New Haven Hispanic Firefighters Association Fourth Annual Scholarship, Recognition Banquet

New Haven Hispanic Firefighters Association Fourth Annual Scholarship, Recognition Banquet

(WTNH, June 15, 2006) Each year the New Haven Hispanic Firefighters Association holds its annual scholarship, recognition banquet. And now, in its fourth year, organizers are getting ready to give three local seniors college scholarships. Here now from the New Haven Hispanic Firefighters Association are Abe Colon and Rene Cordova.

Information provided by our guest:
Fourth Annual Scholarship, Recognition Banquet

Three New Haven Scholarship Recipients:
Community Service Award
Maritza Rosa, Board of Education
Recognition Awards
Patrick Egan, President Local 825
Fire Fighter David Vargas, New Haven Fire
Fire Fighter Isaias Miranda, New Haven Fire

June 15, 2006
6 PM TO 11 PM
AT
Anthony's Oceanview Fine Catering
450 Lighthouse Rd.
New Haven, Ct. 06512

$50.00 per person
Table of 10 - $450.00
Includes Dinner, Open Bar and Dancing

FOR INFORMATION OR TICKETS
CONTACT:
René Cordova, Training Div. @ 946-6783
Abraham Colon, Training Div. 3@ 946-5834
Felipe Cordero, Engine 6 Div. 2 @ 787-3418
Jose Osorio, Engine 15 Div. 2@ 387-1007

On behalf of the New Haven Hispanic Firefighters, I would like to personally invite you to our 4th Annual Scholarship, Recognition Banquet. The event will be held at Anthony's Ocean View, 450 Lighthouse Rd. New Haven, Ct. 06512 on June 15th at 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM. There will be Open Bar, Dinner, and Dancing. Tickets are $50.00 each R.S.V.P. BY June 6th, 2006.

We will be giving three scholarships to New Haven public school seniors who have enrolled into an accredited College or University. This year's honorees are Maritza Rosa, Board of Education Fair Haven Middle school for her years of dedication and community involvement. Patrick Egan, Union president local 825 for his leadership, involvement, and dedication to our Association. David Vargas, and Isaias Miranda for their Heroic rescue on West Rock Mountain.

About the New Haven Police
Compensation and Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage for each officer and his or her family.
Competitive starting salary of $37,276 while in the academy.
Salary increases to $57,198 after successful completion of three years of employment.
Generous twenty-year retirement plan.
Paid life insurance policy.
Twelve paid holidays.
Paid vacation.
Uniforms and equipment provided.
University tuition reduction and competitive scholarships available.

It is the policy of the City of New Haven to promote the realization of equal opportunity through the adoption of specific practices designed to ensure that employment opportunity is equally available without discrimination on the basis of race/ethnicity, gender, age, or personal beliefs.

Francisco Ortiz, Jr., Police Chief
Board of Police Commissioners
Theodore Brooks
Chris DePino
Richard Epstein, Chair
Cathy Graves, Vice-Chair
Evelise Ribeiro
Frederick J. Streets
John DeStefano, Jr., Mayor

Department New Haven Police
The New Haven Police Department (NHPD), a progressive, decentralized community-based police agency, takes great pride in the achievements of its sworn and civilian staff members, as well as in the department's pioneering role in developing ongoing police-community partnerships. Our focus is on solving problems in New Haven's many different neighborhoods before they escalate into senseless crime and violence. We are interested in attracting applicants who have demonstrated commitment to the community, want to help prevent crime, arrest those who violate the law, and reduce fear and disorder throughout the city.
Ideal Applicants Will Have:

A history of community service;
Excellent English verbal and written communication skills;
Excellent communication skills in Spanish; familiarity with or ability to learn more than one language highly desirable;
Mature and innovative approaches to collaborating with citizens on neighborhood issues;
New Haven residency;
Community / technical college or university background and/or significant work experience;
Computer proficiency;
Respect for and ability to work well with colleagues and citizens regardless of race/ethnicity, gender, age, or personal beliefs;
Enthusiasm for hard and rewarding work;
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under stress;

Minimum Requirements

Twenty-one years of age (there is no upper age limit).
Must have good English written and verbal skills.
Must have at least a high school diploma or GED, although additional education and work experience are strongly preferred.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
No felony, Class A or B misdemeanor convictions, including convictions involving domestic violence situations.
Must possess a valid driver's license and have a valid Connecticut license upon graduation from the academy.
Residence within 20 miles of New Haven upon graduation from the academy.

The Process

At the moment, there are no specific dates set for the application period. Visit the City's web site at www.cityofnewhaven.com for periodic updates or call Civil Service Division of the Department of Human Resources at (203) 946-6488.
Details on where to obtain and return all required forms and information on testing will be available at time of application.
Testing may include written exam, physical agility exam, oral interview, drug, and medical screening.
An Open House event will be held at John S. Martinez School, 100 James Street, New Haven, CT on Saturday, June 24, at 1:00 pm. Police officers and firefighters will be available to answer your questions and share their experiences in joining each department. Information will also be available on how to start preparing now for the written and physical agility exams.

