LONG BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT

PROBATIONARY FIREFIGHTER

                  MONTHLY EVALUATION

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Captain(s):      

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Date:     

Approach Towards Supervisors

 Consistently demonstrates an unsatisfactory response toward supervisors. Takes constructive criticism poorly; argues and/or rationalizes mistakes. On occasion does not show proper respect when relating to supervisors or superiors. Lacks enthusiasm and/or initiative in following suggestions on areas needing improvement. Consistently fails to carefully or accurately follow the directions / orders of supervisors or superiors.

 On occasion demonstrates an unsatisfactory response toward supervisors. Occasionally takes constructive criticism poorly or with no response. Occasionally argues and/or rationalizes mistakes. On occasion does not show proper respect when relating to supervisors or superiors. May lack enthusiasm and/or initiative in following suggestions on areas needing improvement. Occasionally fails to carefully or accurately follow the directions / orders of supervisors or superiors.

 Consistently demonstrates a satisfactory response toward supervisors. Takes constructive criticism well; does not rationalize mistakes. Always demonstrates proper respect toward supervisors or superiors. Demonstrates enthusiasm and initiative in improving areas in need of improvement. Follows carefully or accurately the directions / orders of supervisors or superiors

 Consistently demonstrates a satisfactory response toward supervisors and superiors that is above the standard. Always demonstrates proper respect toward supervisors or superiors, even under trying circumstances. Takes constructive criticism well and demonstrates focused, systematic determination in working to correct areas in need of improvement.

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Response Towards Other Members

 Consistently demonstrates an unsatisfactory response toward other members. Does not take constructive criticism; argues and/or rationalizes mistakes. Lacks enthusiasm in relating to others. Lacks initiative and often fails to perform specifically required tasks in cooperation with others or as one’s individual responsibility in groups. Sits back and lets others perform necessary tasks. Consistently fails to function as a team member. (Does not work with others, help others, and/or subordinate his/her goals to those of the group.)

 On occasion demonstrates an unsatisfactory response toward other members. Takes constructive criticism poorly; argues and/or rationalizes mistakes. Lacks enthusiasm in relating to others. Lacks initiative and occasionally fails to perform specifically required tasks in cooperation with others or as one’s individual responsibility in groups. Sits back and lets others perform necessary tasks, except when prompted. Occasionally fails to function as a team member. (Has difficulty working with others, helping others, and/or subordinating his/her goals to those of the group.)

 Consistently demonstrates a satisfactory response toward other members. Takes constructive criticism well; does not rationalize mistakes. Demonstrates enthusiasm when relating to others. When appropriate, takes the initiative with work that needs to be done in cooperation with others or as one’s individual responsibility in groups. Works to improve areas needing improvement without being told. Consistently functions as a team member. Learns from other team members

 Consistently demonstrates an attitude toward Department members that is above the standard. Demonstrates enthusiasm when relating to others. When appropriate, takes the initiative with work and helps others. Works to identify and correct weaknesses. Demonstrates focused systematic determination in seeking to be a team member.

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Decisiveness

 Consistently demonstrates unsatisfactory performance in promptly making a decision. When questioned on actions or statements, vacillates or changes mind. Unsatisfactory in making decisions at emergency incidents or in stressful situations. Too often fails to think logically or confidently in a timely manner. Noncommittal. Lets or causes others to take charge because of his/her indecisiveness.

 Inconsistent in promptly making a decision and/or standing by the decision. When questioned on actions or statements, occasionally vacillates or changes mind. Occasionally unsatisfactory in making decisions at emergency incidents or in stressful situations. Occasionally does not think or act logically, or confidently in a timely manner.  Occasionally is noncommittal. Occasionally lets or causes other to take charge because of his/her indecisiveness.

 Consistently demonstrates a satisfactory ability to make a decision and stands firm on beliefs. However, does recognize the need to correct a wrong decision or incorrect belief and is not afraid to adopt better ideas from other sources. Usually puts being right ahead of being popular or easy.

 Consistently demonstrates an ability to make a decision and stand by it. Able to be decisive even, under difficult conditions. Clearly stands firm in decisions and beliefs. Balances firm resolve and flexibility; recognizes a better idea when it arises and incorporates it into own decisions. Recovers quickly after learning a decision was incorrect. Clearly thinks and acts quickly, logically, confidently. Readily accepts responsibility for decisions; passes credit and shoulders blame. Makes the “hard, right” decision rather than the “easy wrong”.

