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What is the policy of the Spring Fire Department regarding resignations made to avoid disciplinary action?
What is the policy of the Spring Fire Department regarding resignations made to avoid disciplinary action?
- Members resigning for this reason will not be allowed back. (correct)
- Members can easily rejoin the department.
- Members can be reinstated after six months.
- Such resignations are handled with leniency.
What is considered a voluntary termination of employment at the Spring Fire Department?
What is considered a voluntary termination of employment at the Spring Fire Department?
- A member resigns in a written notice.
- A member is absent for three consecutive shifts.
- A member informs their supervisor of resignation. (correct)
- A member fails to report for two scheduled shifts.
Who is responsible for reviewing the termination policy annually?
Who is responsible for reviewing the termination policy annually?
- All department personnel.
- The Fire Chief or designee(s). (correct)
- The volunteer members.
- The administrative staff.
What minimum notice period is requested for members in administrative roles when resigning?
What minimum notice period is requested for members in administrative roles when resigning?
What is the requirement for the acceptance of a member's resignation?
What is the requirement for the acceptance of a member's resignation?
What happens if a member involuntarily terminated does not attend an exit interview?
What happens if a member involuntarily terminated does not attend an exit interview?
What typically constitutes abandonment of a position in the Spring Fire Department?
What typically constitutes abandonment of a position in the Spring Fire Department?
What must be done with department equipment upon resignation?
What must be done with department equipment upon resignation?
Which group does the term 'member' include within the policies of Spring Fire Department?
Which group does the term 'member' include within the policies of Spring Fire Department?
What happens if a member fails to return department property?
What happens if a member fails to return department property?
What is the purpose of the exit interview?
What is the purpose of the exit interview?
What type of termination is defined when a member simply stops coming to work?
What type of termination is defined when a member simply stops coming to work?
Who must approve involuntary terminations?
Who must approve involuntary terminations?
Which of the following can lead to involuntary termination?
Which of the following can lead to involuntary termination?
What does 'At Will' employment mean for members of the Spring Fire Department?
What does 'At Will' employment mean for members of the Spring Fire Department?
What must the supervisor do upon receiving a member's resignation?
What must the supervisor do upon receiving a member's resignation?
What rank will a returning applicant be reinstated to regardless of previous rank?
What rank will a returning applicant be reinstated to regardless of previous rank?
If a member has been absent from the department for less than one year, what happens to their previous rank?
If a member has been absent from the department for less than one year, what happens to their previous rank?
What is the minimum age for volunteer members to retire and receive their retirement benefits?
What is the minimum age for volunteer members to retire and receive their retirement benefits?
What is required for members absent for one year or more to return to the department?
What is required for members absent for one year or more to return to the department?
What happens to retirement plans and benefits at Spring Fire Department?
What happens to retirement plans and benefits at Spring Fire Department?
Which of the following could lead to immediate dismissal without prior disciplinary action?
Which of the following could lead to immediate dismissal without prior disciplinary action?
Who must be consulted before discharging a member from the Spring Fire Department?
Who must be consulted before discharging a member from the Spring Fire Department?
What must be returned to Human Resources or the Logistics Division upon termination?
What must be returned to Human Resources or the Logistics Division upon termination?
What is required for an involuntarily terminated member to be eligible for reinstatement?
What is required for an involuntarily terminated member to be eligible for reinstatement?
What will happen if a member fails to return department property after termination?
What will happen if a member fails to return department property after termination?
Which of the following actions is prohibited while representing the Spring Fire Department?
Which of the following actions is prohibited while representing the Spring Fire Department?
What condition must be met for reinstatement to be processed?
What condition must be met for reinstatement to be processed?
Which action is NOT considered serious enough for immediate dismissal?
Which action is NOT considered serious enough for immediate dismissal?
What must a member do if they have been absent from the department for one year or more?
What must a member do if they have been absent from the department for one year or more?
What is the minimum service requirement for volunteer members to receive fully vested retirement benefits?
What is the minimum service requirement for volunteer members to receive fully vested retirement benefits?
