SFD.039 - Operations Personnel

SFD.039 - Operations Personnel

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Questions and Answers

Which of the following is true about Paid Time Off (PTO) selections?

PTO selections must be completed by the 15th of December

How many hours of PTO can an employee choose to allocate for unforeseen circumstances?

96 hours

What is the maximum number of shifts an employee can sell back for pay instead of taking time off?

5 shifts

What is the maximum number of tours an employee can be given off for reaching 15 years of service?

<p>8 tours</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum number of hours of sick leave an employee can accrue?

<p>720 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the normal tour of duty for full-time firefighting-EMT positions at Spring Fire Department?

<p>48 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the pay rate for employees who work on designated holidays?

<p>1.5 times their regular rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, how many hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) will an employee receive per year?

<p>240 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, when can new employees hired before July 1st start using their Paid Time Off (PTO)?

<p>After 6 months of employment</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the purpose of the document described in the text?

<p>To define guidelines for fire department operations personnel</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Spring Fire Department guidelines, what is required for employees who call out sick on a paid annual holiday or any day of a tour that touches the paid annual holiday?

<p>They must provide a physician's note.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of failing to present a required physician's note?

<p>No pay</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Spring Fire Department guidelines, what is the maximum end-of-year sick hours balance allowed for employees?

<p>720 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of shift trading in the Spring Fire Department?

<p>To benefit employees who cannot take PTO</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the requirement for personnel who wish to substitute in the Spring Fire Department?

<p>Substitutions must be made freely and without coercion</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Spring Fire Department guidelines, what is the regular working hours for full-time members?

<p>48 hours per week</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Spring Fire Department guidelines, how many hours of overtime can full-time members work in a 28-day work period before they are paid overtime?

<p>212 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Spring Fire Department guidelines, what is the rate of pay for full-time members who work on paid annual holidays?

<p>1.5 times their regular rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Spring Fire Department guidelines, what benefits do full-time members receive?

<p>Health benefits, dental, vision, a mandatory pension plan, paid time off, and sick leave</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Spring Fire Department guidelines, what is the working schedule for part-time members?

<p>12-hour blocks starting at 0600</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which employees are allowed to begin working overtime after the completion of 1 month of employment?

<p>Cadet Firefighters</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who must approve unpaid shift requests?

<p>The Fire Chief</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens if an employee calls off 3 or more additional shifts within a 12 month period?

<p>They will be subject to suspension from signing up for additional shift work for a period of three (3) months</p> Signup and view all the answers

When can part-time employees begin working overtime?

<p>Part-time employees are not allowed to work overtime</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal work period for part-time employees?

<p>0600 hours to 1800 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what happens if an employee fails to notify the District Chief about not being able to make their scheduled shift due to injury/illness?

<p>The employee will be considered AWOL and subject to disciplinary action.</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, how many times can an employee call in sick within the same quarter without their employment status being subject to review?

<p>3 times</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, will employees receive pay for shifts they call in sick?

<p>No, employees will not receive pay for shifts they call in sick.</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what happens if a part-time employee calls off 3 or more shifts within a 12-month period?

<p>The employee will be subject to suspension from signing up for additional shifts for a period of three (3) months.</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, who should a part-time employee notify if they cannot commit to the 8-shift requirement?

<p>The Deputy Chief of Operations or designee</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

  • Employees can allocate 40 hours of PTO for unforeseen circumstances
  • Employees can sell back up to 80 hours of PTO for pay instead of taking time off

Service and Leave

  • Employees receive 15 hours of PTO per year
  • New employees hired before July 1st can start using their PTO after 6 months
  • Employees who call out sick on a paid annual holiday must provide a physician's note or face a 1-day deduction from their PTO

Work Schedules

  • Full-time firefighting-EMT positions have a normal tour of duty of 24 hours on, 48 hours off
  • Full-time members work 213 days per year, with 152 hours of overtime allowed before being paid overtime
  • Part-time members work a varied schedule, with a minimum of 8 shifts per month

Shift Trading and Overtime

  • Shift trading is allowed, but requires approval from the District Chief
  • Full-time members can work up to 152 hours of overtime before being paid overtime
  • Part-time members can begin working overtime after 1 month of employment

Benefits and Pay

  • Full-time members receive benefits, including pay on paid annual holidays at a rate of 1.5 times their regular rate
  • Full-time members are paid 1.5 times their regular rate on paid annual holidays

Call-Off Policy

  • Employees who call off 3 or more shifts within a 12-month period will have their employment status reviewed
  • Employees who fail to notify the District Chief about an injury/illness will have 1 day deducted from their PTO

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