1-72 School Variances

Question 1

Members requesting official permission for variances of tours to attend school shall forward a report in duplicate, to the Bureau of Personnel, via the chain of command. Report shall include:
-Name, Rank, Unit, Group No., Reference No.
-Name and Type of School and Semester.
-Proof of Registration or Acceptance.
-Schedule of Classes (list subject, title, day of week and start and end).
-Nature of Degree or Certificate
This report shall be forwarded within how many days after registration for each semester?
.

Answer 1

2.1 (All)

This report shall be forwarded within three (3) days after registration for each semester.

Question 2

Mutual exchange of tours shall be the primary medium for arranging necessary time off to attend scheduled classes .Mutual exchange of tours shall be governed by the following restrictions?

Answer 2

3.1.1
A. Tours of duty shall not exceed 24 hours.
B. Mutual exchange of tours may be made between members assigned to the same division.

Question 3

Part tour mutuals shall be governed by the following restrictions?
Not less than _____ hours?
Not more than_____hours?

Answer 3

3.1.1 C
1. Not less than one (1) hour.
2. Not more than six (6) hours.
3. If the cooperator desires, the reimbursement of several part tour mutual may be accumulated to be reimbursed as a complete tour. Not more than one 15 hour tour may be accumulated.
Example: Five (5) three hour part tour mutuals may be reimbursed as a single 6x9 tour.
Note: The cooperator must be the same member in all instances.

Question 4

3.2 If mutual exchanges are unavailable, the following may be utilized by members seeking
time off:
3.2.1 Compensatory time due for Memorial or Veterans Day.
3.2.2 Adjusted tour (15 hours).
3.2.3 Any other compensatory time due.
Note: A minimum of how many hours off shall be used under this provision?

Answer 4

3.2 Note:

A minimum of one (1) hour off shall be used under this provision.

Question 5

Members attending Fire Science, Nursing, EMT Certification, Paramedic Programs and other schools are eligible to apply for excusal time. The member may be permitted excusal time up to a maximum of how many hours?

Answer 5

3.4

The member may be permitted excusal time up to a maximum of 36 hours

Question 6

Members shall repay excusal time as soon as possible, at their convenience. No time limitations for repayment shall be imposed as long as a member is enrolled. However, when a member owes 36 hours of excusal time for a period of _____ or more days no further excusal time shall be allowed?
Fill in the Blank

Answer 6

3.4
However, when a member owes 36 hours of excusal time for a period of 30 or more days no further excusal time shall be allowed?

Question 7

A member desiring to repay excusal time, shall verbally notify such intentions at roll call, at least how many hours prior to requested repayment time period, to the officer on duty or his immediate supervisor?

Answer 7

3.4.5
A member desiring to repay excusal time, shall verbally notify such intentions at roll call, at least 72 hours prior to requested repayment time period, to the officer on duty (immediate supervisor) who shall notify the battalion chief on duty. The battalion, after reviewing the projected manpower, may either approve or disapprove, the member’s request for repayment of excusal time. This member shall be given first priority in meeting the minimum level requirements of the battalion. Requests, by firefighters for repayment of excusal time shall be approved if the manning level is below MLA.

Question 8

Any member who discontinues attending a school, for which a school variance has been granted, shall forward a report within _____ days to the Bureau of Personnel, with full particulars?
Fill in the Blank

Answer 8

3.11
Any member who discontinues attending a school, for which a school variance has been granted, shall forward a report within three days to the Bureau of Personnel, with full particulars. Previous approval given to member for school variances shall be automatically revoked.