courses sent to users with a set completion timeframe.
- TargetSolutions Course: Pre-loaded educational content provided by TargetSolutions, covering fire suppression, fire prevention, and EMS.
Training Requirements
- Minimum annual training hours established by ISO for each sworn employee:
- Company Training: 192 hours
- Facility Training: 18 hours
- Hazardous Materials Training: 6 hours
- Additional requirements for personnel with special certifications or ranks:
- Suppression Driver Training: 12 hours
- Fire Officer Training: 12 hours
Daily and Quarterly Training
- Daily activities logged into TargetSolutions by Battalion Chiefs and Unit Officers; MDFRnet Company Activity Report is no longer utilized.
- Daily in-service training counts toward Company Training credits.
- Mandatory quarterly training occurs in January, April, July, and October, focusing on Hazardous Materials, Suppression Driver, and Fire Officer Training.
Annual Facility Training
- Drills at the MDFR Training Center qualify for Facility Training; rosters must be signed and submitted to the Training Manager.
- Scheduled multi-unit battalion drills at specific stations also count as Facility Training, recorded by drill coordinators.
EMS In-Service Training
- Employees must complete requisite EMS Continuing Education Units (CEUs) prior to November 1 of the re-certification year as per internal EMS policies.
- The EMS Division organizes scheduled training for EMTs and Paramedics, including ACLS and BCLS.
Specialized Training Requirements
- Technical Rescue Technician (TRT): Requires 24 hours of annual in-service training.
- Hazardous Materials Technician: Also requires 24 hours of training annually.
- SCUBA Rescue Certification: Must complete:
- 12 training dives per year
- 12 CEUs
- An annual APTE with NFPA Watermanship Assessment.
Training Records and Documentation
- Training records maintained by the Training and Safety Division, including CEU compliance, training certificates, and diplomas.
- Training records will be kept for legally mandated timeframes before being discarded.
- Employees must submit copies of relevant certificates to the Training and Safety Division.
Outside Training
- External training may be recorded on TargetSolutions, with certificates uploaded to the platform.
- Significant training certificates should be sent to the MDFR Human Resources Bureau for personnel file documentation.
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