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Who is the lead chief in HFD staffing?
Who is the lead chief in HFD staffing?
A DC on each shift, in each quadrant, assigned by the Dep.Chief to balance staffing within their quadrant.
Who is the lead chief over EMS?
Who is the lead chief over EMS?
According to what does the staffing office prefer to hold members for SHO?
According to what does the staffing office prefer to hold members for SHO?
According to the rank position of the vacancy.
P1 SHO should not be used on the ambulance unless that member is already regularly assigned to it.
P1 SHO should not be used on the ambulance unless that member is already regularly assigned to it.
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P2 SHO may hold up to how many hours?
P2 SHO may hold up to how many hours?
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Who is responsible for balancing staffing levels in the absence of a shift commander?
Who is responsible for balancing staffing levels in the absence of a shift commander?
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Who shall a member notify when they cannot report for their duty?
Who shall a member notify when they cannot report for their duty?
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Where will officers document a member's incidents of tardiness and absences?
Where will officers document a member's incidents of tardiness and absences?
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Debit day personnel who cannot report should call which station?
Debit day personnel who cannot report should call which station?
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A Captain may deny substitution of a member if they have not completed their CE or have scheduled training.
A Captain may deny substitution of a member if they have not completed their CE or have scheduled training.
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Members may only substitute on a strict rank-for-rank basis.
Members may only substitute on a strict rank-for-rank basis.
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What is the limit of substitution hours a member may use?
What is the limit of substitution hours a member may use?
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Unused substitution hours will rollover to the next calendar year.
Unused substitution hours will rollover to the next calendar year.
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Members may not substitute for another if it means the member will have worked how many hours in a row?
Members may not substitute for another if it means the member will have worked how many hours in a row?
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Where will station captains document substitutions?
Where will station captains document substitutions?
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If a member must leave the station and cannot find a replacement, they will be charged what time?
If a member must leave the station and cannot find a replacement, they will be charged what time?
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When charged time due to a substitute not reporting, a member can be charged sick time instead of vacation.
When charged time due to a substitute not reporting, a member can be charged sick time instead of vacation.
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Which kind of substitutions are not counted towards a member's 480 hr yearly total?
Which kind of substitutions are not counted towards a member's 480 hr yearly total?
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How long may members who exceed their limit of 480 hours of sub lose their privileges?
How long may members who exceed their limit of 480 hours of sub lose their privileges?
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Are probationary members allowed to substitute?
Are probationary members allowed to substitute?
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A member will not be eligible for higher class or assignment pay if they substitute for what rank?
A member will not be eligible for higher class or assignment pay if they substitute for what rank?
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A member will be eligible for higher class and assignment pay if substituting for a member of equal rank.
A member will be eligible for higher class and assignment pay if substituting for a member of equal rank.
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When substituting for someone who used all their sick time, will the hours count towards the 480 hour limit?
When substituting for someone who used all their sick time, will the hours count towards the 480 hour limit?
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What is a downgraded ALS unit?
What is a downgraded ALS unit?
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Interns may be counted towards minimum staffing under normal circumstances.
Interns may be counted towards minimum staffing under normal circumstances.
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What is the fill-in order of ALS units?
What is the fill-in order of ALS units?
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What is the fill-in order of BLS units?
What is the fill-in order of BLS units?
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What does HC stand for as it regards staffing?
What does HC stand for as it regards staffing?
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What does HCEI stand for as it regards staffing?
What does HCEI stand for as it regards staffing?
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Study Notes
HFD Staffing Guidelines Overview
- Each shift has a designated Deputy Chief (DC) responsible for quadrant staffing.
- The lead chief for EMS operations is referred to as 1100.
Staffing and Positioning
- Staffing office prioritizes filling SHO positions based on the rank of vacancies.
- P1 SHO cannot operate an ambulance unless regularly assigned to it.
- P2 SHO can hold shifts for a maximum of 12 hours.
Absentee Notification
- If unable to report for duty and unable to contact a supervisor, members must notify OEC.
- Tardiness and absences are documented in Electronic 42.
Reporting Absences
- Debit-day personnel must notify their regularly assigned station before switching to a projected assignment.
- A Captain can deny member substitutions if they have not completed required Continuing Education (CE) or have scheduled training.
Substitution Policies
- Substitutions are allowed only on a strict rank-for-rank basis, but members can substitute for one rank up or down.
- A member has a limit of 480 substitution hours per year; unused hours do not roll over to the next year.
- Members cannot substitute for another if it results in working 72 consecutive hours.
Documentation for Substitutions
- Captains log substitutions in Electronic 42 and their official log.
- If a member substituting for another cannot find a backup, the original member may be charged vacation or holiday time.
Sick Time and Substitution
- Members cannot use sick time instead of vacation when being docked due to substitute absence.
- Debit-day substitutions do not count against the annual 480-hour substitution limit.
Privileges and Eligibility
- Exceeding the 480-hour limit can result in a one-year suspension of substitution privileges.
- Probationary members cannot substitute for any shifts.
- Members substituting for their own rank are eligible for higher-class or assignment pay.
Staffing Definitions
- A downgraded ALS unit occurs when an Emergency Operations employee drives an ALS unit to meet staffing needs.
- Interns are generally not counted towards minimum staffing requirements.
Fill-In Procedures
- ALS unit fill-in order: Overtime, debit, assigned, in-district fill-in, out-of-district fill-in.
- BLS unit fill-in order: Overtime, assignment, fill-in, debit.
Staffing Codes
- HC stands for Higher-class code.
- HCEI refers to Higher-class with Emergency Incident code.
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Description
This quiz covers the essential staffing guidelines and procedures for the HFD. It includes key points on shift responsibilities, absentee notifications, and substitution policies. Understanding these rules is crucial for efficient EMS operations.
