Fire Department Duty Exchange Policy

Questions and Answers

What is the maximum number of consecutive shifts an employee may work without special circumstances?

Two (2)

Three (3) (correct)

Five (5)

Four (4)

Which of the following is NOT a valid reason for denying a duty exchange?

Frequent absences during scheduled training

Deteriorating job skills or knowledge

Unlike job skills and knowledge

Employee conducts outside training (correct)

How many hours of duty exchange is an employee allowed to arrange in a calendar year?

Four hundred (400)

Two hundred eighty-eight (288) (correct)

One hundred fifty (150)

Three hundred (300)

What must occur before a duty exchange can be initiated?

Approval by the Employee's commanding officer and/or District Fire Chief Signup and view all the answers

What should be discussed with the employee prior to denying a duty exchange?

The cause for denial Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances can the maximum duty exchange limit be exceeded?

At the discretion of the Fire Chief or his/her designee Signup and view all the answers

What is a key requirement for duty exchange between Employees?

Employees must have like job skills and knowledge. Signup and view all the answers

Under what condition can duty exchange be denied by an officer?

If one Employee has a poor attendance record. Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum number of consecutive shifts an Employee may work without special circumstances?

Three (3) Signup and view all the answers

What is the limit in hours for duty exchange arrangements in a calendar year?

Two hundred eighty-eight (288) hours Signup and view all the answers

What must occur if an Employee reaches the maximum duty exchange hours?

They must reciprocate the hours worked. Signup and view all the answers

Who has the discretion to exceed the maximum duty exchange hours?

The Fire Chief or their designee Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Duty Exchange Overview

Duty exchange allows two employees to voluntarily swap shifts to accommodate personal matters.
The employer cannot mandate duty exchanges and the involved employees must possess similar job skills and knowledge.

Approval Process

All duty exchanges require prior approval from the employee's commanding officer or the District Fire Chief.
Denials of duty exchange can occur for valid reasons, including:
- Mismatched job skills and knowledge.
- Concerns about declining job performance due to absences during training or scheduled duties.
Employees should be informed about the reasons for denial prior to the decision, if feasible.

Limitations and Conditions

Employees are restricted to a maximum of three consecutive shifts worked, unless an emergency situation necessitates callback.
Each employee can arrange for someone else to cover their shift (laying off) but is limited to a total of two hundred eighty-eight (288) hours per calendar year.
Reciprocation of time is mandatory once the 288-hour limit is reached, before further duty exchanges can take place.
The Fire Chief or their designee may allow exceptions to the maximum hourly limits for duty exchanges.

Description

This quiz covers the duty exchange process within the fire department, including the definitions, approval requirements, and conditions under which duty exchanges may be denied. Understanding these policies can help ensure compliance and facilitate smoother operations among employees.