If a returning applicant held a rank before resignation, what rank will they be reinstated to?
If a returning applicant held a rank before resignation, what rank will they be reinstated to?
At what age can volunteer members retire from the Spring Fire Department with at least ten years of service?
At what age can volunteer members retire from the Spring Fire Department with at least ten years of service?
What happens to a member's previously held rank upon resignation, regardless of the time away from the department?
What happens to a member's previously held rank upon resignation, regardless of the time away from the department?
What is the policy regarding members resigning to avoid disciplinary action?
What is the policy regarding members resigning to avoid disciplinary action?
What is the required notice period for a member in an administrative role intending to resign?
What is the required notice period for a member in an administrative role intending to resign?
What action characterizes abandonment of a position at the Spring Fire Department?
What action characterizes abandonment of a position at the Spring Fire Department?
What is forfeited if an involuntarily terminated member fails to provide notice and does not attend an exit interview?
What is forfeited if an involuntarily terminated member fails to provide notice and does not attend an exit interview?
Which of the following personnel is considered a 'member' of the Spring Fire Department?
Which of the following personnel is considered a 'member' of the Spring Fire Department?
Who is primarily responsible for ensuring compliance with the termination, reinstatement, and retirement guidelines?
Who is primarily responsible for ensuring compliance with the termination, reinstatement, and retirement guidelines?
What is the role of the Fire Chief or designee regarding the termination policy?
What is the role of the Fire Chief or designee regarding the termination policy?
What must a member do when they intend to separate from the Spring Fire Department?
What must a member do when they intend to separate from the Spring Fire Department?
What is the primary role of the HR Department during the exit process?
What is the primary role of the HR Department during the exit process?
Which of the following is NOT a potential reason for involuntary termination?
Which of the following is NOT a potential reason for involuntary termination?
What must happen immediately upon receipt of a resignation?
What must happen immediately upon receipt of a resignation?
What happens to training records of a member upon resignation?
What happens to training records of a member upon resignation?
What does 'At Will' employment imply for members of the Spring Fire Department?
What does 'At Will' employment imply for members of the Spring Fire Department?
What is required of members regarding department property upon termination?
What is required of members regarding department property upon termination?
What determines if a member can be discharged for unsatisfactory performance?
What determines if a member can be discharged for unsatisfactory performance?
What is a key aspect of the exit interview process?
What is a key aspect of the exit interview process?
What is one action that could lead to immediate dismissal from the Spring Fire Department?
What is one action that could lead to immediate dismissal from the Spring Fire Department?
Which procedure must be followed before a member can be discharged?
Which procedure must be followed before a member can be discharged?
What happens to a member's training records upon termination?
What happens to a member's training records upon termination?
What is required for a member involuntarily terminated to be reinstated?
What is required for a member involuntarily terminated to be reinstated?
What could potentially happen if department property is not returned after termination?
What could potentially happen if department property is not returned after termination?
Who ultimately notifies the employee of their termination?
Who ultimately notifies the employee of their termination?
What is the status of a member who has been involuntarily terminated in terms of reinstatement?
What is the status of a member who has been involuntarily terminated in terms of reinstatement?
Which of the following must be adhered to for the reinstatement process to be initiated?
Which of the following must be adhered to for the reinstatement process to be initiated?
What is the main consequence of failing to return department property after termination?
What is the main consequence of failing to return department property after termination?
Which group must be consulted before a member is discharged from the department?
Which group must be consulted before a member is discharged from the department?
What must an involuntarily terminated member complete as part of their exit process?
What must an involuntarily terminated member complete as part of their exit process?
What is typically documented during an exit interview?
What is typically documented during an exit interview?
Which of the following is NOT considered a valid reason for involuntary termination?
Which of the following is NOT considered a valid reason for involuntary termination?
What aspect of employment does 'At Will' imply for members of the Spring Fire Department?
What aspect of employment does 'At Will' imply for members of the Spring Fire Department?
What action is required from a supervisor when a member resigns?
