Article 23 Fire Department Duty Exchange Policy
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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?

    <p>Approval by the Employee's commanding officer and/or District Fire Chief (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The cause for denial (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>At the discretion of the Fire Chief or his/her designee (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key requirement for duty exchange between Employees?

    <p>Employees must have like job skills and knowledge. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>If one Employee has a poor attendance record. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Three (3) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Two hundred eighty-eight (288) hours (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>They must reciprocate the hours worked. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The Fire Chief or their designee (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Maximum Consecutive Shifts

    The maximum consecutive shifts an employee can work without special circumstances.

    Duty Exchange Approval

    An employee's commanding officer and/or District Fire Chief must approve the exchange.

    Denying Duty Exchanges

    Valid reasons include outside training, personal situations, or scheduling conflicts. Non-valid reasons include requests for preferential scheduling.

    Duty Exchange Denial Explanation

    Employees must discuss the reason for denying the duty exchange.

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    Duty Exchange Limit Exception

    The Fire Chief or their designee can allow exceeding the maximum duty exchange limit in special circumstances.

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    Duty Exchange Skill Requirement

    Employees must have comparable job skills and knowledge to participate in duty exchange.

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    Denying Duty Exchange Due to Attendance

    An officer can deny a duty exchange if one employee has a poor attendance record.

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    Duty Exchange Hour Limit

    The maximum number of hours that can be exchanged in a calendar year.

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    Duty Exchange Reciprocity

    Employees must reciprocate the hours worked after reaching the maximum duty exchange hours.

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    Duty Exchange Hour Override

    The Fire Chief or their designee has the power to make exceptions to the maximum duty exchange hours.

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    Duty Exchange

    Exchanging shifts with another employee.

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    Factors Affecting Duty Exchange Approval

    A duty exchange can be denied based on various factors, like attendance, skill mismatch, or conflicting schedules.

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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.

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