Academy Terms and Titles

Question 1

What is the purpose of the Academy?

Answer 1

To prepare recruits for firefighting and EMS in Clark County. This is accomplished by classroom instruction, demonstration, physical fitness program, and practical (hands-on) application of subjects pertaining to the fields of firefighting and EMS.

Question 2

What does the Cadre consist of?

Answer 2

Chief Officers, Captains, Engineers, Firefighters, and Fire Instructors

Question 3

What is a Benchmark?

Answer 3

A benchmark is a point of reference that measures the quality, value, or competence of a Recruit’s proficiency in a skill against a standard. CCFD benchmarks will be utilized in the Academy to determine proficiency in firefighting and EMS.

Question 4

What is a DR given for?

Answer 4

Violations of Academy rules/standards/expectations, deficiencies occurring during inspections, and/or as designated by the Cadre.

Question 5

What must DR include?

Answer 5

Identifies the reason for the DR and the action the Recruit will take to correct/improve/prevent a reoccurrence.

Question 6

What are the requirements of a DR?

Answer 6

All DR’s must be handwritten with at least 100 words, unless otherwise specified by the Cadre.

Question 7

How many points does a DR count for?

Answer 7

All DR’s will count for 2.5 points in the Point System.

Question 8

Points accumulated in the Academy will affect what?

Answer 8

Points accumulated in the Academy will cause a reduction to your final grade.

Question 9

How many points equal a GIG slip?

Answer 9

10 accumulated points will equal a GIG slip.

Question 10

A GIG slip will cause how much a reduction to your final grade?

Answer 10

A GIG slip will cause a 0.25% reduction to your final grade.

Question 11

DNP reports should be written to the same standards as what?

Answer 11

A DNP research assignment should be written to the same parameters as a DR.

Question 12

How many points does a DNP count as toward the Point System?

Answer 12

All DNPs will count as 2.5 points towards the Point System

Question 13

What is Discipline?

Answer 13

Discipline is the positive motivation toward the achievement of goals.

Question 14

What does Discipline encourage?

Answer 14

Discipline encourages teamwork, self-respect, self-confidence, maturity, and courtesy through the development of good work ethics.

Question 15

What does “Esprit de Corps”

Answer 15

A term projecting the idea of the establishment of pride and loyalty in self, profession, and the department.

Question 16

How many GIG slips must a Recruit always carry?

Answer 16

A recruit must always carry 3 GIG slips in their 3x5 memo notebooks.

Question 17

When should Recruits bring their issued equipment?

Answer 17

Recruits should bring ALL their issued equipment EVERY DAY unless otherwise told.

Question 18

How many points does and Interview sheet count as?

Answer 18

An interview sheet counts as 10 points to the Point System.

Question 19

What is a Merit?

Answer 19

Merits are an acknowledgement of a standard performance that goes above and beyond. (Determined by the Cadre)

Question 20

What does a Merit earn for a Recruit?

Answer 20

A merit shall decrease their total points in the 100 Point System by 2.5 points and increase their final grade score by 0.25%.

Question 21

How many Merit slips should a Recruit always carry on them?

Answer 21

A recruit should always carry 3 Merit slips in their 3x5 memo notebook.

Question 22

What will the Recruits keep record of in the memo notebook?

Answer 22

The recruits will keep record of all GIGs, DRs, merits, and DNPs received from the Cadre.

Question 23

What details should the notebook contain?

Answer 23

The notebook will contain the date, time, nature of deficiency, and the Cadre member who issued it.

Question 24

When should recruits carry their notebook?

Answer 24

Recruits will carry their notebook when dressed in Class B uniform, or when otherwise directed.

Question 25

What happens when a recruit hits 50 & 75 points?

Answer 25

Their TAC Officer, Cadre Captain, BC of Training, and the Deputy Chief of Training or designee shall conduct a counseling session. The session shall be documented, and a course of action outlined to determine the problem and offer solutions to prevent further disciplinary action.