What action is required from a supervisor when a member resigns?
What happens to a member’s training records upon their resignation?
What happens to a member’s training records upon their resignation?
What should a member provide as part of a voluntary termination process?
What should a member provide as part of a voluntary termination process?
Which action will result in forfeiting accrual payouts for an involuntarily terminated member?
Which action will result in forfeiting accrual payouts for an involuntarily terminated member?
What is required of a member who has been absent for two consecutive shifts without contact?
What is required of a member who has been absent for two consecutive shifts without contact?
What condition restricts a member from returning to the organization after resignation?
What condition restricts a member from returning to the organization after resignation?
Who is primarily responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the termination guidelines?
Who is primarily responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the termination guidelines?
What is the minimum notice period generally requested for voluntary terminations in the Spring Fire Department?
What is the minimum notice period generally requested for voluntary terminations in the Spring Fire Department?
In the context of terminations, which of the following is NOT a role of the Fire Chief?
In the context of terminations, which of the following is NOT a role of the Fire Chief?
What is implied by a member's failure to provide a resignation letter when intending to separate?
What is implied by a member's failure to provide a resignation letter when intending to separate?
What is the consequence of failing to return department property after termination?
What is the consequence of failing to return department property after termination?
Which behavior would NOT result in immediate dismissal without prior progressive discipline?
Which behavior would NOT result in immediate dismissal without prior progressive discipline?
What is the reinstatement classification for a returning applicant who has been absent from the department for less than one year?
What is the reinstatement classification for a returning applicant who has been absent from the department for less than one year?
What must occur before a member can be discharged from the Spring Fire Department?
What must occur before a member can be discharged from the Spring Fire Department?
Which condition must be satisfied for a volunteer member to receive fully vested retirement benefits?
Which condition must be satisfied for a volunteer member to receive fully vested retirement benefits?
Which condition must be satisfied for an involuntarily terminated member to be reinstated?
Which condition must be satisfied for an involuntarily terminated member to be reinstated?
According to department policy, which group is responsible for determining if discharge is warranted?
According to department policy, which group is responsible for determining if discharge is warranted?
What must personnel do if they have been absent from the department for one year or more?
What must personnel do if they have been absent from the department for one year or more?
What happens to a member's previous rank upon resignation, regardless of their time away from the department?
What happens to a member's previous rank upon resignation, regardless of their time away from the department?
What must a member do prior to termination regarding their personal belongings?
What must a member do prior to termination regarding their personal belongings?
What is the minimum age requirement for volunteer members to retire and receive their retirement benefit?
What is the minimum age requirement for volunteer members to retire and receive their retirement benefit?
What is the status of a member's training records after termination?
What is the status of a member's training records after termination?
Which of the following statements about involuntarily terminated members is accurate?
Which of the following statements about involuntarily terminated members is accurate?
Study Notes
Termination
- Members must provide at least two weeks’ notice of resignation
- Members in an Administrative role must provide at least 30 days’ notice
- Members who are involuntarily terminated forfeit accrual payouts
- Employees may be discharged for any legal reason, including misconduct, tardiness, absenteeism, unsatisfactory performance, insubordination, failure to meet scheduling requirements or violation of department policies and procedures
- Membership/employment with Spring Fire Department is “At Will.” This means it is for no specified term and may be terminated by the member or Spring Fire Department at any time, with or without cause or advance notice.
- Some types of misconduct result in immediate dismissal without prior use of progressive discipline, including:
- Failure to maintain required certification(s), meet job qualifications or requirements
- Theft from the department or any scene
- Inappropriate acts while representing Spring Fire Department or while wearing any items bearing an association with Spring Fire Department
- Gross insubordination, acts of violence, or harassment
Reinstatement
- Members who were involuntarily terminated are not eligible for reinstatement
- To be reinstated, members must be approved by Human Resources and the Executive Staff
- Reinstatement eligibility requires a position to be available
- A member’s history with the department will be reviewed before an application is approved
- If reinstated, returning rank will be that of Firefighter 1
- If a member is absent from the department for less than one year, their prior time is forfeited and their new date of hire is their re-hired date.
