Employee information

FIREFIGHTER PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

1. EMPLOYEE INFORMATION

NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial) ___

JOB TITLE _____ SUPERVISOR ____________ _______________________

PERIOD OF EVALUATION

2. EVALUATION OF GENERAL WORK AND FIREFIGHTING PERFORMANCE

RATING SCALE
The following rating scale is provided to ensure consistency in the job performance expectations of the Flint Hill Fire Department and to assist in assigning the most appropriate measurement of an employee’s performance.
1. Does Not Meet Expectations (Struggles with skills, misses assigned goals, many weaknesses.)
2. Meets Expectations (Performs adequately, works within job scope)



3. Exceeds Expectations (Self motivated, performs beyond requirements, no significant weaknesses.)
4. Outstanding (Thoroughly understands complexity of tasks, displays depth of knowledge/skill significantly beyond requirements, performance beyond vast majority of experienced staff in same job, would be difficult to sustain each year.)

1. 
   QUALITY OF WORK (Consider accuracy, completeness, how well issues are evaluated and resolved, and follow through on assigned tasks.)
   

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2. 
   PRODUCTIVITY/WORK VOLUME (Consider level of output generated. To what extent does the employee’s performance result in meeting specific projects, assignments or goals?)
   

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3. 
   ATTITUDE (Demonstrates a positive attitude toward the fire department, coworkers, volunteers, the public and other agencies at all times. Refrains from negative talk about individuals or organizations. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with volunteers, staff, supervisors, citizen, etc.)
   

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4. 
   PROFESSIONALISM/CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS (Consider level of customer service, contributions made by the employee as a representative of the department, appearance while on duty, always treat the public with respect.)
   

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5. 
   DEPENDABILITY (Does the employee meet schedules, make sound decisions, complete tasks as assigned, show up to work on time and prepared to work?)
   

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6. 
   ROLE MODEL AND TEAMWORK (Fosters teamwork at the station and on incident scenes, leads when necessary, displays initiative and acts as a role model for others. Works as part of a team when completing daily tasks. Assists others in their development by effectively transferring knowledge to them. Maintains a team focus at all times, leading and following as appropriate.)
   

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7. 
   FIREFIGHTING SKILLS (Consider skills in extinguishing, documenting and preventing fires. Guides other firefighters in proper firefighting skills. Ensures life safety and scene stability while on incident scenes. Displays competent Incident Command skills. Ensures property conservation while on an incident scenes.)
   

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8. 
   COMPLIANCE WITH DEPARTMENT STANDARDS AND POLICIES (Does employee adhere to department polices and workplace safety procedures, use and operate vehicles and equipment within appropriate standards?)
   

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9. 
   DECISION MAKING/PROBLEM ANTICIPATION (Consider the ability to quickly understand new information and situations.)
   

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10. 
    INITIATIVE AND CREATIVITY (Does the employee voluntarily start projects and perform non-routine tasks without being asked to do so? Is imagination and creativity used to improve performance of themselves and the organization?)
    

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11. 
    APPARATUS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE (Skill in operation, care and maintenance of fire department apparatus and equipment. Takes the lead in making sure all apparatus checklists are completed thoroughly. Makes appropriate notification when items need to be repaired or replaced.)
    

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12. 
    PROPERTY MAINTENANCE (Skill in care and maintenance of fire department buildings and grounds property. Takes the lead in making sure all station/daily checklists are completed thoroughly. Makes appropriate notification when items need to be repaired or replaced.)
    

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13. 
    TRAINING (Researches and maintains up-to-date training practices and readiness in fire and rescue situations. Actively participates in training sessions. Demonstrates a desire to continue to improve firefighting skills. Attends SCFA training as offered on a regular basis.)
    

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14. 
    COMMUNICATIONS (Skill in listening, speaking and writing effectively. Ability to follow and give oral and written instructions. Uses proper radio traffic during incidents. Effectively promotes fire safety to the public.)
    

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15. 
    COMPUTER SKILLS (Proficiency in use of Firehouse software to enter fire reports, enter and retrieve preplans etc. Proficiency and timeliness in use of county systems to retrieve times for fire reports. Proficiency in use of MS Office Suite (Word, etc. as necessary.)
    

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3. OVERALL EVALUATION

AVERAGE PERFORMANCE RATING (SUM OF SKILL RATINGS / NUMBER OF SKILLS) __________

SUMMARY OF PERFORMANCE/ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Provide a summary of the employee’s performance during the review period in support of the average performance rating.

4. GOALS/DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR NEXT REVIEW PERIOD

State the department’s expectations of the employee during the next review period. Based on the needs of the department and the goals of the employee describe, in detail, a plan for the employee to meet the expectations. Specify projects that must be completed or issues that must be resolved. Identify how goals can be accomplished (i.e., on-the-job training, project assignment, etc.).

5. SUPERVISOR COMMENTS

The supervisor makes any other comments that may be appropriate to this employee.

6. EMPLOYEE COMMENTS

The employee is invited to express his/her opinion on the evaluation and attach additional sheets if necessary.

7. EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The signature of the employee indicates the evaluation has been reviewed with the employee. It does not indicate

agreement with the supervisor’s evaluation. The employee has the right to express his/her opinion on the evaluation in the section provided above.

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Employee Signature Date

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Supervisor Signature Date

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