Bids / Moves / Relief Factor

Question 1

Beginning in February 2017, all vacancies will be bid twice a year and will be advertised by _____________ of each year:

Answer 1

August 1st and February 1st

Question 2

Closing dates __________ after vacancies are advertised

Answer 2

1 pay period

Question 3

All award bids will be filled within _________ of award date of the bids

Answer 3

3 pay periods

Question 4

Driver Bid:

Answer 4

senior certified bidder, then senior bidder
o Certification preference on fire apparatus is limited to basic Driver Operator Certification
o Specialty trucks will be certified on during the bid period

Question 5

Paramedic Bid:

Answer 5

Minimum requirement is State of Florida Paramedic Certification to bid Paramedic positions
o Senior protocol certified, then Florida paramedic (protocol test during bid period)

Question 6

Airport Bids:

Answer 6

senior bidder who has qualified by successfully completing the department aircraft rescue and firefighting exam which is offered twice annually
o If no bidder is qualified, the bid will remain vacant
o Personnel assigned to the airport division will have the bid period to obtain airport certification

Question 7

Air truck Bids:

Answer 7

Senior certified, then senior bidder with the bid period to get certified

Question 8

Flight medic Bids:

Answer 8

senior certified bidder only

Question 9

Hazmat Bids (NEW)

Answer 9

senior bidder who has qualified by possessing as a minimum, state of Florida 160 hours hazardous material certification
o The successful bidder will have the bid period to obtain department certification as hazmat tech
o If there is no qualified bidder, the position will remain vacant

Question 10

Fireboat, Venom, Marine Firefighter

Answer 10

senior certified or the bid remains vacant

Question 11

Technical Rescue Bids (NEW):

Answer 11

bids will be awarded to the senior bidder who has qualified by possessing as a minimum, the following state of Florida approved technician level certifications:
o Structural collapse, trench rescue, vehicle and machinery rescue, rope rescue, and confined space rescue.
o The successful bidder will have the bid period to obtain department certification as a technical rescue technician.
o In the event there is no qualified bidder, the position will remain vacant.

Question 12

Requirements for TRT Bid:

Answer 12

Structural collapse, 
trench rescue, 
vehicle and machinery rescue, 
rope rescue, 
confined space rescue

Question 13

CR firefighter

Answer 13

senior certified, then senior bidder. If no bidder has certification/qualification, the bid will remain vacant.

Question 14

In order to count toward bid requirements for preference, qualification/certifications must be obtained __________

Answer 14

prior to the BID announcement

Question 15

Where department requirements provide for an evaluation of applicant’s qualifications, evaluation of job performance, written test, and demonstrated ability to perform the position sought, qualification will be relevant to the position bid. A written description of those qualifications will be provided to local 1403

Answer 15

2 weeks prior to the announcement

Question 16

Personnel will be assigned to fill vacancies on the basis of preferences, department requirements, and

Answer 16

time in grade

Question 17

If a senior person does not get the bid, the ___________ concerned will notify the individual 5 days prior to the BID being awarded

Answer 17

Division chief

Question 18

The department may move an employee up to _______ or parts thereof for each year of the agreement

Answer 18

4 shifts

Question 19

For purposes of filling in OIC position, individuals on a current ___________ may be moved an additional 4 times

Answer 19

promotional eligibility list

Question 20

If the employee is moved without his or her consent, the department shall first _________

Answer 20

seek volunteers for the move from the concerned battalion

Question 21

Up to _____ moves while resolving personal conflict

Answer 21

6

Then a panel of three 3 union and 3 management will decide what to do

Question 22

A move is a change of incentive, a change of unit, or __________

Answer 22

change of station

Question 23

Unilateral transfer – requires ________ notice

Answer 23

2 weeks

Question 24

Backup drivers:

Answer 24

1. CR firefighter if the driver is on CR
2. Senior certified driver bid on the apparatus in question
3. Senior certified driver riding on the apparatus
4. Senior certified driver within the division

Question 25

Vacancies more than ______ go on the IAP

Answer 25

4 weeks

Question 26

Training captain and training chief fire officer and all ____________ shall be based on the assessment of the candidates seniority, certifications and other job related qualifications as determined by the department

Answer 26

PIO positions

o Selected by a joint labor management committee with three representatives from the bargaining unit three representatives from the department
o Submits recommendation to the director or designee for consideration and final approval

Question 27

Chief fire officer Relief Factor:

Answer 27

4.3

Question 28

Fire captain Relief Factor:

Answer 28

4.4

Question 29

Fire Lieutenant Relief Factor:

Answer 29

4.5