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Formal Training Program for Probationary Firefighter/Paramedics

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What is the effective date of the Standard Operating Guidelines (SOG) for the Formal Training Program for new Probationary Firefighter/Paramedics?

  • January 1, 2022 (correct)
  • January 1, 2023
  • January 1, 2021
  • January 1, 2024

    • How many hours does the Hoffman Estates Firefighter Boot Camp training component consist of?

  • 160 hours
  • 200 hours
  • 120 hours (correct)
  • 80 hours

    • What is the purpose of the Standard Operating Guidelines (SOG) for the Formal Training Program?

  • To approve the Fire Academy curriculum
  • To define the required formal training for new members (correct)
  • To outline the duties of a Fire Chief
  • To establish the Fire Department Orientation program

    • Who approved the Standard Operating Guidelines (SOG) for the Formal Training Program?

    <p>The Fire Chief, Alan Wax</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many weeks does the Fire Academy training component typically last?

    <p>Nine weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total number of hours required for the formal training components prior to beginning the 12-month Probationary Firefighter/Paramedic period?

    <p>480 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstances may the Fire Academy training component be waived?

    <p>If the new employee has already been certified from the OSFM in Basic Operations Firefighter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many pages does the Standard Operating Guidelines (SOG) document consist of?

    <p>4 pages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum number of days a new employee must be assigned to an engine company?

    <p>5 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who submits the 'System Entry Authorization Form' to the NWC EMSS office?

    <p>The Hoffman Estates EMS Officer or designee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the new employee complete after contacting the NWC EMSS office secretary to open a file?

    <p>The SOP and Policy Manual Self-assessments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is granted to the new employee upon completion of the NWC EMSS written test?

    <p>Temporary ALS privileges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the new employee complete concurrently with the Hoffman Estates EMS Field Team Leader program?

    <p>The NWC EMSS skills labs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the 5-day assignment to an engine company?

    <p>To teach the new firefighter the roles expected to be completed as part of the company</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the new employee review with the EMS Division Head before submitting to NWC EMSS?

    <p>The SOP and Policy Manual Self-assessments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the alternative for new employees who are already Northwest Community Hospital In-system Paramedics upon hiring?

    <p>They are subject to steps I and J of the testing process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum number of runs required to demonstrate technical proficiency as an entry-level paramedic in the NWC EMSS?

    <p>15 runs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of attaching ECG strips to the electronic patient care report?

    <p>To provide additional medical information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum number of ALS calls required for patient assessments with varying natures of complaint?

    <p>5 ALS calls</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum number of ride days required for an entry-level paramedic in the NWC EMSS?

    <p>10 ride days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the run critique form completed by the preceptor?

    <p>To evaluate paramedic performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum number of patient reports required to be called in using appropriate communication methods and technology?

    <p>15 patient reports</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of participating in or simulating scenario-based training?

    <p>To develop critical thinking and decision-making skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the expectation of an entry-level paramedic in the NWC EMSS regarding behavior?

    <p>Adhere to System and Hoffman Estates Fire Department expectations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the deadline for the Battalion Chief and Company Officers to meet and discuss the quarterly evaluations?

    <p>The 15th of the month following each quarter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the format of the file name when saving the evaluation form?

    <p>mm.dd.yyyy Last Name OFF</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many quarterly evaluations are there in a year for Probationary Firefighter/Paramedics?

    <p>4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the time period for the 2nd quarter evaluation?

    <p>April 1st – June 30th</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for completing the quarterly evaluations?

    <p>The Company Officer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the quarterly evaluations for Probationary Firefighter/Paramedics?

    <p>To provide input on their performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who reviews the progress of the employee at the meeting in step I of this section?

    <p>Battalion Chief of Training/Safety, EMS Officer, Paramedic Preceptor(s), and the employee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the Probationary Firefighter/Paramedic after completing the formal training components 1-5?

    <p>They start their 12-month Probationary Training Period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often does the Probationary Firefighter/Paramedic complete the Probationary Daily Self-Assessment form?

    <p>Every shift day and every day off</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Company Officer reviewing the Probationary Daily Self-Assessment form?

    <p>To complete the Probationary Daily Evaluation form</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who completes the Probationary Daily Evaluation form when the Probationary Firefighter/Paramedic is scheduled off?

    <p>The Battalion Chief/Shift Commander</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is broken up into 3, 6, 9, and 11 month segments?

    <p>The Rook Book</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the form completed by the Probationary Firefighter/Paramedic each shift day and every day off?

    <p>Probationary Daily Self-Assessment form</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who assigns the Probationary Firefighter/Paramedic to a shift mentor?

    <p>The Company Officer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Formal Training Program for New Probationary Firefighter/Paramedics

    • The program is designed for new members of the Hoffman Estates Fire Department to complete before beginning their 12-month probationary period.

    Training Components

    • Fire Department Orientation: 1 week, 40 hours
    • Fire Academy: 9 weeks, 360 hours (may be waived if already certified from the OSFM in Basic Operations Firefighter from an approved fire academy)
    • Hoffman Estates Firefighter Boot Camp: 3 weeks, 120 hours (follows Fire Academy or orientation week if not required to attend Fire Academy)
    • Hoffman Estates Firefighter Engine Shift Orientation: completes upon assignment to shift, minimum 5 days assigned to an engine company
    • Northwest Community Hospital In-system Paramedic testing: registration process starts as soon as possible, includes System Entry Authorization Form, SOP and Policy Manual Self-assessments, written test, skills labs, and granting of temporary ALS privileges

    Probationary Period

    • 12-month Probationary Training Period: begins after completing formal training components, each probationary firefighter/paramedic is assigned a Company Officer and shift mentor
    • Probationary Firefighter Rook Book: assigned to each probationary firefighter/paramedic, broken into 3, 6, 9, and 11-month segments
    • Daily Evaluation Process: probationary firefighter/paramedic completes a daily self-assessment form, Company Officer reviews and completes a daily evaluation form
    • Quarterly Probationary Firefighter/Paramedic Evaluations: completed by Company Officer on a quarterly schedule, with input from Battalion Chief and Company Officers

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    This quiz covers the Standard Operating Guidelines for the Formal Training Program of new Probationary Firefighter/Paramedics in the Hoffman Estates Fire Department. It is NIMS compliant and effective as of January 1, 2022.

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