Mentor opportunities; Performance See Sample Code expectations; of Conduct in Milestones and Handbook. timeframes; Progress probation. 10 Other Meetings Chief As established by Scheduled Fundraising Deputy the fire Events (if Fire department Training officer department. applicable) events 15 Break 20 Occupational Occupational Health Workers Safety WSCC staff Health and and Safety and participation Safety Requirements; Compensation should be Rights and Commission scheduled well in responsibilities; (WSCC) advance of the Potential hazards, Fire Chief or orientation date. controls, equipment delegate and training to prevent Other seasoned or mitigate hazards; Volunteer Fire Hazard reporting; Fighters Accident reporting and process. 45 Overview of Distribute PPE; Fire Chief Equipment should Equipment and Review apparatus and Leads for: all be serviceable, Apparatus equipment; Suppression; and well Review public organized and/or Prevention; education and displayed. Training Officer; prevention equipment; Review administrative supplies and equipment. 15 Break 20 The Good, The benefits and Department Participation on Bad and the challenges of joining members behalf of family – Ugly the good, the bad and Significant other members for the ugly or family member current volunteers Critical Incident Stress should be overview organized well in Coping with the advance. demands 10 Closing Questions and Chief A handout with remarks answers and contact contact information for future information is inquiries. most helpful. See Volunteer Recruitment brochure.
Mentor opportunities; Performance expectations; Milestones and timeframes; Progress probation. See Sample Code of Conduct in Handbook. 10 Other Scheduled Events (if applicable) Meetings Fundraising Fire department events Chief Deputy Training officer As established by the fire department. 15 Break 20 Occupational Health and Safety Occupational Health and Safety Requirements; Rights and responsibilities; Potential hazards, controls, equipment and training to prevent or mitigate hazards; Hazard reporting; Accident reporting and process. Workers Safety and Compensation Commission (WSCC) Fire Chief or delegate Other seasoned Volunteer Fire Fighters WSCC staff participation should be scheduled well in advance of the orientation date. 45 Overview of Equipment and Apparatus Distribute PPE; Review apparatus and equipment; Review public education and prevention equipment; Review administrative supplies and equipment. Fire Chief Leads for: Suppression; Prevention; Training Officer; Equipment should all be serviceable, and well organized and/or displayed. 15 Break 20 The Good, Bad and the Ugly The benefits and challenges of joining – the good, the bad and the ugly Critical Incident Stress overview Coping with the demands Department members Significant other or family member Participation on behalf of family members for current volunteers should be organized well in advance. 10 Closing remarks Questions and answers and contact information for future inquiries. Chief A handout with contact information is most helpful. See Volunteer Recruitment brochure.
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