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What is the primary purpose of the tobacco products policy?
What is the primary purpose of the tobacco products policy?
Who is affected by the tobacco products policy?
Who is affected by the tobacco products policy?
Which of the following best describes 'smoking' in the context of this policy?
Which of the following best describes 'smoking' in the context of this policy?
What is included in the definition of 'tobacco products' according to the policy?
What is included in the definition of 'tobacco products' according to the policy?
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Which organization collaborated in developing this policy?
Which organization collaborated in developing this policy?
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What increased risks are associated with firefighters who smoke?
What increased risks are associated with firefighters who smoke?
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What is the primary reason for DFRS's policy against tobacco use?
What is the primary reason for DFRS's policy against tobacco use?
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What is the consequence for employees who violate the tobacco use policy?
What is the consequence for employees who violate the tobacco use policy?
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What does the DFRS believe about the non-use of tobacco products?
What does the DFRS believe about the non-use of tobacco products?
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Where is the use of tobacco prohibited according to DFRS policy?
Where is the use of tobacco prohibited according to DFRS policy?
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Which benefit of non-use of tobacco is NOT mentioned in the policy?
Which benefit of non-use of tobacco is NOT mentioned in the policy?
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How does the DFRS aim to impact non-tobacco users in the work environment?
How does the DFRS aim to impact non-tobacco users in the work environment?
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What overarching goal does DFRS have by enforcing the tobacco use policy?
What overarching goal does DFRS have by enforcing the tobacco use policy?
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Who is responsible for ensuring compliance with the tobacco use policy?
Who is responsible for ensuring compliance with the tobacco use policy?
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Which document must supervisors forward in case of tobacco use violations?
Which document must supervisors forward in case of tobacco use violations?
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What action must the Deputy Chief take upon receiving documentation of a policy violation?
What action must the Deputy Chief take upon receiving documentation of a policy violation?
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What right do employees have regarding allegations of tobacco use?
What right do employees have regarding allegations of tobacco use?
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To whom must violations of the tobacco policy be forwarded after documentation?
To whom must violations of the tobacco policy be forwarded after documentation?
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Under which policy will the supervisor request disciplinary action for violations?
Under which policy will the supervisor request disciplinary action for violations?
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What could happen to an employee's benefits if they violate the tobacco policy?
What could happen to an employee's benefits if they violate the tobacco policy?
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What is the proper channel for supervisors to submit documentation of tobacco use violations?
What is the proper channel for supervisors to submit documentation of tobacco use violations?
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What is the policy regarding tobacco use for employees hired on or after July 1, 1999?
What is the policy regarding tobacco use for employees hired on or after July 1, 1999?
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What must an employee hired before July 1, 1999 do to be entitled to service-connected disability retirement benefits?
What must an employee hired before July 1, 1999 do to be entitled to service-connected disability retirement benefits?
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What action can result in termination under the tobacco use policy?
What action can result in termination under the tobacco use policy?
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What documentation is required for violations of the tobacco policy?
What documentation is required for violations of the tobacco policy?
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What steps must an employee take if they are a tobacco user and were hired before July 1, 1999?
What steps must an employee take if they are a tobacco user and were hired before July 1, 1999?
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What cardiovascular program must employees hired before July 1, 1999 participate in to qualify for retirement benefits?
What cardiovascular program must employees hired before July 1, 1999 participate in to qualify for retirement benefits?
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Which of the following statements is true for employees hired on or after July 1, 1999 regarding tobacco use?
Which of the following statements is true for employees hired on or after July 1, 1999 regarding tobacco use?
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What must all incidents of on-duty tobacco use by employees hired before July 1, 1999 entail?
What must all incidents of on-duty tobacco use by employees hired before July 1, 1999 entail?
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What action is taken for employees hired before July 1, 1999, regarding the supervisor's memorandum and employee's written response?
What action is taken for employees hired before July 1, 1999, regarding the supervisor's memorandum and employee's written response?
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What is the consequence for employees hired on or after July 1, 1999, who breach the policy?
What is the consequence for employees hired on or after July 1, 1999, who breach the policy?
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What document does the Deputy Chief, Bureau of Program Support Services manage for employees hired after July 1, 1999?
What document does the Deputy Chief, Bureau of Program Support Services manage for employees hired after July 1, 1999?
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Which former policy is canceled by the current policy on the use of tobacco products?
Which former policy is canceled by the current policy on the use of tobacco products?
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To whom are copies of the supervisor's memorandum and employee's response forwarded when appropriate, for employees hired before July 1, 1999?
To whom are copies of the supervisor's memorandum and employee's response forwarded when appropriate, for employees hired before July 1, 1999?
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What action must uniformed personnel employed by DFRS take regarding tobacco products post-July 1, 1999?
