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Who is responsible for maintaining an accurate Call Back List and DaMIt Day Calendar?
District 1 Battalion Chief
How are employees grouped on the DaMIt Day Calendar?
By shift, rank, and alphabetized by last name
How are groups of 4 employees built for placement on the DaMIt Day Calendar?
Alphabetically by last name and in a specific rotation
When are employees placed on the DaMIt Day Calendar according to the text?
According to the Daily Mandatory Iteration (DaMIt) in which they're eligible
According to the guidelines, if an employee with no scheduled relief is ineligible to accept an overtime shift, which employee will be responsible for working that shift?
The employee in the same rank and riding position as the vacancy, based on the specified rotation.
What happens if no one of the rank of the vacancy is riding in that capacity (e.g., all D/O's are off or riding up)?
Responsibility will move up to an employee who holds the rank of the vacancy, beginning with the unit that the vacancy is for and moving through the rotation.
How are the riding positions of an auxiliary apparatus (e.g., EVAC, Squad, R106) incorporated into the rotation for filling overtime shifts?
They are included in the rotation, but after the frontline apparatus at the firehouse in which the auxiliary apparatus is operating.
How is responsibility for filling a Firefighter rank vacancy determined?
Responsibility falls on the employee in the FF1 position in the crew management system, then to FF2, and so on.
What is the purpose of the rotation system described in the guidelines for filling overtime shifts?
To provide a clear and consistent process for determining who is responsible for working overtime shifts.
Which of the following is the responsibility of an employee who has a conflict between a training or department-related activity and their DaMIt Day obligation?
Notify their chain of command and secure a trade to cover the conflicted DaMIt Day
After 0730 each day, what happens to the employees on the DDay List for that day in the Crew Management System?
They are deleted from the DDay List to make them eligible for mid-shift vacancies
What is the process for filling a mid-shift vacancy?
The District 1 Battalion Chief initiates a callback using the crew management notification function for the rank in which the vacancy exists
If the Call Back List for a rank is exhausted and no one accepts the overtime, what happens next?
The overtime shift is offered to eligible employees of other ranks with available riding positions
What authority does the District 1 Battalion Chief have regarding situations not covered in the guidelines?
They have the authority to mitigate the situation as necessary to carry out the department mission
What is the consequence of an employee canceling an auto-enabled Callback?
The employee will be obligated to work the shift.
According to the guidelines, what is the responsibility of the District 1 Battalion Chief when an overtime shift is accepted?
Document the overtime in the Battalion Chief Overtime Call Book.
What happens if an employee accepts an overtime shift according to the guidelines?
The employee must work the entire shift without being released for prior commitments.
When does overtime accrual begin for an employee as per the operational guidelines?
When arriving at the assigned firehouse.
What is the protocol for filling an unfilled overtime shift according to the guidelines?
Look for volunteers among all eligible employees.
What is the order in which the District 1 Battalion Chief will attempt to contact employees who are activated?
Crew Management Callback Function, Telephone, Other pre-arranged methods
How long do employees who are activated have to report to the assigned firehouse?
4 hours
Which of the following situations would NOT excuse an employee from a conflicting DaMIt Day obligation?
Vacation or personal time off
What happens if the DaMIt Day List is exhausted and an employee is left without relief?
The employee must work an additional 24 hours
How can employees trade their DaMIt Day and/or position on the DaMIt Day Calendar?
They must follow the A-10 Trade Offtime Procedures
If the Call Back List for a particular rank is exhausted and no one accepts the overtime shift, how will the vacancy be filled?
The overtime shift will be offered to eligible employees of other ranks on a first-come basis, utilizing the crew management notification function.
Which statement regarding rank assignments is true according to the provided guidelines?
Chief Officers, Company Officers, and D/Os cannot be assigned to roles below their respective ranks.
How should the Call Back List be utilized when there are multiple overtime vacancies?
The Call Back List should be used for each occurrence of an overtime vacancy, starting from the beginning of the list for each new vacancy.
If an employee has been held responsible for a vacancy and has filled that vacancy, what happens if additional vacancies arise for which the same employee would be held responsible?
Responsibility for the additional vacancies will be transferred to the next employee of the same rank and position, following the rotation outlined in the guidelines.
According to the provided guidelines, what should happen if there are no other on-duty personnel of the same rank and position when responsibility needs to be transferred for an additional vacancy?
The employee who initially filled the vacancy should be held responsible again ("double jeopardy").
