Firefighter Salary Rates and Assignments Quiz
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According to the agreement, which job classifications are recognized by the County as part of the bargaining unit?

  • Fire Officer
  • Fire Rescue Dispatch Supervisor
  • Firefighter Trainee
  • Fire Department Helicopter Pilot (correct)

    • What is the entrance pay rate for the job classification of Firefighter for employees hired on or after October 1, 2021?

  • Trainee
  • Not specified
  • Firefighter
  • 4 (correct)

    • How are firefighting personnel defined in the agreement?

  • Employees who are members of the Union
  • Employees who work in the Fire Rescue Department
  • Employees who require certification under the provisions of Chapter 633 of the Florida Statutes
  • Employees designated by the Florida Retirement System as Special Risk (correct)

    • Which firefighters are entitled to pay supplements?

    <p>Only those working out of their bid assignment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the promotional pay calculated for firefighting personnel?

    <p>Based on the employee's merit increase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much above their regular rate of pay do firefighting personnel at the maximum step of the pay range receive when assigned to the Communications Division?

    <p>5%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the time limit for the Fire Chief to respond in Step 3 of the grievance procedure?

    <p>30 calendar days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, how many arbitrators are on the permanent panel?

    <p>8</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, where are arbitration hearings held?

    <p>At a neutral location agreed by the County and the Union</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, who pays for the cost of filing for arbitration and the cost of the arbitrator if they lose the arbitration proceeding?

    <p>The loser of the arbitration proceeding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, which division(s) of the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department receive a hazardous duty pay supplement?

    <p>Air Rescue units</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which division(s) of the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department receive a 5% pay supplement above their regular rate of pay?

    <p>Emergency Medical Services (E.M.S) Division and/or the Health and Safety Division</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which division(s) of the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department receive a pay supplement one step above their regular rate of pay?

    <p>Special Operations Division</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which division(s) of the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department do not receive the pay supplement mentioned in Article 6.18?

    <p>Emergency Medical Services (E.M.S) Division and/or the Health and Safety Division</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the definition of a grievance?

    <p>A dispute involving the interpretation or application of the terms of the Agreement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, when should a grievance be filed?

    <p>Within ten (10) days of the incident or knowledge of the incident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, who can meet with the Division or Department Head in Steps 2 and 3 of the grievance procedure for a class grievance?

    <p>No more than three employees plus up to four Union representatives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, how long does the Fire Chief have to respond to a grievance at Step 3?

    <p>Ten (10) days from the date of the meeting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, which of the following firefighting personnel will receive Assignment Certification Pay?

    <p>Firefighting personnel who are State Certified Paramedics and have passed Department Paramedic Protocol Certification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, which of the following firefighting personnel will receive an additional 5% above their regular rate of pay?

    <p>Firefighting personnel who are Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department Airport certified, and assigned to Airport units</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, which of the following firefighting personnel will receive an additional 2.5% during their assignment to the Training Division?

    <p>Firefighting personnel assigned full-time to the Training Division, and who are State Certified Instructors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, which of the following firefighting personnel will be paid in accordance with the provisions under Appendix-A in this Agreement?

    <p>Firefighting personnel who are assigned full-time to the Fire Prevention Division</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, how often does progression from step 2 to the maximum step in the pay range occur for Fire Rescue Dispatchers based on job performance?

    <p>Every 1 year (26 pay periods)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the probationary period for firefighters who have completed Fire College training but have not yet achieved permanent status?

    <p>3 years (78 pay periods)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the agreement, how is the employee's rate of pay calculated?

    <p>Base pay + supplements + flat rates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which job classification is entitled to Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic certification pay?

    <p>Firefighters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which job classification is entitled to Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic certification pay?

    <p>Fire Captain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, how often does progression from step 2 to the maximum step in the pay range occur for Fire Rescue Dispatchers based on job performance?

    <p>Every 12 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, which division(s) of the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department do not receive the pay supplement mentioned in Article 6.18?

    <p>Fire Rescue Dispatcher</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the probationary period for firefighters who have completed Fire College training but have not yet achieved permanent status?

    <p>6 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, how long does the arbitrator have to issue the award after the hearing?

    <p>30 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, who is responsible for paying the expenses and fees of the witnesses in an arbitration proceeding?

    <p>Each party</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, how many arbitrators are on the permanent panel?

    <p>8</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the time limit for the Union to request arbitration after the Fire Chief's response is due in Step 3 of the grievance procedure?

    <p>30 calendar days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, how often does progression from step 2 to the maximum step in the pay range occur for Firefighters based on job performance?

    <p>Every 1 year (26 pay periods)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, how often does progression from step 2 to the maximum step in the pay range occur for Fire Rescue Dispatchers based on job performance?

    <p>Every 1 year (26 pay periods)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the probationary period for firefighters who have completed Fire College training but have not yet achieved permanent status?

    <p>6 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the entrance pay rate for the job classification of Fire Rescue Dispatcher for employees hired on or after April 1, 1992?

    <p>Pay step 1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the time limit for the Fire Chief to respond in Step 2 of the grievance procedure?

    <p>72 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the definition of a class grievance?

    <p>A dispute which concerns two or more employees within the bargaining unit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, who can meet with the Division or Department Head in Steps 2 and 3 of the grievance procedure for a class grievance?

    <p>No more than three employees plus up to four Union representatives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, which party may be granted an extension of time at Steps 1, 2, or 3 of the grievance procedure?

    <p>Both parties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, which division(s) of the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department receive a pay supplement one step above their regular rate of pay?

    <p>Emergency Medical Services (E.M.S) Division and/or Health and Safety Division</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which division(s) of the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department receive a 5% pay supplement above their regular rate of pay?

    <p>Operations, Flight Medic Relief positions, Dive Rescue Training Bureau, and Marine Services Bureau</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, which division(s) of the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department do not receive the pay supplement mentioned in Article 6.18?

    <p>Logistical Services Division and Facilities and Construction Division</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, which division(s) of the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department receive a hazardous duty pay supplement?

    <p>Air Rescue units</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, which firefighting personnel will receive a 5% pay supplement above their regular rate of pay?

    <p>Firefighters assigned to the Communications Division</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, which firefighting personnel will receive an additional 5% above their regular rate of pay?

    <p>Firefighters assigned to the Rescue Transport Unit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, which firefighting personnel are entitled to pay supplements?

    <p>Firefighters assigned to the Technical Rescue Bureau</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, how is the promotional pay calculated for firefighting personnel?

    <p>Based on their merit increase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, which firefighting personnel will receive the higher of the two assignment’s incentives, but not both?

    <p>Firefighters assigned to the Training Division</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, which firefighting personnel will be paid one step above their regular rate of pay?

    <p>Firefighters assigned to the Technical Rescue Bureau</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, which of the following firefighting personnel will receive an additional 5% above their regular rate of pay?

    <p>Firefighters certified by the Department and assigned full-time duties in the Hazardous Materials Bureau or on hazmat units</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, which of the following firefighting personnel will receive an additional 2.5% during their assignment to the Training Division?

    <p>Firefighters assigned full-time to the Training Division</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, which division(s) of the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department receive a hazardous duty pay supplement?

    <p>Hazardous Materials Bureau</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, how much above their regular rate of pay do firefighting personnel at the maximum step of the pay range receive when assigned to the Communications Division?

    <p>5%</p> Signup and view all the answers

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