What action must uniformed personnel employed by DFRS take regarding tobacco products post-July 1, 1999?
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Which of the following signifies a key reason DFRS developed the tobacco products policy?
Which of the following signifies a key reason DFRS developed the tobacco products policy?
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In the policy, what specific type of tobacco product is explicitly mentioned among those that fall under the definition?
In the policy, what specific type of tobacco product is explicitly mentioned among those that fall under the definition?
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What must be submitted to the Deputy Chief upon a documented tobacco use violation?
What must be submitted to the Deputy Chief upon a documented tobacco use violation?
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What is one method by which DFRS aims to evaluate compliance with the tobacco use policy?
What is one method by which DFRS aims to evaluate compliance with the tobacco use policy?
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What is one of the benefits of abstaining from tobacco products according to DFRS?
What is one of the benefits of abstaining from tobacco products according to DFRS?
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Which of the following statements accurately reflects the policy on tobacco use in vehicles?
Which of the following statements accurately reflects the policy on tobacco use in vehicles?
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What health risk is highlighted as significantly increased by the combination of firefighting and tobacco use?
What health risk is highlighted as significantly increased by the combination of firefighting and tobacco use?
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What environmental benefit does DFRS associate with the non-use of tobacco products?
What environmental benefit does DFRS associate with the non-use of tobacco products?
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What is one consequence outlined for employees who violate the tobacco policy?
What is one consequence outlined for employees who violate the tobacco policy?
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What aspect of health does DFRS aim to improve by enforcing the tobacco non-use policy?
What aspect of health does DFRS aim to improve by enforcing the tobacco non-use policy?
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According to the policy, which document is essential for forwarding a tobacco use violation?
According to the policy, which document is essential for forwarding a tobacco use violation?
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Which of the following is NOT an intention of DFRS regarding tobacco use?
Which of the following is NOT an intention of DFRS regarding tobacco use?
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What action is required for employees hired on or after July 1, 1999 when they breach the tobacco use policy?
What action is required for employees hired on or after July 1, 1999 when they breach the tobacco use policy?
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Which of the following documents must be placed in the personnel file of employees hired before July 1, 1999 upon a violation?
Which of the following documents must be placed in the personnel file of employees hired before July 1, 1999 upon a violation?
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What is the relationship between the tobacco use policy and the previously existing DFRS policy on tobacco?
What is the relationship between the tobacco use policy and the previously existing DFRS policy on tobacco?
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In what situation would the Chief of DFRS receive documentation concerning tobacco use violations for employees hired before July 1, 1999?
In what situation would the Chief of DFRS receive documentation concerning tobacco use violations for employees hired before July 1, 1999?
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Which of the following best describes the process for employees hired before July 1, 1999 regarding service-connected disability retirement benefits?
Which of the following best describes the process for employees hired before July 1, 1999 regarding service-connected disability retirement benefits?
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What must supervisors do if they witness an on-duty tobacco use violation?
What must supervisors do if they witness an on-duty tobacco use violation?
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Which documentation is necessary to negate an employee's entitlement to service-connected disability retirement benefits?
Which documentation is necessary to negate an employee's entitlement to service-connected disability retirement benefits?
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How must an employee respond if they wish to contest an allegation of tobacco use?
How must an employee respond if they wish to contest an allegation of tobacco use?
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What action is taken if an employee hired before July 1, 1999, does not participate in the required cardiovascular program?
What action is taken if an employee hired before July 1, 1999, does not participate in the required cardiovascular program?
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What role does the Deputy Chief, Bureau of Program Support Services play in the event of a tobacco use policy violation?
What role does the Deputy Chief, Bureau of Program Support Services play in the event of a tobacco use policy violation?
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To whom must supervisors send documentation of a tobacco policy violation?
To whom must supervisors send documentation of a tobacco policy violation?
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What happens to documentation of tobacco use violations after it is completed?
What happens to documentation of tobacco use violations after it is completed?
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What is the process for initiating disciplinary action for policy violations according to the procedures outlined?
What is the process for initiating disciplinary action for policy violations according to the procedures outlined?
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What is required for employees hired before July 1, 1999 to be automatically entitled to disability retirement benefits?
What is required for employees hired before July 1, 1999 to be automatically entitled to disability retirement benefits?
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Which action is explicitly stated as a requirement for employees hired on or after July 1, 1999?
Which action is explicitly stated as a requirement for employees hired on or after July 1, 1999?
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What must be documented in writing according to the policy?
What must be documented in writing according to the policy?
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Which of the following describes the consequence for an employee who violates the tobacco use policy?
Which of the following describes the consequence for an employee who violates the tobacco use policy?
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For employees hired before July 1, 1999, which requirement relates to tobacco use that affects their disability retirement benefits?
For employees hired before July 1, 1999, which requirement relates to tobacco use that affects their disability retirement benefits?
