100s (103.08-104.3)

Question 1

What is the training requirement for Haz TRT and ARFF?

Answer 1

HAZ/TRT: 200 hour

ARFF: 80 hour

Question 2

When do you start receiving special assignment pay?

Answer 2

1: Assigned to unit for 6 consecutive months
2: 75% of training completed
3: Get attribute when training complete

Question 3

What is the special team commitment?

Answer 3

3 years from completion of training in all situations

Question 4

When if a certified member comes back to special temas?

Answer 4

Less than 12 months away: Immediately receive pay and 1 year commitment
More than 12: Must take a written test (75%) and practical within 90 days. New members must precept.
1 year commitment

Question 5

What is continuing education for special teams?

Answer 5

75% of required training must be attended to maintain pay

Question 6

When will a temp promotion be made?

Answer 6

When a vacancy exist for longer than 90 days or 30 consecutive shifts

Question 7

What if a vacancy is expected for captain or engineer less than 90 days?

Answer 7

It can be filled with leave pool personnel

Question 8

What if leave pool personnel are unavailable and there is a cap eng vacancy for less than 90 days?

Answer 8

Then a temp promotion will be made if vacancy will last 30 days or longer

Question 9

What if there is a need for a temp promotion of longer than 90 days or 30 shifts and the promotional list is exhausted?

Answer 9

1: The most senior member who tested but not make the list
2: The most senior member that fits the requirement
3: Department reserves final approval

Question 10

How long will a temp promotion last?

Answer 10

1: The member fails to perform at the new level
2: Temp spot becomes permanent and the promotion is finalized
3: Member returns to their spot ending the need
4: The list expires member are then reorder and temp promotions reassigned (12 months unless extended)

Question 11

When a member is pregnant it is let to the doctor to determine work status, what are the responsibilities of the employee?

Answer 11

1: Notify supervisor they are pregnant
2: Notify wellness if they are going on transitional work
3: They remain on new assignment until physician says otherwise or when they have the child

Question 12

What are supervisor responsibilities if they have a pregnant member who needs transitional duty?

Answer 12

1: Info employee of transitional work and FMLA
2: Inform employee of personnel rules
3: After wellness approves transitional duty supervisor will work with BC to find placement

Question 13

When should pregnant members notify supervisor and request transitional assignment?

Answer 13

Strongly recommended do it early

Question 14

When shall pregnant member return to work?

Answer 14

After baby is born and have approval with work status form from physician

Question 15

Members with over 12 weeks employment can request leave for family medical reasons in what situations?

Answer 15

1: Birth of child
2: Care of son daughter spouse, parent with serious condition
3: Any serious health condition that makes employee unable to do job

Question 16

What is termed a serious illness that you can get family leave for?

Answer 16

1: Inpatient treatment
2: Any situation that causes person to missed more than 3 calendar of work school that requires treatment

Question 17

how do you get approval to use city department logo?

Answer 17

1: Immediate supervisor approval
2: Assistant chief final approval

Question 18

How to we recommend change to logo patches etc?

Answer 18

Uniform committee or apparatus committee

Question 19

How does an outside agency request use of our logo?

Answer 19

PIO

Question 20

How often are SOPs reviewed?

Answer 20

1: Every three years
2: When we have changes to policy

Question 21

Who maintains SOPs on website?

Answer 21

Communications

Question 22

Who are responsible for SOPs?

Answer 22

The Assistant Chief whos department each one governs

Question 23

How do we update our people on a change in SOP?

Answer 23

Email

Question 24

What social media posts can be used in a human resource or equal opportunity investigation?

Answer 24

Any post you make about other city employees or city activities

Question 25

Who can speak on social media on behalf of department?

Answer 25

Only those authorized

Question 26

What info about your employment can you post on social media?

Answer 26

1: Work information (job title duties) 2: Updates on advancement honors accomplishments 3: Participation is city sponsored events

Question 27

What cannot be included on any private social media site?

Answer 27

1: Any post that violates customer privacy 2: Any pictures of incidents or patients 3: Any images material belonging to the department without approval 4: Any non public department images like floor plans of station

Question 28

When shall members post to social media?

Answer 28

It is not appropriate to post to social media while on city time, nor should you use city email as your log in

Question 29

What is the best way to post approved department social media posts?

Answer 29

You may re post these but the best way is by link

Question 30

Can we participate in any campaign for Mesa elected office?

Answer 30

NO City charter prohibits, we also cannot use city resources to campaigning for city measures (question 2)

Question 31

Are social media post about the department subject to freedom of information?

Answer 31

Yes

Question 32

If authorized as a representative of the city how may you speak?

