Directive 17

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Under what circumstances is city property issued to a member of the Philadelphia Fire Department required to be immediately returned, according to Directive 17?

  • Only during periods of suspension lasting longer than 30 days.
  • Only when specifically requested by the Fire Commissioner.
  • Upon resignation, dismissal, suspension, or any leave exceeding thirty (30) days. (correct)
  • Only upon resignation or dismissal from the department.

According to Philadelphia Fire Department Directive 17, what action should a commanding officer take regarding a suspended member's city-issued property?

  • The commanding officer must immediately send the property to the Human Resources Department.
  • The commanding officer must inventory the property and store it at the member's assigned fire station.
  • The commanding officer should hold the property until the Fire Commissioner decides on the case's resolution. (correct)
  • The commanding officer should allow the member to retain the property until the suspension is lifted.

What is the primary responsibility of an officer of the Philadelphia Fire Department regarding city property, as outlined in Directive 17?

  • To conduct routine maintenance on all city-owned fire apparatus.
  • To manage the distribution of city property to new recruits.
  • To ensure the prompt return of all city property items. (correct)
  • To approve requests for new city property acquisitions.

According to Directive 17, which form must an officer prepare when a member returns City property?

<p>Material Issue Return (MIR) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under what specific circumstance is an officer NOT required to prepare a Material Issue Return (MIR) when City property is returned, according to Directive 17?

<p>In cases of temporary suspension. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If items of City property are missing upon a member's return, what procedure does Directive 17 of the Philadelphia Fire Department prescribe?

<p>A memorandum listing the missing items and the MIR number should be forwarded electronically through the chain-of-command to the Human Resources Manager. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

To whom should a memorandum regarding missing City property be forwarded, according to Directive 17 of the Philadelphia Fire Department?

<p>The Human Resources Manager at <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstance can an eligible retiring member retain their badge (cap badge or breast badge), as noted in Directive 17?

<p>When the officer or member in charge notes this on the memorandum; this does not apply to separation by resignation or dismissal. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Philadelphia Fire Department's Directive 17, to whom should questions regarding badge retention eligibility upon retirement be directed?

<p>The Human Resources Office. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Directive 17, what is the responsibility of a member of the Philadelphia Fire Department regarding City property issued to them?

<p>To maintain all items of City property in good condition. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

As per Directive 17, what are members responsible for concerning departmental property when they are off sick or injured?

<p>Ensuring the security of all departmental property issued to them. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What immediate action does Directive 17 require of a member when any item of City property is missing, lost, or stolen?

<p>Immediately notify their officer. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Philadelphia Fire Department Directive 17, under which circumstances must members return city property to the officer in charge for inventory?

<p>Upon retirement, resignation, dismissal, suspension, when going on terminal leave or extended leave (more than thirty (30) days), or when determined to be permanently and partially disabled. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of failing to properly return City property as outlined in Directive 17 of the Philadelphia Fire Department?

<p>A charge for replacement costs or delay processing terminal leave payments. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Directive 17, to which office should members return items f-l listed in Section 3.1 with a completed MIR upon separation or termination?

<p>The Safety Office. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Directive 17, to which office should members return items a-e noted in Section 3.1 with a completed MIR upon separation or termination from service, and further, what additional action is required?

<p>To the Human Resources, Fire Administration Building; member will send a copy of the completed MIR to their company via email. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Directive 17, what specific condition must be met by a member desiring to retain their old helmet upon retirement?

<p>The member must submit a memorandum to the 1st Deputy Commissioner, Operations, stating intent to purchase. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Directive 17, after submitting a memorandum and receiving approval to retain their old helmet upon retirement, what is the required payment and recipient?

<p>$10.00 payable to the City of Philadelphia. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Directive 17 of the Philadelphia Fire Department, which of the following is NOT explicitly identified as City property?

<p>Personal vehicle. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Directive 17, which form is required to be completed regarding the return of departmental property?

<p>Material Issue Return (MIR). (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Philadelphia Fire Department Directive 17, what is the overarching policy regarding the return of departmental property upon a member's separation from service?

