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Who is responsible for the final approval of attendance to school and/or training courses for 40-hour employees?
Who is responsible for the final approval of attendance to school and/or training courses for 40-hour employees?
Which of the following training programs requires case-by-case review for approval?
Which of the following training programs requires case-by-case review for approval?
What is one requirement for personnel attending out-of-town classes?
What is one requirement for personnel attending out-of-town classes?
Which document provides details on guidelines for tuition reimbursement?
Which document provides details on guidelines for tuition reimbursement?
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Under what condition may personnel attending classes out of town be placed on a forty-hour week schedule?
Under what condition may personnel attending classes out of town be placed on a forty-hour week schedule?
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Under what condition will school time not be granted?
Under what condition will school time not be granted?
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What must personnel do to submit a request for school time?
What must personnel do to submit a request for school time?
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What is required along with the school time request?
What is required along with the school time request?
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Which courses are prioritized for school time approval?
Which courses are prioritized for school time approval?
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How much notice is required for a school time request?
How much notice is required for a school time request?
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What type of leave can personnel request to accommodate school attendance?
What type of leave can personnel request to accommodate school attendance?
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Who ultimately approves the school time request after reviewing the written application?
Who ultimately approves the school time request after reviewing the written application?
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What happens if a personnel's request for school time is approved?
What happens if a personnel's request for school time is approved?
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Study Notes
Clearwater Fire & Rescue Department - School Time Policy
- Purpose: To allow employees to attend school during regular duty hours, if it doesn't disrupt normal operations.
- Applicable Courses: Courses needed for promotion to Fire Medic, Driver/Operator, Lieutenant, District Commander, or Division Chief.
- Minimum Staffing: School time is not granted if it lowers staffing levels to below minimums.
- Notice Period: Personnel must notify their District Commander 30 days in advance.
- Leave Requests: Employees must request vacation days, holiday floaters, or swaps to cover the school time. If staffing allows, the requested day can be switched to school leave.
- Flex Schedule: School time isn't authorized for courses offered on a flex schedule.
- Approval Process: All requests are routed through the chain of command to the Division Chief of Training for approval.
- Request Details: The request must include the course title, location, duration, dates, confirmation that the course isn't offered on a flexible schedule, and time away from duty.
- District Commander Role: Approved requests are forwarded to the District Commander for scheduling; the District Commander rotates time off fairly among employees.
- Out-of-Town Training (40-Hour Employees): School time requests, if attending classes out of town and working a 40-hour week, must be approved by the Deputy Chief. Policies for tuition reimbursement are detailed in 311P.1-J-3.
- Other Classes: Requests for courses not specifically for promotion are considered on an individual basis.
- Special Training Programs: State Fire College, National Fire Academy, Federal Emergency Management Institute training may be approved if budgeted, reviewed case by case.
- Union Contract Compliance: Forty-hour employees attending classes out-of-town may be placed on a 40-hour week schedule if in the department's best interest according to the current union contract.
- Duty Day Planning: Personnel must plan so that a minimum number of duty days are affected and utilize available resources such as swaps and floaters.
- Tuition Refunds: Tuition refunds for "on-duty" classes will be prorated. See City Policy 3802.1 for tuition reimbursement details.
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This quiz covers the Clearwater Fire & Rescue Department's policy on employees attending school during duty hours. It includes applicable courses, staffing requirements, notice periods, and the approval process. Test your understanding of how this policy impacts employee development and departmental operations.
