Hoffman Estates Fire Department Dive Team Pin SOP

Questions and Answers

What is the purpose of the Hoffman Estates Fire Department Dive Team pin program?

To recognize only active public safety team members

To recognize and encourage active and past public safety team members to continue their training (correct)

To provide a uniform pin for all fire department members

To differentiate between firefighters and chief officers

What is the minimum qualification for a Hoffman Estates Fire Department Diver?

10 years of service

Completion of rigorous training

MABAS Public Safety Diver certification (correct)

Promotion to Lieutenant

What is the color of the pin for Chief Officers?

Chrome

Gold (correct)

Silver

Copper

How long must a diver be a member in good standing to be considered a Past Public Safety Diver?

10 years Signup and view all the answers

What is the size of the PSD uniform pin?

1.50” wide by 1.16” tall Signup and view all the answers

Who is the approval authority for the Hoffman Estates Fire Department Dive Team pin program?

Fire Chief Signup and view all the answers

Where is the PSD uniform pin worn?

On the Class A uniform coat Signup and view all the answers

What is the re-evaluation date for the Hoffman Estates Fire Department Dive Team pin program?

January 1, 2024 Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Hoffman Estates Fire Department Dive Team Pin Policy

Purpose

The program recognizes active and past public safety team members of the Hoffman Estates Fire Department Dive Team
The program aims to encourage members to stay active and continue their training

Definitions

Active Public Safety Diver: A Hoffman Estates Fire Department Diver who meets public safety diver minimum qualifications and is a member in good standing as a MABAS Public Safety Diver
Past Public Safety Diver: A Hoffman Estates Fire Department Diver who has met public safety diver minimum qualifications and was a member in good standing as a MABAS Public Safety Diver for at least 10 years or who is no longer on the team due to promotion, medical reasons, and/or retirement

PSD Uniform Pin

Pin dimensions: 1.50” wide by 1.16” tall
Pin color is based on rank to match button color:
- Silver for Firefighters, Lieutenants, and Captains
- Gold for Chief Officers

Policy

Active and past public safety team members are awarded one PSD uniform pin to be worn on the Class A uniform coat

Description

This quiz is based on the Standard Operating Guidelines for the Hoffman Estates Fire Department's Dive Team pin for Class A uniform. It covers the rules and procedures for the dive team's uniform pin.