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Grooming and Uniform Standards

Consistently fails to conform to Department grooming and uniform standards including cleanliness and neatness of uniform and self.

 Sometimes fails to conform to Department grooming and uniform standards including cleanliness and neatness of uniform and self.

 Consistently conforms to Department grooming and uniform standards including cleanliness and neatness of uniform and self.

 Consistently exceeds Department grooming and uniform standards including cleanliness of uniform and self.

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Adaptability to Routine

 Consistently has difficulty adjusting to and/or meeting routine or standard operating procedures or Department rules and regulations.

 On several occasions has difficulty adjusting to and/or meeting routine or standard operating procedures or Department regulations.

 Consistently able to adjust to/meet routine or standard operating procedures and Department rules and regulations.

 Consistently demonstrates an above standard ability to adjust to/meet routine or standard operating procedures and Department rules and regulations.

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Verbal Communication

 Consistently unable to demonstrate confidence, poise, organization, and skills in communications. Confuses the audience, prompting many questions seeking clarification (e.g., when dealing with the public, presenting proficiency exercises and relating to other members and supervisors). Has made inappropriate comments and gestures regarding human diversity and fails to correct behavior. Fails to convey sincerity or conviction. Often speaks before thinking, hence requires retractions or corrections.

 Occasionally unable to demonstrate confidence, poise, organization, and skills in verbal communications. Often confuses the audience, prompting many questions seeking clarification (e.g., when dealing with the public, presenting proficiency exercises, and relating to other members and supervisors). Occasionally fails through comments and gestures to demonstrate respect for human diversity and makes insufficient corrections when advised of their inappropriate behavior. Occasionally fails to convey sincerity or conviction. Sometimes speaks before thinking, hence may occasionally require retractions or corrections.

 Consistently demonstrates confidence, poise, organization, and skills in oral communications and with gestures. For instance, when dealing with the public, presenting proficiency exercises, and relating to other members and supervisors. Demonstrates a respect for human diversity. Conveys sincerity and conviction. Generally uses grammatically correct terms and phrases.

 Consistently demonstrates an above standard ability in verbal communications when dealing with the public, presenting proficiency exercises, and relating to other members and supervisors. Demonstrates an above average respect for human diversity.

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Initiative

 Consistently fails to be a self-starter during station duties. Consistently fails to contribute to the problem-solving or decision-making process. Repeatedly needs prompting; does not originate ideas or actions. Fails to seek clarification of obviously unclear guidance. Typically waits for instructions when he/she could act in the absence of guidance. Fails to identify or act on key implied tasks (such as: assists with cooking chores, does extra details, works on station projects). Typically fails to anticipate obvious requirements or contingencies; typically fails to recognize or deal with major problems; sidetracked by irrelevant problems. Easily flustered in a fluid environment. Does not volunteer or does so ineffectively or superficially.

 Inconsistent in being self-motivated. Occasionally needs prompting; does not originate ideas or actions. Occasionally fails to contribute to the problem-solving or decision-making process. Occasionally fails to seek clarification of obviously unclear guidance. Tends to wait for instructions when he/she could act in the absence of guidance. Acts on specified tasks only; occasionally fails to identify or act on key implied tasks (such as: assists with cooking chores, does extra details, works on station projects). Occasionally fails to anticipate obvious requirements or contingencies; occasionally fails to recognize or deal with major problems; occasionally side-tracked by an irrelevant problem; occasionally flustered in a fluid environment. Rarely volunteers or does so ineffectively or superficially.

 A self-starter with all station duties. Works to correct weaknesses. Asks questions to attempt to clarify instructions or guidance. Usually acts in the absence of guidance. Participates in or contributes to the problem-solving or decision-making process Makes good effort to identify specified and implied tasks (such as: assists with cooking chores, does extra details, works on station projects). Attempts to improvise within supervisor’s intent. Volunteers in useful ways.

