Aldine Fire & Rescue: Firefighter Compensation Guidelines

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How often are shift personnel paid according to the Aldine Fire & Rescue operational guidelines?

Weekly

Bi-weekly (correct)

Quarterly

Monthly

What determines the number of hours and shifts a firefighter will work in a year?

The District's online payroll contractor

The approval of the Fire Chief

The Business & HR Manager

The date a work period starts and ends (correct)

If a Firefighter Grade 1 is paid for all base rate hours and all overtime hours, approximately how much will the yearly total pay be?

$65,152 (correct)

$70,000

$60,000

$63,452

Which section of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) do full-time and part-time shift personnel compensation policies adhere to?

Section 207(k) Signup and view all the answers

How many total pay periods are there in a calendar year for shift personnel?

26 Signup and view all the answers

What determines an employee's service anniversary date if hired after 05/23/18?

Years continuously employed from the date of hire Signup and view all the answers

What is required to earn the approximated yearly compensation figures shown in Section 7?

Maintaining an average of 2912 hours worked in a year Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a component considered in the seniority of firefighters?

Number of holidays worked Signup and view all the answers

Who has the authority to regulate the application of seniority?

Fire Chief Signup and view all the answers

What should NOT be expected by an employee regarding yearly compensation?

Earn the stated amounts only if they work at least 2080 hours yearly Signup and view all the answers

Which part-time firefighter category requires 7-9 years of service?

Category 3 Signup and view all the answers

What is the hourly pay rate for a Category 2 Captain?

$25.31 Signup and view all the answers

How much does a Category 5 Engine Operator make per hour?

$25.04 Signup and view all the answers

Who is eligible to receive an hourly rate of $33.11?

District Chief Signup and view all the answers

Which officer is ineligible for Category 1 pay rates?

Captain Signup and view all the answers

What is the annual pay for a Grade 4 Captain with 11 years of experience?

$96,397 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following pay grades requires completion of specific requirements in Operational Guideline A-08 - Promotional Process?

Engine Operator Grade 4 Signup and view all the answers

What is the pay for a Grade 3 District Chief with 8 years of experience?

$109,165 Signup and view all the answers

For a firefighter with more than 13 years of experience, what is the annual pay?

$77,591 Signup and view all the answers

Who are exempt from the criteria for obtaining pay grade 5?

Employees in pay grade 5 on or prior to 05/19/2021 Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Aldine Fire & Rescue Operational Guidelines: A-04 - Firefighter Compensation

Purpose and Scope

Establishes a uniform method for compensating full-time and part-time firefighters
Yearly compensation figures are based on average hours worked in a calendar year multiplied by hourly and overtime rates
Components of this guideline apply to firefighters who meet eligibility requirements

Years of Service

Employees hired prior to 05/23/18 have a service anniversary date of January 1 of each new year
Employees hired after 05/23/2018 have a service anniversary date determined by years continuously employed with the District

Seniority

Viewed as a privilege, not taking precedence over the mission of the District
The Fire Chief regulates the application of seniority
Seniority includes experience, competency levels, rank, and length of time in a specific position

Hourly Rate of Pay and Yearly Compensation

Full-time and part-time shift personnel have an hourly base pay rate and an hourly overtime pay rate
Pay rates can be found on paycheck documents through the District's online payroll contractor
Shift personnel are compensated in accordance with Section 207(k) of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

Full-Time Firefighter Ranks and Pay Grades

Each rank consists of five levels of pay or "grades"
Employees move through each grade by promotion, appointment, or years of service
Anniversary date for moving through a rank's grade structure is the anniversary date of that particular promotion or appointment

Full-Time Firefighter Pay Grades as of 05/15/2024

Firefighter:
Grade 1 (< 3 years): $65,152
Grade 2 (3-6 years): $68,172
Grade 3 (7-9 years): $71,162
Grade 4 (10-12 years): $74,182
Grade 5 (> 13 years): $77,591
Engine Operator:
Grade 1 (< 3 years): $77,651
Grade 2 (3-6 years): $79,175
Grade 3 (7-9 years): $81,507
Grade 4 (10-12 years): $83,899
Grade 5 (> 13 years): $86,501
Captain:
Grade 1 (< 3 years): $87,188
Grade 2 (3-6 years): $90,149
Grade 3 (7-9 years): $93,258
Grade 4 (10-12 years): $96,397
Grade 5 (> 13 years): $100,224
District Chief:
Grade 1 (< 3 years): $101,002
Grade 2 (3-6 years): $104,829
Grade 3 (7-9 years): $109,165
Grade 4 (10-12 years): $113,679
Grade 5 (> 13 years): $118,315

Part-Time Firefighter Category Pay Rate Years of Service Requirements

Category 1: (< 3 years)
Category 2: (3-6 years)
Category 3: (7-9 years)
Category 4: (10-12 years)
Category 5: (> 13 years)

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This quiz covers the operational guidelines for firefighter compensation at Aldine Fire & Rescue, including uniform methods for full-time and part-time firefighters and approximations of yearly pay for each rank and grade.