Fire Service Internship Program

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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?

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?

FIS-100

FSS-100

FSS-300

FIS-200 (correct)

How many pages does the Standard Operating Guidelines document have?

2 Signup and view all the answers

When is the Re-evaluation Date for the Standard Operating Guidelines?

January 1, 2024 Signup and view all the answers

Who is the person that approved the Standard Operating Guidelines?

Alan Wax Signup and view all the answers

What is the SOG Category & Identification Number for the Standard Operating Guidelines?

OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES – 014 Signup and view all the answers

What is the effective date of the Standard Operating Guidelines?

September 1, 2023 Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main purposes of the interview for the Fire Science program?

To determine the candidate's suitability for the program. Signup and view all the answers

What must the applicant agree to sign as part of the interview process?

A waiver of liability. Signup and view all the answers

During their internship, what type of activities can Fire Science students participate in?

Observation of basic shift activities only. Signup and view all the answers

Who is the assigned mentor for a Fire Science student during their internship?

A company officer with the rank of Fire Lieutenant or Captain. Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum number of internship students assigned to a single duty shift?

One student. Signup and view all the answers

What is the dress code requirement for Fire Science students?

Navy blue collared shirts with the Fire Science logo. Signup and view all the answers

When may internship hours be extended beyond the regular hours?

If returning from a call prior to 2200 hours. Signup and view all the answers

What is required of students regarding their appearance during the internship?

They need to comply with Hoffman Estates Fire Department rules and regulations. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

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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This quiz is based on the standard operating guidelines for the Hoffman Estates Fire Department's internship program with Harper College or Elgin Community College. It covers operational guidelines and NIMS compliance.