 A self-starter with all station duties. Does markedly more than what is specifically required. Dynamic self-starter; originates ideas or actions. Looks for and displays a willingness to use new methods. Asks pertinent, effective questions that help to clarify instructions or guidance received. Quickly acts in the absence of guidance. Thoroughly seeks out specified and implied tasks (such as: assists with cooking chores, does extra details, works on station projects). Accurately anticipates requirements or contingencies. Improvises well within supervisor’s intent; excels in a fluid environment. Readily volunteers; makes a difference for the team.

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Productivity and Quality of Work

 Consistently unable to follow a routine and/or complete a satisfactory amount of work during daily activities. Fails to get a specified or an important implied task done. Does substandard work. Disregards priorities set by supervisor and Department. Too easily stymied by obstacles, difficulties, or hardships. Abuses resources.

 Inconsistent in following a routine and/or completing a satisfactory amount of work during daily activities. Needs prompting to get a specified or an important implied task done. Occasionally does substandard work. Occasionally disregards priorities set by supervisor and Department. Occasionally stymied by obstacles, difficulties, or hardships. Inappropriately uses resources.

 Consistent in following a daily routine and completing a satisfactory amount of work during daily activities. Gets specified and important implied tasks done. Meets minimum standards. Observes priorities set by supervisor and Department. Copes adequately with obstacles, difficulties, and hardships. Gets things done with available resources.

 Demonstrates performance in following a daily routine that is above the standard. Performs an amount of work that is also above the standard and able to complete special assigned duties. Gets specified and implied tasks done right the first time, on time. Exceeds standards. Observes priorities set by supervisor and Department. Impressively overcomes obstacles, difficulties, and hardships. Makes wise use of available resources.

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Response Towards Training and Emergency Activities

 Consistently demonstrates an unsatisfactory response toward training and emergency activities. Lacks enthusiasm and/or initiative for drills or emergency operations. Makes little or no effort to improve areas needing improvement. Sits back and lets others take the initiative when they are capable of doing so. Does not follow standard operating procedures.

 Inconsistent in response toward training and emergency activities. May lack enthusiasm and/or initiative for drills or emergency operations. Makes insufficient effort toward areas needing improvement. Has trouble following or remembering standardized operating procedures.

 Consistently demonstrates a satisfactory response toward training and emergency activities. Takes the initiative when appropriate, and is open to suggestions. Understands and follows standardized operating procedures. Works to improve known weak areas without being told.

 Consistently demonstrates a response that is positive and above the standard, toward training and emergency duties. Understands and follows standardized operating procedures. Eager to learn all relevant aspects of emergency operations. Enthusiastic and consistently takes the initiative, when appropriate, at emergency incidents. Assertively works to identify and correct areas in need of improvement without being told.

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Ability to Learn, Retain, and Apply Information

 Consistently has difficulty understanding and retaining new material. Does not respond to remedial training. Consistently unable to apply learned information to routine or emergency situations. This inability to apply basic concepts during practical situations may endanger the probationary firefighter or others. Unable to be left unsupervised in situations where sound judgment is required. Unable to function in slightly new situations without strict direction and supervision. Consistently has difficulty when material is reviewed on a spot check basis without the opportunity to consult notes or written material.

 On several occasions has difficulty understanding and retaining new material. Requires excessive remedial training.  Inconsistent in applying learned information to routine or emergency situations where sound judgment may be required. Has difficulty in functioning in slightly new situations without strict direction and supervision. Sometimes has difficulty when material is reviewed on a spot check basis without the opportunity to consult notes or written material.

 Consistently able to understand and retain new material and link it to previously learned related information. Consistently able to apply learned information to routine emergency situations. Able to be left unsupervised in situations where sound judgment may be required. Able to apply normal life experiences to different situations encountered at work. Performs satisfactorily when material is reviewed on a spot check basis.

 Overall performance above that required in understanding and retaining new material. Learns quickly, able to combine new material with previous knowledge. Able to generalize and distinguish new information. Demonstrates a superior ability to apply learned information to routine and emergency situations. Able to apply normal life experiences to difficult situations encountered at work. Functions well, without specific instructions to different situations or problems. Demonstrates remarkable knowledge when material is reviewed on a spot check basis.

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Effort to Improve

 Consistently demonstrates insufficient effort to correct known deficiencies. Often unaware of weaknesses. Even when aware of weaknesses takes little to no action to correct performance.