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What is the primary purpose of the Fire Service Internship Program with Harper College or Elgin Community College?
What is the primary purpose of the Fire Service Internship Program with Harper College or Elgin Community College?
- To allow Fire Science students a learning opportunity within an actual fire department setting (correct)
- To provide a job opportunity for Fire Science students
- To develop a new fire safety program for the community
- To evaluate the performance of the Hoffman Estates Fire Department
Who must approve a student who wishes to participate in the internship with the Hoffman Estates Fire Department?
Who must approve a student who wishes to participate in the internship with the Hoffman Estates Fire Department?
- The Battalion Chief Training/Safety
- The Training Support Division Head
- The Fire Chief (correct)
- The Harper College or Elgin Community College Dean
What is the title of the course description that outlines the prerequisites, topic outline, and method of application for the Fire Service Internship program?
What is the title of the course description that outlines the prerequisites, topic outline, and method of application for the Fire Service Internship program?
- FIS-100
- FSS-100
- FSS-300
- FIS-200 (correct)
How many pages does the Standard Operating Guidelines document have?
How many pages does the Standard Operating Guidelines document have?
When is the Re-evaluation Date for the Standard Operating Guidelines?
When is the Re-evaluation Date for the Standard Operating Guidelines?
Who is the person that approved the Standard Operating Guidelines?
Who is the person that approved the Standard Operating Guidelines?
What is the SOG Category & Identification Number for the Standard Operating Guidelines?
What is the SOG Category & Identification Number for the Standard Operating Guidelines?
What is the effective date of the Standard Operating Guidelines?
What is the effective date of the Standard Operating Guidelines?
What is one of the main purposes of the interview for the Fire Science program?
What is one of the main purposes of the interview for the Fire Science program?
What must the applicant agree to sign as part of the interview process?
What must the applicant agree to sign as part of the interview process?
During their internship, what type of activities can Fire Science students participate in?
During their internship, what type of activities can Fire Science students participate in?
Who is the assigned mentor for a Fire Science student during their internship?
Who is the assigned mentor for a Fire Science student during their internship?
What is the maximum number of internship students assigned to a single duty shift?
What is the maximum number of internship students assigned to a single duty shift?
What is the dress code requirement for Fire Science students?
What is the dress code requirement for Fire Science students?
When may internship hours be extended beyond the regular hours?
When may internship hours be extended beyond the regular hours?
What is required of students regarding their appearance during the internship?
What is required of students regarding their appearance during the internship?
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Hoffman Estates Fire Department Internship Program
- The program is a collaboration between the Hoffman Estates Fire Department and Harper College Fire Science Program or Elgin Community College Program.
- The program allows Fire Science students to participate in a basic internship program within an actual fire department setting.
Eligibility and Application
- Students must be fully approved for the course by Harper College or Elgin Community College.
- The Fire Chief must also approve the student to participate in the internship with the Hoffman Estates Fire Department.
Program Requirements
- Applicants must comply with Hoffman Estates Fire Department guidelines, in addition to the Harper/Elgin Community College Fire Service Internship program requirements.
- An interview is required with the Battalion Chief Training/Safety and the Training Support Division Head to establish the candidate's acceptability for the program.
- Applicants must sign a waiver of liability and undergo vetting with HR (background check and drug screen).
Program Activities
- Interns will participate in basic shift activities in and around the fire station, but not in direct line firefighting, rescue, EMS, or other line functions.
- Interns will only participate as observers and will wear a vest marked "Observer" while responding to incidents.
Supervision and Mentoring
- Interns will answer to an assigned shift officer, usually a company officer with the rank of Fire Lieutenant or Captain.
- Interns will be assigned a primary mentoring firefighter and a secondary firefighter mentor in case the primary is absent or detailed elsewhere.
Shift and Dress Code
- Internship hours are limited to between 0800 hours and 2200 hours, with some flexibility for calls toned out prior to 2200 hours.
- A maximum of one internship student will be assigned per duty shift.
- Dress code includes a navy blue collared shirt with the Harper College Fire Science Logo or Navy Blue Polo if from Elgin Community College, matching navy blue slacks with a black belt, and hard-soled black shoes.
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