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What is the primary purpose of the driver training policy for the New Lenox Fire Protection District?
What is the primary purpose of the driver training policy for the New Lenox Fire Protection District?
Which organization’s standards must be met or exceeded for operator training of emergency vehicles?
Which organization’s standards must be met or exceeded for operator training of emergency vehicles?
What additional certification must members driving staff response vehicles obtain?
What additional certification must members driving staff response vehicles obtain?
What is required for a member to reach the status of a brush truck driver?
What is required for a member to reach the status of a brush truck driver?
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How often are annual requirements for driving apparatus emphasized in the policy?
How often are annual requirements for driving apparatus emphasized in the policy?
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Which of the following is NOT a defined term in the guidelines of the policy?
Which of the following is NOT a defined term in the guidelines of the policy?
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What is the significance of training validating competent operational and driving skills?
What is the significance of training validating competent operational and driving skills?
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What type of vehicles require personnel to complete operator training to meet policy standards?
What type of vehicles require personnel to complete operator training to meet policy standards?
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Which of the following is NOT a requirement for driving a New Lenox FPD pumper apparatus?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for driving a New Lenox FPD pumper apparatus?
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What is the minimum amount of drive time required on the aerial apparatus for a Truck Operator?
What is the minimum amount of drive time required on the aerial apparatus for a Truck Operator?
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How long must an individual serve as an Engine Operator before becoming eligible to drive an aerial apparatus?
How long must an individual serve as an Engine Operator before becoming eligible to drive an aerial apparatus?
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What must be documented by the engine lieutenant in Target Solutions after completing pumper apparatus training?
What must be documented by the engine lieutenant in Target Solutions after completing pumper apparatus training?
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Which certification is necessary for operating the aerial apparatus?
Which certification is necessary for operating the aerial apparatus?
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To become a Tender Operator, what is the minimum amount of drive time required?
To become a Tender Operator, what is the minimum amount of drive time required?
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Who is responsible for submitting the 'Final Truck Training Sign-Off' in Target Solutions?
Who is responsible for submitting the 'Final Truck Training Sign-Off' in Target Solutions?
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What is the protocol for notifying the training officer when beginning the initial driving program for Engine Operators?
What is the protocol for notifying the training officer when beginning the initial driving program for Engine Operators?
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What is the minimum certification required for an Engine Operator?
What is the minimum certification required for an Engine Operator?
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Which status describes a driver who has performed the necessary training to operate a tower ladder for at least six months?
Which status describes a driver who has performed the necessary training to operate a tower ladder for at least six months?
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What is a prerequisite for any personnel to begin the apparatus driving program?
What is a prerequisite for any personnel to begin the apparatus driving program?
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What duration of road drive time is required for personnel to drive an ambulance?
What duration of road drive time is required for personnel to drive an ambulance?
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What should a driver do if their license is expired, suspended, or revoked?
What should a driver do if their license is expired, suspended, or revoked?
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Which license must a person obtain within two months of employment to perform driving duties?
Which license must a person obtain within two months of employment to perform driving duties?
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Who conducts the final road test for a driver’s permit?
Who conducts the final road test for a driver’s permit?
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What certification must personnel complete to drive an ambulance?
What certification must personnel complete to drive an ambulance?
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What must be done by the tender lieutenant after completing all requirements and hours?
What must be done by the tender lieutenant after completing all requirements and hours?
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What is the annual recertification requirement for personnel classified as an Engine Operator?
What is the annual recertification requirement for personnel classified as an Engine Operator?
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If an engineer has not recertified by January 1, what will happen?
If an engineer has not recertified by January 1, what will happen?
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What is the minimum required drive time for an engineer during recertification?
What is the minimum required drive time for an engineer during recertification?
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Who is responsible for republishing the classification lists each January 1?
Who is responsible for republishing the classification lists each January 1?
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What is NOT a requirement for recertifying as a Truck Operator?
What is NOT a requirement for recertifying as a Truck Operator?
