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Class 2020-1 Academy Indoctrination
1. “Providing the highest quality problem solving, fire and
rescue service to our community since 1894”
Class 2020-1
Academy Indoctrination
2. Training Cadre Commitment
• Commitment to the Taxpayers
• Commitment to the line personnel
• Commitment to trainee success
“Fair but Firm”
3. Your Cadre
• Lt. Anderson
• Lt. Valdez
• D/E Madrid
• PM K. Smith
• FF Hussey
• PM Bolton
4. Your Commitment
• Learning required material
• Demonstrate proficiency in practical skills
• Adhere to the Code of Conduct of the City of
Colorado Springs, the CSFD, and the Academy.
• Demonstrate dedication, effort and attention
to detail.
• The success of your team
• Staying fit
5. Core Values
• Accountability - The Colorado Springs Fire
Department remains accountable to our
employees and the community through
responsible stewardship of our resources and
ownership of our actions. All members of the
Department will respect others and expect to
be treated respectfully by others.
6. Core Values (cont)
• Courage - The Colorado Springs Fire
Department demonstrates physical courage
when taking calculated risks during the
mitigation of emergencies and shows moral
courage by doing what is right for the
protection of our coworkers and our
community.
7. Core Values (cont)
• Honor - The Colorado Springs Fire Department
stands united in promoting excellence of
character and integrity while adhering to what
is right and ethical.
8. Core Values (cont)
• Professionalism - The Colorado Springs Fire
Department exhibits professionalism through
pride, passion, and dedication with intense
preparation toward mastery over all with
which we have been entrusted.
9. Core Values (cont)
• Service - The Colorado Springs Fire
Department strives to positively impact our
community and members of our organization
by placing the needs of others before self,
without judgement or thought of reward.
10. Training Academy Rules
• “At will” employee
• No right to hearings or appeals of termination
• All issued clothing/equipment is to be
available at all times
• Emergency Contacts
– (719)385-5950
– (719)385-7265
11. Training Academy Rules (cont)
• Only Team 1 Leader may have a phone
• Lockers clean AND secured AT ALL TIMES
• Keep all assigned areas clean
• Contact by media – notify cadre ASAP
• Injuries reported ASAP
• Work Schedule
• 24 hour time
14. Training Academy Rules (cont)
Team Roles
• Practice Chain of Command and Span of
Control
• Everyone will serve as Team Leader at least
once (rotated every 2 weeks)
• Team 1 Leader class spokesperson!
Not everyone will be able to be Team 1 Leader
15. Training Academy Rules (cont)
Team 1 Leader Responsibilities
• Safety and adherence to rules
• Demonstrate good leadership
• Ensuring tasks and assignments complete
• Acting as class spokesperson
• Coordination of efforts for all teams
• Overall demeanor of class
16. Training Academy Rules (cont)
Team Leader Responsibilities
• Team safety and adherence to rule
• Formations
• Demonstrating good leadership
• Completion of tasks/assignments of team
• Demeanor of team
• Ensuring dress and PPE appropriate
17. Training Academy Rules (cont)
Team Member Responsibilities
• Personal safety and following rules
• Be a good follower
• Report concerns to Team Leader
• Completion of assigned tasks
18. Training Academy Rules (cont)
Rule Violations
• Violations of department codes, policies,
procedures, regulations or violations of the
civil service rules or civil service personnel
policies and procedures manual are taken very
seriously.
• Violations will result in disciplinary action up
to and including termination
19. Trainee Code of Conduct
Discrimination/Harassment
• City - Zero Tolerance Policy
• MUST be reported
• Report to any of the following: Cadre, Training LT,
CSFD HR Director 385-7243, Fire Chief 385-7201, City
Equal Employment Administrator, or City Human
Resources Director
20. Trainee Code of Conduct (cont)
Chain of Command
• City - Open Door Policy
• Utilize the established chain of command
– Team Member > Team Leader > Team 1 Leader >
Training Staff (Cadre) > Training Lieutenant >
Training Captain > Training Chief > Deputy Chief of
Support Services > Fire Chief
21. Trainee Code of Conduct (cont)
Authority
• City of Colorado Springs Municipal Code
– Chapter 8, Article 2 sets forth the powers of the
Colorado Springs Fire Department
22. Trainee Code of Conduct (cont)
Substance Abuse
• No alcohol or other mind-altering substances
at any time.
