New Hire Survey - Magnolia Fire Department

Purpose:

This survey is designed to gather honest feedback from new hire firefighters about the Magnolia Fire Department orientation program. Your responses will be used to improve future orientations and better support incoming members. Responses are confidential.

Section 1: Background Information

Section 2: Overall Orientation Experience

Section 3: What I Liked

What parts of the orientation did you find most helpful or valuable?

• Department mission, values, and culture
• Chain of command and expectations
• Policies, procedures, and SOPs
• Training standards and performance expectations
• Equipment and apparatus familiarization
• Physical training expectations
• Introduction to officers and leadership
• Mentorship / probationary firefighter information
• Other: (Explain)

Please describe one or two things you liked most about the orientation:

Explain

Section 4: What I Did Not Like

Were there any parts of the orientation that were unclear, unnecessary, or ineffective?

Which areas felt overwhelming or confusing as a new hire?

If yes, please explain:

Section 5: What I Need More Of

As a new firefighter, I would benefit from more time or instruction in the following areas:

What is one topic or skill you wish had been covered more thoroughly?

Section 6: Instructor & Leadership Interaction

I felt comfortable asking questions during orientation:

• Yes
• Somewhat
• No

What could instructors or leadership do better to support new hires?

Section 7: Final Thoughts

After completing orientation, I feel prepared to begin my assignment as a Magnolia Fire Department firefighter:

What advice would you give to improve orientation for future new hires?

Any additional comments or feedback:

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