Fire Department Operational Guidelines Quiz

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What is the responsibility of employees requesting to attend training or other department-related activities that conflict with their DaMIt Day obligation?

Requesting a day off using their vacation leave

Ignoring the conflict and attending the training or activity without notification

Asking their supervisor to reassign their DaMIt Day obligation

Notifying their chain of command and securing a trade to cover the conflicted DaMIt Day obligation (correct)

When are employees on the DDay List for that day deleted from the list in the Crew Management System?

At the beginning of their shift

After 0730 hours (correct)

They are not deleted from the list

At the end of their shift

In the event of a mid-shift vacancy, who initiates the callback process utilizing the crew management notification function?

The department's human resources division

The on-duty shift supervisor

The District 1 Battalion Chief (correct)

The affected employee's immediate supervisor

If the Call Back List for a particular rank is exhausted and no one accepts the overtime, what happens next?

The overtime shift is offered to eligible employees of other ranks Signup and view all the answers

Who has the authority to mitigate situations not covered in the guideline?

The District 1 Battalion Chief or Acting District 1 Battalion Chief Signup and view all the answers

How long do employees have to report to the assigned firehouse once activated?

4 hours Signup and view all the answers

In which situations will employees be excused from a conflicting DaMIt Day obligation?

Worker's Comp Injury/Illness Signup and view all the answers

What does DaMIt Days being viewed as on-duty days imply?

DaMIt Days count towards overtime eligibility and departmental policies Signup and view all the answers

If the DaMIt Day List is exhausted, what may happen to the employee without relief?

The employee may be held for an additional 24 hours Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the reasons employees will be permitted to trade their DaMIt Day or position?

To deal with a Worker's Comp Injury/Illness Signup and view all the answers

When will employees be excused from a conflicting DaMIt Day obligation?

If they are on Short Term Disability leave Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the correct order of the overtime rotation for Engine companies?

E101 TK101 E102 HM102 E103 TK104 E105 TK105 E106 R101 E107 TK108 [repeat] Signup and view all the answers

If an auxiliary apparatus (e.g. EVAC, Squad, R106) is staffed, where does its riding positions fall in the overtime rotation?

The riding positions of the auxiliary apparatus will fall in the rotation after the frontline apparatus, at the firehouse in which it is operating. Signup and view all the answers

In the case of a Battalion Chief vacancy, what is the correct overtime rotation?

BC101 BC102 [repeat] Signup and view all the answers

If no one of the rank of the vacancy is riding in that capacity (i.e, all D/O's are off or riding up), what happens?

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. Signup and view all the answers

How is the overtime rotation handled for the Firefighter rank?

Responsibility for Firefighter overtime shifts falls from the employee in the FF1 position in the crew management system, to FF2, then moves onto the next apparatus in the rotation. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the overtime procedures outlined in the text?

To establish a fair and consistent system for distributing overtime shifts. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Training and DaMIt Day Obligations

Employees requesting training or activities conflicting with DaMIt Day must ensure coverage for their shift obligations.
DaMIt Day List entries are removed from the Crew Management System on the day of the DaMIt Day.

Callback Process and Overtime Situation

In case of a mid-shift vacancy, the callback process is initiated by the crew management notification function.
If the Call Back List is exhausted and no one accepts overtime, other options for filling the shift may be explored.

Authority and Mitigation

Situations not specifically covered by the guidelines may be mitigated by supervisory personnel.

Reporting to Firehouse

Employees activated must report to their assigned firehouse within one hour of activation.

Excusal from DaMIt Day Conflict

Employees may be excused from DaMIt Day obligations in specific situations, such as training or emergencies.

On-Duty Implications of DaMIt Days

DaMIt Days are treated as on-duty days, meaning employees have the same responsibilities as during regular shifts.

Consequences of Exhausted DaMIt Day List

If the DaMIt Day List is exhausted, an employee may be required to work without relief until accommodations are made.

Trading DaMIt Day or Position

Employees may be allowed to trade their DaMIt Day due to personal reasons or staffing needs.

Overtime Rotation Order

The correct order of overtime rotation for Engine companies must be adhered to, ensuring fairness in assignments.
Riding positions for auxiliary apparatus, such as EVAC or Squad, are included in the overall overtime rotation process.

Battalion Chief Vacancy and Overtime

In the event of a Battalion Chief vacancy, an established overtime rotation should be followed.
If no personnel of the specific rank is present, alternative staffing procedures must be in place to manage the situation.

Firefighter Rank Overtime

The overtime rotation for Firefighters is strictly regulated, ensuring equitable distribution of additional work hours.

Purpose of Overtime Procedures

The outlined overtime procedures aim to manage staffing efficiently and maintain operational readiness within the department.

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Description

Test your knowledge on operational guidelines for a fire department, including procedures for contact hierarchy and reporting duty. This quiz covers topics such as crew management, activation process, and overtime eligibility.