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According to the provided information, what is the cumulative time limit for incidental leave usage before it impacts the employee's leave allowance?
According to the provided information, what is the cumulative time limit for incidental leave usage before it impacts the employee's leave allowance?
- 96 hours
- 72 hours (correct)
- 48 hours
- 24 hours
What is the minimum number of personnel required to be on duty within the city, as prioritized by the Department?
What is the minimum number of personnel required to be on duty within the city, as prioritized by the Department?
- 76
- 56
- 66 (correct)
- 86
What is the minimum staffing requirement at the airport?
What is the minimum staffing requirement at the airport?
- 1 Captain and 1 Paramedic
- 1 Captain and 2 Paramedics (correct)
- 2 Captains and 2 Paramedics
- 2 Captains and 1 Paramedic
Under what circumstance might an absence be considered unauthorized?
Under what circumstance might an absence be considered unauthorized?
What is the consequence for an unauthorized absence from assigned duties?
What is the consequence for an unauthorized absence from assigned duties?
Under what condition can the department request justification for sick/personal leave?
Under what condition can the department request justification for sick/personal leave?
In which scenario might the Fire Chief or designee investigate a request for sick leave (SL) or Personal Leave?
In which scenario might the Fire Chief or designee investigate a request for sick leave (SL) or Personal Leave?
What happens if an employee exhausts all department leave sources and does not qualify for protected leave such as FMLA?
What happens if an employee exhausts all department leave sources and does not qualify for protected leave such as FMLA?
According to the Salt Lake City Fire Department's daily staffing policy, what is the primary responsibility of Operations Battalion Chiefs regarding daily staffing?
According to the Salt Lake City Fire Department's daily staffing policy, what is the primary responsibility of Operations Battalion Chiefs regarding daily staffing?
An employee needs to take 6 hours of PL3 (Personal Leave 3). According to the policy, which of the following steps MUST the employee take to ensure the leave is approved?
An employee needs to take 6 hours of PL3 (Personal Leave 3). According to the policy, which of the following steps MUST the employee take to ensure the leave is approved?
A medic engine is staffed with a crew qualified to provide advanced life support. If a member of this crew requests PL3 that would reduce the engine's service level to BLS, what additional step, beyond the standard PL3 approval process, must be taken?
A medic engine is staffed with a crew qualified to provide advanced life support. If a member of this crew requests PL3 that would reduce the engine's service level to BLS, what additional step, beyond the standard PL3 approval process, must be taken?
What is the definition of 'Actual Hours Worked' for employees participating in a Buyback or Full Staff program, according to the Salt Lake City Fire Department's daily staffing policy?
What is the definition of 'Actual Hours Worked' for employees participating in a Buyback or Full Staff program, according to the Salt Lake City Fire Department's daily staffing policy?
What is the maximum cumulative number of hours an employee can work in an operations capacity within a 96-hour period before requiring a consecutive 24-hour rest period?
What is the maximum cumulative number of hours an employee can work in an operations capacity within a 96-hour period before requiring a consecutive 24-hour rest period?
What is the correct pathway in Telestaff for a Direct Supervisor to approve payroll requests?
What is the correct pathway in Telestaff for a Direct Supervisor to approve payroll requests?
A Fire Department employee worked 30 hours during the first two days of a 96-hour period. On day 3, they are asked to work a double shift. How many hours can this employee work on day 3 without violating the overworked safety rest period policy?
A Fire Department employee worked 30 hours during the first two days of a 96-hour period. On day 3, they are asked to work a double shift. How many hours can this employee work on day 3 without violating the overworked safety rest period policy?
A direct supervisor notices an inaccuracy in an employee's work codes listed in the Operations Daily Roster. What is the supervisor's immediate responsibility according to the policy?
A direct supervisor notices an inaccuracy in an employee's work codes listed in the Operations Daily Roster. What is the supervisor's immediate responsibility according to the policy?
When there are two vacancies and ARFF is staffed at 11 or more, what is the procedure for staffing SQ12?
