ADM 010 Probationary Program

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of the Probationary Program?
A. To assign all firefighters to permanent stations
B. To establish a structured employee development and evaluation process
C. To reduce the amount of required training for new hires
D. To eliminate probationary evaluations entirely

Answer 1

B
To establish a structured employee development and evaluation process

Question 2

Who does General Order ADM-010 apply to?
A. Only probationary firefighters
B. Only uniformed members
C. All uniformed and civilian members of NFR
D. Only command staff

Answer 2

C
All uniformed and civilian members of NFR

Question 3

What is the main philosophy behind the Probationary Program?
A. To rotate members for disciplinary purposes
B. To improve employee development and evaluation through a standard approach
C. To reduce workload for company officers
D. To allow members to choose their assignments

Answer 3

B
To improve employee development and evaluation through a standard approach

Question 4

How long is the structured development and rotation period described in the philosophy section?
A. Two years
B. Four years
C. Six years
D. Eight years

Answer 4

C
Six years

Question 5

When did this program first apply to new members?
A. With TRFA Recruit Class 129
B. With TRFA Recruit Class 130
C. With TRFA Recruit Class 131
D. With TRFA Recruit Class 132

Answer 5

C
With TRFA Recruit Class 131

Question 6

Who assigns probationary members to operational shifts after training division release?
A. Assistant Chief
B. Battalion Chief
C. Deputy Fire Chief
D. Fire Chief

Answer 6

C
Deputy Fire Chief

Question 7

Who coordinates fire station assignments after operational shifts are set?
A. Training Division
B. Assistant Chiefs with Battalion Chiefs
C. Human Resources
D. Company Officers

Answer 7

B
Assistant Chiefs with Battalion Chiefs

Question 8

How long does a probationary member remain in their first assignment?
A. Until completing one year
B. Until completing two years
C. Until completing six months
D. Until completion of probation only

Answer 8

B
Until completing two years

Question 9

How often do probationary members rotate to a new billet during their first six years?
A. Every year
B. Every two years
C. Every three years
D. Every four years

Answer 9

B
Every two years

Question 10

When can probationary members begin working voluntary overtime (OTV) on other shifts?
A. Immediately upon reporting
B. After completing one year
C. After successful completion of the first four-month period
D. After approval by the Fire Chief

Answer 10

C
After successful completion of the first four-month period

Question 11

11. Who may waive the OTV restriction before completion of the first four-month period?
    A. Battalion Chief
    B. Company Officer
    C. DSC (Deputy Shift Commander)
    D. Training Officer

Answer 11

C
DSC (Designated Shift Commander)

Question 12

What document is used to record skill performance evaluations for probationary members?
A. Red Book
B. Blue Book
C. Performance Manual
D. Officer Development Log

Answer 12

A
Red Book

Question 13

During which period are Group One skill evaluations completed?
A. First four-month period
B. Second four-month period
C. Third four-month period
D. During probation completion

Answer 13

A
First four-month period

Question 14

What occurs during the third four-month period?
A. Reinforcement of skills and remediation of weaknesses
B. Introduction of new skills
C. No evaluations are done
D. Assignment to new battalion

Answer 14

A. Reinforcement of skills and remediation of weaknesses

Question 15

Who completes the periodic evaluation form at the end of each of the first two four-month periods?
A. Battalion Chief
B. Assistant Chief
C. Company Officer
D. Deputy Fire Chief

Answer 15

C
Company Officer

Question 16

What happens at the end of the third four-month period?
A. A final evaluation and recommendation for permanent employment
B. Member reassignment to a new battalion
C. Extension of probationary period
D. Termination of employment

Answer 16

A final evaluation and recommendation for permanent employment

Question 17

Who develops a performance improvement plan if a member’s progress is unsatisfactory?
A. Fire Chief and DSC
B. Battalion Chief and Company Officer
C. Training Division
D. Assistant Chief only

Answer 17

B
Battalion Chief and Company Officer

Question 18

When must the Battalion Chief submit an interim evaluation to the Fire Chief if a performance improvement plan is in place?
A. At the beginning of probation
B. Four months prior to completion
C. Two months prior to completion
D. After the final evaluation

Answer 18

C
Two months prior to completion

Question 19

Who receives the interim evaluation regarding progress toward completion of the performance improvement plan?
A. Fire Chief
B. Deputy Fire Chief
C. Assistant Chief
D. Training Division

Answer 19

A
Fire Chief

Question 20

If a member fails to complete the performance improvement plan during the final four-month period, what happens?
A. Immediate termination
B. Recommendation for further remediation or change of work status
C. Automatic extension of probation
D. No action is taken

Answer 20

B
Recommendation for further remediation or change of work status