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1
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Who is included in our Collective Bargaining Agreement?

A

a. Firefighter I
b. Fire Inspector
c. D/O
d. R/Lt.
e. Fire Captain
f. Probationary employees

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2
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Who is excluded in our collective bargaining agreement?

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a. Fire Chief
b. Deputy Chief
c. Division Chief
d. Battalion Chief

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3
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Who provides Bulletin boards?

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The employer

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4
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Where are bulletin boards placed?

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a. Fire Stations

b. PSC

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5
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What will the Union use the bulletin boards for? (6)

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a. meetings
b. elections
c. committees
d. rulings and policy
e. recreation and social affairs
f. notices by public bodies

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6
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How many hours off is the DVP granted off?

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Not to exceed 192 hours

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7
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How far in advance should the request for time off from the DVP be? To who?

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a. At least 72 hours

b. To Fire Chief

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8
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Can the DVP be granted off if the leave causes overtime?

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No

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9
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Are union officials granted time off for Monthly meetings?

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Yes

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10
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What is the first step in the grievance procedure?

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a. Employee presents in writing
b. Within 5 working days of the event
c. To Division Chief or designee

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11
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What type of discussion is a Step 1 grievance?

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Informal

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12
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How long does the Division Chief have to reach a decision?

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5 working days, to the employee

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13
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After the Division Chief returns a decision, the Union Executive Board shall meet to discuss the grievance within _____ after it is filed.

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30 days

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14
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Who makes the decision to continue to Step 2 of the grievance procedure?

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Union Executive Board

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15
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What is the procedure for a Step 2 grievance?

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a. Presented to the Fire Chief

b. Within 5 working days

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16
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How long does the Fire Chief have to reach a decision?

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5 working days to the Union

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17
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When a grievance involves discipline in the form of suspension or applies to a number of employees, what step does the grievance start on?

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Step 2

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18
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If the grievance has not been resolved in Step 2, the union shall present it to _____ within _____.

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a. Personnel Director

b. Within 5 working days

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19
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The Personnel Director will meet with _____ within _____ to try and resolve the issue.

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a. Union

b. Within 5 working days

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20
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If the grievance is not resolved in this meeting, the Personnel Director will furnish a copy of his decision to the Union within _____.

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5 working days

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21
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Upon what day will the City Manager designate another individual to hear Step 3?

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Seven days written notice

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22
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If the grievance is not resolved in Step 3, it shall be submitted to _____ within _____.

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a. Arbitration

b. Within 10 days

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23
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An arbitrator is mutually selected from:

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Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service

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24
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How is the arbitration fee paid?

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Equally divided between the parties

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25
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How is the court reporters fee paid?

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a. The party making the request or

b. Whoever receives a transcript

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26
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Are off-duty employees paid to testify at an arbitration hearing?

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No

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27
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How long does the arbitrator have to render his report?

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Within 30 days

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28
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Any settlement of a grievance prior to arbitration shall be limited retroactively to a period not to exceed ____.

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10 days

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29
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Any resolution of a grievance by an arbitrator will be retroactive to a period determined by:

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The arbitrator

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30
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What is considered a “working day”?

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a. Monday - Friday

b. 0800 - 1600

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31
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The city deducts dues on a _____ basis.

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weekly

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32
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Who receives the dues money?

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Union Treasurer

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33
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When is seniority not accumulated?

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Any unpaid leave of absence, except military leave

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34
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Seniority will govern the following matters:

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Vacations and Kelly days

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35
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Are work assignments governed by seniority?

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By shift, no, as to allow flexibility for B/C

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36
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When are Kelly days bid?

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Annual in October

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37
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When do Kelly days become effective?

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First full pay period after Jan 1

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38
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How are Seniority ties broken for new hires? (4)

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a. Date of employment
b. Hiring exam score
c. Date on application
d. last name

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39
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How are seniority ties broken for promotions before April 1, 2002? (6)

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a. Time in rank
b. Time in next lowest rank
c. Date of employment
d. test score
e. date on application
f. last name

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40
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How are seniority ties broken for promotions after April 1, 2002? (6)

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a. Time in rank
b. Test score
c. Time in next lowest rank
d. Date of employment
e. Date on application
f. Last name

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41
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Approved time exchange forms are forwarded from _____ to _____.

A

B/C to Administrative officer

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42
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What is the minimum hour for a time exchange?

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2 hours

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43
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How much notice is needed for a 24 hours time exchange?

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1 shift notice

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44
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When is the one shift notice not needed for a time exchange?

