Mississauga Fire Services Roles and Structure

• Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services (MFES) provides services to protect people, property, and the environment from fires, medical emergencies, and dangerous incidents
• MFES aims to improve capabilities, confidence, and performance through its training programs
• The fire service is a diverse and challenging profession, inspiring individuals to help others and enter the service

Recruit Program

• MFES has an exciting 17-week recruit program designed to prepare recruits for their roles
• MFES is a progressive organization, aiming to be a global leader in fire and emergency services
• The recruit program includes training to prepare recruits to contribute effectively to fire prevention, public education, and fire code compliance
• The program also aims to equip recruits to handle their responsibilities effectively

Risk Assessment and Safety Initiatives

• MFES has undertaken a Comprehensive Risk Assessment (CRA) to guide growth and resource needs.
• MFES takes a pro-active approach to reduce fire risks through inspections, public education, and code enforcement
• Operations personnel actively engage in Crew Fire Safety Assessments
• Recruit classes include training on NFPA 1031, Ontario Fire Code, and NFPA 1035

Wellness and Support

• MFES offers an industry-leading Wellness Fitness Initiative
• The initiative provides personnel with resources and support for physical and mental well-being
• The Professional Development and Accreditation (PD&A) team supports recruits through their training

Deputy Chief Welcome

• The Professional Development & Accreditation team, with Shift Training Instructors, dedicates 17 weeks to preparing recruits for life as a firefighter with MFES
• The recruit training program includes firefighting, apparatus operations, patient care, tech rescue, and hazardous materials
• The training also includes fire prevention, risk reduction, and public education

Firefighter Well-being

• MFES supports firefighters' physical and mental well-being through various initiatives
• These progrmas include employee wellness & fitness initiatives, mental health programs, PTSD prevention programs, a peer support team and a therapy dog program

Professional Development and Accreditation (PD&A) Goal

• The MFES Professional Development and Accreditation (PD&A) Section aims to create a positive work environment
• The goal is to help recruit program members succeed during their time at the Garry W. Morden Centre (GWMC) and beyond
• PD&A staff is proud of the service they provide to MFES members and works to make the department a global leader in training and support

Recruit Program Opportunity

• The recruit program is the biggest opportunity for learning and training within MFES
• Recruits should take advantage of the knowledge and experiences offered by Training Officers and Shift Training Instructors to develop and improve

MFES

• MFES is Canada's 7th largest fire service
• MFES trains professional firefighters
• PD&A section offers training to become the foundation for future development
• The training has classroom presentations, practical training, and an intro to the culture of the fire service
• The program ensures each recruit has fire department policies and procedures to successfully as a Firefighter within MFES.

Standards of expectation for recruits

• Fire services follow a paramilitary structure
• Positional ranks are used from Firefighter to Fire Chief
• Fire Department members with "Chief" in their rank are addressed as "Chief," "Sir," or "Ma'am."
• Training Officers are addressed as "Training Officer," "Officer," "Sir," "Ma'am" or "T.O. + Last Name."
• Other officers are addressed by their rank; always used in public
• If invited, use first names in private only
• When a Chief enters a classroom, the first person to recognize the Chief calls "ROOM," and recruits stand
• Dress has to always be consistent
• Staff must wear complete station wear uniform, dress uniform, physical fitness dress, or appropriate civilian dress
• Partial uniforms aren't permitted Limit MFES station wear outside of normal working hours
• Do not wear MFES gear at another place of employment
• During working hours, MFES recruits must were issued clothing only
• Ball caps/toques are not to be worn indoors at the Garry W. Morden Centre (GWMC)
• Recruits arrive wearing MFES issued station wear. They have to be clean-shaven, well-groomed, maintain good hygiene at all times

Items to bring to work

• All notes and study material
• No PPE outside of the GWMC to ensure no containments
• Workout clothes, including appropriate workout shoes
• T-shirts (MFES t-shirts for all workouts conducted by the WFI team; regular t-shirts for workouts before and after work hours)
• Change of clothes (MFES station wear)
• Towel and shower items/toiletries
• No food/drinks inside classrooms except water
• Prepared for class with all chores and duties completed before class starts (e.g., SCBA and Truck check-in)
• Cellphones/smart watches aren't permitted in class and will be stored in lockers until breaks or lunch
• If a family emergency, recruits communicate to a Training Officer
• Lead Training Officer's are aware of all external communications
• Inform a Lead Training Officer when you are late or absent
• Recruits must always be early for work

