Fire Prevention On-Call Policies Quiz
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What is the minimum pay for fire prevention employees who are scheduled to be 'on call' outside of their regular work hours?

  • One hour of straight-time pay (correct)
  • Regular pay for the entire on-call duration
  • No additional pay
  • Two hours of overtime pay

    • Who has the authority to assign 'on call' personnel?

  • The Fire Chief or his/her designee (correct)
  • Any fire suppression employee
  • The employees collectively
  • The City Council

    • How much pay does an employee receive for non-emergency call-back duties?

  • One hour of straight-time pay
  • Two hours of overtime pay at a minimum (correct)
  • Regular pay for the time spent on call
  • No additional pay is provided

    • What restrictions are placed on the reasons for which employees can be called back to work?

    <p>For non-arbitrary and reasonable purposes only</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the schedule for 'on call' personnel managed?

    <p>In fair increments as determined by the City</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the timeframe in which the Union must appeal a grievance to Step Three after receiving the City's answer?

    <p>Five calendar days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who must be involved in the grievance discussion in Step Three?

    <p>A Union representative and the Human Resource Director's designee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If no resolution is reached in Step Three, how long does the Human Resource Director have to provide a written decision to the Union?

    <p>Five calendar days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum time frame allowed for the Union to refer a grievance to binding arbitration after receiving the decision in Step Three?

    <p>Fourteen calendar days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the initial action taken if the parties cannot agree upon an arbitrator within seven days?

    <p>They request a panel of arbitrators from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many arbitrators are included in the panel submitted by the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service?

    <p>Seven</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which geographical areas must the arbitrators of the panel be members of the National Academy of Arbitrators (NAA) from?

    <p>Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What option do both the Union and the City have regarding the panel of arbitrators?

    <p>They may reject the entire panel and request a new one</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum number of firefighters that can be acting up on any given shift?

    <p>Two (2)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much sick leave do employees working a twenty-four hour shift accumulate each month?

    <p>Twelve (12) hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What situation does NOT qualify for an acting officer to fill a vacant position?

    <p>Officer personal leave</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum sick leave an employee can accumulate?

    <p>Nine hundred (900) hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must occur before acting officers can be used if a lieutenant list expires?

    <p>New lieutenant list must be in place</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During what circumstances can 'actors' not be utilized?

    <p>To fill an officer position through the promotional process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to sick leave accumulation during a layoff?

    <p>No sick leave is accumulated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum number of officer spots that can be filled by acting officers on any given shift?

    <p>One third (1/3)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following holidays will be observed without loss of pay for employees assigned to a forty (40) hour work week?

    <p>Labor Day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the eligibility requirement for a forty (40) hour employee to receive holiday pay?

    <p>They must work their full day before and after the holiday.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many Floating Holidays are granted to forty (40) hour shift firefighters?

    <p>Three</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When must requests for Floating Holidays be made for forty (40) hour shift employees?

    <p>No later than forty-eight (48) hours prior to the holiday</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a holiday falls on a Saturday, which day will be observed as the holiday?

    <p>The preceding Friday</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be a reason for denying a request for Floating Holidays?

    <p>Operational requirements of the department</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which holiday is specifically mentioned to be observed only if it falls on a weekday?

    <p>Juneteenth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What stipulation exists regarding the use of Floating Holidays around weekends?

    <p>They should not be taken the day before or after a holiday that falls on a Monday or Friday.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is provided to an employee if a Kelly Day falls during their training period?

    <p>An additional twenty-four hours off</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum reimbursement percentage for tuition for approved job-related courses?

    <p>50%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much time in advance should training program openings be posted?

    <p>Twenty calendar days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for an employee to receive tuition reimbursement for training programs?

    <p>Completing two specific forms before enrollment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What criteria does the Chief use for selecting applications for non-required courses?

    <p>One-half by the Chief's criteria and one-half by seniority</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the reimbursement rate if an employee fails to complete a course within the first year?

    <p>100%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if an employee fails to provide a ten-day cancellation notice after being approved for a course?

    <p>They must reimburse the City for incurred costs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What responsibility do individuals have after attending non-required training courses?

    <p>They must maintain certification and employment for four years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the notice period required for an employee to inform their shift commander about enrolling in a job-related course?

    <p>45 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what condition is an employee exempt from reimbursing the City for training costs after failing to attend a course?

    <p>If they demonstrate good cause for the failure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will happen if an employee does not remain employed for four years after completing a training course?

    <p>They must reimburse the City for training costs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When an employee is regularly scheduled to work on a Wednesday, what time off do they receive as part of their Days schedule?

    <p>The preceding Sunday and subsequent Saturday off</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What penalty applies if an employee voluntarily leaves or is terminated for cause within two years of receiving training benefits?

    <p>They must pay back all tuition and fees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What organization can employees apply to for scholarships to help offset course costs?

