Article 21

Question 1

A FF who is suspended for up to a maximum of 10 calendar days may submit a request to the Chief to forfeit either his accumulated paid vacation or holiday leave in lieu of the suspension. Must make the request to the Chief within ___________ of receipt of notice of the disciplinary action.

Answer 1

24 hours

Question 2

Forfeited time shall not apply to annual leave use requirements.

Question 3

FF shall be notified in writing that he is the subject of a Formal Administrative Investigation and the allegations against the FF at least _____________________ to the initial interrogation by the Chief.

Answer 3

36 hours prior

Question 4

What are meetings, interviews, questions, and/or discussions, including those that could possibly lead to a formal administrative investigation, conducted by the officers in the FF’s chain of command considered?

Answer 4

Preliminary or fact finding Investigations.

May be initiated at any time and without notice or requirement of representative.

Question 5

A FF shall notify the Chief through the chain of command within ___________ of the FF’s arrest for a Class A or Class B misdemeanor or felony, official charge for a Class A or B misdemeanor, felony indictment, and the conviction, acquittal, or dismissal related thereto.

Answer 5

48 hours

(Test question was about notifying the Chief within 48 hours)

Question 6

In regards to a formal administrative investigation, a firefighter shall be entitled to

Answer 6

Have a representative present.