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What is the maximum number of consecutive shifts an employee may work without special circumstances?
What is the maximum number of consecutive shifts an employee may work without special circumstances?
Which of the following is NOT a valid reason for denying a duty exchange?
Which of the following is NOT a valid reason for denying a duty exchange?
How many hours of duty exchange is an employee allowed to arrange in a calendar year?
How many hours of duty exchange is an employee allowed to arrange in a calendar year?
What must occur before a duty exchange can be initiated?
What must occur before a duty exchange can be initiated?
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What should be discussed with the employee prior to denying a duty exchange?
What should be discussed with the employee prior to denying a duty exchange?
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Under what circumstances can the maximum duty exchange limit be exceeded?
Under what circumstances can the maximum duty exchange limit be exceeded?
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What is a key requirement for duty exchange between Employees?
What is a key requirement for duty exchange between Employees?
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Under what condition can duty exchange be denied by an officer?
Under what condition can duty exchange be denied by an officer?
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What is the maximum number of consecutive shifts an Employee may work without special circumstances?
What is the maximum number of consecutive shifts an Employee may work without special circumstances?
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What is the limit in hours for duty exchange arrangements in a calendar year?
What is the limit in hours for duty exchange arrangements in a calendar year?
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What must occur if an Employee reaches the maximum duty exchange hours?
What must occur if an Employee reaches the maximum duty exchange hours?
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Who has the discretion to exceed the maximum duty exchange hours?
Who has the discretion to exceed the maximum duty exchange hours?
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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.
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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.