    <p>Illinois Fire Chiefs Association</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the City agree to pay for concerning continuing education programs?

    <p>The full tuition for approved courses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What documentation must be provided alongside the enrollment notice to the shift commander?

    <p>A copy of the late posting if applicable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Agreement Between the City of Waukegan, Illinois and International Association of Firefighters Local #473

    • Effective from May 1, 2022, to April 30, 2026
    • Agreement outlines terms of employment for firefighters in Waukegan, Illinois
    • Covers various aspects like recognition, committees, hours of work, overtime, grievance procedure, insurance, uniform allowance, transfers, vacations, and residency requirements.

    Article I: Recognition

    • City recognizes the union as the sole and exclusive bargaining representative for firefighters, lieutenants, and captains.
    • Probationary period is 12 months, extendable for paramedics-in-training
    • Union's responsibility to fairly represent all employees

    Article II: Committees

    • Establishes a Labor-Management Committee with representatives from both the city and the union.
    • Committee meets quarterly to discuss matters of mutual concern
    • Post-employment health committee created to review and control health insurance costs.

    Article III: Hours of Work and Overtime

    • Firefighters, lieutenants, and captains work 24-hour shifts, with 48-hour breaks in between.
    • Kelly Days (24-hour shifts off) are provided annually.
    • Overtime pay for 24-hour shift employees at 1.5 times the hourly rate
    • Overtime pay for non-fire suppression employees is 1.5 times regular hourly rate.

    Article IV: Management Rights

    • City maintains traditional rights to manage and direct the fire department.
    • Includes operational control, rules and regulations, personnel decisions

    Article V: Grievance Procedure

    • Outlines a step-by-step process for resolving grievances between the city and the union.
    • Includes time limits and grievance forms for handling complaints

    Article VI: Minimum Call-Back Pay

    • Employees called back to work for mandatory emergency off-shift recall receive a minimum of 4 hours' pay or actual work, whichever is greater.

    Article VII: Reserved

    • No content in this article.

    Article VIII: Wages

    • Minimum annual wage schedule for employees.
    • Pension pickup procedure.
    • Base pay established equivalent of journeyman pay in firefighter schedule.

    Article IX: No Strike/No Lockout

    • Neither the union nor employees may engage in a strike during the agreement
    • No lockout by the city unless certain conditions are met
    • Union official responsibility in compliance with the article

    Article X: Vacations

    • Vacation days based on years of service
    • Special accommodations for employees transferring to 24-hour shifts

    Article XI: Holidays and Personal Days

    • Specified list of holidays observed by employees.
    • Eligibility for holiday pay.

    Article XII: Working Out of Classification

    • Employees working outside of their classification receive pay differential

    Article XIII: Sick Leave

    • Accrual rate for sick leave.
    • Eligible uses of sick leave

    Article XIV: Compassionate Leave

    • Leave of absence for family member's death for 24-hour shifts
    • Leave of absence for death of grandparents/grandchildren for 40-hour and 24- hour shifts.

    Article XV: Training

    • Policy on training.
    • City payment for training courses.

    Article XVI: Leaves of Absence

    • Procedure for requesting a leave of absence.
    • Leaves for illness, injury, or pregnancy.
    • Covers family medical leave.

    Article XVII: Insurance

    • Comprehensive major medical plan.
    • Premium allocation.
    • Cost containment measures

    Article XVIII: Physical Fitness

    • Medical examinations and wellness program.
    • Spirometry tests and immunizations

    Article XIX: Uniform Allowance

    • Uniform and equipment issues
    • Uniform clothing and equipment maintenance
    • Uniform allowance for firefighters and lieutenants.

    Article XX: Transfers, Duty Trades, and Job Duties

    • Lateral transfers based on seniority.
    • Duty trades and exchanges.
    • Procedures for job openings.

    Article XXI: Drug Testing

    • Policy regarding illegal drug and alcohol use

    Article XXII: Outside Employment

    • Records of outside employment
    • Workers' compensation issues and how they relate to outside employment

    Article XXIII: Personnel Files

    • Employee access to personnel files
    • Procedures for dealing with personnel files

    Article XXIV: Solicitation

    • Restrictions on solicitation of funds and donations

    Article XXV: Residency

    • No residency requirement for employees

    Article XXVI: Promotions

    • Provisions for promotions for lieutenants and captains
    • Eligibility qualifications
    • Weighting of factors in evaluation

    Article XXVII: Seniority

    • Definitions of seniority (department and rank)
    • Seniority suspension and termination
    • Procedures for maintaining seniority records.

    Article XXVIII: Reopener

    • Provisions for reopening negotiations on select provisions

    Article XXIX: Saving Clause

    • If any part of the agreement is deemed invalid.

    Article XXX: Entire Agreement

    • The complete agreement between the parties
    • Acknowledgement of negotiating rights.

    Article XXXI: Termination

    • Agreement termination date
    • Notice provisions for termination.

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