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a. Not required for partial shift exchanges for less than 12 hours
b. Unless the exchange starts at 0800

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45
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Who maintains the original time exchange forms?

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The City

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46
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Are probationary employees allowed to do time exchanges?

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No, except for job related educational purposes

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47
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An employee that abuses time exchange policy shall be subject to the loss of time exchanges for:

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Up to 1 year

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48
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If an employee fails to work all or part of the time exchange and the City must pay overtime, the Employee on the time exchange will:

A

have annual leave deducted

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49
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How long is a leave of absence without pay?

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a. 60 calendar days

b. may be renewed for 30 days

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50
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Who approves a leave without pay?

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Personnel Director

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51
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Which type of leave of absence without pay is not grievable?

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Denial of leave for the purpose of attending an educational institute

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52
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What must happen first before any unpaid leave is granted?

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Exhaust annual leave, sick leave, and floating holidays

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53
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Will the employee accrue any benefits while on unpaid leave?

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No

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54
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When does the Personnel Director NOT have to approve unpaid leave?

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For one pay period or less (2 weeks)

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55
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How many days of unpaid leave will cause an adjustment to the employee’s anniversary date?

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Unpaid leave of absence of 30 calendar days or more

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56
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How many hours of sick leave per week do shift employees accrue?

A

2.77

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57
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Shift employees are not to exceed _____ hours of sick leave per year.

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144

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58
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How many hours of sick leave per week do non-shift employees accrue?

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1.84

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59
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Non-shift employees are not to exceed _____ hours of sick leave per year.

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96

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60
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Are probationary employees allowed to use sick leave?

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Yes, city may require a doctor’s note

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61
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What is the sick leave payoff for employees hired on or before Oct. 1, 1985?

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100 %, employed for 10 years

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62
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What is the sick leave payoff for employees hired after Oct. 1, 1985?

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One-half (1/2) upon retirement
One quarter (1/4) upon resignation
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63
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If an employee dies in the line of duty, what is done with his sick leave?

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Employee’s beneficiary will receive 100% within 30 days

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64
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Employees fired for just cause will be afforded how much accrued leave?

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None, all is forfeited

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65
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Sick leave may be used for the following reasons: (3)

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a. Personal or physical incapacity
b. Enforced quarantine
c. Doctor’s visits (return to work and round to nearest 1/4 hr)

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66
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Can shift personnel schedule medical treatment on duty days?

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a. Yes, must be approved in advance by Fire Chief

b. Must present a doctor’s note

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67
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Medical treatment scheduled in advance on duty days must be approved by:

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Fire Chief or designee

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68
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Employees must call in sick prior to _____.

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0700 hrs

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69
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Employees who do not use sick time for a _____ period will receive:

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a. 6 month period

b. 12 hours annual leave (shift), 8 hours (days)

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70
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What are the 6 months periods for not using sick leave?

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a. October 1 to March 31

b. April 1 to September 30

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71
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The annual leave for not using sick time will be added by the SECOND full pay period after:

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a. March 31

b. September 30

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72
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Who must approve the non-job related light duty?

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Risk manager and City manager

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73
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Light duty is approved for a time frame of:

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a. 30 days

b. past 30 days must be approved by City Manager

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74
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If an employee calls out sick after providing a notice of resignation and does not have a doctors note:

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Annual leave will be charged

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75
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What is the Worker’s Compensation policy?

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a. Afforded 1 year of worker’s comp
b. If after 1 year, the physician believe employee can return within 12 months, another 1 year of worker’s comp is afforded
c. Extension past 1 year will not apply for injuries sustained during recreational activities

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76
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The city can deny supplemental benefits if the injury was sustained by: (4)

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a. Willful misconduct
b. Gross negligence
c. Criminal act
d. Intoxication or drug use

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77
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If an employee is granted a disability pension because of an injury and returns to regular duty, what happens with the time he was out?

A

a. counted as continuous service for seniority purposes

b. Effective Feb 22, 2005

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78
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When is health insurance for new employees made available? (2)

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a. first of the month following 30 days of employment

b. employee must complete application within 30 days

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79
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How much does the city pay for medical insurance for Single employee?

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100% of HMO (1/1/12)

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80
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How much does the city pay for medical insurance for family employee?

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2/3 of HMO (1/1/12)

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81
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What is the city life insurance valued at?

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a. Employee’s annual salary (rounded to highest $1,000 with a max of $50,000)
b. Available the first month of employment following 30 days

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82
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How much is paid out if a firefighter is killed while performing his duties?

