Trainee Packet

Question 1

CSFD’s Commitment (Cadre Commitment)

Answer 1

Service provided to 1) Taxpaying Citizens, 2) Line Operations Personnel, and 3) the success of you, the Trainee.
Cadre will provide…“teaching, training, and mentoring necessary to learn the material.”
“We will not accept mediocrity. The responsibility for success rests with the Trainee.”

Question 2

Training Battalion Chief

Answer 2

BC Justin White

Question 3

Training Academy Captain

Answer 3

Captain Ken Anderson

Question 4

Officer Development Captain

Answer 4

Captain Josh Winter

Question 5

Training Academy Lt.

Answer 5

Lt. Luke Wardell

Question 6

Training Lt/Driver Coordinator

Answer 6

Lt. Jason McFarren

Question 7

Administrative Specialist

Answer 7

Janet Risovi

Question 8

A/V Specialist

Answer 8

Luke Pruessing

Question 9

Cadre Members

Answer 9

Not assigned yet

Question 10

Trainee Commitment

Answer 10

• Learning the required material
• Practicing each required skill and demonstrating acceptable proficiency in those skills throughout the Academy.
• Conducting themselves in a manner consistent with the City of CS Standards of Conduct, the CSFD Code of Conduct, and the Standards of Conduct established for the Academy.
• Demonstration of dedication, effort and attention to detail.
• The success of their team.
• Maintaining a high level of physical fitness.

Question 11

CSFD Core Value

Answer 11

• Accountability
• Courage
• Honor
• Professionalism
• Service

Question 12

Core Value: Accountability

Answer 12

The CSFD remains accountable to our employees and the community through responsible stewardship of our resources and ownership of our actions.

Question 13

Core Value: Courage

Answer 13

The CSFD demonstrates physical courage when taking calculated risks during the mitigation of emergencies and shows moral courage by doing what is right for the protection of our coworkers and our community.

Question 14

Core Value: Honor

Answer 14

The CSFD stands united in promoting excellence of character and integrity while adhering to what is right and ethical.

Question 15

Core Value: Professionalism

Answer 15

The CSFD exhibits professionalism through pride, passion, and dedication with intense preparation toward mastery over all with which we have been entrusted.

Question 16

Core Value: Service

Answer 16

The CSFD strives to positively impact our community and members of our organization by placing the needs of others before self, without judgement or thought of reward.

Question 17

Team Roles: Team Leader

Answer 17

• Each team will be assigned a Team Leader.
• The position of Team Leader will be rotated every 2 weeks.
• Each Trainee will be given the opportunity to fulfill this role at least once.
• After each Trainee has been afforded this opportunity once, subsequent assignment will be at the discretion of the Training Lt.

Question 18

Team Roles: Team Leader 1

Answer 18

-TL1 will be the point of contact for all Trainees and Staff throughout his/her assigned period. The Trainee is responsible for formations at the beginning and end of each drill/classroom session.
-Not everyone will have the opportunity to be TL1
-In addition to all the duties of a TL, Team 1 also has…
>Class safety and adherence to Academy Rules and Regulations
>Demonstrating good leadership.
>Completing tasks/assignments given to the teams.
>Acting as the spokesperson for all teams.
>Coordinating efforts of Team 1 and ALL other teams.
>The overall demeanor and supervision of the class

Question 19

Team Roles: Team Member

Answer 19

-Each Trainee will spend for more time as a team member than as a TL.
-Responsibilities include…
>Personal safety and adherence to the CSFD Academy Rules and Regs
>Being a good follower.
>Reporting any concerns to their TLs.
>Personal responsibility for assignments.

Question 20

Violations

Answer 20

• Violations of CSFD codes, policies, procedures, or regs, or violations of the Civil Service Rules, City Sworn Policy and Procedures Manual, City Code, and the Trainee Info Packet are taken seriously.
• Violations may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. A Trainee who is dismissed during the Academy shall have no right of appeal.

Question 21

CSFD Mission

Answer 21

It is the mission of the Colorado Springe Fire Department to provide fire, emergency, and prevention services to our community with professionalism, compassion, and excellence.

Question 22

CSFD Vision

Answer 22

The vision of the Colorado Springs Fire Department is to be internationally recognized as an industry leader that sets the highest standards in safeguarding our community.