Fire Rescue Personnel Accountability

Which supervisory staff member has the authority to initiate a written reprimand?

What is the consequence for an employee who has already received 1-3 shifts off due to prior infractions?

Who can recommend suspension for an infraction that warrants more than one day?

What is the ultimate authority for dismissal or demotion within the Fire Rescue department?

Which of the following individuals holds the authority to initiate disciplinary action for every level stated?

What is the maximum time that a Warning can be used for cumulative disciplinary action?

What document is used to document disciplinary actions against Fire Rescue personnel?

How long do suspensions stand as part of cumulative discipline?

What is a possible consequence instead of suspension for a supervisor?

What does the conversion rate state for converting shifts?

Under which circumstance can a Fire Rescue personnel be subjected to cumulative discipline?

What is expected of Fire Rescue personnel regarding the Rules and Regulations?

What role do supervisors play in relation to Fire Rescue personnel's adherence to policies?

Policy Overview

Fire Rescue personnel are accountable for their actions regarding infractions of rules, regulations, and policies.
Supervisors are tasked with ensuring adherence to Fire Rescue Rules and uphold objectivity, fairness, and equity in management.

Documentation

Personnel must follow the Fire Rescue Rules, Regulations, SOGs, protocols, and memorandums.
Violating these guidelines can lead to disciplinary action, which will be recorded on the Notification and Acknowledgment of Violation of Rules and Regulations form (FR-A-101).

Cumulative Discipline

Disciplinary actions escalate if personnel have prior infractions in the same alphabetical grouping or two in different groupings.
After 12 months, a Warning or Written Reprimand can no longer factor into cumulative discipline; however, suspensions remain valid for 24 months.

Demotion

Supervisors may demote personnel instead of imposing a suspension for infractions that typically warrant suspension.

Conversion Rate

The conversion rate for personnel shifts is: one 24-hour shift equates to two 8-hour days off.

Disciplinary Action Authority

Various supervisory levels have the authority to initiate specific disciplinary actions:
- Warning: Initiated by Lieutenant, Operational Captain, ARFF Captain, Special Operations Captain, or higher.
- Written Reprimand: Also initiated by Lieutenant, Operational Captain, ARFF Captain, Special Operations Captain, or higher.
- Recommend Suspension: Battalions Chiefs can recommend a one-day suspension, with more extended suspensions needing District Chief approval.
- Recommend Demotion/Dismissal: District Chief or higher can propose demotion or termination.
- Dismissal/Demotion: Final authority lies with the Fire Rescue Administrator or Acting Fire Rescue Administrator.

Disciplinary Guidelines

Written Reprimand: Results in 1-3 shifts off.
1-3 Shifts Off: May lead to 5 shifts off or possible dismissal.
5 Shifts Off: Directly leads to dismissal.

This quiz covers the responsibilities and accountability of Fire Rescue personnel regarding their actions and adherence to established rules and regulations. Participants will learn about the role of supervisors in ensuring fairness and equity among their teams. Test your knowledge on the policies that govern Fire Rescue operations.