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Which group must employees hired on or after July 1, 1999 provide documentation of tobacco use incidents to?
Which group must employees hired on or after July 1, 1999 provide documentation of tobacco use incidents to?
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What does not influence an employee's eligibility for service-connected disability benefits if hired after July 1, 1999?
What does not influence an employee's eligibility for service-connected disability benefits if hired after July 1, 1999?
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Which of these statements best describes the cardiovascular fitness program for employees hired before July 1, 1999?
Which of these statements best describes the cardiovascular fitness program for employees hired before July 1, 1999?
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Study Notes
Tobacco Use Policy
- This Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (DFRS) policy, established in 2001, outlines rules for tobacco use among DFRS personnel.
- The policy was developed in conjunction with the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 1664.
- Tobacco use is prohibited in all county buildings, vehicles, and at all work sites.
- Employees hired before July 1, 1999 who violate the policy are subject to disciplinary action, including dismissal.
- Employees hired on or after July 1, 1999 who violate the policy are subject to termination.
Service-Connected Disability Retirement Benefits
- Employees hired before July 1, 1999 must not use tobacco more than three times on-duty after June 30, 2000 to be automatically entitled to service-connected disability retirement benefits for occupational diseases.
- These employees must also complete a tobacco cessation program and participate in a cardiovascular fitness program.
- Employees hired on or after July 1, 1999 must not use tobacco products while on-duty or off-duty to be automatically entitled to service-connected disability retirement benefits.
- Any violations of the policy must be documented in writing and forwarded to the Deputy Chief, Bureau of Program Support Services.
Consequences for Violations
- Supervisors are responsible for documenting violations and initiating disciplinary action.
- Employees have the right to respond to alleged violations in writing before they are forwarded to the Deputy Chief.
- The Deputy Chief ensures appropriate documentation is completed for violations, and the documentation is forwarded to the relevant County Department for action.
- A copy of all documentation is also forwarded to the DFRS Chief and the Local 1664 President.
Montgomery County Division of Fire and Rescue Services: Tobacco Use Policy
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Policy 806: Outlines a tobacco use policy for all uniformed personnel in the Division of Fire and Rescue Services (DFRS).
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Purpose:
- Establish a policy regarding tobacco use.
- Clarify circumstances that could impact an employee's eligibility for service-connected disability retirement benefits.
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Applicability:
- All DFRS personnel in the Fire/Rescue Occupational Series.
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Definitions:
- DFRS: Division of Fire and Rescue Services
- LFRD: Local Fire and Rescue Department
- Local 1664: International Association of Fire Fighters Local 1664
- Employee: Uniformed personnel employed by the DFRS
- Smoking: Lighting, smoking, or carrying a lighted or smoldering cigar, cigarette, or pipe.
- Tobacco Product: Any product made from or containing tobacco.
- Use of Tobacco: Any form of consuming or using tobacco products.
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Background:
- Fire and rescue personnel are exposed to significant health hazards.
- Studies show increased risk for heart and lung disease when working as a firefighter and smoking.
- The policy promotes employee health.
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Policy:
- Tobacco use is prohibited in all work sites where County employees are assigned and in all County buildings, in accordance with Montgomery County Code §24-9.
- Tobacco use is prohibited in all County and LFRD vehicles.
- For employees hired on or after July 1, 1999, tobacco use is prohibited on- and off-duty.
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Disciplinary Action:
- Employees who violate the policy are subject to disciplinary action, including dismissal.
- All violations must be documented in writing.
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Eligibility for Service-Connected Disability Retirement Benefits:
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Employees hired before July 1, 1999:
- Must meet eligibility requirements under §9-503 of the Labor and Employment Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
- Must not use tobacco Products more than three times on duty after June 30, 2000.
- Must participate in Tobacco cessation programs approved by the County.
- Must participate in a cardiovascular fitness assessment and evaluation program and follow recommendations.
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Employees hired on or after July 1, 1999:
- Must meet eligibility requirements under §9-503 of the Labor and Employment Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
- Must not use tobacco products on- or off-duty.
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Documentation:
- Supervisors are responsible for documenting incidents of tobacco use in violation of the policy.
- Employees have the right to respond to any alleged incidents of tobacco use before the allegation is forwarded to the Deputy Chief, Bureau of Program Support Services.
- Copies of documentation must be forwarded to the Chief of the Division of Fire and Rescue Services, the Local 1664 President, and the County Department.
Cancellation
- This policy cancels DFRS Policy #806 “Use of Tobacco Products,” issued on October 19, 1989.
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This quiz covers the Tobacco Use Policy established by Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services, detailing rules regarding tobacco use and its implications for service-connected disability retirement benefits. It addresses the differences in policy application based on the hire date of employees and outlines the necessary steps for eligibility.
