1-07 Flashcards
How does the Captain mentoring program work?
Future and new me tees will be provided an opportunity to acquaint themselves with the new/potentially new position of Captain for 80 hours, while under the direct supervision of a Captian.
What is the purpose of the Fire Captains Mentoring Program?
To provide the opportunity for future acting captains to voluntarily obtain on-duty training from an experienced firefighting Captian.
Define Mentor.
A person who gives another help and advice, often teaching them how to be more successful at the job.
Define mentee?
A person who receives help and advice from a mentor in order to learn to be more successful at the job
While the mentee is accountable for his/her____________________, the Captain is ultimately responsible for___________________.
While the mentee is accountable for his/her actions when performing within the Mentoring Program, the Captain is ultimately responsible for the actions of their crew.
Who is eligible to be a part of the Fire captains mentoring program?(2)
1- personnel who are eligible to write the next Captain’s exam or new Acting Captians may initiate the process by requesting it through their Captains.
2- New Acting Captians that have successfully completed the Captians exam are eligible to enter the program
How do you qualify for the mentoring program?
Successfully completing a 50 question exam that is provided by the division of training.
Must attain 70%
The exam will be proctored by the mentoring Captian
Upon successful completion of the exam the exam will be sent to the Division of Training and the respective DC shall be notified.
What is the Process for the Captain and the Dc?(list 8)
1- the respective Captain may oversee the mentoring process and assist the mentee as required
2- the captain shall advise their DCS that the mentees will be assuming the capts role within the mentoring program
3- the DC shall facilitate the mentoring program
4- the mentor shall ensure that the mentee works and supervises personnel is a safe manner and according to SOGs and department procedures.
5- both the captain and the mentee shall keep in constant communication with each other while at an incident
6- if at any time the Captain feels it is warranted, the Captain shall assume the Capts role, allowing the mentee to assume his/her usual responsibilities
7- the Captian shall provide feedback to the mentee to encourage improvement. At all times the captain should use discretion when providing advice or criticism around the public or other personnel
8- the captain may use supplied check sheets to provide feedback regarding the handling of incidents
What shall the mentee do?(list 8)
1- shall work and supervise the crew in a safe manner and according to SOGs and department procedures
2-the mentees shall assign personnel their apparatus positions
3- shall respond to and conduct themselves at all calls and/or stand-bys in the Captains position
4- shall relinquish control of the scene to his/her Captain of it deemed necessary
5- shall assign hall duties as required
6- shall organize all training
7- shall complete all required reports and paperwork
8- shall complete the Mentoring Program training session reporting