<p>All City property issued to members must be immediately returned upon resignation, dismissal, suspension, or any leave exceeding thirty (30) days. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of Directive 17, how does the Philadelphia Fire Department ensure accountability for city property when a member is suspended?

<p>The suspended member's City property is collected by their Commanding Officer until the Fire Commissioner makes a disposition on the case. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Directive 17, what role does a member's rank play in the implementation of the chapter regarding the return of departmental property?

<p>A member's rank influences the appropriate control exercised in the implementation of the chapter. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What specific action does Directive 17 require of an officer in charge when a member retires, resigns, is dismissed, suspended, or goes on extended leave regarding city property?

<p>The officer must ensure these items of City property are inventoried. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of Directive 17, how does the Philadelphia Fire Department handle the return of city property for a member on extended leave for more than THIRTY (30) days?

<p>The member's City property is inventoried by the officer or member in charge at the time of the member's leave. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the prescribed method for forwarding a memorandum listing missing City property items and the MIR number, according to Directive 17?

<p>Electronically through the chain-of-command to the Human Resources Manager. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Directive 17, what types of separation from the Philadelphia Fire Department disqualify a retiring member from retaining their badge?

<p>Separation by resignation or dismissal. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of Directive 17, what specific duty do members of the Philadelphia Fire Department have concerning City property when they are off sick or injured?

<p>Members are responsible for the security of all departmental property issued to them. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Directive 17 of the Philadelphia Fire Department address the situation where a member fails to return City property before separating from duty?

<p>Failure to do so will result in unnecessary administrative delays in processing those cases of employees separating from duty. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Directive 17, what range of items are members required to return to the Safety Office, denoted as items f-l in Section 3.1?

<p>A specific set of safety-related gear, including helmet, bunker clothing, boots, bailout system, flashlight, gloves and protective hoods. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Directive 17, upon separating or terminating from service, in addition to returning items a-e to Human Resources, Fire Administration Building with a completed MIR, what else is required?

<p>Member will send a copy of the completed MIR to their company via email. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In order to retain their old helmet upon retirement, what information is explicitly required in the memorandum to the 1st Deputy Commissioner, Operations, according to Directive 17?

<p>The member's rank, name, payroll number, company number, and platoon. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Directive 17, after the memorandum to retain a helmet is approved, besides payment, what else is required to be submitted to the Human Resources Manager?

<p>A copy of the approved memo. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Directive 17 explicitly defines City property to include specific items issued to members of the Philadelphia Fire Department. Which of these items requires applicable conditional circumstances?

<p>Cap badge, Lapel devices, shoulder devices and collar insignias (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the strategic importance of the MATERIAL ISSUE RETURN form prescribed in Directive 17 of the Philadelphia Fire Department?

<p>It helps track and manage City property, ensuring accountability and minimizing potential losses. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the critical implication of failing to return City property upon separation from duty, as detailed in Directive 17?

<p>Unnecessary administrative delays in processing the employee's case, possibly resulting in charges for unreturned equipment or terminal leave pay adjustments. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Directive 17, how does the Philadelphia Fire Department address the return of City property for a member who is determined to be permanently and partially disabled for a non-service connected or service connected disability?

<p>The member must return all items of City property to the officer in charge for inventory immediately. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In accordance with Directive 17, what is the specific procedure a retiring member must follow to be granted the privilege of retaining their old helmet?

<p>The member must submit a memorandum to the 1st Deputy Commissioner, Operations, indicating intent to purchase the helmet, including specific details, and upon approval, submit a $10.00 payment to the City of Philadelphia. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Considering the stipulations outlined in Directive 17, what is the multi-faceted responsibility of a member of the Philadelphia Fire Department who is on sick or injured leave?

<p>To maintain all City property in good condition and ensure the security of all departmental property issued to them. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Directive 17 stipulate the handling of missing City property, emphasizing both immediate action and documentation?

