Articles 14, 15, 17, 22, 28, 45

Question 1

Art 14 Probationary

Answer 1

Probationary

Question 2

If probation (for new hire) isn’t competed after 1 yr:

Answer 2

May extend 30days due to absence or unsat performance

Question 3

Promotional probation:

Answer 3

is 4 mo, extended for 2 more after written notice to the FF. They could be kept in same position and it can’t be disbuted

Question 4

Art 15 Disciplinary

Answer 4

Action and Discharge

Question 5

If the grievance procedure is instituted over discipline, any written disciplinary action will not be placed in the personnel file or any permanent file until

Answer 5

the grievance procedure is completed

Question 6

During the promotion process, disciplinary material on file for two years or older (or one (1) year or older in the case of reprimands or counseling)

Answer 6

will not be given to any interview board.

Question 7

Discharge shall be considered a suspension without pay until

Answer 7

completion of Step 3 of the grievance procedure.

Question 8

Art 17 Performance Review

Answer 8

Performance

Question 9

Evaluations take place:

Answer 9

Annually, periodically, and in special occasions

Question 10

Any employee may

Answer 10

file a grievance over a performance rating but cannot be taken to arbitration unless it’s “unacceptable”

Question 11

Receiving an “unacceptable” or “needs improvement”

Answer 11

on an annual review, will have step increase stopped and will have to pay back the money

Question 12

FF must work at least 4 months out of the year:

Answer 12

to have an accurate performance rating

Question 13

Less than 4 months:

Answer 13

no rating & no step increase

Question 14

Probies receive performance reviews for:

Answer 14

after recruit class
after 4 months
after 8 months &
after 12 months

Question 15

Art 28 Vacations

Answer 15

1 yr = 5 vaca days

Question 16

Leave due to job related disability shall not qualify for

Answer 16

accrued vacation benefits after the first thirty (30) days of leave.

Question 17

Vacations are scheduled from beginning of 1st Kelly Day cycle after Dec 31:

Answer 17

until end of Kelly cycle including Dec 31 of the following yr.

Question 18

County determines # of employees:

Answer 18

who can be off on vacation

Question 19

May not schedule vacation time off :

Answer 19

in excess of anticipated accruals including existing banks

Question 20

In October the county

Answer 20

advises how many FF can have vaca for next yr

Question 21

Days off allowed per Bat:

Answer 21

up to 4 sta: 1 per position
up to 11 sta: 2 per position
more than 12 sta : 3 per
But not exceed total # of shift employees

Question 22

1st round vaca we MUST:

Answer 22

submit a minimum of 4 consecutive shifts with a Kelly Day within a 14 day period and it can’t be canceled

Question 23

2n round vaca we MAY:

Answer 23

submit requests for single group, with a minimum of 3 or more consecutive shifts (may include Kelly Days) within 14 day period

Question 24

3rd round vaca we

Answer 24

first come first serve to pick days and can ONLY be rescinded for a major emergency

Question 25

Cancel or request vaca must be

Answer 25

at least 67hrs notice from start of the leave period, including Kelly Days.

Question 26

Emergency leave approved by:

Answer 26

BC or DC if BC not available and time is charged in qtr hr increments

Question 27

How it’s charged:

Answer 27

If qualifies as sick leave, emergency leave shall be charged to the employee’s sick allotment. If not then it goes to reserve vacation and finally vacation

Question 28

Vaca time is taken

Answer 28

at min of 4hrs then half or more after that

Question 29

On April 1 of each year all hours in excess of five hundred (500) not taken:

Answer 29

shall be contributed to the Union Time Pool.

Question 30

If an employee notifies the department, prior to March 1st they are entering the D.R.O.P. or retiring during the next 12 months

Answer 30

he is exempt from the vacation cap and sweep on April 1st to figure vacation buyout prior to entering the D.R.O.P

Question 31

If he doesn’t enter the D.R.O.P. or retire, his vacation time is

Answer 31

retroactive at the value it exceeded the cap at the time of the previous April 1st sweep

Question 32

Art 45 Wellness

Answer 32

Program

Question 33

Wellness Steering Committee is:

Answer 33

made up of 3 Union reps &

3 reps from Fire Admin

Question 34

When Training & Safety Division completes a written summary of the of the Probie who completes Recruit Academy:

Answer 34

This written summary replaces the 4 mo Perf. Rvw

Question 35

Hired probationary FF’s get reviews:

Answer 35

twice during their 12 mo prob. period

Question 36

After the Supervisor does a final review on the new hire, he recommends:

Answer 36

Permanent status or termination