The orientation covered the employer, chain of command, battalions, probationary firefighter expectations and milestones, training requirements, general expectations of probationary firefighters, department functions, fire station policies, health and safety, responding to calls, personal vehicles, miscellaneous policies, and radio/PPE use. Probationary firefighters are expected to learn, gain the respect of officers, complete required training, and serve a minimum one-year probationary period before becoming full firefighters. The orientation overviewed the department's structure and policies to prepare new recruits.

1. Recruit Firefighter Orientation Craig Motel Fire, 2009 Battalion Chief Hume (left) and Firefighter Kernen

2. Welcome Introduction of Officers and Training Dept. Chief Officers Line Officers Training Department Housekeeping Items Bathroom locations Breaks Questions during the discussion Overview of the orientation day

3. Employer Craig Rural Fire Protection District Craig Fire/Rescue is a group of employees District Administrative Assistant Employment Paperwork

4. Chain of Command In General Board Chiefs Line Officers Officer Candidates Senior Firefighters Recruit supervisor When is it appropriate to not follow the chain of command?

5. Battalions The Battalion Structure Minimizes response Allows for some personal time Call types – Battalion Calls, All Calls Percentage requirements for recruits Battalion chain of command Absence notifications, sign-out board Battalion Assignments

6. Probationary Firefighter Supervisors Supervisor Probationary Firefighter Expectations Handout Frequent Interaction Problem Solving

7. Incident Command System Basic Structure Used on every call NIMS/ICS

8. Probationary Firefighter Milestones Purpose Handout

9. Review Department SOPs

10. Training Training Department Training Program Required Recruit Training Required Training Hours for Pension EMT Certification Trimester Review/Evaluation Training Expectations Health, Wellness and Safety Physical Conditioning Expectations Hydration Sleep

11. Last Year’s Probationary Class

12. General Expectations Professional conduct at all times FD representation in the community Addressing the Officers Meeting Attendance Self initiated learning of equipment and apparatus Cooking of meals Assist Battalion in cleaning up after every meal Attend State Fire Academy

13. General Expectations (cont.) Probationary Period Your Role as a Recruit Be quiet and learn Your opinion will not be solicited Teamwork is essential Must spend additional time practicing and learning 1 Year minimum of probation Must complete all requirements Must have favorable reviews/evaluations Must gain the confidence and respect of all Officers and Firefighters

14. General Expectations (cont.) Probationary Period (cont.) Probationary termination Coaching Counseling Progressive Discipline Termination

15. General Expectations Probationary Firefighters, along with the rest of their battalion, clean and maintain both south bathrooms and the gym during their Battalion month Facial Hair Policy Confidentiality Alcohol Policy Parking at southeast end/side of parking lot Probationary Firefighters do not appear in department photo

16. Department Functions Firefighter Luau High School Scholarships 4 th of July Picnic 4 th of July Fireworks Hose Testing & Family BBQ Fire Prevention Family Parties Easter Christmas Halloween Christmas Dinner Recruit Entertainment

17. The Fire Station Door combination Fire Station Use – personal, family Room Scheduling – board room, training room Gym Use – personal, family, friends Mail Boxes Computer Use

18. Firefighter Physical District Doctor Required every three years (under 40) Required every two years (over 40) Haz-Mat Technicians every year Hepatitis B vaccine Flu Shots

19. If you are injured On the Job Reporting time frame Accident Report Off the Job Light Duty

20. Payroll Fire Department Pay Probationary Firefighter Pay Firefighter Pay HazMat Pay What are you paid for? Call pay Mandatory Training Department Meeting

21. Responding to Calls Probationary Firefighters Can not WILL NOT run CODE to any call Shall not respond to any call in their PV unless instructed to do so May be released from call with permission Shall return with the engine they responded in Must understand Fire Ground protocol Illegal/Immoral/Unsafe Shall not ride in the first truck unless instructed

22. Personal Vehicles Personal auto insurance After Probationary period Authorized Emergency Response Vehicle sticker FF Plates

23. Miscellaneous Web page/email State Law pertaining to tardiness at your primary employment Moffat County Haz-Mat team Accountability System Firefighter Safety Sexual Harassment Training Occupational Exposure Control training

24. Radio/Pager Use Clear Text Cussing, CB Language Care and use of radio/pager Designated channels Listen to pager information Use of radio on calls CRCC problems and how to address

25. Issued PPE Follow Equipment SOP Wildland Gear When will SCBA mask be issued? PPE use and storage Demonstration

26. Questions?