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* The Maitland Fire Rescue Department will require all new members to complete an orientation prior to shift assignment. Orientation will normally be a two week period; however this could be amended at the Fire Chief’s discretion.
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* The Maitland Fire Rescue Department will require all new members to complete an orientation prior to shift assignment. Orientation will normally be a four week period; however this could be amended at the Fire Chief’s discretion.
 
* During the orientation period, new members will be issued a recruit manual, review Fire Department SOP’s, City personnel policies, vehicle operations, and FF/EMS competencies, complete right to know, infection control, HIPAA training. All updated SOG’s shall be made available in each Lieutenants office and on the City’s K: Drive for each employee to access.
 
* During the orientation period, new members will be issued a recruit manual, review Fire Department SOP’s, City personnel policies, vehicle operations, and FF/EMS competencies, complete right to know, infection control, HIPAA training. All updated SOG’s shall be made available in each Lieutenants office and on the City’s K: Drive for each employee to access.
 
* New members will also be issued uniforms, bed linens, bunker gear and additional PPE as needed.
 
* New members will also be issued uniforms, bed linens, bunker gear and additional PPE as needed.

Latest revision as of 05:00, 17 August 2020

Section 1 - ADMINISTRATIVE

130.02 New Member Orientation Program

PURPOSE:

To establish a guideline defining the new member orientation program

PROCEDURE:

  • The Maitland Fire Rescue Department will require all new members to complete an orientation prior to shift assignment. Orientation will normally be a four week period; however this could be amended at the Fire Chief’s discretion.
  • During the orientation period, new members will be issued a recruit manual, review Fire Department SOP’s, City personnel policies, vehicle operations, and FF/EMS competencies, complete right to know, infection control, HIPAA training. All updated SOG’s shall be made available in each Lieutenants office and on the City’s K: Drive for each employee to access.
  • New members will also be issued uniforms, bed linens, bunker gear and additional PPE as needed.
  • New members are fit tested for HEPA masks and SCBA masks.
  • New members tour RDV Sportsplex, Orange County’s Communication Center, both fire stations and City Hall. During this time, members will meet with the Personnel Department, IT and Fire Administration.
  • Any competencies or requirements not accomplished during the orientation period are to be completed prior to 6 months of employment. It is the responsibility of each new member to review their recruit manual with their assigned Lieutenant immediately once assigned a shift.