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$50,000

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83
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How much is paid out if a firefighter is killed in response to an emergency?

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$50,000 plus previous $50,000 = $100,000

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84
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How much is paid out if a firefighter is killed by arson?

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$150,000

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85
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What is the maximum DROP participation period?

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a. 7 year

b. On or after Oct. 1, 2010

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86
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What is the earning rate on the DROP program?

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6% per annum

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87
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What is the maximum number of overtime hours that will be calculated into the pension?

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300 hours as of Jan. 1, 2011

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88
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The COLA was increased to _____ effective _____.

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2.5% effective Oct. 1, 2013

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89
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What is the maximum BAC-DROP period?

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a. Increased from 18 to 24 months

b. With a reduction of 6 months in maximum time

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90
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What is the second tier benefits for normal retirement age?

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a. 55 or older with 10 years

b. 52 or older with 25 years

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91
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What is the second tier benefits - benefit percentage?

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a. 3% for each year of the first 25 years

b. 1% for each year after

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92
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What is the second tier benefit contribution?

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9% of salary

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93
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An employee may elect an early retirement benefit upon reaching age ___ with ___ years of service with a ___% reduction for each year under age 55

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a. 50 with 10 years with a 3% reduction

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94
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What is the current employee contribution?

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10.63%

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95
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What will the current employee contribution become if the second tier becomes in effect?

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9.95%

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96
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A re-opener of negotiations will happen within _____ of a request. (Retirement)

A

2 weeks

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97
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What is Chapter 175?

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Premium Tax Revenues

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98
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How many shifts off are shift employees granted for bereavement?

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a. 1 in state

b. 2 out of state

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99
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How many shift off are non-shift employees granted for bereavement?

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a. 3 - 8 hour days for in state

b. 5 - 8 hour days for out of state

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100
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If more bereavement time is needed ,what can be done? Where does it come from?

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a. Fire Chief may approve and charge other accrued time

b. Annual or Comp time

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101
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What are the types of acceptable bereavement documentation?

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a. Obituary (original, not a copy of newspaper)
b. Death certificate
c. Other similar original document

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102
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What other paperwork must be submitted when requesting bereavement leave?

A

City Funeral Leave

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103
Q

How much is reimbursed for a technical training class?

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Full amount

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104
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Where does the pay-out for the technical class come from?

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Training budget

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105
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What is the compensation for EMT?

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5%

106
Q

What is the compensation for Paramedic?

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12.5%

107
Q

What is the compensation for Paramedic I?

A

15%

108
Q

Any employee hired after _____ must maintain their paramedic certification.

A

Oct. 1, 1997

109
Q

Newly trained paramedics must qualify for Paramedic I within:

A

2 years or revert to EMT pay

110
Q

What is the incentive pay for Fire Science certification?

A

$35.00 per pay period

111
Q

What is the incentive pay for Fire Officer I certification?

A

$35.00 per pay period

112
Q

What is the incentive pay for Associates Degree?

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$50.00 per pay period

$11.54 weekly

113
Q

What is the incentive pay for Bachelors Degree?

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$100.00 per pay period

$25.38 weekly

114
Q

How much is paid per certification? What is the maximum?

A

$250 each

$750 max

115
Q

The annual incentive payment for certifications will be paid out in:

A

First pay check in December

116
Q

The certification incentives must be turned in to _____ no later than _____ to get incentive pay.

A

a. Fire Chief

b. No later than Nov. 1

117
Q

Which certifications are payable: (11)

A

a. Hazmat
b. Dive
c. Technical rescue
d. Fire inspector
e. Plans examiner
f. Arson investigator
g. Fire service instructor
h. BLS
I. ALS
j. PALS
k. NFPA 1403 live fire training

118
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Special ops team members are not allowed to put in for _____ certification pay.

A

a. Hazmat
b. Dive
c. Technical rescue

119
Q

FLS members are not allowed to put in for _____ certification pay.

A

a. Inspector

b. Plans review

120
Q

FLS members can still put in for _____ certification pay.

A

a. Arson Investigator

121
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Training division are not allowed to put in for _____ certification pay.

A

a. Fire service instructor
b. BLS, ALS, PALS
c. Live Fire

122
Q

How often are Kelly days?

A

Off every 7th shift

123
Q

What is the normal work schedule?

A

Sunday through Saturday

124
Q

Who can change the normal duty hours? And how much notice must be given?

A

a. Fire Chief

b. 30 calendar days notice to Union

125
Q

What is the normal work day for day personnel?

