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According to the Collective Bargaining Agreement, how are regular fire station assignments and apparatus assignments determined?
According to the Collective Bargaining Agreement, how are regular fire station assignments and apparatus assignments determined?
- Through a vote by all department personnel
- By the Fire Chief's discretion
- Based on Department seniority and qualifications (correct)
- By a random lottery system
What is the role of a Captain during the selection process?
What is the role of a Captain during the selection process?
- To approve apparatus assignments
- To ensure each station has a Captain assigned to an Engine (correct)
- To assign personnel to stations
- To fill vacancies as they occur
What happens when a vacancy occurs in a chosen position at a station?
What happens when a vacancy occurs in a chosen position at a station?
- The company officer fills the vacancy with a detail personnel
- The position remains unfilled until the next selection process
- The Shift Commander assigns a personnel to fill the vacancy
- The company officer and existing station personnel fill the vacancy (correct)
Who approves the filling of vacancies by detail personnel?
Who approves the filling of vacancies by detail personnel?
How often are station and apparatus assignments re-evaluated?
How often are station and apparatus assignments re-evaluated?
What is the purpose of the selection process outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement?
What is the purpose of the selection process outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement?
Who is responsible for assigning detail personnel to fill vacancies?
Who is responsible for assigning detail personnel to fill vacancies?
What determines the order of personnel selection during the selection process?
What determines the order of personnel selection during the selection process?
What is required before individuals can exchange their duties position for position?
What is required before individuals can exchange their duties position for position?
What role does the shift commander play regarding additional training assignments?
What role does the shift commander play regarding additional training assignments?
In what scenario may a picked position firefighter be displaced?
In what scenario may a picked position firefighter be displaced?
What information will be included in the annual station and apparatus selection process regarding provisional paramedics?
What information will be included in the annual station and apparatus selection process regarding provisional paramedics?
What happens if prior approval is not obtained from the company officer for an assignment?
What happens if prior approval is not obtained from the company officer for an assignment?
Who is responsible for assigning hirebacks to specific positions?
Who is responsible for assigning hirebacks to specific positions?
Study Notes
Station/Apparatus Assignments
- Personnel choose station and apparatus assignments based on Department seniority and qualifications as determined by the Fire Chief, as outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
- Each station has one selected apparatus officer position filled by a Captain during the selection process.
- The selection process ensures each of the four department Captains are assigned to a different station with a Captain assigned to each Engine.
Filling Vacancies
- When a vacancy occurs, the company officer fills the vacancy with existing station personnel to best meet the station and department needs for that day, with the approval of the Shift Commander.
- Detail personnel fill vacancies based on their qualifications and are assigned by the company officer.
- Members normally assigned to a station may assume vacated positions within their chosen station with the approval of the company officer.
Exchange of Duty
- Exchange of duty is position for position, assuming individuals are of equal or greater qualifications, with prior approval of the company officer.
- Without prior approval, the person is assigned as needed.
Hirebacks and Provisional Paramedics
- Hirebacks assume the position assigned by the shift commander or company officer.
- The department includes an overview of the provisional paramedic process for the coming year as part of the annual station and apparatus selection process.
- This information includes the number of provisional paramedics anticipated, the paramedic preceptor selection process, and any changes related to paramedic preceptor station/apparatus assignment.
Temporary Assignments
- Additional training may require personnel to be temporarily assigned to a station or specific apparatus.
- Shift Commanders schedule these details to not displace a picked position firefighter, but temporary details may be necessary that displace a picked position firefighter in some situations.
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This quiz covers the Standard Operating Guidelines for Station/Apparatus Assignments in the Hoffman Estates Fire Department. It includes information on operational guidelines and NIMS compliance.