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What is required before any leave request can be allowed, except in emergency circumstances?
What is required before any leave request can be allowed, except in emergency circumstances?
- Signature from the individual's Battalion Chief and approval from the Fire Chief (correct)
- Written request submitted one week in advance
- Approval from all team members
- A verbal agreement from the Fire Chief
What happens to a member who is absent without proper supervisory approval?
What happens to a member who is absent without proper supervisory approval?
- They are considered AWOL (correct)
- They are placed on leave without pay
- They are automatically granted emergency leave
- They receive a warning
Which of the following statements about vacation leave policies is incorrect?
Which of the following statements about vacation leave policies is incorrect?
- Vacation leave requests must be submitted on a paper form (correct)
- No more than three officers may be off in a shift
- Vacation leave is allocated on a seniority basis
- Requests are approved on a first-come, first-served basis
What must be done whenever emergency leave is granted by the Battalion Chief?
What must be done whenever emergency leave is granted by the Battalion Chief?
Under what condition may a member requesting time off on the day of their request be allowed off?
Under what condition may a member requesting time off on the day of their request be allowed off?
What action will be taken if an overtime request is found to be unauthorized?
What action will be taken if an overtime request is found to be unauthorized?
Who is primarily responsible for investigating overtime requests?
Who is primarily responsible for investigating overtime requests?
In which situation should travel time be included in the overtime request?
In which situation should travel time be included in the overtime request?
What should be attached to an overtime request if it is court-related?
What should be attached to an overtime request if it is court-related?
How much time off may an employee take for a funeral of an immediate family member without losing vacation time?
How much time off may an employee take for a funeral of an immediate family member without losing vacation time?
What is the maximum advance notice required for a Leave of Absence request?
What is the maximum advance notice required for a Leave of Absence request?
Under what condition may a member lose leave?
Under what condition may a member lose leave?
Which of the following is NOT required when a member leaves for treatment due to illness?
Which of the following is NOT required when a member leaves for treatment due to illness?
What needs to happen when a member is granted Emergency Leave?
What needs to happen when a member is granted Emergency Leave?
What is the compensation rate for overtime worked?
What is the compensation rate for overtime worked?
What should Battalion Chiefs do when granting Emergency Leave?
What should Battalion Chiefs do when granting Emergency Leave?
What is the maximum duration for a granted Leave of Absence?
What is the maximum duration for a granted Leave of Absence?
What is required for a member to properly request overtime?
What is required for a member to properly request overtime?
Study Notes
Leave Requests
- All leave requests must be submitted through the online scheduling software.
- Self-approval of leave requests is prohibited.
- Approval required from Battalion Chief or Fire Chief unless in emergencies.
- Absent without approval considered AWOL; discipline applies for absence without leave.
- Vacation leave prioritized by seniority and first-come, first-served basis.
- Maximum of three officers off per shift; no leave during emergencies (hurricanes, natural disasters).
Leave Policy Details
- Leave requests can be made up to 60 days in advance.
- Maintaining proper leave balances is the member's responsibility; failure may result in loss of leave.
- Members are expected to focus on recovery during illness/injury and must notify their duty officer upon leaving for treatment or returning home.
- Members must escalate the notification if their designated officer is unavailable.
Emergency Leave
- Defined as leave for personal emergencies, such as family situations.
- Battalion Chiefs have discretion in granting emergency leave.
- Accumulated vacation/holiday hours charged during emergency leave; sick leave may be used for caring sick family members.
- Written notification to the Fire Chief required after granting emergency leave, stating specific reasons.
Leave of Absence
- May be requested in writing to the Fire Chief with a two-week advance notice when practical.
- Granted on a case-by-case basis, typically without pay, not exceeding 90 calendar days.
- No District benefits provided during leave of absence; exemptions exist for worker's compensation or military leaves.
Overtime Policy
- All overtime compensated at 1.5 times the member's pay rate for the respective pay period.
- Overtime Request Form must be completed and submitted for processing.
- Improperly completed forms may hinder compensation; must be signed by the duty officer.
- The Assistant Fire Chief is tasked with investigating overtime requests; unauthorized requests will lead to docking pay.
Funeral Leave
- Employees may take up to two 24-hour shifts off for the funeral of an immediate family member without loss of vacation/holiday time.
- Additional time required for funerals will be charged to vacation/holiday balances.
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This quiz covers the protocols for requesting time off in a fire department setting. It outlines the necessary approvals and consequences for improper absence. Be prepared to demonstrate your understanding of the scheduling software and the roles of supervisory personnel in the leave request process.
