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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?
What is the effective date of the Standard Operating Guidelines (SOG) for the Formal Training Program for new Probationary Firefighter/Paramedics?
How many hours does the Hoffman Estates Firefighter Boot Camp training component consist of?
How many hours does the Hoffman Estates Firefighter Boot Camp training component consist of?
What is the purpose of the Standard Operating Guidelines (SOG) for the Formal Training Program?
What is the purpose of the Standard Operating Guidelines (SOG) for the Formal Training Program?
Who approved the Standard Operating Guidelines (SOG) for the Formal Training Program?
Who approved the Standard Operating Guidelines (SOG) for the Formal Training Program?
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How many weeks does the Fire Academy training component typically last?
How many weeks does the Fire Academy training component typically last?
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What is the total number of hours required for the formal training components prior to beginning the 12-month Probationary Firefighter/Paramedic period?
What is the total number of hours required for the formal training components prior to beginning the 12-month Probationary Firefighter/Paramedic period?
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Under what circumstances may the Fire Academy training component be waived?
Under what circumstances may the Fire Academy training component be waived?
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How many pages does the Standard Operating Guidelines (SOG) document consist of?
How many pages does the Standard Operating Guidelines (SOG) document consist of?
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What is the minimum number of days a new employee must be assigned to an engine company?
What is the minimum number of days a new employee must be assigned to an engine company?
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Who submits the 'System Entry Authorization Form' to the NWC EMSS office?
Who submits the 'System Entry Authorization Form' to the NWC EMSS office?
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What does the new employee complete after contacting the NWC EMSS office secretary to open a file?
What does the new employee complete after contacting the NWC EMSS office secretary to open a file?
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What is granted to the new employee upon completion of the NWC EMSS written test?
What is granted to the new employee upon completion of the NWC EMSS written test?
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What does the new employee complete concurrently with the Hoffman Estates EMS Field Team Leader program?
What does the new employee complete concurrently with the Hoffman Estates EMS Field Team Leader program?
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What is the purpose of the 5-day assignment to an engine company?
What is the purpose of the 5-day assignment to an engine company?
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What does the new employee review with the EMS Division Head before submitting to NWC EMSS?
What does the new employee review with the EMS Division Head before submitting to NWC EMSS?
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What is the alternative for new employees who are already Northwest Community Hospital In-system Paramedics upon hiring?
What is the alternative for new employees who are already Northwest Community Hospital In-system Paramedics upon hiring?
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What is the minimum number of runs required to demonstrate technical proficiency as an entry-level paramedic in the NWC EMSS?
What is the minimum number of runs required to demonstrate technical proficiency as an entry-level paramedic in the NWC EMSS?
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What is the purpose of attaching ECG strips to the electronic patient care report?
What is the purpose of attaching ECG strips to the electronic patient care report?
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What is the minimum number of ALS calls required for patient assessments with varying natures of complaint?
What is the minimum number of ALS calls required for patient assessments with varying natures of complaint?
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What is the minimum number of ride days required for an entry-level paramedic in the NWC EMSS?
What is the minimum number of ride days required for an entry-level paramedic in the NWC EMSS?
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What is the purpose of the run critique form completed by the preceptor?
What is the purpose of the run critique form completed by the preceptor?
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What is the minimum number of patient reports required to be called in using appropriate communication methods and technology?
What is the minimum number of patient reports required to be called in using appropriate communication methods and technology?
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What is the purpose of participating in or simulating scenario-based training?
What is the purpose of participating in or simulating scenario-based training?
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What is the expectation of an entry-level paramedic in the NWC EMSS regarding behavior?
What is the expectation of an entry-level paramedic in the NWC EMSS regarding behavior?
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What is the deadline for the Battalion Chief and Company Officers to meet and discuss the quarterly evaluations?
What is the deadline for the Battalion Chief and Company Officers to meet and discuss the quarterly evaluations?
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What is the format of the file name when saving the evaluation form?
What is the format of the file name when saving the evaluation form?
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How many quarterly evaluations are there in a year for Probationary Firefighter/Paramedics?
How many quarterly evaluations are there in a year for Probationary Firefighter/Paramedics?
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What is the time period for the 2nd quarter evaluation?
What is the time period for the 2nd quarter evaluation?
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Who is responsible for completing the quarterly evaluations?
Who is responsible for completing the quarterly evaluations?
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What is the purpose of the quarterly evaluations for Probationary Firefighter/Paramedics?
What is the purpose of the quarterly evaluations for Probationary Firefighter/Paramedics?
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Who reviews the progress of the employee at the meeting in step I of this section?
Who reviews the progress of the employee at the meeting in step I of this section?
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What happens to the Probationary Firefighter/Paramedic after completing the formal training components 1-5?
What happens to the Probationary Firefighter/Paramedic after completing the formal training components 1-5?
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How often does the Probationary Firefighter/Paramedic complete the Probationary Daily Self-Assessment form?
How often does the Probationary Firefighter/Paramedic complete the Probationary Daily Self-Assessment form?
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What is the purpose of the Company Officer reviewing the Probationary Daily Self-Assessment form?
What is the purpose of the Company Officer reviewing the Probationary Daily Self-Assessment form?
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Who completes the Probationary Daily Evaluation form when the Probationary Firefighter/Paramedic is scheduled off?
Who completes the Probationary Daily Evaluation form when the Probationary Firefighter/Paramedic is scheduled off?
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What is broken up into 3, 6, 9, and 11 month segments?
What is broken up into 3, 6, 9, and 11 month segments?
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What is the name of the form completed by the Probationary Firefighter/Paramedic each shift day and every day off?
What is the name of the form completed by the Probationary Firefighter/Paramedic each shift day and every day off?
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Who assigns the Probationary Firefighter/Paramedic to a shift mentor?
Who assigns the Probationary Firefighter/Paramedic to a shift mentor?
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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.