<p>Members must immediately notify their officer whenever any items of City property are missing, lost, or stolen. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Return of City Property

Upon resignation, dismissal, suspension, or leave exceeding thirty (30) days, all issued City property must be promptly returned.

Officer's Role

Officers ensure the return of City property items and inventory them upon a member's separation or extended leave.

Material Issue Return (MIR)

A Material Issue Return (MIR) is prepared by officer listing returned City Property. Missing items require a memorandum.

Member Responsibility

Members must maintain City property in good condition and secure all issued items.

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Reporting Lost Property

Members must immediately notify their officer if any City property is missing, lost, or stolen.

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Returning Items on Separation

Upon separation from duty, all City property must be inventoried, and returned to the officer in charge.

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Consequences of Non-Return

Failure to return City property may result in charges for replacement costs or delays in terminal leave payments.

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MIR and Termination

A completed MIR must be submitted with returned items to Human Resources upon separation/termination.

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Retaining Old Helmet

With approval, retiring member can retain old helmet by submitting memorandum to the 1st Deputy Commissioner, Operations

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Examples of City Property

City property include a Badge, cap badge, Lapel devices, Identification Card, Commercial Driver's License Exemption Card, Scan card and Key fob, Helmet, Bunker clothing, Boots ...

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Material Issue Return

Material Issue Return (MIR) is a form required for returing Fire Department property.

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Study Notes

  • Directive 17 from the Philadelphia Fire Department, issued March 2022, concerns the return of departmental property.

Policy

  • City property issued to members must be returned upon resignation, dismissal, suspension, or leave exceeding 30 days.
  • For suspended members, the Commanding Officer collects their City property until the Fire Commissioner resolves the case.

Responsibility

  • Each member must appropriately manage City property based on their rank.

Officers

  • Officers must ensure City property is returned.
  • At the time of a member’s retirement, resignation, dismissal, suspension or extended leave over 30 days, officers or members in charge inventory City property.
  • For suspended members, the officer holds the City property until the Fire Commissioner decides the case.
  • Officers prepare a Material Issue Return (MIR), excluding temporary suspensions, that lists all City property returned by the member.
  • For missing items, a memorandum with the missing items and MIR number goes electronically through the chain-of-command to the Human Resources Manager at [email protected].
  • Retiring members can keep their badge (cap or breast), which the officer or member in charge notes on the memorandum, but this does not apply to resignation or dismissal.
  • Direct eligibility questions to the Human Resources Office.

Member

  • Members must keep City property in good condition.
  • Members on sick or injured leave are responsible for securing all issued departmental property.
  • Members must immediately report missing, lost, or stolen City property to their officer.
  • Upon retirement, resignation, dismissal, suspension, terminal leave or extended leave (over 30 days), or permanent/partial disability (service or non-service connected), members must return all City property for immediate inventory by the officer in charge.
  • Failure to return property causes administrative delays.
  • Upon separation/termination, members must return items f-l (listed in Section 3.1) with a completed MIR to the Safety Office immediately.
  • Failure to return items properly may result in replacement charges or delayed terminal leave payments.
  • Upon separation/termination, members must return items a-e (listed in Section 3.1) with a completed MIR to Human Resources at the Fire Administration Building and email a copy to their company.
  • Retiring members wanting to keep their old helmet must submit a memorandum to the 1st Deputy Commissioner, Operations, with their rank, name, payroll number, company number, and platoon, stating their intent to purchase.
  • If approved, the member submits a $10.00 check or money order to the City of Philadelphia, along with the approved memo copy, to the Human Resources Manager.

General Information: City Property

  • Includes:
    • Badge
    • Cap badge, Lapel devices, shoulder devices, and collar insignias (if applicable)
    • Identification Card
    • Commercial Driver's License Exemption Card
    • Scan card and Key fob (if applicable)
    • Helmet
    • Bunker clothing (coat and pants)
    • Boots
    • Bailout system
    • Flashlight
    • Gloves (2 pairs)
    • Protective Hoods (2)

Forms Required

  • Material Issue Return

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