When there are two vacancies and ARFF is staffed at 11 or more, what is the procedure for staffing SQ12?
If all options to staff SQ12 have been exhausted, what action should be taken?
If all options to staff SQ12 have been exhausted, what action should be taken?
What is the minimum staffing requirement for the Haz-Mat team?
What is the minimum staffing requirement for the Haz-Mat team?
Which of the following represents the minimum staffing for the Heavy Rescue Team?
Which of the following represents the minimum staffing for the Heavy Rescue Team?
What is the minimum staffing required for the Swift Water Rescue team?
What is the minimum staffing required for the Swift Water Rescue team?
During which period must at least one Type VI wildland station have four red carded firefighters, even if it requires reassigning personnel?
During which period must at least one Type VI wildland station have four red carded firefighters, even if it requires reassigning personnel?
Besides specific ARFF personnel, which other members can be considered when staffing SQ12?
Besides specific ARFF personnel, which other members can be considered when staffing SQ12?
When non-assigned airport personnel are assigned to fill airport position vacancies, which parties must be notified via email?
When non-assigned airport personnel are assigned to fill airport position vacancies, which parties must be notified via email?
What is the primary consideration when determining if Utility 10, Specialty teams, and Trucks should be prioritized for daily staffing?
What is the primary consideration when determining if Utility 10, Specialty teams, and Trucks should be prioritized for daily staffing?
When filling MRT vacancies, what is the first method that should be utilized?
When filling MRT vacancies, what is the first method that should be utilized?
If operations personnel exceeds 67 on a Sunday, what action should be considered regarding MRT units?
If operations personnel exceeds 67 on a Sunday, what action should be considered regarding MRT units?
Under what condition is the Mobile Response Team (MRT) typically not staffed, as indicated in the policy?
Under what condition is the Mobile Response Team (MRT) typically not staffed, as indicated in the policy?
What action is prioritized to maintain minimum staffing levels when heavy apparatus positions are vacant?
What action is prioritized to maintain minimum staffing levels when heavy apparatus positions are vacant?
What is the acceptable parameter of ALS apparatus that may be taken out of service due to staffing numbers?
What is the acceptable parameter of ALS apparatus that may be taken out of service due to staffing numbers?
What is the acceptable parameter of ALS apparatus that may be taken out of service due to PL3 less than 12 hours?
What is the acceptable parameter of ALS apparatus that may be taken out of service due to PL3 less than 12 hours?
According to the staffing policy, what is the acceptable parameter for staffing available positions daily?
According to the staffing policy, what is the acceptable parameter for staffing available positions daily?
Following an unsuccessful MRT notification, what is the maximum penalty a member might face for failing to report for duty?
Following an unsuccessful MRT notification, what is the maximum penalty a member might face for failing to report for duty?
In the MRT out bounding process, after selecting 'Fill by Rules,' from which list are members initially selected?
In the MRT out bounding process, after selecting 'Fill by Rules,' from which list are members initially selected?
When filling staffing needs in the city, which lists are used as usual?
When filling staffing needs in the city, which lists are used as usual?
If a staffing need exists and airport personnel, signed up to work, are not needed at the airport, what is the next step?
If a staffing need exists and airport personnel, signed up to work, are not needed at the airport, what is the next step?
Under what condition can ARFF personnel from Station 11 or 12 be assigned to fill a vacancy in a city station?
Under what condition can ARFF personnel from Station 11 or 12 be assigned to fill a vacancy in a city station?
What action must be taken after assigning airport personnel to a city position?
What action must be taken after assigning airport personnel to a city position?
Who are NOT allowed be utilized for IC/AOC positions?
Who are NOT allowed be utilized for IC/AOC positions?
When city personnel are used to fill ME12 PM or MRT12 vacancies at the airport, what specific qualification is required?
When city personnel are used to fill ME12 PM or MRT12 vacancies at the airport, what specific qualification is required?
What is the protocol for filling ARFF vacancies at the airport using city personnel?
What is the protocol for filling ARFF vacancies at the airport using city personnel?