A

0800 to 1600 with one paid hour lunch

126
Q

For non-shift personnel, what leave counts towards hours worked during a work week for overtime pay purposes?

A

Bereavement and Holiday time

127
Q

For non-shift personnel, what leave does not count towards hours worked during a work week for overtime pay purposes?

A

Sick, Annual, or Paid lunches

128
Q

What is the maximum number of compensatory hours employees may accumulate?

A

72 hours

129
Q

Compensatory hours can be used in ___ hour blocks for shift personnel.

A

24 hours

130
Q

Compensatory hours can be used in ___ hour blocks for non-shift personnel.

A

1 hour

131
Q

For shift personnel, overtime will be offered in ___ hour blocks when practicable.

A

12 hour

132
Q

Employees will be entitled to move to the next step on the pay plan based upon an:

A

Annual written performance evaluation

133
Q

If the employee’s anniversary date falls in the first week of a pay period, the effective date of the merit increase shall be:

A

At the beginning of that pay period

134
Q

If the employee’s anniversary date falls in the second week of a pay period, the effective date of the merit increase shall be:

A

At the beginning of the following pay period

135
Q

If an employee is promoted and his anniversary date is within ___ days, the newly promoted employee will be given his merit and pay increase for promotion.

A

60 days

136
Q

Employees who are assigned to work a permanent non-shift position are compensated with:

A

7.5%

137
Q

The EMS shift supervisor will receive an extra:

A

5%

138
Q

Who assigns the EMS shift supervisor?

A

a. Fire Chief

b. Removal from assignment is not grievable

139
Q

Honor guard, swat medic, and dive team members will receive an additional:

A

$7.50 per week

140
Q

How many holidays are shift personnel paid for?

A

12 days or 144 hours

141
Q

What is the rate of pay for Holiday pay?

A

Base pay including paramedic/EMT

142
Q

When are the holiday checks issued?

A

a. First pay period after May 15

b. First pay period after November 15

143
Q

For new employees or for employees who have one month or more of unpaid leave, their holiday pay will:

A

be adjusted on a pro rate basis

144
Q

To receive annual leave instead of holiday pay what is the procedure?

A

a. Written request to Finance Dept

b. No later than April 15 and / or October 15

145
Q

How many floating holidays does the non-shift employee get?

A

3 each fiscal year

146
Q

How much advanced notice must be provide to utilize the floating holiday? and to who?

A

a. up to 2 weeks

b. notify Fire Chief

147
Q

Who is eligible to use floating holidays?

A

Employees with 26 weeks of service

148
Q

What are the legal holidays observed? (9)

A

a. New year’s day
b. MLK day
c. Thanksgiving
d. Friday after thanksgiving
e. Labor day
f. Memorial day
g. 4th of july
h. Veteran’s day
i. Christmas day

149
Q

When a holiday falls on a weekend, the non-shift employee shall receive:

A

a. The Monday following off or,

b. The last working day prior off

150
Q

When a non-shift employee is required to work on a designate holiday, in addition to his regular day’s pay, he will receive:

A

8 hours of annual leave

151
Q

How many hours are forfeited when calling in sick or emergency on a holiday?

A

12 hours

152
Q

How are lay-offs performed?

A

In reverse order of seniority within each rank

153
Q

If an employee is bumped down because of lay-offs, what happens with his pay scale?

A

Retains rate of pay unless it exceeds the highest rate for the new class

154
Q

An employee on lay-off status does not accrue ___ but does retain his ___ for two years.

A

a. Seniority

b. Accumulated seniority

155
Q

What is the minimum call back pay for shift personnel?

A

a. 4 hours at 1 1/2

156
Q

What is the minimum call back pay for non-shift personnel?

A

a. 3 hours at 1 1/2

157
Q

How much time does the department need to notify employee in order to not have to pay call back time?

A

at least 7 days

158
Q

How many hours must be worked in order to receive out of class pay?

A

Minimum 2 hours

159
Q

How much is out of class pay?

A

5%

160
Q

The fire chief can deny annual because of:

A

Operational and/or staffing needs

161
Q

How many hours of annual leave is accrued for shift personnel between 1 month and 60 months (1 month to 5 years)?

A

120 hours

162
Q

How many hours of annual leave is accrued for shift personnel between 61 month and 120 months (5-10 yrs):

A

168 hours

163
Q

How many hours of annual leave is accrued for shift personnel between 121 months and 180 months (10-15 yrs)?