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What action can change the components and requirements of the training guidelines?
What action can change the components and requirements of the training guidelines?
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What is the drive time requirement for a Tender Operator during recertification?
What is the drive time requirement for a Tender Operator during recertification?
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What is the compensation for an employee acting as a company officer or shift commander for one hour or more?
What is the compensation for an employee acting as a company officer or shift commander for one hour or more?
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When will an employee be added to the acting Lieutenant list?
When will an employee be added to the acting Lieutenant list?
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What is the purpose of the acting Lieutenant and acting Battalion Chief lists?
What is the purpose of the acting Lieutenant and acting Battalion Chief lists?
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How is the acting Lieutenant list arranged?
How is the acting Lieutenant list arranged?
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What happens when an employee signs a declination to act form?
What happens when an employee signs a declination to act form?
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How often can the acting Lieutenant or Battalion Chief lists be updated?
How often can the acting Lieutenant or Battalion Chief lists be updated?
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What does refusing to act during the individual's regular duty shift imply?
What does refusing to act during the individual's regular duty shift imply?
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What does the acting intent of the Lieutenant and Battalion Chief lists primarily focus on?
What does the acting intent of the Lieutenant and Battalion Chief lists primarily focus on?
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Study Notes
Driver Training Program
- The aim of this policy is to ensure all New Lenox Fire Protection District members who operate firefighting apparatus and other authorized emergency vehicles receive the appropriate training.
- Training requirements for all drivers are established, including certifications for reaching the status of operator or engineer.
- It is mandatory for all members to complete driver training that meets or exceeds NFPA requirements for the types of vehicles operated or OSFM certification.
- Minimum requirements for personnel to drive and operate fire apparatus, certifications, and annual requirements are set forth to ensure safety of onboard personnel and the public.
Glossary of Terms
- Ambulance Driver: Completes all necessary training requirements to drive and operate ambulances.
- Brush Truck Driver: An ambulance driver cleared as an ambulance operator and completing an orientation on the brush truck.
- Engine Operator: Performs required drive time and job performance requirements, with minimum OSFM Fire Service Vehicle Operator certification.
- Tender Operator: Completes the tender drive time and all training requirements for driving and operating the tender.
- Truck Operator: Has been an engineer for at least 6 months and has completed all training for driving and operating the ladder truck.
- Engineer: Cleared to drive all NLFD vehicles - Ambulance, Engine, Truck, and Tender.
Prerequisites for Driving
- A valid Class-C (at least) non-CDL driver's permit is required before entering any apparatus driving program.
- The permit must be obtained before employment with the final road test conducted by a qualified Illinois Secretary of State's office personnel.
- A Class C license must be obtained within two months of employment.
- If a member’s license expires, is suspended, or revoked, immediate notification to the Battalion Chief is required, and they are prohibited from driving any department vehicles.
Ambulance Driver Requirements
- Completion of all job performance requirements (JPRs) with an ambulance in Target Solutions.
- A minimum of 10 hours of ambulance road drive time.
- Fire Service Vehicle Operator (FSVO) certification through the OSFM.
- An Illinois Class “C” driver’s license.
- Once completed, a “Final Ambulance Training Sign-Off” is submitted in Target Solutions by the lieutenant.
Engine Operator Requirements
- Cleared as an “Ambulance Driver.”
- Notification to the training officer of the start of the initial driving program.
- Completion of all JPRs provided in Target Solutions under “Driver Training – Engine/Pumper.”
- No less than 12 hours of drive time on engine/pumper apparatus, including a minimum of 2 hours on each pumper in the New Lenox FPD (the last 4 hours can be on any pumper).
- An Illinois Class “B” (non-CDL) driver’s license.
- All requirements and hours must be documented by the engine lieutenant in Target Solutions.
- Once completed, a “Final Engine/Pumper Training Sign-Off” is submitted in Target Solutions by the Lieutenant.
