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According to the SOP, how are swing positions determined among members of equal rank and primary apparatus certification?
According to the SOP, how are swing positions determined among members of equal rank and primary apparatus certification?
- Through a vote among the crew members wishing to participate in the swing.
- By a lottery system administered by the bid committee.
- Based on seniority within the Salt Lake City Fire Department. (correct)
- Based on a skills assessment conducted by the battalion chief.
What is the first step that members must take when electing to share the swing on an apparatus?
What is the first step that members must take when electing to share the swing on an apparatus?
- Complete and submit a swing rotation form to a bid committee member. (correct)
- Obtain verbal approval from the Assistant Chief of Operations.
- Notify TeleStaff of their intent to participate in the rotation.
- Present their request to the station captain(s) and battalion chiefs.
During what time frame can changes to swing rotations be implemented, according to the SOP?
During what time frame can changes to swing rotations be implemented, according to the SOP?
- During designated bid cycle time frame. (correct)
- At the beginning of each calendar year.
- Any time with the approval of the station captain.
- After a minimum of 6 months in the current rotation.
If a rotation request is not submitted, what determines the daily staffing assignment?
If a rotation request is not submitted, what determines the daily staffing assignment?
Which assignment type takes precedence over approved swing rotations?
Which assignment type takes precedence over approved swing rotations?
Who provides the final approval for swing rotations after the bid committee's review?
Who provides the final approval for swing rotations after the bid committee's review?
What is required for a valid apparatus rotation (swing) request form?
What is required for a valid apparatus rotation (swing) request form?
According to the SOP, what is the role of TeleStaff in managing swing rotations?
According to the SOP, what is the role of TeleStaff in managing swing rotations?
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Swing Rotations
Swing Rotations
A set of consistent procedures within fire stations for rotating personnel between permanent and temporary positions.
TeleStaff
TeleStaff
The electronic system used by the Salt Lake City Fire Department for managing and implementing swing rotations.
Swing Position Priority
Swing Position Priority
Positions with the same rank and primary apparatus certification are prioritized based on seniority for swing positions.
Apparatus Swing Sharing
Apparatus Swing Sharing
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Swing Rotation Form
Swing Rotation Form
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Administrative Assignments
Administrative Assignments
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Bid Committee
Bid Committee
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Swing Rotation
Swing Rotation
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Study Notes
- Salt Lake City Fire Department Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) concerns Swing Rotations.
- The purpose is to establish consistent Swing Rotations within stations.
- The department uses an electronic method via TeleStaff for station members to rotate between permanent and swing positions.
- Equal rank and primary certification positions pertaining to apparatus are based upon seniority regarding "swing" positions.
- Senior crew members can choose not to swing.
- Members can share the swing on an apparatus if:
- They complete a swing rotation form.
- The form is submitted to a bid committee member.
- Rotations are only changed during the designated bid cycle time frame.
- Rotations are reviewed by the bid committee and receive final approval from the Assistant Chief of Operations.
- Rotations require approval from the station captain(s) and battalion chiefs.
- Approved rotations must be a consistent pattern that TeleStaff can accommodate.
- Daily staffing defaults to the most senior members if a rotation request is not submitted.
- Administrative assignments take precedent over rotations.
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