Article VIII Hours of Duty - Office and Duty Hours

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What should a member do if they find that their platoon has relieved the off-going platoon and the company is not in quarters?

Contact the Fire Prevention Division

Wait outside until the company returns to quarters

Call the Office of Unified Communications (OUC) (correct)

Contact the Training Academy

In hazardous weather conditions, who are considered essential employees?

The Assistant Fire Chief and duty mechanics (correct)

Only those assigned to administrative day work positions

Nonessential employees excused by the Mayor

All uniformed members of the Department

When can members of the Operations Division be relieved from duty before the normal change of shifts or platoons?

After consultation with the Deputy Fire Chief-Operations

In hazardous weather conditions

At any time prior to the normal change of shifts or platoons (correct)

Only when authorized by the Mayor

What action should be taken for members who are incarcerated?

They will be carried on AWOL Signup and view all the answers

What should an essential employee do regardless of weather conditions?

Report for duty as required Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for determining if additional personnel should be called back during hazardous weather conditions?

Assistant Fire Chief Signup and view all the answers

What is the protocol for exchanging duty hours in the Operations Division between officers and members assigned to different platoons?

(OUC) and Battalion Fire Chief approval needed Signup and view all the answers

What must a member do if they are unable to gain entrance to a company's quarters due to locked doors?

(OUC) will assist in opening doors remotely Signup and view all the answers

'Nonessential employees may be excused from duty without charge to Annual Leave' under what circumstance?

'as ordered by the Mayor' Signup and view all the answers

What are the regular office hours for the Office of the Fire & EMS Chief?

0815 - 1645 hours Signup and view all the answers

What are the regular office hours for the Fleet Maintenance Division?

0700 - 0700 hours Signup and view all the answers

What is the tour of duty for the Operations Division?

Both b and c Signup and view all the answers

Which division or section has the earliest start time?

Office of Professional Standards Signup and view all the answers

Which division or section has the latest end time?

Office of Compliance Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the early relief policy for the Operations Division?

To provide a courtesy to members being relieved early Signup and view all the answers

Which division or section is responsible for determining the hours of operation for divisions and offices not listed?

The appropriate division or section head, approved by the responsible Assistant Fire Chief Signup and view all the answers

How are the assigned employees' tours of duty set for each division or section?

By the division or section head to ensure complete coverage Signup and view all the answers

Which division or section has the longest regular office hours?

Office of Compliance Signup and view all the answers

Who must relieve officers?

An officer, qualified driver, paramedic, or firefighter Signup and view all the answers

What is not allowed if an ALS position is being downgraded at the change of shifts?

Early relief of officers Signup and view all the answers

If a member is relieved from duty early and elects to work another assignment, what is the member prohibited from submitting?

Overtime Signup and view all the answers

What is the average work week for dual role providers in the Operations Division?

42 hours Signup and view all the answers

When a member is detailed to another division, how many hours are deducted from their 4-week cycle requirement?

126 hours Signup and view all the answers

What is the ratio of hours worked in another division to hours worked in the Operations Division?

1:1.05 Signup and view all the answers

What must the relieving member do when voluntarily assuming duty for another member?

Enter their name and the time they assumed duty in the company journal Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about the 4-week cycle in the Operations Division?

Both a and c Signup and view all the answers

What is the total number of hours required to work in a 4-week cycle in the Operations Division?

168 hours Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the company journal entry when a member assumes duty for another member?

To document the time and name of the relieving member Signup and view all the answers

Who must approve exchanges involving Battalion Fire Chiefs or acting Battalion Fire Chiefs?

The Deputy Fire Chief(s) concerned Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum number of consecutive hours a member is allowed to work (trade) under the exchange policy?

36 hours Signup and view all the answers

When a member agrees to exchange duty hours with a member of another platoon, what are they required to do?

Report to the other member's quarters at the proper time, unless otherwise ordered Signup and view all the answers

What is the required notice period for requesting permission to exchange duty hours?

24 hours Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum time period within which an exchange of duty hours must be completed?

60 calendar days Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the on-duty Company Officer if a member reports sick or is approved for Emergency Annual Leave during an exchange of duty hours?

Ensure the Sick Leave or Annual Leave is appropriately documented in PeopleSoft Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence for a member who fails to report to duty at the proper time and place during an exchange of duty hours?

They will be considered AWOL Signup and view all the answers

Under the provision for exchanges of duty time for less than twelve hours, what is required for approval?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

When the Department reverts back to Eastern Standard Time, what happens to the personnel working the tour of duty that includes the time change?