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500 Firefighter Trainee Manual
SECTION 501.004 TRAINEE SIGNATURE PAGE (FD-97)
PURPOSE
This document is utilized, to inform the firefighter trainee on grading and evaluating
expectations.
APPLICATION
During orientation, this document is reviewed with all firefighter trainees, in
attendance. Once reviewed each firefighter trainee is to initial each section and
provide a signature at the bottom of the document. If a trainee does not attend the
orientation, this is to be completed on/near the first day of the academy.
OPERATIONAL POLICY
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OPERATIONAL GUIDELINE
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PROCESS
Once signed by the firefighter trainee, documents are scanned and sent to the trainee
electronically. A hard copy is retained by the Department in the trainee’s training
folder.
INFORMATION
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DEFINITIONS
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Fresno City Fire Department
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CROSS REFERENCES
Firefighter Trainee Manual
Section 501.003, Trainee Grading and Evaluation
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501.004 TRAINEE GRADING AND EVALUATION UNDERSTANDING
SIGNATURE PAGE (FD-97)
Academic Expectations:
I will be given one attempt at each written, verbal, or online quiz/exam. No retakes
will be given.
I am required to achieve a cumulative average of 80% to successfully pass the
academy.
If I reach a point where it is no longer mathematically possible to achieve a cumulative
80%, I will be dismissed from the academy.
If I fail to meet the minimum requirement of a cumulative 80%, I will fail the academy.
I will fail the academy and be terminated from employment with the City of Fresno.
If I achieve a cumulative 80% or better, I will pass the academic section.
Firefighter Trainee Initials ________
National Registry Emergency Medical Technician and/or Paramedic Course
Expectations:
I understand if a department-sponsored National Registry EMT and/or Paramedic
course is a requirement of the academy, I will be expected to meet the minimum skills
and academic requirements for that course.
If I meet the requirements set in the National Registry EMT and/or Paramedic course,
I will pass this section.
If I fail to meet the minimum requirement set in the National Registry EMT or
Paramedic course, I will fail the academy and be terminated from employment with
the City of Fresno.
Firefighter Trainee Initials ________
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Manipulative Skills Expectations:
Performance evolutions and skills will be strictly pass/fail.
I have been given access to the skill sheets (Individual Performance Evolutions, IPEs)
and understand how to access them.
I have been given access to the Central California Emergency Medical Services
Agency (CCEMSA) policies and skill sheets.
Each performance evolution (IPE) or skills test requires a designation of pass.
One retest will be given if I fail an evolution or skill.
If I fail an evolution or skill retest, I will fail the evolution or skill and be dismissed from
the academy. If I am dismissed from the academy, I will be terminated from
employment with the City of Fresno.
If I pass all the required evolution and skills tests, I will pass the manipulative skills
section of the academy.
Firefighter Trainee Initials ________
FFD Core Values:
The FFD core values will be pass/fail.
I understand the FFD core values.
I understand the examples given in the Trainee Manual and how they can be used to
evaluate my behavior.
I understand those examples are not all inclusive and only examples of how the FFD
core values can, and will, be used.
I understand how I can use the FFD core values to guide in my decision making.
I understand if I display a pattern or have a single significant event that is inconsistent
with the FFD core values I may be dismissed from the academy.
I have been given access to the Department’s, Administrative Manual, Sections
109.001 – 109.012, Rules and Regulations.
I have been given a copy of the Department’s Rules and Regulations and understand
I am responsible to abide by them.
I understand I must pass the core values section of the academy.
Firefighter Trainee Initials ________
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Evaluation Reports:
I understand evaluation reports will be provided to all firefighter trainees on a regular
basis to provide consistent and standardized feedback on performance.
I understand the three types of reports that will be used to evaluate my performance,
how and when each report applies, are:
• Trainee Incident Report (FD-94)
• End of Week Report (FD-95)
• Summary of Performance Report (FD-96)
I understand the daily observation report will be used to create the End of Week
Report.
I understand the daily observation report will not be shared with me and serve no
further purpose.
I understand the instructors may use technological devices in the classroom and on
the drill yard to record their observations of my performance (i.e., all the capabilities
of a modern cell phone/tablet or any other tool the drill instructors see fit).
I understand in the event the needs of the academy and department prevent the End
of Week Report from being given, it will be given the following day class is held.
I understand the Summary of Performance Report will be shared with the captain to
whom I will be assigned.
Firefighter Trainee Initials ________
General:
I understand to pass the Fresno Fire Department Trainee Academy I must pass all
four criteria: Academics, National Registry Emergency Medical Technician and/or
Paramedic, Manipulative Skills, and the Department’s Core Values.
I understand, if I fail one section, I will fail the academy and be terminated from
employment with the City of Fresno.
I understand the grading and evaluation process, including the expectations that are
required of me, to successfully pass the Fresno Fire Department Trainee Academy.
Firefighter Trainee Signature ID No. Date