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What is the minimum grade an employee must achieve in a class to avoid reimbursement to the County?
What is the minimum grade an employee must achieve in a class to avoid reimbursement to the County?
Which of the following forms of payment is accepted for reimbursement to the County?
Which of the following forms of payment is accepted for reimbursement to the County?
What happens if an employee still owes for a previous class?
What happens if an employee still owes for a previous class?
What grading scale is used for courses eligible for college credit in Fire Rescue?
What grading scale is used for courses eligible for college credit in Fire Rescue?
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Under what condition can personnel assigned to a twenty-four hour tactical assignment attend training on duty?
Under what condition can personnel assigned to a twenty-four hour tactical assignment attend training on duty?
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What is the reimbursement timeline for employees who fail classes or do not attend?
What is the reimbursement timeline for employees who fail classes or do not attend?
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Which of the following resources is NOT maintained on the Fire Rescue's SharePoint site?
Which of the following resources is NOT maintained on the Fire Rescue's SharePoint site?
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What is the lowest passing grade according to the Florida State Fire College grading scale?
What is the lowest passing grade according to the Florida State Fire College grading scale?
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Which of the following environments may require specific training coordination through the Training and Safety Division?
Which of the following environments may require specific training coordination through the Training and Safety Division?
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What is required for all increased hazard training involving confined spaces?
What is required for all increased hazard training involving confined spaces?
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Which document must be completed and approved before conducting any increased hazard training?
Which document must be completed and approved before conducting any increased hazard training?
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In addition to scheduling use of non-live props, what other requirement is necessary for Special Operations units?
In addition to scheduling use of non-live props, what other requirement is necessary for Special Operations units?
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Which of the following factors does NOT influence the need for a dedicated Incident Safety Officer during training?
Which of the following factors does NOT influence the need for a dedicated Incident Safety Officer during training?
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What type of training must always be pre-approved by the Training and Safety Division?
What type of training must always be pre-approved by the Training and Safety Division?
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What is the primary purpose of the approval process by the Training and Safety Division for training sites?
What is the primary purpose of the approval process by the Training and Safety Division for training sites?
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What must field units do prior to using the non-live props at the Regional Training Center?
What must field units do prior to using the non-live props at the Regional Training Center?
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What is the minimum annual training requirement for Company Training for operational personnel?
What is the minimum annual training requirement for Company Training for operational personnel?
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Which of the following documents must be completed for courses involving practical portions where safety gear is required?
Which of the following documents must be completed for courses involving practical portions where safety gear is required?
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What type of training requires a special training provision for drivers only?
What type of training requires a special training provision for drivers only?
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What is the annual HazMat training duration required for operational personnel?
What is the annual HazMat training duration required for operational personnel?
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Who has the authority to approve the Drill Safety Plan before training can occur?
Who has the authority to approve the Drill Safety Plan before training can occur?
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Which statement about observers during practical courses is true?
Which statement about observers during practical courses is true?
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What is the minimum amount of Facility Training hours required annually?
What is the minimum amount of Facility Training hours required annually?
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Certified firefighters who are not employees must pay for which aspect of the training?
Certified firefighters who are not employees must pay for which aspect of the training?
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What is one of the criteria for the selection of an instructor for Fire Rescue training?
What is one of the criteria for the selection of an instructor for Fire Rescue training?
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What type of training is the Recruit Academy required to comply with?
What type of training is the Recruit Academy required to comply with?
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What must instructors maintain as part of their compliance?
What must instructors maintain as part of their compliance?
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Which of the following is NOT a focus area for instructor pre-requisite training?
Which of the following is NOT a focus area for instructor pre-requisite training?
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Who oversees the Recruit Academy?
Who oversees the Recruit Academy?
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What is a requirement for producing video for station training?
What is a requirement for producing video for station training?
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Which item is part of the complexity and risk assessment for Fire Rescue training?
Which item is part of the complexity and risk assessment for Fire Rescue training?
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What must divisions follow to use Video Productions?
What must divisions follow to use Video Productions?
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Who is responsible for maintaining student rosters in the Training and Safety Division?
Who is responsible for maintaining student rosters in the Training and Safety Division?
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What is the purpose of sending out the official TSD Request for Proposal (RFP)?
What is the purpose of sending out the official TSD Request for Proposal (RFP)?
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In the vendor selection process, what does a 'High Risk' categorical assessment indicate?
In the vendor selection process, what does a 'High Risk' categorical assessment indicate?
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How long does an employee have to wait for notification of CEU approval or rejection?
How long does an employee have to wait for notification of CEU approval or rejection?
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Who holds the authorization to enter CEU information into the training log program?
Who holds the authorization to enter CEU information into the training log program?
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What must be included in the vendor selection process according to the content provided?
What must be included in the vendor selection process according to the content provided?
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What is a key responsibility of Lieutenants or Operational Captains?
What is a key responsibility of Lieutenants or Operational Captains?
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What should accompany the RFP sent to training vendors?
What should accompany the RFP sent to training vendors?
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Study Notes
Employee Reimbursement and Class Attendance
- Reimbursement for failed classes (grade of C or better required) must occur within 30 days, using a personal check or money order.
- Employees with outstanding reimbursements are ineligible for Fire Rescue class registrations.
- Class registration forms must detail cancellation processes and reimbursement amounts.
Grading Scale for Fire Rescue Courses
- Utilizes Florida State Fire College grading scale:
- A: 100 - 93
- B: 92 - 85
- C: 84 - 78
- D: 77 - 70
- F: 69 - 0
Training Resources
- Training and Safety Division resources available on Fire Rescue’s SharePoint site include training documents, online training, and recertification links.
Allowed On-Duty Training
- Personnel in 24-hour assignments may attend required training while on duty, subject to approval from Fire Rescue.
- Training for hazardous environments (e.g., IDLH) requires coordination with the Training and Safety Division.
- Increased hazard training mandates a dedicated Incident Commander and Safety Officer, with pre-approval needed.
Regional Training Center Protocols
- Field units must schedule non-live prop usage in advance with the Training and Safety Division.
- Special Operations units also require approval for high hazard training.
- Training grounds maintain a tobacco-free policy, prohibiting all tobacco use.
- Non-employees can attend courses if fees are paid, but must complete medical and registration forms for practical sessions.
Mandatory Training Requirements
- Annual training hours required for operational personnel:
- Company Training: 192 hours
- Facility Training: 18 hours
- Officer Training: 12 hours
- Driver Training: 12 hours
- HazMat Training: 6 hours
- Training for CEUs is subject to review and approval by the Training and Safety Division.
Records Management
- Training and Safety Division manages student rosters and training records, which must be entered into the Fire Rescue approved training program.
Vendor Selection Process
- Class implementation by Training & Safety Division follows a strict vendor selection process, starting with an official Request for Proposal (RFP).
- Vendor evaluations consider risk assessments (low for classroom, high for fire ground training) and instructor credentials.
Recruit Academy Structure
- The Recruit Academy is overseen by the Division Chief of Training and Safety and follows relevant Fire Rescue rules and NFPA standards.
Video Productions
- Video Productions support training resources and air programming on Channel 20.
- Divisions seeking Video Productions services must comply with established procedures.
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This quiz covers the reimbursement policies for employees regarding class attendance and performance. Employees must reimburse the County for classes not completed with a C or better within 30 days. Understand the procedures and obligations tied to class registration.