What is the purpose of the guideline A-01 on Overtime according to the text?
To maintain minimum staffing levels and fill overtime vacancies
How long is a 'tour' as defined in the text?
48-hour period of duty
What is the Daily Mandatory Iteration (DaMIt Day) as described in the guidelines?
A shift assigned for unfilled vacancies to maintain minimum staffing
According to the guidelines, how are overtime vacancies filled?
On a rank for rank basis
When may an employee in a ride-up capacity not be given the option of accepting overtime?
When no other employees of the same rank are on duty
What is the purpose of the 'Call Back List' mentioned in the guidelines?
To document voluntary overtime availability of shift personnel
What happens if the Call Back List is exhausted according to the guidelines?
Employees on duty may be offered the overtime opportunity
In what situation is an employee required to cover unfilled vacancies through DaMIt Day?
When no other employee is available to work overtime
What action should be taken by the on-duty District 1 Battalion Chief when an overtime vacancy is noted for the next shift?
Inform the employee with scheduled relief and offer the option of accepting overtime
What must occur before an employee in a ride-up capacity can be given the option of accepting overtime according to the guidelines?
The Call Back List should be utilized first
According to the guidelines, who is responsible for maintaining an accurate Call Back List and DaMIt Day Calendar?
The on-duty District 1 Battalion Chief
What is the purpose of the 'Call Back List' mentioned in the guidelines?
To maintain a list of all employees available to work overtime
How are groups of 4 employees built for placement on the DaMIt Day Calendar?
Alphabetically by last name, in the rotation of D/O, FF, LT, FF, FF, repeat
According to the guidelines, what should happen if there are no other on-duty personnel of the same rank and position when responsibility needs to be transferred for an additional vacancy?
The District 1 Battalion Chief will contact employees on the Call Back List until the vacancy is filled
What is the Daily Mandatory Iteration (DaMIt Day) as described in the guidelines?
A day when employees are eligible to be placed on the DaMIt Day Calendar to work an overtime shift
According to the guidelines, how long do employees have to report to the assigned firehouse after being activated?
4 hours
What is the purpose of the DaMIt Day Calendar?
To assign employees to cover unfilled overtime shifts
How are employees grouped on the DaMIt Day Calendar?
In groups of 4 based on hire date
What happens if the DaMIt Day List is exhausted and an employee is left without relief?
The employee may be held for an additional 24 hours
Which of the following situations would excuse an employee from a conflicting DaMIt Day obligation?
Both b and c
According to the guidelines, if an employee with no scheduled relief is ineligible to accept an overtime shift, who will be responsible for working that shift?
The next employee of the same rank and riding position based on the specified rotation
How are the riding positions of an auxiliary apparatus (e.g., EVAC, Squad, R106) incorporated into the rotation for filling overtime shifts?
They are placed at the end of the rotation, after the frontline apparatus at the firehouse where they are operating
If the Call Back List for a particular rank is exhausted and no one accepts the overtime shift, how will the vacancy be filled according to the guidelines?
Responsibility will move up to an employee who holds the rank of the vacancy, following the specified rotation
According to the guidelines, if an employee has been held responsible for a vacancy and has filled that vacancy, what happens if additional vacancies arise for which the same employee would be held responsible?
The responsibility for additional vacancies moves to the next employee in the rotation
What is the purpose of the rotation system described in the guidelines for filling overtime shifts?
To minimize the number of unfilled overtime shifts
According to the guidelines, when does overtime accrual begin for an employee?
When the employee arrives at the assigned firehouse and is prepared for duty
What happens if no employee voluntarily accepts an overtime shift after being offered to all eligible employees?
The DaMIt Day Calendar is utilized to assign the overtime
An employee utilizing the 'Auto-Accept' feature for accepting overtime is obligated to:
Work any period that is accepted on their behalf
If an employee accepts an overtime shift or partial overtime shift, they are:
Committed to work the entire shift or partial shift, with no expectation of being released or covered
What is the consequence for an employee who cancels an auto-enabled Callback?
There is no consequence mentioned in the guidelines
According to the guidelines, what is the responsibility of an employee who has a conflict between a training or department-related activity and their DaMIt Day obligation?
Notify their chain of command and secure a trade to cover the conflicted DaMIt Day
What happens to the employees on the DDay List in the Crew Management System after 0730 each day?
