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According to the Spring Fire Department Policies & Procedures, what is the purpose of the termination policy?
According to the Spring Fire Department Policies & Procedures, what is the purpose of the termination policy?
- To ensure that member terminations are handled in a professional manner
- To minimize disruption to ongoing work functions
- To prevent members from resigning to avoid disciplinary action
- All of the above (correct)
Who does the termination policy apply to according to the Spring Fire Department Policies & Procedures?
Who does the termination policy apply to according to the Spring Fire Department Policies & Procedures?
- Only volunteers
- All Spring Fire Department personnel (correct)
- Only full-time employees
- Only part-time employees
Who is responsible for reviewing the termination policy annually according to the Spring Fire Department Policies & Procedures?
Who is responsible for reviewing the termination policy annually according to the Spring Fire Department Policies & Procedures?
- The Human Resources department
- The Fire Chief
- All Spring Fire Department personnel
- The Fire Chief or designee(s) (correct)
What is considered a voluntary termination of employment or membership according to the Spring Fire Department Policies & Procedures?
What is considered a voluntary termination of employment or membership according to the Spring Fire Department Policies & Procedures?
How much notice are members requested to provide before separating from the Spring Fire Department according to the Policies & Procedures?
How much notice are members requested to provide before separating from the Spring Fire Department according to the Policies & Procedures?
Who is specifically requested to provide a minimum of 30 days' notice before separating from the Spring Fire Department according to the Policies & Procedures?
Who is specifically requested to provide a minimum of 30 days' notice before separating from the Spring Fire Department according to the Policies & Procedures?
According to the Spring Fire Department Policies & Procedures, what happens if a member resigns to avoid disciplinary action?
According to the Spring Fire Department Policies & Procedures, what happens if a member resigns to avoid disciplinary action?
What is the responsibility of all Spring Fire Department personnel according to the Policies & Procedures?
What is the responsibility of all Spring Fire Department personnel according to the Policies & Procedures?
What is the scope of the termination policy according to the Spring Fire Department Policies & Procedures?
What is the scope of the termination policy according to the Spring Fire Department Policies & Procedures?
What is the document number of the Spring Fire Department Policies & Procedures regarding termination, reinstatement, and retirement?
What is the document number of the Spring Fire Department Policies & Procedures regarding termination, reinstatement, and retirement?
Which department is responsible for coordinating the member's exit process?
Which department is responsible for coordinating the member's exit process?
What action will be taken if a member fails to return department property?
What action will be taken if a member fails to return department property?
Who must approve involuntary terminations?
Who must approve involuntary terminations?
What does it mean for membership/employment with Spring Fire Department to be 'At Will'?
What does it mean for membership/employment with Spring Fire Department to be 'At Will'?
What is the purpose of the exit interview?
What is the purpose of the exit interview?
What types of member misconduct may result in immediate dismissal without prior use of progressive discipline?
What types of member misconduct may result in immediate dismissal without prior use of progressive discipline?
Who is responsible for reviewing the situation and determining if discharge is warranted?
Who is responsible for reviewing the situation and determining if discharge is warranted?
What is the consequence of failing to provide requested notice and/or attend an exit interview?
What is the consequence of failing to provide requested notice and/or attend an exit interview?
What must be done with department equipment upon resignation?
What must be done with department equipment upon resignation?
Are members who were involuntarily terminated eligible for reinstatement?
Are members who were involuntarily terminated eligible for reinstatement?
Which of the following is a requirement for reinstatement in the Spring Fire Department?
Which of the following is a requirement for reinstatement in the Spring Fire Department?
What happens to a returning applicant's rank upon resignation?
What happens to a returning applicant's rank upon resignation?
What rank will a reinstated firefighter have?
What rank will a reinstated firefighter have?
What is the reinstatement timeline for operations personnel who have been absent for less than 1 year?
What is the reinstatement timeline for operations personnel who have been absent for less than 1 year?
What is the reinstatement timeline for operations personnel who have been absent for 1 year or more?
What is the reinstatement timeline for operations personnel who have been absent for 1 year or more?
What are the retirement eligibility requirements for volunteer members of the Spring Fire Department?
What are the retirement eligibility requirements for volunteer members of the Spring Fire Department?
What are the retirement eligibility requirements for employees who participate in Department retirement plans?
What are the retirement eligibility requirements for employees who participate in Department retirement plans?
Who can make changes to the benefit and retirement plans in the Spring Fire Department?
Who can make changes to the benefit and retirement plans in the Spring Fire Department?
Who should a member contact for additional information and/or processing of retirement?
Who should a member contact for additional information and/or processing of retirement?
What is the document number for the Spring Fire Department's Termination, Reinstatement and Retirement policy?
What is the document number for the Spring Fire Department's Termination, Reinstatement and Retirement policy?