If positions remain unfilled after the initial outbound process, what is the final action regarding those remaining vacancies?
If positions remain unfilled after the initial outbound process, what is the final action regarding those remaining vacancies?
What action should be taken after assigning ARFF personnel to fill a vacancy in a city station?
What action should be taken after assigning ARFF personnel to fill a vacancy in a city station?
When can members maintaining Paramedic certification, alongside other primary specialties, be utilized to meet ALS minimums?
When can members maintaining Paramedic certification, alongside other primary specialties, be utilized to meet ALS minimums?
When can an employee be penalized for not accepting a vacancy fill opportunity outside the standard staffing windows?
When can an employee be penalized for not accepting a vacancy fill opportunity outside the standard staffing windows?
What is the suggested first step before using 'Fill by Rules' to fill a vacancy?
What is the suggested first step before using 'Fill by Rules' to fill a vacancy?
What is the maximum number of hours a member can work in a 96-hour period without a 24-hour rest?
What is the maximum number of hours a member can work in a 96-hour period without a 24-hour rest?
What is the procedure for filling an MRT vacancy?
What is the procedure for filling an MRT vacancy?
What information must an employee provide in a written request for an extension of their DLOA?
What information must an employee provide in a written request for an extension of their DLOA?
Who makes up the panel that will determine whether to grant an extension request for a DLOA, Light Duty Assignment, or Modified Duty Assignment?
Who makes up the panel that will determine whether to grant an extension request for a DLOA, Light Duty Assignment, or Modified Duty Assignment?
What is the timeframe for providing regular updates to the Fire Chief regarding an anticipated return to full duty while on a DLOA?
What is the timeframe for providing regular updates to the Fire Chief regarding an anticipated return to full duty while on a DLOA?
At what point does the Fire Chief's vote become the deciding factor regarding an extension request?
At what point does the Fire Chief's vote become the deciding factor regarding an extension request?
When must an employee submit a written request for an extension of a DLOA, Light Duty Assignment, or Modified Duty Assignment?
When must an employee submit a written request for an extension of a DLOA, Light Duty Assignment, or Modified Duty Assignment?
What is the minimum waiting period required before an employee can request another DLOA, Light Duty Assignment, or Modified Duty Assignment after a previous one?
What is the minimum waiting period required before an employee can request another DLOA, Light Duty Assignment, or Modified Duty Assignment after a previous one?
An employee is seeking a Light Duty Assignment due to an on-the-job injury. Besides a written request, what else MUST the employee submit?
An employee is seeking a Light Duty Assignment due to an on-the-job injury. Besides a written request, what else MUST the employee submit?
What is the longest duration for which an employee can be assigned to Light Duty?
What is the longest duration for which an employee can be assigned to Light Duty?
For an employee with an on-the-job injury, illness, or medical condition, what is the maximum potential job protection duration afforded by combining FMLA, DLOA, and Light Duty Assignment?
For an employee with an on-the-job injury, illness, or medical condition, what is the maximum potential job protection duration afforded by combining FMLA, DLOA, and Light Duty Assignment?
If an employee seeks a Modified Duty Assignment due to an off-the-job injury, what documentation must they provide in addition to a written request?
If an employee seeks a Modified Duty Assignment due to an off-the-job injury, what documentation must they provide in addition to a written request?
What is the maximum duration for a Modified Duty Assignment?
What is the maximum duration for a Modified Duty Assignment?
For employees with an off-the-job injury, illness, or medical condition, what is the maximum job protection duration offered by a combination of FMLA, DLOA, and Modified Duty Assignment?
For employees with an off-the-job injury, illness, or medical condition, what is the maximum job protection duration offered by a combination of FMLA, DLOA, and Modified Duty Assignment?
Who has the authority to approve or deny requests for DLOA, Light Duty Assignment, or Modified Duty Assignment?
Who has the authority to approve or deny requests for DLOA, Light Duty Assignment, or Modified Duty Assignment?
What is the primary distinction between a Light Duty Assignment and a Modified Duty Assignment?
