Questions and Answers
What is the minimum duration of military leave an employee is entitled to for any authorized leave lasting 4 hours or less?
Which of the following options is NOT a method for an employee to cover additional time needed beyond their military leave?
Which of the following best describes the re-entry process for EMS employees who have been absent for 91 to 180 days?
How many shifts of re-entry field orientation are required for personnel absent for 181 to 365 days?
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What type of evaluation is required for those who have been absent for over 365 calendar days?
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What will be reviewed in conjunction with the re-entry process besides the training history of the employee?
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What happens if an EMS employee has been absent for 0 to 90 calendar days regarding the re-entry process?
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What is the maximum total duration of military leave allowed in one federal fiscal year?
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Who is responsible for monitoring the amount of military leave used by members?
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What must an employee do as soon as they learn military leave will be necessary?
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In the guidelines, what type of training is specifically mentioned as qualifying for military leave?
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What is the fiscal year period specified in the military leave guidelines?
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How must military leave be allotted according to the guidelines?
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What type of documentation must be submitted to the Chief Officer for military leave?
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Which committee is responsible for the review of the military leave guidelines?
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Study Notes
Purpose
- Establishes procedure for Military Leave for KCFD members.
Scope
- Guidelines apply to all KCFD personnel taking and returning from Military Leave.
Guidelines
- Applicable to annual active duty for training, drills, or exercises, not exceeding 15 days in a federal fiscal year (October 1st to September 30th).
- Includes two weeks of annual training and any authorized training.
- Immediate notification to the supervisor is required upon learning of military leave necessity.
Notification Process
- A copy of military orders must be forwarded to the Chief Officer.
- Chief Officer maintains a copy in the member's file and forwards another to the Payroll Department.
- Monitoring of time used for military leave is the responsibility of the Chief Officer.
Military Leave Allocation
- Authorized military leave is capped at 120 hours of paid leave per federal fiscal year.
- Leave is calculated on an hour-per-hour basis, with a minimum of 4 hours granted for any authorized absence of 4 hours or less.
- Additional time can be supplemented with vacation, N-day, trade time, or authorized dock.
Re-entry Process for EMS Employees & Credentialed Firefighters
- Field personnel must be re-oriented by a Field Training Officer (FTO) while on an active "Field Shift."
- Review of licensure, certifications, and training history is conducted to create a specific training plan.
Absence Duration Guidelines
- 0 to 90 days: No mandatory re-entry unless requested by the employee.
- 91 to 180 days: Requires re-entry classroom orientation and at least two shifts of field orientation.
- 181 to 365 days: Requires re-entry classroom orientation and at least five shifts of field orientation.
- Over 365 days: Subject to full orientation and field evaluation, including review of continuing education units (CEUs) and recertifications as necessary.
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Description
This quiz covers the general administrative guidelines regarding military leave within the KCFD. It highlights the effective date, reviews, and previous versions to help understand the current procedures and policies. Test your knowledge of these important guidelines.
