Training Packet

Question 1

Training Division Chief

Answer 1

Battalion Chief Justin White

Question 2

Training Academy Captain

Answer 2

Captain Juliet Draper

Question 3

Officer Development Captain

Answer 3

Captain Kenny Bradley

Question 4

Training Academy Lieutenant

Answer 4

Lieutenant Ken Anderson

Question 5

Training Lieutenant/Driver Coordinator

Answer 5

Lieutenant David Noblitt

Question 6

Administrative Specialist

Answer 6

Lily Lucherini

Question 7

A/V Specialist

Answer 7

Steve Schopper

Question 8

Cadre Members

Answer 8

Lieutenant Richard Valdez
Driver/Engineer Michelle Madrid
Paramedic Kent Smith
PM Tyler Bolton
Firefighter John Hussey

Question 9

Training cadre commitment

Answer 9

1) the Service provided to Taxpaying Citizens
2) our Line Operations personnel
3) the success of you, the Trainee

We will not accept mediocrity. The responsibility for success rests with the Trainee.

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

The CSFD seeks excellent employees; people who are interested in becoming the best firefighters possible.

Question 11

CSFD Core Values

Answer 11

Accountability 
Courage
Honor
Professionalism
Service

Question 12

Accountability

Answer 12

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

Question 13

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 community.

Question 14

Honor

Answer 14

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

Question 15

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

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

CSFD Patch

Answer 17

To the rescue

Question 18

Contents 2-3

Answer 18

Introduction - 2
CSFD’s Commitment - 2
     Training Staff - 2
Trainee Commitment - 3
CSFD Core Values - 3

Question 19

Contents 4-6

Answer 19

Training Academy Rules and Regulations - 4
General Information - 4
Team Roles - 5
Violations - 6

Question 20

Contents 7

Answer 20

Trainee Code of Conduct - 7
     Discrimination and Harassment - 7
     Chain of Command - 7
     Authority - 7
     Substance Abuse - 7

Question 21

Contents 8

Answer 21

Participation - 8
Respect - 8
Insubordination- 8
Cheating - 8

Question 22

Contents 9

Answer 22

Responsibility - 9
Attendance - 9
Teamwork - 9
Appearance - 9

Question 23

Contents 12-16

Answer 23

Physical Fitness - 12
Classroom Behavior - 12
Drill Field Behavior - 12
Testing Policy - 14
Bi-Weekly Evaluations - 16

Question 24

Mission

Answer 24

The mission of the Colorado Springs Fire Department is to provide fire, emergency and prevention services with professionalism, compassion and excellence.

Question 25

Vision

Answer 25

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

Question 26

Trainee emergency contact lines

Answer 26

(719) 385-5950

(719) 385-7265

Question 27

Team 1 Leader Responsibilities

Answer 27

i. Class safety and adherence to the Academy Rules and Regulations.
ii. Demonstrating good leadership.
iii. Completing tasks and assignments given to the teams.
iv. Acting as the spokesperson for all teams.
v. Coordinating the efforts of Team 1 as well as the efforts of all other teams.
vi. The overall demeanor and supervision of the class.

Question 28

Team Leader Responsibilities

Answer 28

i. Team safety and adherence to Academy Rules and Regulations.
ii. The attendance of their team members at formations, and reporting the results.
iii. Demonstrating good leadership.
iv. Completing tasks and assignments given to the team.
v. The overall demeanor and supervision of the team.
vi. Ensuring all team members are appropriately dressed and equipped for the day’s training

Question 29

Team member responsibilities

Answer 29

i. Personal safety and adherence to the CSFD Training Academy Rules and Regulations.
ii. Being a good follower.
iii. Reporting any concerns to their Team Leader.
iv. Personal responsibility for assignments.

Question 30

Discrimination and Harassment procedure

Answer 30

Report to any:
Training LT
Human Resources Manager (385-7243)
Fire Chief (385-7201)
City Equal Employment Administrator (385-5131)
City Director of Human Resources (385-5117)

Question 31

Chain of Command

Answer 31

Team member > Team leader > Team 1 leader > Training Cadre > Training Lieutenant > Training Captain > Training Chief > Deputy Chief of Support Services > Fire Chief

Question 32

Authority

Answer 32

City of Colorado Springs Municipal Code 20-2-103
“All members of the Fire Department shall perform such duties as May be required of them by the Mayor, Fire Chief, or the Chief’s designated representative…”

Question 33

Attendance - C.

Answer 33

Trainees must leave a message on the Main Training phone line 385-7250 by 0630 in the morning if they are unable to report to work, as well as contacting their Team 1 leader directly.

Question 34

Attendance- A

Answer 34

Unexcused tardiness/absence will not be permitted; this includes not reporting to work, the classroom, or the drill field on time.