• Notify Training Lieutenant immediately if
informed by physician that prescription
medications could impair safe performance of
training duties
• Tobacco products are prohibited on CSFD
premises at all times
23. Trainee Code of Conduct (cont)
Participation
• Illness/Injury – more than 40 hours – may be
dismissed
• Give 100% effort in everything you do
Failing an evolution is an acceptable
occurrence.
Quitting an evolution is NOT.
24. Trainee Code of Conduct (cont)
Respect
Willingness to show appreciation and consideration
• Demonstrated to all personnel & civilians
• Use professional titles
• Knock before entering
• Stand when any CSFD employee or civilian
enters/exits the room
• Await permission to sit
25. Trainee Code of Conduct (cont)
Respect (cont)
• Interruptions or arguments will not be
tolerated
• “Clear a path”, “Make way”
• Keep noise levels low
• When addressing anyone, keep hands at sides
or behind back
26. Trainee Code of Conduct (cont)
Respect (cont)
• No profanity. Period.
• Use ‘Sir’ and ‘Ma’am’ at all times
• Handout - Trainee Principles and Guidelines
27. Trainee Code of Conduct (cont)
Insubordination
Not following orders
• Questioning orders
• Disrespectful or abusive language
• Body language
• Argumentative
• Will result in immediate disciplinary action up to
and including termination.
28. Trainee Code of Conduct (cont)
Cheating
Cheating Will Not Be Tolerated And May
Result In Immediate Termination
30. Trainee Code of Conduct (cont)
Responsibility (cont)
• Protect Life and Property
• Stop and report unsafe acts immediately
31. Trainee Code of Conduct (cont)
Attendance
Sick Leave
• Trainees must leave a message on the main training division phone
385-7250
And
385-7265
by
0630
as well as contact the Team 1 Leader directly.
Tardiness
• Unexcused tardiness/absence will not be permitted and may result in
recommendation for termination
• this includes not reporting to work, the classroom, or the drill field.
32. Trainee Code of Conduct (cont)
Teamwork
• Work well in a team
• Function in all positions on the team
• Do not interrupt team function
• Always be with a team member- henceforth!
Do not get caught without a teammate!
33. Trainee Code of Conduct (cont)
Appearance
• Head hair may be permitted to grow naturally,
but must be clean, groomed, and neatly
trimmed so as not to present a ragged, bushy,
unkempt, or eccentric appearance. Hair color
must be consistent with the natural human
hair spectrum. Hair must not obstruct an
employee’s vision.
34. Trainee Code of Conduct (cont)
Appearance (cont)
Male employees
• Hair must not extend below the bottom of the
uniform collar
• Hair must not cover more than ¾ of ear
• Hair must not interfere with any safety
equipment or PPE
35. Trainee Code of Conduct (cont)
Appearance (cont)
Female employees
• Hair which extends below the bottom of the
uniform collar must be secured with a pony
tail (plain).
• Hair must not interfere with any safety
equipment or PPE.
