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What is the frequency with which employees must complete an additional driving course?
What is the frequency with which employees must complete an additional driving course?
- Every two years
- Every year
- Every five years
- Every three years (correct)
Which factor can lead to the suspension of an employee’s Fire Rescue driving privileges?
Which factor can lead to the suspension of an employee’s Fire Rescue driving privileges?
- Having a driver's license from another state
- Receipt of a warning for a minor infraction
- Being involved in non-work-related accidents
- An expired driver's license (correct)
What consequence may occur if an employee’s Driver’s License is revoked?
What consequence may occur if an employee’s Driver’s License is revoked?
- They will receive a monetary fine
- They will be promoted
- They may be reassigned or suspended from work (correct)
- They will continue driving without restrictions
Which situation does NOT disqualify an existing authorized driver from operating County vehicles?
Which situation does NOT disqualify an existing authorized driver from operating County vehicles?
What action is taken when Fire Rescue is made aware of a suspension of an employee’s Driver’s License?
What action is taken when Fire Rescue is made aware of a suspension of an employee’s Driver’s License?
Which of the following factors does NOT contribute to points for Preventable Accidents?
Which of the following factors does NOT contribute to points for Preventable Accidents?
If an employee has a Driver's License issued from another state but does not have State of Florida driving privileges, what will happen?
If an employee has a Driver's License issued from another state but does not have State of Florida driving privileges, what will happen?
What is the role of the Deputy Chief of Administration regarding verification of an employee's Driver’s License?
What is the role of the Deputy Chief of Administration regarding verification of an employee's Driver’s License?
What must be performed weekly according to the Vehicle Safety Program?
What must be performed weekly according to the Vehicle Safety Program?
What is required for all new driver applicants operating County owned vehicles?
What is required for all new driver applicants operating County owned vehicles?
Which statement is true regarding the operation of emergency vehicles by employees?
Which statement is true regarding the operation of emergency vehicles by employees?
What must an employee do if their driver license is suspended?
What must an employee do if their driver license is suspended?
What is required for employees to operate a County vehicle?
What is required for employees to operate a County vehicle?
How long do employees relocating from another state have to obtain a valid Florida Driver's License?
How long do employees relocating from another state have to obtain a valid Florida Driver's License?
What action is taken if an employee does not meet the driving requirements?
What action is taken if an employee does not meet the driving requirements?
What information is required for employees to operate emergency vehicles?
What information is required for employees to operate emergency vehicles?
What happens if an employee does not report their driver license suspension?
What happens if an employee does not report their driver license suspension?
Which entity is responsible for updating the policy on driver requirements?
Which entity is responsible for updating the policy on driver requirements?
To be authorized as a driver, what is a key requirement regarding age?
To be authorized as a driver, what is a key requirement regarding age?
What is one consequence of DUI infractions for employees operating County vehicles?
What is one consequence of DUI infractions for employees operating County vehicles?
What is the effective date of the policy on County vehicle driver requirements?
What is the effective date of the policy on County vehicle driver requirements?
If an employee's driving privileges are revoked, which of the following could potentially happen?
If an employee's driving privileges are revoked, which of the following could potentially happen?
Which document is NOT an attachment associated with the vehicle driver requirements policy?
Which document is NOT an attachment associated with the vehicle driver requirements policy?
What must employees adhere to apart from holding a valid Florida Driver License?
What must employees adhere to apart from holding a valid Florida Driver License?
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Study Notes
Driving Course Requirements
- Employees must complete an additional driving course every three years after the initial one.
Driving Eligibility and Consequences of License Issues
- Employees with infractions or an expired Driver’s License may face suspension of Fire Rescue driving privileges.
- Suspension or revocation impacts job duties requiring driving, possibly leading to work suspension or reassignment.
- Verification of a clear license must be provided by the Deputy Chief of Administration to supervisors and Risk Management.
- Severity of license revocation may lead to reassignment, work suspension, or termination, evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Criteria for Authorized Drivers
- Loss of Florida driving privileges results in disqualification from operating County vehicles.
- Accumulation of eight or more points for preventable accidents within 18 months leads to disqualification.
Definition of Terms
- County vehicle refers to any County-owned or leased motorized vehicle registered in Florida.
- Reported Driver License Suspension occurs when the driver notifies their supervisor.
- Non-reported Driver License Suspension occurs when the driver fails to notify their supervisor.
Driver’s License Check and Compliance
- Weekly checks of Motor Vehicle Reports are mandated by Risk Management as part of the Vehicle Safety Program.
New Employee Requirements
- New hires must have an Affidavit on file to operate an emergency vehicle.
- Class E license holders receive privileges previously linked to Class D licenses for emergency vehicle operation.
- New driver applicants must be authorized by Risk Management, requiring them to be at least 18 and to possess a valid Florida Driver's License.
- Employees relocating to Florida must obtain a valid license within 30 days of hire.
Policy Purpose and Updates
- The policy ensures all employees operating County vehicles maintain a valid Florida Driver License.
- Future updates will follow the oversight of the Deputy Chief of Administration and PPM Committee.
Authority and Scope
- Policy authority includes the Fire Rescue Administrator and relevant Florida statutes.
- The policy applies to all personnel and reservists in Palm Beach County Fire Rescue.
Corrective Actions
- Employees failing to meet the minimum requirements will have their driving privileges revoked and may face loss of benefits or disciplinary actions.
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