Alternate Duty SOP 104.08 Flashcards
Effective date of SOP 104.08?
03/01/2017
How is a request for alternate duty made?
Written request filed with the assistant fire chief
When are members who are on sick or injury leave expected to return to work?
As early as medically feasible
How are alternate duty assignments decided?
Based on the members ability to perform the duty as well as the departments need to have the job performed
To whom is priority given when making alternate duty assignments?
Line of duty illness or injury
What code applies when a member with a line of duty injury or illness is unable to continue alternate duty assignment?
Texas Local Government Code 143.073
What will occur when a member with a line of duty injury or illness refuses alternate duty assignment after being released by their physician to do so?
No injury leave paid
Member loses eligibility for worker’s compensation payments
Who’s responsibility is it to notify the assistant fire chief in writing whenever work status change occurs for a member on line of duty injury or illness leave?
The members
What is assumed by the FD of all individuals with an on duty injury or illness?
They are released back to work without restrictions immediately after seeing a physician
What is the max time for alternate duty assignment?
1 year unless extended by the Fire Chief
True or False? Alternate duty assignments will not be required for non-job-related illness or injury?
TRUE
What is the definition of alternate duty?
Full-time, but temporary special assignment based upon the medical/physical/psychological condition of an employee who cannot work in his or her permanent duty assignment
Who will approve alternate duty assignments?
Assistant Fire Chief
What will the assistant fire chief assign to all alternate duty assignments?
Supervisor
Who will monitor the activities of employees assigned to alternate duty?
City of Denton Risk Manager or designee