Workplace respect

• The City's policy for a respectful workplace fosters a positive, safe, and healthy environment
• Promotes dignity and well-being

MFES Zero tolerance

• MFES has a zero tolerance policy for workplace harassment or violence
• Report all instances to a Lead Training Officer IMMEDIATELY

Fireground Rules

• Wear a helmet at all times on the fireground
• Have all PPE at all times
• Comply to "STOP" command
• Treat the drive track as an active roadway
• Do not walk across the grass to get across the track
• Don't take photos of Peel Police while they conduct training
• Hydrate and eat well on practical-focused days
• Report injuries to a Lead Training Officer immediately so that can be attended to
• Equipment never enters the GWMC to protect it from contamination

MFES Rank Structure

• Firefighter(no epaulettes)
• Acting Captain (1 silver epaulettes)
• Captain/Training Officer (1 gold epaulettes)
• Communications Coordinator (1.5 gold epaulettes)
• District Chief/Section Chief (2 gold epaulettes)
• Executive Officer (2.5 gold epaulettes)
• Platoon Chief (3 gold epaulettes)
• Division Chief (3 gold epaulettes)
• Deputy Chief (4 gold epaulettes)
• Fire Chief (5 gold epaulettes)
• Anyone with more than one gold epaulette is a Chief!

MFES Apparatus

• Frontline Apparatus
• 18 pumpers (101, 102, 103, 104, 106, 107, 108, 112, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 125)
• 1 75' rear-mount ladder (109)
• 4 Squads (Rescue Pumpers) (105, 110, 111, 120
• 2 Rescues (Heavy Rescues) (107, 121)
• 8 Aerials
  • 2 100' rear-mount platforms (106, 114)
  • 2 103' rear-mount ladders (105, 115)
  • 1 105' rear-mount ladder (103)
  • 3 107' rear-mount ladders (101, 110, 111
• Command Apparatus
  • 1 Platoon Chief (C106)
  • 3 District Chiefs
    • C107 - Northwest
    • C108 - South
    • C109 - Northeast
• Cross-staffed Support Apparatus
  • 1 Air and Rehab support unit (116)
  • 1 Hazardous Materials (Haz-Mat) unit (114)
  • 1 Mobile Command Post (117)
  • 1 Latrine Unit (122)
  • 1 Special Operations support vehicle (121)
  • 1 Tanker (108
  • Various miscellaneous apparatus

Special Operations Assignments

• Fire Station 101 Elevator rescue
• Fire Station 104 Water and ice rescue
• Fire Station 107 Rope, confined space, machine, trench and elevator rescue
• Fire Station 110 Water and ice rescue
• Fire Station 111 Water and ice rescue
• Fire Station 114 Hazardous materials response
• Fire Station 120 Hazardous materials response
• Fire Station 121 Rope, confined space, machine, trench and elevator rescue
• Fire Stations 105, 107, 110, 111, 120, 121 Vehicle rescue

Probationary period

• 1 year from the date of hire
• The evaluation process will be ongoing, and is ongoing
• Evaluated a minimum of two Company Officers
• Each year every firefighter will write a classification exam until they have reached 1st class
• Knowledge-Based Evaluations ensure comprehension of learning material
• PD&A staff available for questions, concerns, guidance, and support
• Passing mark of 70% required
• Practical Skills Evaluations include general performance assessments
• Recruits be granted re-writes, or a 2nd attempt if they are unsuccessful in their 1st attempt

Recruit Class President Responsibilities

• Liaise with training staff and recruits, disseminate information, PPE, and clarifications
• support treasurer (voted in by Recruits)
• support committees as required (plaque, wallet badges, photographer and video)
• Meet, greet, and intro guests when required
• organize charitable fundraising (select an organization with a class vote)
• Plan class memorabilia
• graduation speech should be no longer than 2 minutes, and needs approval from Deputy Chief Grimwood
• Announce weekly lunch to Training Officers and staff
• Collect interested crew members who want wallet badges
• Any issues forward to Lead Training Officers
• Any items with MFES logo or crest REQUIRE permission from Deputy Chief Grimwood

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