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What is the purpose of the scheduled comp time off provision for Fire Rescue personnel?
What is the purpose of the scheduled comp time off provision for Fire Rescue personnel?
- To reduce staffing levels to save costs
- To deny employees vacation or holiday time
- To increase overtime expenses
- To provide flexibility in work schedules (correct)
In the context of non-scheduled time off, what determines if additional persons can be allowed off for vacation or holidays?
In the context of non-scheduled time off, what determines if additional persons can be allowed off for vacation or holidays?
- The number of comp hours accumulated
- The Battalion Chief's mood
- The tie-breaker policy
- The number of paramedics on staff (correct)
What is the tie-breaker used if more than one person requests non-scheduled time off at the same time?
What is the tie-breaker used if more than one person requests non-scheduled time off at the same time?
- Number of vacation days requested
- Seniority (correct)
- Previous record of taking time off
- Distance from the workplace
When must a person come ready to work if they wish to take nonscheduled time off?
When must a person come ready to work if they wish to take nonscheduled time off?
What happens if a medic requests nonscheduled time off when the staffing level requirement is not met?
What happens if a medic requests nonscheduled time off when the staffing level requirement is not met?
How does one prioritize nonscheduled time off requests according to the mentioned guidelines?
How does one prioritize nonscheduled time off requests according to the mentioned guidelines?
What determines the daily staffing levels according to the text?
What determines the daily staffing levels according to the text?
In which months are four personnel allowed per day instead of three, as per the text?
In which months are four personnel allowed per day instead of three, as per the text?
According to the rules, how many personnel may be scheduled off on a first-come basis if the preset number is not filled?
According to the rules, how many personnel may be scheduled off on a first-come basis if the preset number is not filled?
What does the text say about scheduling time off that intentionally causes overtime?
What does the text say about scheduling time off that intentionally causes overtime?
When more than the preset number of persons are allowed off per day, what condition must not be created according to the text?
When more than the preset number of persons are allowed off per day, what condition must not be created according to the text?
Which type of leave time rules apply in the case of scheduling time off for personnel?
Which type of leave time rules apply in the case of scheduling time off for personnel?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the scheduling of a 4th person off for comp time?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the scheduling of a 4th person off for comp time?
In the event of a tie for scheduled comp time off, which of the following is the primary tiebreaker according to the text?
In the event of a tie for scheduled comp time off, which of the following is the primary tiebreaker according to the text?
What is the minimum number of comp hours a personnel must have to request scheduling the 4th person off slot?
What is the minimum number of comp hours a personnel must have to request scheduling the 4th person off slot?
If a medic and a non-medic both request scheduled comp time off, and granting the medic's request would reduce staffing below the six-paramedic requirement, what would happen according to the text?
If a medic and a non-medic both request scheduled comp time off, and granting the medic's request would reduce staffing below the six-paramedic requirement, what would happen according to the text?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the priority list for scheduled comp time off?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the priority list for scheduled comp time off?
When a personnel requests to schedule the 4th person off slot, how many comp hours must they use?
When a personnel requests to schedule the 4th person off slot, how many comp hours must they use?
