3. CRITICAL SKILL: Ladders Expected Outcome: Safe, quick, effective use of ladders for fire suppression and rescue. Check Performance Rating Category Performance Description Not Applicable Does Not Meet* Can not identify type, component, use or safe deployment of ladders. Fails to use ladders appropriate to situation. Meets Consistently identifies type, component and use of all ladders. Can select or deploy correct ladder/size for situation. Places ladder in proper position for safe use according to Dept. standards. Above Inspects and cleans ladders on regular basis. Identifies and reports problems requiring maintenance. Exceptional Is exceptionally safe and quick in use of ladders. Taps knowledge base from recruit school. May have learned and completes maintenance as a collateral duty. *Comments (Comments supporting a DNME rating are REQUIRED.) 4. CRITICAL SKILL: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Expected Outcome: PPE and SCBA that are readily available, properly maintained and donned to ensure maximum safety and readiness. Check Performance Rating Category Performance Description Not Applicable Does Not Meet* PPE is not properly checked out and maintained. Employee lacks required PPE. Unable to don equipment quickly and correctly. Must be prompted to don PPE. Meets PPE is readily available and properly maintained. Correctly identifies use and components of SCBA. Is able to don PPE properly in a timely fashion. Dons PPE as appropriate without being directed. Above Regularly inspects equipment and takes appropriate steps to ensure equipment is well maintained. Assists others with PPE maintenance procedures. Exceptional Has studied procedures for SCBA and PPE, may assist in collateral duty of maintaining monthly inspections and cleanings. *Comments (Comments supporting a DNME rating are REQUIRED.) 5. Apparatus and Equipment Knowledge Expected Outcome: Rapidly mitigates situation with quick and accurate retrieval and use of equipment to its maximum capability. Check Performance Rating Category Performance Description Not Applicable Does Not Meet* Is unable to quickly retrieve and use requested equipment without help; is unfamiliar with inventory and location of equipment on apparatus. Meets Demonstrates knowledge of equipment location on all apparatus at their assigned station, and can use it safely and correctly. Above Anticipates the officer's needs; Retrieves appropriate equipment without direction. Seeks to improve skills and knowledge of equipment on variety of apparatus. Exceptional Expert level of knowledge and use of equipment on all types of apparatus in the County's inventory. Encourages and helps other employees to improve their skill and knowledge. *Comments (Comments supporting a DNME rating are REQUIRED.)
18. Technology, CAD, RMS, Radio and MDC Expected Outcome: Clear and effective use of the radio systems, Emergency Data Computer (MDC), Records Management System (RMS) and CAD for quick, appropriate incident response and transport. Keeps radios at an audible level. Check Performance Rating Category Performance Description Not Applicable Does Not Meet* Fails to use MDC and AVRR; Needs help determining correct radio channel. Slow to respond to ECC. Fails to use appropriate radio etiquette. Receives negative feedback from ECC and others. Often turns the radio's volume too low or off. Meets Correctly uses radio and other communication equipment (ex. change talk groups, zones and use of EBS). Uses the State radio system as needed. Uses the MDC and AVRR standard functions correctly. Effectively uses the CAD, MDC, and RMS for information retrieval and recordation. Above Demonstrates understanding of advanced equipment functions and uses it to its fullest potential. Efficiently uses resources for ECC contact, hospital notification and consultation, record keeping, etc. Exceptional Ability to use technology enhances operational readiness and efficiency. Make recommendations to IT staff for improvements. Helps others improve their use of technology. Has an in-depth knowledge of the manual and computerized data collection and retrieval system of MCFRS. *Comments (Comments supporting a DNME rating are REQUIRED.) 19. Technology, Computer Expected Outcome: Effective use of automation resources such as e-mail and MCFRS On-Line for information and updates. Check Performance Rating Category Performance Description Not Applicable Does Not Meet* Violates County and MCFRS automation, Internet, intranet, and e-mail policies and procedures and directives; has large backlog of unread email. E-mail account is often over Meets Complies with County internet / intranet automation policy, checks email daily / minimal number of unread messages; is knowledgeable of current information. Above Can use other MCFRS & County software resources. Seeks to improve skills through IT training courses. Exceptional Helps others to use automation tools; possesses advanced knowledge of software used by MCFRS. May teach IT training courses. *Comments (Comments supporting a DNME rating are REQUIRED.)