56 Questions
According to the agreement, which of the following is the purpose of this Agreement?
All of the above
According to the agreement, which job classifications are recognized as part of the bargaining unit?
All of the above
According to the agreement, what is the entrance pay rate for the job classification of Firefighter for employees hired into the County Service on or after October 1, 2021?
$4
According to the text, how often does progression to the maximum step in the pay range occur for probationary Fire Rescue Dispatchers based on job performance?
Every 1 year (26 pay periods)
What is the entrance pay rate for Fire Rescue Dispatchers hired after April 1, 1992?
Step 1
Which employees are considered probationary in a promotional job classification?
Fire College graduates
How is the employee's rate of pay calculated?
Base pay + supplements + flat rates
Which employees are entitled to pay supplements according to the text?
Employees assigned to the Technical Rescue Bureau
What is the rate of pay for firefighting personnel assigned full time duties in the Communications Division?
One step above their regular rate of pay
When will an employee being promoted receive a scheduled merit increase?
Before calculating the promotional rate of pay
According to the text, if a grievance is not processed within the time limits provided for in Steps 2 or 3, what happens?
The grievance is escalated to the next step.
According to the text, what is the maximum number of days the Union has to appeal a disciplinary action?
30
According to the text, how many arbitrators are initially selected from the panel of at least thirty (30)?
8
According to the text, what is the timeframe for the arbitrator to issue the award?
30 days
According to the text, what is the definition of a 'Grievance' in this Agreement?
A dispute involving the interpretation or application of the terms of this Agreement
According to the text, which step in the grievance procedure allows for the presence of up to four Union representatives, only one of whom may be in pay status, in the case of a class grievance?
Step 3
According to the text, how many days does the Division Chief have to respond to a grievance at Step 2 of the grievance procedure?
10 days
According to the text, how many extensions of time can be granted at each step of the grievance procedure?
One extension of time can be granted
Which group of firefighting personnel will receive a 5% pay supplement above their regular rate of pay?
Firefighters assigned to the Emergency Medical Services (E.M.S) Division
Which group of firefighting personnel will receive a hazardous duty pay supplement?
Firefighters assigned to the Logistical Services Division
Which group of firefighting personnel will receive a pay supplement if they are certified Department authorized divers?
Firefighters assigned to the Special Operations Division
Which group of firefighting personnel will receive a pay supplement if they are certified as Technical Rescue Technicians?
Firefighters assigned to the Special Operations Division
According to the text, which group of firefighting personnel is eligible for Assignment Certification Pay?
Firefighting personnel who are State Certified Emergency Medical Technicians or State Certified Paramedics who do not have Department Paramedic Protocol Certification
What is the pay rate for firefighting personnel who are State Certified Paramedics and have passed Department Paramedic Protocol Certification?
24% above their regular rate of pay
Which group of firefighting personnel is eligible for an additional pay of 5% above their regular rate of pay?
Firefighting personnel who are Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department Airport certified, and assigned to Airport units
What is the pay rate for firefighting personnel who are certified by the Department and assigned full time duties in the Hazardous Materials Bureau or on hazmat units?
1 step above their regular rate of pay
According to the text, where should the nameplate be centered on the uniform?
Over the right pocket
According to the text, what color should the nameplate be for the rank or position?
Gold
According to the text, where should the badge be worn on the uniform?
On the left-hand side
According to the text, what color should the badge be for the rank or position?
Gold
According to the text, how many extra Class D uniforms will uniformed personnel assigned to a 24-hr shift have available during their tour of duty?
Two
According to the text, when can department issued uniform items be worn after the employee completes his/her tour of duty?
Both during travel time and while on authorized County business
According to the text, how many personal cellular telephones are permitted to be worn on the uniform?
One
According to the text, who must approve the request for wearing a department uniform while off-duty for public presentations, meetings, etc.?
Division Chief/Manager
According to the text, what is the required length for the hemline of the department issued skirt?
No shorter than the top of the knee cap
According to the text, where should the nameplate be centered on the shirt?
Over the right hand pocket
According to the text, what color should the socks/hosiery be?
Black or navy blue
According to the text, what is the maximum heel height for dress shoes?
2 inches
According to the text, which uniform attire is considered a full dress uniform?
Class A Uniform
According to the text, who has the authority to authorize exceptions to the uniform standards policy?
Fire Chief or designee
According to the text, which document grants the authority to the Fire Chief to establish uniform standards?
Florida Statute 125.01
According to the text, which personnel are responsible for reviewing and updating the uniform standards policy?
Fire Chief or designee
According to the text, what is the purpose of the Uniform Allotment Program (UAP)?
To ensure that all department issued uniforms fit properly
According to the text, what is the consequence of violating the guideline of giving MDFR's official uniform to someone other than MDFR firefighters?
Coaching and counseling
According to the text, how should uniforms be tailored to fit?
To allow for proper fit
According to the text, what is the condition of metal badges and rank insignias supposed to be?
Original issue color and condition
According to the text, what is the maximum heel height allowed for smooth black closed toe shoes worn with a department-authorized skirt?
2 inches
According to the text, what is the maximum size allowed for approved Station Logo's displayed on approved baseball caps?
1 1/2 x 1 1/2
According to the text, what is the maximum distance that collar insignias should be placed from the collars end point?
1 5/8 inches
According to the text, what is the maximum size allowed for the unit designator worn by firefighters as collar insignia?
3/8 inch
According to the text, where should the bottom of the station logo be embroidered on a long sleeve uniform shirt?
5” below the shoulder seam
According to the text, what is the maximum diameter allowed for the station logo on a uniform shirt?
1-½” x 1-½”
According to the text, what color should the shoes, boots, and laces or securing devices be?
Black
According to the text, what is the authorized color for pins and patches on Class D uniforms?
No pins or patches are authorized
According to the text, how should the sleeves of all uniform shirts be worn?
In the full down position
According to the text, who must approve station logos prior to them being worn on the uniform shirt?
The Fire Chief
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