224 Fire Rescue Comp Time Off Provision Quiz

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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?

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?

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?

Ready to stay if staffing levels do not permit time off Signup and view all the answers

What happens if a medic requests nonscheduled time off when the staffing level requirement is not met?

The medic is denied time off Signup and view all the answers

How does one prioritize nonscheduled time off requests according to the mentioned guidelines?

By the number of hours requesting off in any request Signup and view all the answers

What determines the daily staffing levels according to the text?

Minimum Staffing Guidelines Signup and view all the answers

In which months are four personnel allowed per day instead of three, as per the text?

June and November Signup and view all the answers

According to the rules, how many personnel may be scheduled off on a first-come basis if the preset number is not filled?

Four Signup and view all the answers

What does the text say about scheduling time off that intentionally causes overtime?

It is not allowed under any circumstance. Signup and view all the answers

When more than the preset number of persons are allowed off per day, what condition must not be created according to the text?

Excessive overtime Signup and view all the answers

Which type of leave time rules apply in the case of scheduling time off for personnel?

Vacation, holiday, and other types of leave time Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding the scheduling of a 4th person off for comp time?

It can be scheduled up to two shifts prior to the requested date, provided staffing remains at or above 5-5-5 + 1 and no overtime expense is incurred. Signup and view all the answers

In the event of a tie for scheduled comp time off, which of the following is the primary tiebreaker according to the text?

The person utilizing the most comp hours receives priority. Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum number of comp hours a personnel must have to request scheduling the 4th person off slot?

12 hours Signup and view all the answers

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?

The medic's request would be denied, and the non-medic's request may be granted. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding the priority list for scheduled comp time off?

Requests received by the Battalion Chief prior to 1900 of the shift two shifts prior to the requested shift are considered a tie. Signup and view all the answers

When a personnel requests to schedule the 4th person off slot, how many comp hours must they use?

They must use all available comp hours up to the maximum number of hours they have or are requesting off in any request. Signup and view all the answers