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?

    <p>They will be carried on AWOL</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should an essential employee do regardless of weather conditions?

    <p>Report for duty as required</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Assistant Fire Chief</p> 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?

    <p>(OUC) and Battalion Fire Chief approval needed</p> 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?

    <p>(OUC) will assist in opening doors remotely</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>'as ordered by the Mayor'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>0815 - 1645 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>0700 - 0700 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the tour of duty for the Operations Division?

    <p>Both b and c</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which division or section has the earliest start time?

    <p>Office of Professional Standards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which division or section has the latest end time?

    <p>Office of Compliance</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To provide a courtesy to members being relieved early</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>By the division or section head to ensure complete coverage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which division or section has the longest regular office hours?

    <p>Office of Compliance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who must relieve officers?

    <p>An officer, qualified driver, paramedic, or firefighter</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Early relief of officers</p> 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?

    <p>Overtime</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>42 hours</p> 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?

    <p>126 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>1:1.05</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Both a and c</p> 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?

    <p>168 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To document the time and name of the relieving member</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The Deputy Fire Chief(s) concerned</p> 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?

    <p>36 hours</p> 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?

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

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

    <p>24 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>60 calendar days</p> 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?

    <p>Ensure the Sick Leave or Annual Leave is appropriately documented in PeopleSoft</p> 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?

    <p>They will be considered AWOL</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>All of the above</p> 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?

    <p>Both b and c</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the responsibility of a member who is running late for their shift?

    <p>Call and arrange for someone to standby for them</p> Signup and view all the answers

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