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=====B-78 TFRD Paramedic Training Officer (PTO) Program======
===Non-Emergency Manual=== 
==Date Revised: 09/10/2025==
<sub>Last Modified: ~~LASTMOD~~ </sub>

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**Purpose:**

The purpose of this procedure is to establish standardized guidelines for the selection, training, and evaluation of Paramedic Training Officers (PTOs) within the Toledo Fire and Rescue Department (TFRD).

**Policy/Procedure:**

**Letters of Interest**

  * Letters of interest for the PTO Program will be accepted on a rolling basis.
  * Nominations will be made during each bid round.

**Training Schedule**

  * PTO training will be conducted twice per year.
  * Training requirements are outlined in Section 6 of this procedure.

**Annual Postings**

  * PTO positions will be posted annually.

**Eligibility Requirements**

Candidates must meet the following criteria:

**1.** Certified paramedic with at least **three (3) years of seniority** with TFRD.\\
**2.** Served as a TFRD paramedic for a minimum of **two (2) years**.\\
**3.** Be in good standing with the department.\\
**4.** Must not have multiple EMS written reprimands within (1) year.\\
**5.** Have no suspensions within a (2) year period (including time held in abeyance).\\

**Knowledge Assessment**
  * All candidates must complete a series of **protocol/procedure quizzes** on Target Solutions.
  * Quizzes will be open-resource and based on materials in the EMS folder of the Target Solutions File Center.
  * Continuing Education (CE) credit will be granted for time spent completing quizzes.
  * A **minimum score of 80%** is required to remain in consideration for the program.
  * Current PTOs (grandfathered into the new program) must also complete quizzes, but only as a knowledge check. Scores will not impact their status.
  * A failing quiz score will not result in remediation or disciplinary action.

**Selection Process**

  * A list of qualified candidates will be submitted to the **Selection Committee** and the **Fire Chief** for review and final approval.
  * The Selection Committee will consist of:
    * Two (2) current PTOs
    * One (1) senior officer
    * The Fire Chief or designee
    * The Local 92 President or designee

**Provisional Status**

  * Selected candidates will be designated **Provisional PTOs** until successful completion of formal PTO training.
  * Provisional PTOs will perform full PTO duties and receive the pay rate outlined in the CBA.
  * Both provisional and current PTOs remain subject to removal guidelines as outlined in the CBA.

**Performance Evaluations**

Periodic evaluations will be conducted by the Training Bureau, Operations Bureau, or EMS Bureau. Grounds for removal may include, but are not limited to:

**1. Performance Evaluations**
  * Conducted by Supervising Officers and Battalion Chiefs.
  * May include evaluations from OPS/Training/EMS Bureau supervisors.
  * Failure to meet program expectations outlined in this procedure.
**2. Disciplinary History**
  * As defined in Section 2125.22 “Personal Service Records.”
  * Includes criteria listed in the Eligibility Requirements Section.
**3. Attendance Records**
  * Refusal to participate in PTO assignments or duties.
**4. Prior Performance**
  * As a PTO or instructor.
  * Review of prior work (e.g., written reports, leadership/mentoring qualities, recommendations from peers).
**5. Compliance**
  * Adherence to all EMS policies and procedures.

**PTO Training Program**

The formal PTO Training Program will consist of the following components, to be completed as soon as possible after selection:

**1.** Hands-On Assessment Center\\
**2.** Education on all materials in the EMS folder (Target Solutions File Center)\\
**3.** Annual Documentation Training and successful quiz completion\\
**4.** Annual Protocol / EMS Policies / Procedures Quizzes\\



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