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What is the maximum duration of military leave allowed in one federal fiscal year?
Who must be notified immediately when a member learns that military leave will be necessary?
What is required to be sent to the Chief Officer upon applying for military leave?
For what purposes does the military leave guideline apply?
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What is the role of the Chief Officer regarding military leave?
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How is military leave allotted in KCFD?
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What happens to the military orders received by the Chief Officer?
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How many hours of military leave are authorized with pay in one federal fiscal year?
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What is the minimum military leave provided for any authorized leave of 4 hours or less?
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If a personnel has been absent from direct clinical care for 91 to 180 calendar days, which of the following is NOT required in the re-entry process?
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Who shall re-orient EMS employees and credentialed firefighters during their re-entry process?
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What must be reviewed to develop a training plan for re-entry personnel?
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What is required for personnel who have been absent for over 365 calendar days?
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For an absence of 0 to 90 calendar days, what is the re-entry requirement?
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How many shifts must a person absent for 181 to 365 calendar days complete in their re-entry process?
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What is classified as an alternative use of time if additional military leave is needed?
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Study Notes
Purpose of Military Leave
- Establishes procedure for members of KCFD requesting Military Leave.
Scope of Guidelines
- Applies to all KCFD personnel leaving and returning from Military Leave.
Military Leave Duration and Notification
- Active duty training limited to 15 days in one federal fiscal year (October 1 - September 30).
- Includes two weeks of annual training, weekend drills, or authorized training.
- Immediate supervisor must be notified as soon as military leave is anticipated.
- Copy of military orders must be forwarded to the Chief Officer and Payroll Department.
Military Leave Pay Authorization
- 120 hours of paid military leave authorized within a federal fiscal year.
- Leave charged on an hour-for-hour basis.
- Minimum of 4 hours of military leave granted for any leave of 4 hours or less.
- Additional leave can use vacation time, N-day, trade time, or authorized dock.
Reentry Process for EMS and Firefighter Personnel
- Field personnel undergo reorientation by a Field Training Officer (FTO) while on a "Field Shift."
- Review of licensure, certifications, and training history is required to create a training plan.
Reentry Training Requirements based on Absence Duration
- 0 to 90 calendar days: No re-entry process required unless requested.
- 91 to 180 calendar days: Must complete both re-entry classroom orientation and two shifts of field orientation.
- 181 to 365 calendar days: Must complete both re-entry classroom orientation and five shifts of field orientation.
- Over 365 calendar days: Requires a full orientation and field evaluation.
- Review of Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and licensure recertifications as necessary.
General Administrative Guidelines - Valid Driver's License/Permit
- Effective since October 1, 2010; applies to all KCFD personnel.
- Purpose: Ensure all personnel operating KCFD vehicles have valid driving permits from their state of residence.
- Guidelines are supplementary and do not replace existing regulations or ordinances.
Reporting Loss of Driving Privileges
- Personnel must notify KCFD immediately if they lose driving privileges while on duty.
- Reports should be made to the Battalion Chief/Manager/ADC or Deputy Chief/Assistant to the Fire Chief upon reporting for duty.
- Loss of driving privileges must be communicated up the chain of command to the Assistant to the Fire Chief for Human Resources.
Restrictions on Driving
- Personnel without legal driving privileges must decline any orders to drive or work overtime in a driving capacity for emergency vehicles.
- Individuals who have lost driving privileges are restricted from working overtime or out of class until reinstatement occurs.
- Holdover duties are permitted and mandatory for affected personnel.
Random Checks and Compliance
- Monthly random computer checks will verify driving privileges of 20 personnel.
- Employees are required to provide their driver's license number to supervisors upon request for the review process, especially non-Missouri residents.
- Supervisors must inquire about out-of-state licenses if random checks reveal no valid license, without union representation present.
Administrative Oversight
- Human Resources Committee is responsible for overseeing compliance with these guidelines.
- Last reviewed on September 29, 2016, and the next review was scheduled for October 1, 2018.
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Description
This quiz covers the general administrative guidelines regarding military leave as applied to the KCFD. It includes the effective date, previous guidelines, and key updates. Test your understanding of military leave policies and their impact on employees.
