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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
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Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training Model and Program
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee
recommend to Council the following:
1.) TRA T the Municipality of Clarington Emergency Services participate in the Pre-
Service Firefighter Education and Training Model and Program; and
2.) THAT once legal council has reviewed the attached Memorandum of
Understanding, it be approved and signed.
BACKGROUND
As was mentioned in the report to the four Councils on March 8th, the Ontario
Association of Fire Chiefs, the Ontario Fire Marshal's Office and the community colleges
are working on a joint project. The project called, The Pre-Service Firefighter Education
and Training Model and Program, is designed to deliver a revised model of pre-service
training to prospective firefighter.
The Municipal Fire Department's role is to assist the local community college, that being
Durham College, with the sharing of equipment, facilities and expertise, as may be
required and available.
The attached Memorandum of Understanding has been provided as a standard. Once the
Council determines if they are in support of the program the Municipal legal adviser
could review the Memorandum of Understanding prior to it being signed by the Mayor
and Clerk, if appropriate.
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Staff support, in principal, the program and if approved will work with the parties to
ensure the program is successful. The final details as to Clarington Emergency Service's
participation with Durham College are yet to be finalized. It would include the practical
training required in all areas of firefighting such as S.C.B.A., ladders and host streams to
mention but a few.
The advantage ofthis program is that graduates of the program will be available to
municipalities to hire and actively start as firefighters after a short orientation program
rather than a three to four month training period.
RECOMMENDATIONS
It is respectfully recommended that:
1.) The Municipality ofClarington Emergency Services participate in the Pre-
Service Firefighter Education and Training Model and Program; and
2.) That once legal council has reviewed the attached Memorandum of
Understanding, it be approved and signed.
Respectfully submitted,
Reviewed by,
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Fire Chief.
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Franklin Wu
Chief Administrative Officer.
Attachment (1)
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
AMONG
THE ONTARIO ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS ("OAFC")
AND
HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF THE PROVINCE OF ONTARIO as
represented by THE OFFICE OF THE ONTARIO FIRE MARSHAL ofTHE MINISTRY
OF THE SOLICITOR GENERAL ("OFM")
AND
COLLEGE OF APPLIED ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY ("COLLEGE")
AND
THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY
("CITY")
March 20, 2001
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
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Purpose of Memorandum of Understanding
The purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is to set out
the general agreement whereby the City, through its Fire Department in
co-operation with the College, will work together with the OAFC and the
OFM in delivering a revised model of provincial pre-service training to
prospective firefighters. This model shall be referred to as the Pre-
Service Firefighter Education and Training Model and Program ("the
Program"").
Overview of the Program
This new model will meet the needs of the Ontario Fire Service for a job
candidate that is better prepared and trained for the firefighter role. The
Program, based on the revised provincial firefighter standards (year 2000),
and on the current OAFC pre-entry standardized curricula and the
firefighter curricula of the Ontario Fire College ("OFC"), will meet the
requirements and criteria set out by the Provincial Standards Setting
Body's Endorsement Review Board ("the Endorsement Review Board").
The graduate will receive a community college certificate, including
general education credits. As well, the graduate will have the opportunity
to complete OFM provincial testing, both theoretical and practical, prior to
hiring. Upon successful completion of the course and upon being hired by
a fire department, the new employee can apply for and receive the OFC
Firefighter Certificate of Achievement, the academic requirement for
Provincial Firefighter Certification.
Term and Termination
This MOU will take effect on the date of execution by all parties hereto and
shall continue in effect until a new MOU, intended to replace this MOU, is
agreed to by the parties.
This MOU may be terminated by any party prior to implementation of the
Program by giving written notice of termination to all other parties at least
sixty (60) days prior to implementation of the Program.
This MOU may be terminated at any time, by any party giving written
notice of termination to all other parties at least 180 days prior to the
intended date of termination.
Process for Review and Amendment
To ensure this MOU will continue to reflect the best interests of all parties,
a review will be conducted prior to the implementation of the Program.
Thereafter, the parties shall meet annually to review this MOU.
