Questions and Answers
How often are shift personnel paid according to the Aldine Fire & Rescue operational guidelines?
What determines the number of hours and shifts a firefighter will work in a year?
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?
Which section of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) do full-time and part-time shift personnel compensation policies adhere to?
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How many total pay periods are there in a calendar year for shift personnel?
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What determines an employee's service anniversary date if hired after 05/23/18?
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What is required to earn the approximated yearly compensation figures shown in Section 7?
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What is NOT a component considered in the seniority of firefighters?
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Who has the authority to regulate the application of seniority?
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What should NOT be expected by an employee regarding yearly compensation?
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Which part-time firefighter category requires 7-9 years of service?
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What is the hourly pay rate for a Category 2 Captain?
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How much does a Category 5 Engine Operator make per hour?
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Who is eligible to receive an hourly rate of $33.11?
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Which officer is ineligible for Category 1 pay rates?
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What is the annual pay for a Grade 4 Captain with 11 years of experience?
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Which of the following pay grades requires completion of specific requirements in Operational Guideline A-08 - Promotional Process?
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What is the pay for a Grade 3 District Chief with 8 years of experience?
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For a firefighter with more than 13 years of experience, what is the annual pay?
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Who are exempt from the criteria for obtaining pay grade 5?
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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)
Part-Time Firefighter Category Rates as of 05/15/2024
- Category 1:
- Firefighter: $18.53
- Engine Operator: $21.99
- Captain: Ineligible
- Category 2:
- Firefighter: $20.00
- Engine Operator: $23.21
- Captain: $25.31
- Category 3:
- Firefighter: $20.53
- Engine Operator: $23.79
- Captain: $25.65
- Category 4:
- Firefighter: $21.01
- Engine Operator: $24.31
- Captain: $26.19
- Category 5:
- Firefighter: $21.35
- Engine Operator: $25.04
- Captain: $26.81
- District Chief: $33.11
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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.
