Questions and Answers
What is the primary purpose of the Retraining Requirements policy?
What is the minimum duration of absence from duty that may require retraining?
Who coordinates the return to work plan for a firefighter on light duty?
What factors determine the type of training required for a returning firefighter?
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What is the revision number of the Retraining Requirements policy?
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What is the effective date of the Retraining Requirements policy?
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Who approved the Retraining Requirements policy?
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How many pages does the Retraining Requirements policy document have?
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Who makes the final decision on retraining requirements?
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What is the purpose of the retraining program?
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Who is responsible for monitoring incidents involving personnel absent from duty for 72 or more duty hours?
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What is required of a firefighter before they can be reassigned to shift duty under option C of the retraining program?
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Who approves the guidelines set forth in this order before they are implemented?
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What is the term 'absence from duty' defined as?
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Who determines the retraining requirements for EMT and/or Paramedic?
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What is the purpose of the discussion between the individual, Shift Commander, Deputy Chief, and Battalion Chief-Training/Safety?
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Study Notes
Retraining Requirements
- The Hoffman Estates Fire Department has established training standards for members returning to duty after an extended absence.
Purpose and Policy
- The policy aims to ensure that members can perform their duties safely after an extended absence.
- The policy applies to members returning to duty from an extended absence of six months or more.
Training Requirements
- Members absent for six months or more may require suppression and/or EMT or Paramedic training.
- The type of training depends on the length of absence, duration of light duty assignment, and training completed during light duty.
- The Battalion Chief of Training and Safety will coordinate a return-to-work plan for members absent for more than 60 calendar days due to illness or injury.
Retraining Program
- The retraining program may include:
- Familiarization with operational changes and procedures (coordinated by Shift Officer or Company Officer)
- Passing minimum standards, Company Evolutions, and driver training (coordinated by Battalion Chief-Training/Safety)
- Completing Basic Operations Firefighter School and Department Boot Camp
- Meeting EMT and/or Paramedic training requirements (determined by Northwest Community EMS System policy standards)
Responsibilities
- The Deputy Fire Chief is responsible for monitoring incidents involving personnel absent from duty for 72 or more duty hours.
- The Fire Chief or designate is responsible for approving guidelines before implementation.
Definitions
- "Absence from duty" is defined as an excused leave from duty, including leave for illness, injury, or light duty assignment.
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Description
This quiz covers the Standard Operating Guidelines of the Hoffman Estates Fire Department, specifically the retraining requirements for administrative personnel. It is NIMS compliant and effective as of September 1, 2023.