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This MOU may be amended at any time by consent of all parties through a
written addendum.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
2.1 Roles and Responsibilities of the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs
The OAFC shall ensure that the appropriate Standards are kept updated
and will submit any proposed changes thereto to the Professional
Standards Setting Body ("PSSB") for approval. Upon such approval, the
OAFC shall inform the parties of the changes to the Standards.
The OAFC administers the Endorsement Review Board, which shall
evaluate any Proposal for Endorsement put forward by the College to
ensure that all proposed courses meet the Standards.
The OAFC will participate with the OFM in developing the curriculum to be
delivered by the College.
The OAFC will participate with the OFM in the PSSB Planning Committee,
which will consist of two members from OAFC and two members from the
OFM. The Planning Committee will update the curriculum to reflect
changes in legislation or Standards and will liaise with the College with
respect to issues arising from the curriculum.
In the interest of quality assurance the OAFC, in concert with the OFM,
may formally, by way of audit, or informally review the delivery of the
Program by the College.
2.2 Roles and Responsibilities of the Office of the Ontario Fire Marshal
The OFM will participate with the OAFC in developing the fire-training
curriculum to be delivered by the College.
The OFM will participate with the OAFC in the PSSB Planning Committee,
which will consist of two members from OAFC and two members from the
OFM. The Planning Committee will update the curriculum to reflect
changes in legislation or Standards and will liaise with the College with
respect to issues arising from the curriculum.
The OFM, where it deems appropriate in its sole discretion, will allow the
College to use its equipment, facilities or expertise on terms and
conditions to be agreed between the OFM and the College.
In the interest of quality assurance the OFM, in concert with the OAFC,
may formally, by way of audit, or informally review the delivery of the
Program by the College.
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2.3 Roles and Responsibilities of the College
The College shall submit to the Endorsement Review Board a Proposal for
Endorsement which adheres to the curriculum established by the OFM
and OAFC.
The College shall pay a fee to the Endorsement Review Board upon
submitting its Proposal for Endorsement. The current fee is $100, which is
subject to change.
When the Proposal for Endorsement is approved by the Endorsement
Review Board, the College shall adhere to the Proposal for Endorsement
in delivering the Program.
The College may seek to make arrangements for assistance, equipment
and/or facilities from the City through its Fire Department in delivering the
Program.
The College shall pay the cost of any formal review of its delivery of the
Program.
The College should clearly identify to all applicants of the Program the
physical and other requirements necessary to be employed as a
. firefighter.
2.4 Roles and Responsibilities of the Fire Department
The City through its Fire Department, in its sole discretion, shall assist the
College in delivering the Program by sharing equipment, facilities and
expertise with the College on such terms and conditions as agreed to by
the City through its Fire Department and College.
2.5 Roles and Responsibilities of All Parties
During deliberations, each party agrees to maintain confidentiality
respecting this Memorandum of Understanding. All parties will jointly
agree on any material to be published concerning this model before it may
be published.
All parties agree to meet on a regular basis to detail the procedures and
processes that are required to implement this Program.
Each party agrees to disclose to all the other parties issues affecting this
model.
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Each party will appoint representatives to a Working Committee to deal
with any operational issues that may arise in delivery of the Program. The
Working Committee shall meet at least once a year on an ad hoc basis.
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At least one representative of each party must be present at each meeting
of the Working Committee. Should one party not be in attendance, the
absent party must ratify decisions before action can be taken.
Each party will respect the policies, legislation and regulations that govern
the other parties.
All parties agree that the outcome of this model must be financially
feasible for each party.
3.0 LIABILITY
Her Majesty the Queen in right of Ontario as represented by the OFM, Ministry of
Solicitor General, the OAFC, employees and agents shall not be liable for any
claim whatsoever that any individual, his or her heirs, executors, administrators,
successors or assigns might have in negligence or any other causes of action,
suits, damages or demands arising out of the participation in any
course/program/activity conducted by any of them or otherwise resulting from this
Memorandum of Understanding.
THIS AGREEMENT shall be binding upon and enure to the benefit of the parties
hereto, their successors and assigns.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF OAFC, OFM and the College have hereunto caused to
be affixed their corporate seals under the hands of their duly authorized officers and the
City has hereunto caused to be affixed its corporate seal under the hands of its Mayor and
Clerk.
Signed, Sealed & Delivered
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