Truck Operator Requirements
- Must hold the title of "Engine Operator" for 6 months and have completed necessary training to drive and operate the tower ladder.
- Successful completion of all Truck Operator JPRs, found in Target Solutions under “Driver Training - Truck.”
- No less than 12 hours of drive time on aerial apparatus.
- Fire Apparatus Engineer (FAE) certification through the OSFM.
- All requirements and hours must be documented by the truck lieutenant in Target Solutions.
- Once completed, a “Final Truck Training Sign-Off” is submitted in Target Solutions by the lieutenant.
Tender Operator Requirements
- Successful completion of all Tender JPRs located in Target Solutions.
- 12 hours of drive time on the tender.
- All requirements and hours must be documented by the tender lieutenant in Target Solutions.
- Once completed, a “Final Tender Training Sign-Off” is submitted in Target Solutions by the lieutenant.
Annual Recertification
- Personnel classified as Engine Operator, Truck Operator, Tender Operator, or Engineer must go through yearly re-certification.
- Re-certification lists are published by the training officer every January 1st for each individual's current classification and submitted to the Fire Chief, Deputy Chief, and Battalion Chiefs.
- If engineers or operators do not re-certify by this date they will be downgraded or removed as a vehicle operator.
- Re-certification can be performed by the individual's Lieutenant using the training and credentialing provided in Target Solutions.
### Engine Operator Recertification Requirements
- Successful completion of an FSVO cone course.
- 12 hours of documented non-emergency drive time.
Tender Operator Recertification Requirements
- Successful completion of an FSVO cone course.
- 12 hours of documented non-emergency drive time.
Truck Operator Recertification Requirements
- Successful completion of an FSVO road and cone course.
- 12 hours of documented non-emergency drive time.
Engineer Recertification Requirements
- Successful completion of the FSVO cone course on an engine, truck, and tender.
- 12 hours of total drive time on all types of vehicles, minimum of 2 hours for engines, 2 hours for the truck, and 2 hours for the tender.
General Recertification Information
- Personnel have one year to complete all practical evolutions and drive time for initial driving programs.
- All components of the driver guideline can be adjusted by the Fire Chief and/or the Training Officer as the situation requires.
Acting Officer Compensation
- Employees asked to perform the duties of a company officer (e.g., Lieutenant or Battalion Chief) for 1 hour or more will be paid the starting salary of that position, as outlined in Appendix B.
- This applies even if the employee's regular hourly rate is lower.
- The employee acting in the higher position will be responsible for monitoring adherence to all department Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Administrative Regulations.
- They must inform their immediate supervisor of any violations they observe.
Acting Officer Lists
- An "Acting Lieutenant" list is created after a Lieutenant promotion process.
- The list includes all individuals who:
- Participated in the Lieutenant promotion process
- Became eligible to test during the list's active period
- Were eliminated due to not achieving the minimum score
- Meet the qualifications for the Lieutenant eligibility test
- Employees who meet the qualifications during the list's active period are added to the list.
- The list is organized by full-time seniority.
- The "Acting Battalion Chief list" is created in the same way as the "Acting Lieutenant List."
Purpose of Acting Lists
- The Acting Lists are designed to provide experience for those who are currently or will be participating in promotional processes.
- Acting assignments allow individuals to gain hands-on experience in higher-level positions.
Declining to Act
- Employees can choose to decline an "acting" position by signing a declination form.
- This form remains in effect until rescinded by the decliner, with a minimum 6-month waiting period after the initial request.
- Declining to act on their regular duty shift means declining to act on any shift including call-back time or time spent on a trade of duty shift with another employee.
- However, employees on the Lieutenant or Battalion eligibility list may not decline acting assignments.
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This quiz covers the Driver Training Program designed for members of the New Lenox Fire Protection District. It focuses on the training requirements for operating firefighting apparatus and emergency vehicles, including certifications that ensure safety. Test your knowledge on the definitions and roles related to fire vehicle operation to ensure compliance with NFPA standards.