About the Police Academy

The New Haven Police Academy is located at 710 Sherman Parkway in New Haven. Its program and faculty are fully certified by the Connecticut Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) Council. New recruits attend the academy for approximately six months. Proficiency in a wide variety of subject areas is required, with 80% being the minimum passing grade. The academy training includes a broad range of instruction and preparation for a career in police service, including but not limited to constitutional law, writing and reading police reports, ethics, bias and hate crimes, diversity training, conflict resolution, preventing sexual harassment, management of aggressive behavior, domestic violence, responding to people with mental illness, child development, juvenile law, crime prevention, defensive driver training, police liability, police community relations, firearms safety, use of force and mechanics of arrest and many other topics.
Physical agility and chain of command are also taught and monitored regularly.
Department policies and procedures, independent study, community field placements, and term projects are also part of the required curriculum.
Rigorous personal and ethical standards are upheld and the ethical, emotional and suitability standards of all students are routinely monitored and evaluated by academy staff.
Report cards are issued regularly.

Field Training Officer Program

Upon successful completion of the academy, graduates continue the probationary process in the department's Field Training Officer (FTO) Program for approximately 16 weeks. Probationary officers are matched with a series of experienced FTO's in a structured teaching and mentoring on-the-job evaluation program.

About the New Haven Fire Department

Compensation and Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage for each firefighter and his or her family.
Competitive starting salary of $30,651 while in the Academy; $56,516 as Firefighter 1st Grade after four years of successful employment.
Generous twenty-year retirement plan.
Paid life insurance policy.
Twelve paid holidays.
Paid vacation.
Uniforms and equipment provided.
Tuition reduction program at University of New Haven as well as annual educational incentives for specific certifications and college degrees.

Michael E. Grant, Fire Chief
Board of Fire Commissioners
George Longyear, Chair
William Celentano
Rev. Boise Kimber
Robin Miller-Godwin
Abigail Padua

Department of Fire Service
The New Haven Fire Department (NHFD) is a progressive, metropolitan fire department that takes great pride in the achievements of its sworn and civilian staff members, as well as in the department's pioneering role in emergency response. Our focus is to provide life safety, incident stabilization and property conservation for situations that involve fire, emergency medical service, hazardous materials mitigation and specialized rescue operations. We are interested in attracting applicants who are committed to protecting life and property, acquiring certifications required to fulfill the Department's mission and are dedicated to meeting the demanding needs of today's fire service.
Ideal Applicants Will Have:

A strong community-service orientation;
Excellent English verbal and written communication skills; familiarity with or ability to learn more than one language highly desirable;
Flexible, mature and innovative approaches to problem solving and teamwork;
New Haven residency;
Ability to work rotating shifts, 3 ten hour days on, followed by 3 days off with 3 fourteen hour nights on (42 hours work week);
Community / technical college or university background and/or significant work experience;
Respect for and ability to work well with colleagues and citizens regardless of race/ethnicity, gender, age, or personal beliefs;
Enthusiasm for hard and rewarding work;
Computer proficiency;
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under extreme stress in all types of environmental conditions;

Minimum Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age (there is no upper age limit).
Must have good English written and verbal skills.
Must have at least a high school diploma or GED, although additional education and work experience are strongly preferred.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must not have any felony convictions.
Must possess a valid driver's license and have a valid Connecticut license upon graduation from the Fire Academy.

The Process

At the moment, there are no specific dates set for the application period. Visit the City's web site at www.cityofnewhaven.com for periodic updates or call Civil Service Division of the Department of Human Resources at (203) 946-6488.
Details on where to obtain and return all required forms and information on testing will be available at time of application.
Testing may include written exam, physical agility exam, oral interview, drug, and medical screening.
An Open House event will be held at John S. Martinez School, 100 James Street, New Haven, CT on Saturday, June 24, at 1:00 pm. Police officers and firefighters will be available to answer your questions and share their experiences in joining each department. Information will also be available on how to start preparing now for the written and physical agility exams.

About the Fire Academy

The New Haven Fire Academy is located at 230 Ella Grasso Boulevard. It is operated by the Fire Department and staffed with training officers who are certified by the State of Connecticut Commission on Fire Prevention and Control as well as the State Department of Public Health Office of Emergency Medical Services. New recruits attend the academy for approximately twenty weeks. Proficiency in a wide variety of subject areas is required, with 70% being the minimum passing grade. The academy training includes a broad range of instruction and preparation for a career in the fire service, including but not limited to Department Standard Operating Guidelines, diversity and sexual harassment training, fire service orientation, safety, personal protective equipment, building construction, rescue, fire control, hazardous materials awareness and operations, awareness to terrorism, basic life support, medical and trauma care, critical incident stress debriefing, assisting with advanced life support, and many other topics. Courses of instruction enable new recruits to obtain state certification as a Firefighter I, II and EMT-Basic, which probationary firefighters are required to obtain within 24 months of hire.
Proficiency in physical agility and discipline are also taught and evaluated regularly.
Community-focused and term projects are part of the required curriculum.
After graduation from the Fire Academy, Pro-bationary Firefighters are assigned to Engine and Truck Companies and work under the direct supervision of a fire officer.
Ongoing education is expected of all New Haven Firefighters.
Rigorous personal and ethical standards are upheld, and the emotional suitability standards of all students are routinely evaluated by academy staff.