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Who is responsible for appointing members to the Awards Committee?
What is the minimum number of members on the Awards Committee?
What is the purpose of the Hoffman Estates Fire Department Award and Recognition Program?
Who can recommend a person for an award?
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What is required when submitting a nomination for an award?
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Who initiates the process of nominating a person for an award for an emergency incident?
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What is the Re-evaluation Date for the Hoffman Estates Fire Department Award and Recognition Program?
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What is the number of pages in the Hoffman Estates Fire Department Award and Recognition Program?
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Who is responsible for gathering all pertinent information, including witness statements and supporting documentation?
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If the person being nominated is a company officer, who does the process begin with?
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What happens to the nomination if the Staff disagrees with the recommendation?
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Who is responsible for determining whether to form the Awards Committee?
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Where is the completed nomination form for a Public Education Instructor submitted?
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Who reviews the nomination and makes comments in the appropriate space?
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What happens to the nomination after the Staff Officer reviews it?
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Do all award nominations go to the Awards Committee, regardless of the agreement or disagreement of the reviewing officers?
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Who reviews the nominations for civilian awards?
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What is the Medal of Valor awarded for?
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Who can be presented with the Purple Heart Medal?
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What is not included in the Purple Heart Medal criteria?
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Who can be awarded the Award of Merit?
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When can the Award of Merit be awarded?
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What is the Valorous Unit Award awarded for?
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Is there a limit to the number of Valorous Unit Awards that can be made?
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Who normally makes the nomination for the Citizen Lifesaving Award?
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What is the purpose of the Fire Chief’s Appreciation Award?
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What type of award can be issued throughout the year by the Fire Chief to department members and/or citizens?
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What is the ribbon bar color for the Purple Heart Medal?
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What award can be awarded for Firefighter of the year?
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Who can receive the Medal of Valor award?
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What is mounted in the center of the original award for subsequent awards?
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What type of recognition may be presented to individuals and/or organizations by the Fire Chief and/or his representative?
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Where are individual awards to be worn on the Class A uniform?
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What is the review process for awards received from outside agencies?
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What is the order of precedence for wearing individual awards?
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What is the purpose of the supplier information provided?
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Who signs off on the nomination for an award?
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What is the purpose of the comments section on the nomination form?
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Where are unit awards to be worn on the Class A uniform?
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What is the purpose of the framed certificates mentioned in the policy?
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Where is the Valorous Unit Award ribbon bar worn?
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What is the purpose of the NOMINATION FOR AWARD/RECOGNITION form?
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Study Notes
Hoffman Estates Fire Department Award and Recognition Program
Purpose
- Establishes the Hoffman Estates Fire Department Award and Recognition Program
- Recognizes members of the department, on or off duty, or members of the community, who perform acts of distinct heroism or provide outstanding service to the department or the public safety of the community
Definitions
- Awards Committee: a selection board made up of five (5) fire department members appointed by the Fire Chief
- Nomination Criteria: any member of the department may recommend a person for an award, includes a statement outlining the person's eligibility and supporting documentation
Policy
- Nominations for emergency incidents: initiated by the company officer, reviewed by the Battalion Chief, and then forwarded to the Deputy Chief of Administration
- Nominations for program activities, special teams, assignments, etc.: submitted to the person responsible, reviewed by the Staff Officer, and then forwarded to the Awards Committee
- Nominations for civilian awards: sent directly to the Deputy Chief of Administration and reviewed by the Awards Committee
Award Types
- Medal of Valor: awarded to a member for an outstanding act of public service under unusual circumstances or conditions, involving a degree of personal risk, while on duty
- Award of Merit: awarded to a member, village employee, or civilian for outstanding accomplishment, going beyond normal assignment requirements
- Purple Heart Medal: presented to a member who, in the line of duty, suffers a serious wound, injury, or death
- Valorous Unit Award: awarded to any group of two or more fire department members who perform in an outstanding manner on an emergency scene
- Citizen Lifesaving Award: awarded to a person outside the fire department who has been involved in a lifesaving effort at an emergency incident
- Fire Chief's Appreciation Award: presented to a person outside of the fire department to recognize their contribution to the Hoffman Estates Fire Department and/or the Village of Hoffman Estates
- Memos, Certificates, Letters of Commendation: issued throughout the year to department members and/or citizens for recognition of commendable actions or performance
- Special Award Plaques: presented throughout the year to individuals and/or organizations for special recognition
Award Decorations
- Medal of Valor: medal and framed certificate
- Award of Merit: medal and framed certificate
- Purple Heart Medal: medal and framed certificate
- Individual Department Citation/Commendation: ribbon bar and framed certificate
- Unit Citation/Commendation: ribbon bar and framed certificate
Wear of Department Awards
- Individual awards: worn on the Class A uniform, centered 1/8” above the nameplate
- Unit awards: worn centered on the right breast pocket, below the nameplate, top edge even with the stitch seam
- Order of precedence: from right to left as they wear the coat
Exceptions
- Awards received from agencies outside of the Hoffman Estates Fire Department: reviewed by the Recognition Committee and the Fire Chief to see if the award qualifies to be displayed on the class “A” uniform
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Description
This quiz covers the standard operating guidelines for the Hoffman Estates Fire Department's award and recognition program, effective as of January 1, 2022. It includes information on NIMS compliance and administrative procedures.