- If a member is absent from the department for one year or more, they must reapply as a new hire, including all testing requirements.
Retirement
- Volunteer members may retire from the Spring Fire Department at age 55 with at least ten years of service (half-vested) or 15 years (fully vested) of qualified service and receive their volunteer retirement benefit.
- Employees who participate in Department retirement plans will follow specific plan provisions
- Plan provisions, contributions and changes of benefit and retirement plans may be made by Spring Fire Department at any time by giving notice
- Any member wishing to retire shall contact Human Resources for additional information and/or processing.
Termination
- Spring Fire Department handles terminations, including voluntary and involuntary, with minimal disruption to ongoing work functions.
- Spring Fire Department members are requested to provide at least two weeks’ notice for resignation.
- Members in an administrative role are requested to provide a minimum of 30 days’ notice for resignation.
- Members who are involuntarily terminated or do not provide required notice will forfeit accrual payouts.
- Resignations are legally effective when they are given, no written confirmation is required.
- The department can shorten a resignation period after consulting with the Director of Human Resources.
- All department equipment must be returned upon termination, failure to do so may result in prosecution.
Involuntary Termination
- Involuntary terminations require approval from the Human Resources Director and the Fire Chief.
- Members may be terminated for legal reasons, including misconduct, tardiness, absenteeism, unsatisfactory performance, insubordination, failure to meet scheduling requirements, or violation of department policies and procedures.
- Spring Fire Department employment is "At Will," meaning it can be terminated by either the member or the department at any time, with or without cause or advance notice.
- Certain types of misconduct will result in immediate dismissal without prior use of progressive discipline, including failure to maintain certifications, theft, inappropriate acts while representing the department, and acts of violence or harassment.
Reinstatement
- Involuntarily terminated members are not eligible for reinstatement.
- Reinstatement requires approval from Human Resources and the Executive Staff.
- To be eligible for reinstatement a member must pass a review of their history, a position must be available, and they must pass a review of their history.
- If reinstated, members who had a rank prior to leaving will be reinstated as a Firefighter 1.
Retirement
- Volunteer members can retire at age 55 with ten years of service (half-vested) or 15 years of qualified service (fully vested).
- Employees who participate in Department retirement plans, follow specific plan provisions for retirement.
- The Department can make changes to retirement plans and benefits with prior notification.
- To retire, members must contact Human Resources.
Termination
- Members are requested to give at least two weeks’ notice of resignation
- Members who are involuntarily terminated, fail to provide notice and do not attend an exit interview will forfeit accrual payouts
- All department equipment must be returned
- All personal property belonging to the member must be removed from department property
- Member training records will not be released until all gear and equipment is returned
- Failure to return department property will result in further action up to and including prosecution
Reinstatement
- Members who were involuntarily terminated are not eligible for reinstatement
- All members who wish to be reinstated will need to be approved by Human Resources and the Executive Staff
- A position must be available and the member’s history with the department will be reviewed before an application is approved
- If reinstated, returning rank will be that of Firefighter 1
- Returning applicants forfeit any rank they previously held, regardless of time away from the department
Time Away from Department Reinstatement Timeline
- Less than 1 year absent: Prior time forfeited; new date of hire will be rehire date
- 1 year or more absent: Reapply as a new hire which will include all testing requirements
Retirement
- Volunteer members may retire from the Spring Fire Department at age 55 with at least ten years of service (half-vested) or 15 years (fully vested) of qualified service and receive their volunteer retirement benefit
- Employees who participate in Department retirement plans will follow specific plan provisions for retirement
- Plan provisions, contributions and changes may be made by Spring Fire Department at any time by giving notice
- Any member wishing to retire shall contact Human Resources for additional information and processing
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This quiz covers the termination policies and procedures for members of the Spring Fire Department. It includes details about notice requirements, grounds for dismissal, and the implications of 'At Will' employment. Test your understanding of these important guidelines to ensure compliance and awareness.
