Leave Request Procedures

Questions and Answers

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?

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?

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?

Write a letter to the Fire Chief stating the reason Signup and view all the answers

Under what condition may a member requesting time off on the day of their request be allowed off?

The department is above minimum staffing Signup and view all the answers

What action will be taken if an overtime request is found to be unauthorized?

The member will be docked the amount of overtime. Signup and view all the answers

Who is primarily responsible for investigating overtime requests?

The Assistant Fire Chief. Signup and view all the answers

In which situation should travel time be included in the overtime request?

It will only be approved at the discretion of the Assistant Fire Chief. Signup and view all the answers

What should be attached to an overtime request if it is court-related?

A court release slip or emergency vacation letter. Signup and view all the answers

How much time off may an employee take for a funeral of an immediate family member without losing vacation time?

Two (2) twenty-four (24) hour shifts. Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum advance notice required for a Leave of Absence request?

2 weeks Signup and view all the answers

Under what condition may a member lose leave?

If they maintain improper leave balances Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT required when a member leaves for treatment due to illness?

Submit a leave request prior Signup and view all the answers

What needs to happen when a member is granted Emergency Leave?

They must return to work when the reason for leave no longer exists Signup and view all the answers

What is the compensation rate for overtime worked?

1 1/2 times the member's pay rate Signup and view all the answers

What should Battalion Chiefs do when granting Emergency Leave?

Provide written justification to the Fire Chief's office Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum duration for a granted Leave of Absence?

90 calendar days Signup and view all the answers

What is required for a member to properly request overtime?

Overtime Request Form completed and submitted Signup and view all the answers

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.