Answer 32

1: Not disparage city department or officials 2: Not endorse 3: Promptly correct errors 4: Not delete a post unless violates policy 5: During normal hours (no OT for social media post)

Question 33

What should be expected of all activity over city wi fi?

Answer 33

It is not private

Question 34

Can the department access your posts without prior notice?

Answer 34

Yes

Question 35

What shall any member (including volunteer) do if they encounter abuse of minor or vulnerable adult?

Answer 35

1: Immediately report to peace officer or CPS 2: Notify direct supervisor 3: Document a pre-hospital

Question 36

What is it considered if you fail to report abuse?

Answer 36

A crime | Can cause disciplinary action to dismissal

Question 37

What are your responsibilities as a supervisor if you are notified of abuse?

Answer 37

1: Ensure reporting is completed 2: Report up the chain to assistant chief then HR 3: Chiefs deal with PD side

Question 38

The transitional work program (light duty) is used when members can function in their job what may this include?

Answer 38

1: Physical injury 2: Psychological injury 3: Illness 4: Pregnancy 5: Any other condition that affects their or their crews safety

Question 39

What must be determined if a member is on transitional duty?

Answer 39

They must have the ability to return to work its not for permanent assignment

Question 40

How long can someone be on transitional duty?

Answer 40

1: 90 days 2: Then an additional 90 days with fire chief and HR approval 1040 hours

Question 41

What criteria must be met to go on transitional duty regardless if happened on or off duty?

Answer 41

1: Must be employee at the time of injury illness 2: Fit for transitional duty (physician sign the form with aprox date of return to full duty) 3: If injury off job department has right to have this form filled out 4: If an elected non emergent surgery try to schedule a good time with wellness, forms needs to be in 2 weeks before surgery

Question 42

If the department requires a second opinion for transitional duty who pays for it?

Answer 42

The city

Question 43

If the transitional duty form filled out by the doc does not meet requirements who is responsible for contacting the doc?

Answer 43

The member

Question 44

What if a transitional duty position is not available in the FD?

Answer 44

They will look for a spot in another city department

Question 45

How shall employees be paid on transitional work?

Answer 45

1: At the rank and step at time of injury 2: No OT (unless required by supervisor to complete a project

Question 46

If member get return to duty from a different doc than the original what can the city require?

Answer 46

Approval from initial doc at members expense

Question 47

How do you transfer 56 hour work week sick and vacation to 40 hour work week?

Answer 47

Divide by 1.4

Question 48

What is long term modified work program?

Answer 48

1: Member can never return to work 2: Case by case basis 3: Funding is available for a position for member 4: Last 3 performance evals good 5: Supervisors and BCs from last 3 years must recommend 6: Member must have 15 years in PSPRS 7: Annual reevaluation 8: 5 years total 9: No promotions 10 Voluntary otherwise med retirement 11: Must contribute to goals of department 12: Can be placed in a staff position 13: Decision of Fire Chief is final

Question 49

Who is required to submit to an annual medical exam?

Answer 49

All that use SCBA, BCs, Civilian training officers, investigators

Question 50

Who is required to do a annual fitness eval?

Answer 50

SCBA use and fire suppression

Question 51

What is a WPC?

Answer 51

Wellness Program Coordinator

Question 52

If the annaul fitness eval finds something that needs further eval who handles cost?

Answer 52

Member

Question 53

What happens if the annual fir eval reveals something that prevents the member from working?

Answer 53

1: Nature is not revealed to department 2: Doc recommends No work or light duty

Question 54

If department requires third opinion (private doc and department doc dont agree) and the member wants to choose their own doc what happens?

Answer 54

1: Member pays 2: No OT for visit 3: Must notify wellness before 4: Exam must be identical 5: Must be scheduled within 30 days of last scheduled department exams 6: Results signed by doc and forwarded to department doc 7: Both docs can reach out to other

Question 55

Supervisors should provide how much time for PT each shift?

Answer 55

1.5 hours

Question 56

Physical fitness participation only should be included in PAF, what should a supervisor do if there is a concern?

Answer 56

Contact WPC who can assign a Peer Fitness Trainer for a program

Question 57

What must supervisors do during PT?

Answer 57

1: Preserve crew integrity and ability to respond 2: Remain in 1st due 3: Project professional image 4: No more than 2 crews exercising in one area at same time 5: Only FD personnel can participate without approval from admin 6: Dont interfere with public

Question 58

Supervisor is responsible for safety during PT, what are issues to consider?

Answer 58

1: Crew familiar with equipment 2: Clothing and shoes 3: Appropriate time and location 4: Sunscreen and hydration 5: No hanging things from ceiling 6: Dumbbell not past 65 pounds 7: Kettle bell not past 53 pounds 8: Boxes no higher than 24