They are deleted from the list to make them eligible for mid-shift vacancies
If the Call Back List for a particular rank is exhausted and no one accepts the overtime shift, how will the vacancy be filled?
The overtime shift will be offered to eligible employees of other ranks
What is the process for filling a mid-shift vacancy?
The District 1 Battalion Chief initiates a callback utilizing the crew management notification function for the rank in which the vacancy exists
How are employees grouped on the DaMIt Day Calendar?
In groups of 4, without regard to rank or seniority
What happens if the Call Back List for a certain rank is depleted and no overtime shift is accepted?
Overtime shift will remain vacant for that rank
How is the application of the Call Back List managed in case of multiple overtime vacancies?
The list should be used again for each new vacancy even if it was exhausted previously
Who would be assigned to cover unfilled vacancies if no on-duty personnel of the same rank and position are available?
The same employee would be held responsible again
What happens when an employee transfers their responsibility for filling a vacancy to another employee of the same rank and position?
The original employee may still be held responsible under certain circumstances
How are assignments to Company Officer, D/O, and Firefighter roles handled according to the guidelines?
Company Officers, D/O's, and Firefighters have strict limitations on role assignments
According to the guidelines, what should the on-duty District 1 Battalion Chief do when an overtime vacancy is noted for the following shift(s)?
Inform the employee who has no scheduled relief and give them the option to accept the overtime shift
If an employee is in a ride-up capacity, what is the protocol for offering them an overtime shift according to the guidelines?
They are given the option to accept the overtime shift only after the Call Back List is exhausted
What does the term 'DaMIt Day' refer to in the guidelines?
A pre-established shift that an employee is assigned to cover unfilled vacancies
According to the guidelines, how are overtime vacancies filled?
On a rank-for-rank basis when available
What is the purpose of the 'Call Back List' mentioned in the guidelines?
A master list of all shift personnel available to work voluntary overtime
If the Call Back List for a particular rank is exhausted and no one accepts the overtime shift, what should happen next according to the guidelines?
The guidelines do not specify what should happen in this situation
According to the guidelines, how long is a 'tour'?
Two consecutive 24-hour shifts
What is the responsibility of an employee who has a conflict between a training or department-related activity and their DaMIt Day obligation?
The guidelines do not specify what should happen in this situation
According to the guidelines, who is responsible for maintaining an accurate Call Back List and DaMIt Day Calendar?
The guidelines do not specify who is responsible
If an employee is required to cover an unfilled vacancy through their DaMIt Day assignment, how much notice is typically given according to the guidelines?
The guidelines do not specify a notice period
What is the maximum time employees have to report to the assigned firehouse after being activated?
4 hours
According to the guidelines, what should happen if the DaMIt Day List is exhausted and an employee is left without relief?
The employee may be held for an additional 24 hours
What is the responsibility of an employee who has a conflict between a training or department-related activity and their DaMIt Day obligation?
The employee must be excused from the DaMIt Day obligation
What is the purpose of the 'Call Back List' mentioned in the guidelines?
To maintain a list of employees available to work overtime shifts
According to the guidelines, what should the on-duty District 1 Battalion Chief do when an overtime vacancy is noted for the following shift(s)?
Attempt to contact employees in the order specified
If an employee has a conflicting DaMIt Day but fails to secure a trade to cover the obligation, what should they expect to happen according to the guidelines?
They will be responsible for working their DaMIt Day.
After 0730 each day, what action is taken regarding the employees on the DDay List for that day in the Crew Management System?
They are deleted from the list to be eligible for vacancies.
In the event that the Call Back List is exhausted for a specific rank and no one accepts the overtime, what is the next step according to the guidelines?
Other ranks will be offered the opportunity to accept the overtime.
What action does the District 1 Battalion Chief take if the Call Back List for a particular rank is entirely exhausted and no one accepts the overtime shift?
Utilize available riding positions of other ranks to fill the vacancy.
What authority does the District 1 Battalion Chief have when handling situations not explicitly covered in the guidelines?
Authority to mitigate situations as necessary.
What is the purpose of a DaMIt Day Calendar according to the guidelines?
To ensure fair overtime distribution among available employees
In the crew management system guidelines, how are employees grouped on the DaMIt Day Calendar?
By shift and rank, alphabetized by last name
What happens if a probationary Firefighter in Phases I and II is considered for DaMIt Days?
They will be eligible for DaMIt Days in accordance with specific guidelines
How are groups of 4 employees built for placement on the DaMIt Day Calendar according to the crew management system guidelines?