What is the primary distinction between a Light Duty Assignment and a Modified Duty Assignment?
Who is ultimately responsible for requesting a Department Leave of Absence (DLOA)?
Who is ultimately responsible for requesting a Department Leave of Absence (DLOA)?
When is a Civilian Employee Medical Release to Work form required?
When is a Civilian Employee Medical Release to Work form required?
What is a common requirement for both the Sworn Employee Medical Release to Work form and the Civilian Employee Medical Release to Work form?
What is a common requirement for both the Sworn Employee Medical Release to Work form and the Civilian Employee Medical Release to Work form?
In the context of light and modified duty, what BEST describes the nature of work assignments given to employees?
In the context of light and modified duty, what BEST describes the nature of work assignments given to employees?
Who has the authority to approve a Department Leave of Absence (DLOA)?
Who has the authority to approve a Department Leave of Absence (DLOA)?
Under what condition might the Fire Chief consider approving a Department Leave of Absence, Light Duty Assignment, or Modified Duty Assignment?
Under what condition might the Fire Chief consider approving a Department Leave of Absence, Light Duty Assignment, or Modified Duty Assignment?
If an employee is injured off-duty and requires a temporary work modification, which type of assignment would be MOST appropriate, assuming operational needs allow?
If an employee is injured off-duty and requires a temporary work modification, which type of assignment would be MOST appropriate, assuming operational needs allow?
What is the primary condition under which members can exchange work time, as emphasized by the Salt Lake City Fire Department's policy?
What is the primary condition under which members can exchange work time, as emphasized by the Salt Lake City Fire Department's policy?
If a member initiates a shift trade and will be out of town during that time, what specific requirement must they fulfill according to policy?
If a member initiates a shift trade and will be out of town during that time, what specific requirement must they fulfill according to policy?
According to the policy, what is the responsibility of a member who is covering another member's shift regarding the use of leave?
According to the policy, what is the responsibility of a member who is covering another member's shift regarding the use of leave?
A fire department member, Jones, is covering Smith’s shift. If Jones needs to be absent during the traded shift, who is responsible for accounting for this absence?
A fire department member, Jones, is covering Smith’s shift. If Jones needs to be absent during the traded shift, who is responsible for accounting for this absence?
In the event that a member covering a shift is absent, who bears the responsibility of accounting for those missed hours?
In the event that a member covering a shift is absent, who bears the responsibility of accounting for those missed hours?
What specific information must a member include in the TeleStaff system when initiating a shift trade?
What specific information must a member include in the TeleStaff system when initiating a shift trade?
According to the policy, what action could result from a Department member accepting money from another member for working an exchanged shift?
According to the policy, what action could result from a Department member accepting money from another member for working an exchanged shift?
Why does the Salt Lake City Fire Department prohibit members from accepting monetary compensation for covering shifts as part of exchange time?
Why does the Salt Lake City Fire Department prohibit members from accepting monetary compensation for covering shifts as part of exchange time?
Flashcards
Operations Battalion Chiefs
Operations Battalion Chiefs
Responsible for daily staffing in Operations Roster and payroll approvals.
Direct Supervisor Role
Direct Supervisor Role
Ensures station/division rosters are accurate and provides payroll approvals.
PL3 Leave
PL3 Leave
Leave of less than 12 hours that needs supervisor or BC approval.
