12 Questions
Which members are not eligible for compensation for accrued sick leave?
Members discharged for just cause
How long does it take for compensation for accrued sick leave to be paid after termination?
30 days
What is the maximum sick leave accrual allowed?
480 hours
Where can members deposit their accrued sick time?
Healthcare Funding Plan
How much personal time do members receive?
24 hours
What can extended sick leave be taken from?
Vacation time
What is the maximum amount for repair/replacement of eyeglass frames and lenses?
$150
What is the District's policy on smoking or tobacco use on Fire District vehicles?
Smoking and tobacco use are not allowed on Fire District vehicles
Is there a residency requirement for members?
No
How often can mass shift transfers occur?
Once every 2 years
Can members request voluntary transfers?
Yes, once a year in January
What is the District's policy on personal items lost or damaged due to negligence or neglect of the member?
The District is not responsible for personal items lost or damaged due to negligence or neglect of the member
Study Notes
- Members are entitled to payment of accrued sick leave when they retire or resign with at least 20 years of service and proper notice.
- Members discharged for just cause or resigning while charges are being investigated are not eligible for compensation.
- The maximum sick leave accrual is 480 hours, and compensation for accrued sick leave is paid within 30 days of termination.
- Members can choose to have all accrued sick time paid out at 50% or 60% or deposited into their Retirement Healthcare Funding Plan.
- Notification of absence and the reason for the request must be given at least one hour prior to the start of the member's duty shift.
- The District may require a physician's verification of illness or proof of visit for consecutive duty shift absences.
- Abuse of sick leave may result in discipline.
- Members who sustain an on-the-job illness or injury qualifying for Workmen's Compensation benefits shall be granted benefits.
- Each member receives 24 hours of personal time, which can be used for personal emergencies or scheduled vacations.
- Extended sick leave can be taken from vacation time, and additional sick time can be donated or loaned under certain conditions.
- Members receive paid time off for funerals of immediate family members
- Members summoned for jury duty can be released from shift duty for up to 10 shifts and must sign over compensation received for that time to the District
- Disability due to pregnancy is treated like any other disability illness or injury
- FMLA leave must utilize accrued sick leave benefits and accrued vacation leave benefits can be substituted after sick leave benefits have been exhausted
- No smoking or tobacco use allowed on Fire District vehicles and designated smoking areas shall be posted with appropriate signs
- Members receive an initial supply of uniforms and an annual allotment of up to $350 for replacement items
- There is no residency requirement for members
- Mass shift transfers can occur once every 2 years and involuntary transfers result in compensation for extra hours worked
- Members can request voluntary transfers once each year in January
- Promotional transfers are conducted based on the District's need and may occur during mass shift transfer years.
- Section 23.4-A of Mass Shift Transfers sets the dates and procedures for transfers.
- The District will repair or replace damaged eye wear or watches for firefighters on duty.
- The maximum amounts for repair/replacement are $150 for eyeglass frames and lenses, and $75 for watches.
- The District is not responsible for personal items lost or damaged due to negligence or neglect of the member.
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