By taking names in alphabetical order and following a specific role rotation
What is the responsibility of the District 1 Battalion Chief regarding the Call Back List and DaMIt Day Calendar?
To accurately maintain and update the Call Back List and DaMIt Day Calendar online
What is an employee obligated to do once they have accepted an overtime shift according to the guidelines?
Work the entire shift without being released for any prior commitments
If no eligible employees accept an offered overtime shift, what is the next step as per the guidelines?
Use the DDay List to activate employees
When does overtime accrual begin for an employee according to the guidelines?
Once the employee reaches the assigned firehouse and is ready for duty
What happens if no employee voluntarily accepts an offered overtime shift even after being offered to all eligible employees?
The DaMIt Day Calendar is consulted for activation
What does an employee who utilizes the 'Auto-Accept' feature for accepting overtime shifts agree to do, based on the guidelines?
Work the entire shift with no expectation of being released
What happens if the Call Back List for a specific rank is exhausted and no one accepts the overtime shift?
The overtime shift will be offered to eligible employees of other ranks with available riding positions for that rank.
What occurs if an employee has been held responsible for a vacancy and has filled that vacancy as per the guideline?
Responsibility for any additional vacancies falls on that same employee again.
How are assignments handled for Chief Officers in relation to Company Officer, D/O, and Firefighter roles according to the guidelines?
Chief Officers are never assigned to Company Officer, D/O, or Firefighter roles.
When transferring responsibility for filling a vacancy to another employee of the same rank and position, what determines the next responsible employee?
The rotation system outlined in sections 4.5 - 4.7 of the guidelines.
If there are no on-duty personnel available of the same rank and position to cover a vacancy, what happens according to the guidelines?
The responsibility falls back on the original employee in a 'double jeopardy' scenario.
According to the guidelines, what is the responsibility of an employee who has a conflict between a training or department-related activity and their DaMIt Day obligation?
The employee must trade their DaMIt Day assignment with another eligible employee.
If the Call Back List for a particular rank is exhausted and no one accepts the overtime shift, how will the vacancy be filled according to the guidelines?
The responsibility will be transferred to the next employee of the same rank and position based on the specified rotation.
According to the guidelines, how are the riding positions of an auxiliary apparatus (e.g., EVAC, Squad, R106) incorporated into the rotation for filling overtime shifts?
The auxiliary apparatus riding positions are incorporated after the frontline apparatus at the firehouse in which they are operating.
If an employee has been held responsible for a vacancy and has filled that vacancy, what happens if additional vacancies arise for which the same employee would be held responsible according to the guidelines?
The responsibility for the additional vacancies is transferred to the next employee in the rotation.
How are groups of 4 employees built for placement on the DaMIt Day Calendar according to the guidelines?
The guidelines do not specify how groups of 4 employees are built.
According to the guidelines, what is the purpose of the 'Call Back List' mentioned?
A list of employees available to work voluntary overtime
If the Call Back List for a particular rank is exhausted and no one accepts the overtime shift, how will the vacancy be filled according to the guidelines?
An employee in a ride-up capacity will be required to work the overtime shift
What is the Daily Mandatory Iteration (DaMIt Day) as described in the guidelines?
A pre-established shift that an employee is assigned to cover unfilled vacancies in order to maintain minimum staffing
According to the guidelines, how are overtime vacancies filled?
By offering the shift to employees on the Call Back List
What is the purpose of the guideline A-01 on Overtime according to the text?
To establish a uniform method for maintaining minimum staffing and to stipulate a procedural guideline for filling overtime vacancies created by employee absence
When are employees placed on the DaMIt Day Calendar according to the text?
As needed to fill overtime vacancies
What is the consequence for an employee who cancels an auto-enabled Callback?
The text does not specify any consequences for cancelling an auto-enabled Callback
According to the guidelines, how long is a 'tour'?
48 hours
What is the responsibility of an employee who has a conflict between a training or department-related activity and their DaMIt Day obligation?
The text does not specify the responsibility of an employee in this situation
Which statement regarding rank assignments is true according to the provided guidelines?
Employees in a 'ride-up' capacity may be offered overtime shifts of a higher rank
Learn about the provisions related to the Call Back List and DaMIt Day Calendar development from Section 5.1. Understand how the lists are managed online using the department's crew management system and supervised by the District 1 Battalion Chief.
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