Romeoville Fire Department Manual Category 1200: Training & Competency Policy

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What is the primary goal and mission of the training division?

To ignore safety guidelines and procedures

To assign safety officers to increase risk awareness

To encourage risky behavior during training exercises

To minimize any and all risk that could harm individuals during training (correct)

What is one of the responsibilities of the instructors during physical training?

To avoid monitoring training conditions

To encourage members not to use proper PPE

To review and study assigned outlines for the training session (correct)

To discourage members from stretching and warming up prior to training

When should an officer be assigned to act as a safety officer during a large scale drill?

Anytime that a large scale drill is attempted (correct)

Whenever a small scale drill is attempted

Whenever the weather conditions are ideal for training

Only if there are no injuries reported during the drill

What is the responsibility of a Fire Department member attending training outside of the department?

To make every effort to maintain his/her safety (B) Signup and view all the answers

How should all injuries/medical emergencies be treated according to the guidelines?

They should be treated seriously (A) Signup and view all the answers

What should members do if they feel unsafe during a drill?

Advise any and all instructors prior to continuing with the drill (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the protocol if a member attending a drill experiences a medical problem before the drill starts?

The member should notify the on duty shift commander. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What documentation is required in case of an incident involving an injured employee?

Injury paperwork, FH report, PCR report (D) Signup and view all the answers

If a member of the Fire Department refuses treatment, who is responsible for transporting them to the emergency facility?

The Department (A) Signup and view all the answers

When should training be halted according to the provided guidelines?

When an injury occurs (B) Signup and view all the answers

If a member attending a class outside of the Fire Department experiences a medical emergency, what should they do?

Follow the same guidelines as if they were at the Fire Department (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who makes the final decision regarding a member's fitness to participate in a drill?

On duty shift commander (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the training safety and medical policy outlined in the Romeoville Fire Department manual?

To prioritize safety in all training activities regardless of the inherent dangers. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What action must be taken if an unsafe practice is observed during a training session according to the Romeoville Fire Department manual?

Immediately stop the training and correct the unsafe practice. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the objective of the policy regarding training activities during non-emergency situations?

To establish safe guidelines for training activities that occur outside of emergencies. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which entity sets rules that any schooling or outside training activity must adhere to according to the Romeoville Fire Department manual?

Romeoville Firefighters Local 4237 (C) Signup and view all the answers

What must all members of the Romeoville Fire Department prioritize during any training activities?

Safety (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the Romeoville Fire Department manual, what should be done if a medical situation arises during a training activity?

Follow the medical guidelines provided in the manual. (D) Signup and view all the answers