36. Trainee Code of Conduct (cont)
Appearance (cont)
Earrings and Piercings
• Only worn by females
• Only one earring in each lobe is permitted
• Must not dangle below the ear lobe
• Must not present a snag hazard
• No other visible piercings are allowed
37. Trainee Code of Conduct (cont)
Appearance (cont)
Tattoos, body art, etc…
• Not visible on head, face, neck, scalp, or hands
• Intentional body mutilation prohibited
• Ornamental dental veneers prohibited
Zero-tolerance
38. Physical Fitness
• Your responsibility
• Mandatory participation
• Must demonstrate effort – quitting not an
option
• Must be in correct uniform
39. Classroom Behavior
• Uniforms
– Classroom – Class C unless otherwise instructed
– Drillfield/PT – CSFD Shorts and T-shirts, tucked in
– Uniform inspection – morning lineup
– Handout – Uniform Inspection Rules
40. Classroom Behavior (cont)
• Food
– Discretion of Training Staff
• Water
– Must be in spill proof container
• Horseplay not tolerated
• Asking questions
• Falling Asleep – not acceptable
41. Classroom Behavior (cont)
• Discussion of answers for clarification only
• Classroom to be kept clean at all times
• Comments in class decided by instructor
• Bathroom break at class break
42. Drillfield Behavior
• Hazardous occupation
• Safety is MOST IMPORTANT RULE
• Safety is a mix of three elements
1. Procedures
2. Behavior
3. Attitude
Unsafe Acts Will Not Be Tolerated
43. Drillfield Behavior (cont)
• Perform skills as taught
• Use appropriate PPE
• Use chain of command
• Follow orders without delay
• Observe others while not involved
• Immediately report unsafe acts or
conditions
44. Testing Policy
• CMCB = Colorado
Metropolitan
Certification Board
– CSFD
– Denver FD
– Aurora FD
– West Metro Fire Rescue
– Poudre Fire Authority
– Littleton Fire Rescue
• CMCB Exams
– FFI and HM during the
academy
– FFII 6 months post
academy
46. Testing Policy (cont)
Written
• Weekly written exams, 80% = passing
• Certification written exams, 80% = passing
• Test Retakes
– 2 Academy days
– 2 Failures = recommendation for termination
47. Testing Policy (cont)
Practical Skills Tests
• Three CSFD Practical Skills tests
• CMCB Firefighter I/Hazmat practical
• 4 skill stations- two individual & two team
• CSFD station failures - must retest in 2 academy days.
• 2 failures = recommendation for termination
• 2 CMCB station failures = retest same day
• 3 CMCB station failures = retest within 7 days,
may be recommended for termination
Handout - Important Exam Dates
49. Bi Weekly Evaluations (cont)
• Categories
– Be Safe
– Behave
– Be sharp
– Firefighter Skills
50. Supervisory Discussion Records
• 2 SDRs given in the same area may result in
recommendation for termination
• Ultimately it is your responsibility to correct
errors and improve performance
51. General Information
• Conex assigned to Recruit Academy
– #1 Equipment/Tools(combo 2435)
– #3 PPE(combo 1542)
• East Door FDC and gates – Combo 5241*
• Keep locker and PPE storage area clean
• Lock your locker
• Enter building no earlier than 15 minutes prior
to report time
53. Schedule
• Weeks 1 – 9 0700 – 1800
• 4 ten hour days, Wednesdays off
***Schedule subject to change daily***
Schedules will be posted on Friday for the following
week. Academy Schedule available online also.
54. Faculty and Staff
Chief Justin White
Captain Juliet Draper(Training Academy Captain)
Captain Kenny Bradley(Officer Development)
Lieutenant Ken Anderson(Training Academy Lt.)
Lieutenant David Noblitt (Driver Coordinator)
vacant – CMCB Administrator
Ms. Lilian Lucherini – Senior Office Specialist
Mr. Luke Pruessing– A/V Specialist
Cadre: Lt. Richard Valdez, D/E Michelle Madrid, PM Kent Smith,
FF John Hussey, PM Tyler Bolton
55. Final Expectations
• Team work – success depends on it!
• You are becoming part of the
CSFD family
• Trainees will show up every day ready to
work and learn
• Throughout training, mistakes will be
made, but not repeated!
56. Final Expectations (cont)
• Trainees will maintain a positive attitude
• Trainees will not be complacent
• Trainees will know & follow Academy Code of
Conduct
• Trainees will hold both themselves and each
other accountable for their behavior
57. Final Expectations (cont)
• Trainees will behave on & off duty in a manner
that will not bring disgrace to themselves,
their family or to the Colorado Springs Fire
Department
• In a positive way, trainees will encourage
other trainees to remember these
expectations