Unapproved PL3
Unapproved PL3
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Employee Hour Recording
Employee Hour Recording
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PL/SL Notification Requirement
PL/SL Notification Requirement
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Overworked Safety Rest
Overworked Safety Rest
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Buyback/Full Staff Hours
Buyback/Full Staff Hours
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Incidental Leave
Incidental Leave
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Policy Compliance
Policy Compliance
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City Staffing Priority A
City Staffing Priority A
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City Staffing Priority B
City Staffing Priority B
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Unauthorized Absence
Unauthorized Absence
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Sick Leave Justification
Sick Leave Justification
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Unprotected Leave
Unprotected Leave
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Sick Leave Investigation
Sick Leave Investigation
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SOG Purpose
SOG Purpose
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SET Staffing
SET Staffing
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Daily Staffing Time
Daily Staffing Time
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Captain Role
Captain Role
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Minimum Staffing Number
Minimum Staffing Number
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ALS Apparatus Limit
ALS Apparatus Limit
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MRT Vacancy Fill Order
MRT Vacancy Fill Order
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First Squad Drawn Down
First Squad Drawn Down
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SQ12 Staffing - City MRT
SQ12 Staffing - City MRT
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SQ12 with ARFF Staffing
SQ12 with ARFF Staffing
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SQ12 with ARFF Staffing < 11
SQ12 with ARFF Staffing < 11
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Minimum Haz-Mat Staffing
Minimum Haz-Mat Staffing
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Minimum Heavy Rescue Staffing
Minimum Heavy Rescue Staffing
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Minimum Swift Water Staffing
Minimum Swift Water Staffing
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Airport Minimum Staffing
Airport Minimum Staffing
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ARFF Vacancy Filling
ARFF Vacancy Filling
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ARFF Personnel City Use
ARFF Personnel City Use
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ARFF to City Email
ARFF to City Email
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City Personnel Airport Use
City Personnel Airport Use
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City to Airport Email
City to Airport Email
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ARFF Vacancy Rule
ARFF Vacancy Rule
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Staffing Needs Defined
Staffing Needs Defined
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Vacancy Offer Protocol
Vacancy Offer Protocol
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Apparatus Priority
Apparatus Priority
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MRT Notification
MRT Notification
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MRT No-Show Penalty
MRT No-Show Penalty
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MRT Filling Vacancies
MRT Filling Vacancies
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MRT Vacancy Move-Ups
MRT Vacancy Move-Ups
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Full Staff Outbound
Full Staff Outbound
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Paramedic Staffing Exception
Paramedic Staffing Exception
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PL3 Requests
PL3 Requests
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PL3 Approver
PL3 Approver
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DLOA Update Frequency
DLOA Update Frequency
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Employee Medical Release Form
Employee Medical Release Form
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DLOA Extension Request
DLOA Extension Request
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Extension Request Deadline
Extension Request Deadline
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Extension Request Panel Members
Extension Request Panel Members
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LOA Policy Purpose
LOA Policy Purpose
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LOA Policy Responsibility
LOA Policy Responsibility
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Civilian Employee Medical Release
Civilian Employee Medical Release
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Sworn Employee Medical Release
Sworn Employee Medical Release
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Department Leave of Absence (DLOA)
Department Leave of Absence (DLOA)
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Light Duty Assignment
Light Duty Assignment
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Modified Duty Assignment
Modified Duty Assignment
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LOA Approval Authority
LOA Approval Authority
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DLOA/Light Duty Approval
DLOA/Light Duty Approval
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DLOA Request Interval
DLOA Request Interval
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Light Duty Request
Light Duty Request
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Light Duty Duration
Light Duty Duration
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On-the-job leave protection
On-the-job leave protection
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Modified Duty Request (Off-Job)
Modified Duty Request (Off-Job)
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Modified Duty Duration Limit
Modified Duty Duration Limit
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Off-the-job leave protection
Off-the-job leave protection
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Exchange of Time Purpose
Exchange of Time Purpose
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Exchange of Time Responsibility
Exchange of Time Responsibility
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Exchange of Time Rules
Exchange of Time Rules
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Exchange Partners
Exchange Partners
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Operations Battalion Chief Role
Operations Battalion Chief Role
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Out of Town Trades
Out of Town Trades
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Shift Accountability
Shift Accountability
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Trade Documentation
Trade Documentation
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Study Notes
Direct Supervisor Responsibilities:
- Direct supervisors must approve employee-entered PL3 requests lasting less than 12 hours.
- An employee is not considered off duty until the supervisor approves their PL3 request.
Accountability:
- Per city policy, justification may be requested for sick/personal leave exceeding two consecutive shifts.
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