Member Development Program

Section 1 - ADMINISTRATIVE

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this policy is to set forth minimum requirements for training objectives for all personnel employed by Maitland Fire Rescue Department.

PROCEDURE:

The training plan will be followed by all ranks below the level of the Fire Chief.

• Trainee

New Hire EMT or Paramedic without State of Florida Minimum Standards
HIRE DATE TO COMPLETION OF MINIMUM STANDARDS

• Certified Entry Level Firefighter

New Hire EMT or Paramedic with State of Florida Minimum Standards
HIRE DATE TO 6 MONTHS MUST COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING∗:

• Complete Recruit Orientation (OJT Program)
  • NIMS Certifications
  • Right-to-Know Training
  • Anti-Kickback Training
  • Red Flags Training
• Pass EMS Skills Test
• Complete EVOC Course
• Pass Equipment Location Test
• Pass a 50 question Comprehensive Street Test with 80% or Better
• NFIRS power point training

∗ At Fire Administration’s discretion, items may be adjusted for those members who attend Standards or Paramedic School in the first six months.

Variation to the Policy must be approved by Fire Administration.

• Firefighter First Class

Has completed all Certified Entry Level requirements
∗∗Department will not sponsor through any outside classes unless deemed necessary to continue operations of the department or necessary to recertify in a required area as approved by the Fire Chief or designee.

• Firefighter II

Has completed all Firefighter First Class requirements and has been employed by the Department for at least six months.

• Attend and pass a department approved Pump Operator course (May function as a relief driver upon successful completion of an approved Pump Operator course and passing of the Department’s relief driver assessment.)

∗∗Department may sponsor through classes from this point on.
After completion of Firefighter II, all personnel are encouraged to attend classes to prepare for promotional opportunities as outlined in Maitland Fire Rescue Department SOG Section 110.09.
Professional Development -The following represents a suggested progression of coursework, where not otherwise required by the Department.

Year 1

• Paramedic State of Florida Certification
• VMR Operations
• Firefighter survival
• Pump Operator
• Truck Company - consideration

Year 2

• VMR Technician
• Truck Company

Year 3

• Rope Rescue Operations
• Fire Officer I Curriculum

Year 4

• Rope Rescue Technician
• Fire Officer II Curriculum

Year 5

• Fire Officer III Curriculum

Year 6

• Fire Officer IV Curriculum