A

216 hours

164
Q

How many hours of annual leave is accrued for shift personnel between 181 months or longer? (15+ yrs)

A

264 hours

165
Q

How many hours of annual leave is accrued for non-shift personnel between 1 month and 60 months (1 month to 5 years)?

A

96 hours

166
Q

How many hours of annual leave is accrued for non-shift personnel between 61 months and 120 months (5-10yrs)

A

136 hours

167
Q

How many hours of annual leave is accrued for non-shift personnel between 121 months and 180 months (10-15yrs)

A

176 hours

168
Q

How many hours of annual leave is accrued for non-shift personnel between 181 months and longer? (15 + years)

A

216 hours

169
Q

Can annual leave be taken while on probation?

A

No

170
Q

How much annual leave is accumulated by shift personnel a year?

A

12 shifts (288 hours)

171
Q

How much annual leave is accumulated by non-shift personnel a year?

A

240 hours

172
Q

When are the annual leave cap dates for 2011, 2012, 2013?

A

Sept. 18, 2011
Sept 30, 2012
Sept 29, 2013

173
Q

If an employee requests a change in his previously scheduled vacation, a _____ is submitted to _____ at this time frame:

A

a. Written request
b. Submitted to Fire Chief
c. Three days prior to original date

174
Q

What is the minimum hours annual leave can be requested for educational leave?

A

4 hours

175
Q

Requesting annual leave for educational or training course, must be done when?

A

Approved on the shift on which the time is to be taken

176
Q

If an employee retires, resigns, or is terminated, what is done with the annual leave?

A

Paid for all unused

177
Q

What is the maximum pay out for annual leave buy back for shift personnel?

A

72 hours, maintain 96 hours

178
Q

What is the maximum pay out for annual leave buy back for non-shift personnel?

A

60 hours, maintain 80 hours

179
Q

When is annual leave buy back paid?

A

First pay period after Sept 15

180
Q

When is the buy back for annual leave submitted to payroll?

A

No later than Sept 1

181
Q

When and how much is the uniform allowance?

A

a. First paycheck in December

b. $200.00

182
Q

How much is reimbursed for watches?

A

$50.00

183
Q

How much is reimbursed for eyeglasses?

A

$150.00

184
Q

The request for watches or eyeglass reimbursement must be written within _____ days of the occurrence.

A

30 days

185
Q

How long is the probationary period?

A

110 shifts

186
Q

What is the probationary employee not allowed to grieve?

A

Discipline or dismissal

187
Q

Probationary employees shall be evaluated no more than _____ times

A

4 times

188
Q

Fire inspector is equal to what rank?

A

Firefighter 1

189
Q

What does PERC stand for?

A

Public Employees Relations Commission

190
Q

How many members are on the Safety Committee?

A

6 members

a. 3 by Union
b. 3 by FD

191
Q

How often does the Safety Committee meet?

A

No less than quarterly

192
Q

How often does the Safety Committee inspect the FD facilities?

A

Quarterly or by special request

193
Q

How many members are on the Wellness Committee?

A

6 members

a. 3 by Union
b. 3 by City and Risk Manager

194
Q

If an employee is off-duty and needs to give a deposition or appear in court, the city will compensate the employee at:

A

1 1/2 pay for minimum of 3 hours

195
Q

When must the department be notified of the employee being subpoenaed?

A

Within 72 hours of receiving the subpoena

196
Q

Which committee is known as the “think tank”?

A

Management/Labor committee

197
Q

How often does the management/labor committee meet?

A

At least quarterly

198
Q

How many members are on the management/labor committee?

A

6 members

. Each party designates 3

199
Q

What cooking items are provided by the city? (5)

A

a. Coffee pots
b. Pots and pans
c. Plates
d. Cups
e. Utensils

200
Q

What years are the longevity steps?

A

10, 15, 20

201
Q

How much increase is a longevity step?

A

2.5%

202
Q

Are longevity steps retroactive?

A

No

203
Q

If the longevity raise falls in the first week of the pay period, when is the effective date?

A

Beginning of that pay period

204
Q

If the longevity raise falls in the second week of the pay period, when is the effective date?

A

Following pay period

205
Q

What are the Florida State Statues for Drug-Free workplace?

A

440.101 and 440.102

206
Q

What percent of FD employees can be randomly drug/alcohol tested per year?

A

50%

207
Q

Testing for drugs or illegal substances will be done through what type of testing?

A

Blood and/or urine

208
Q

Testing for alcohol will be done through what type of testing?

A

Blood or intoxalyzer

209
Q

Employees shall be required to document their legal drug use within:

A

24 hours of the initial drug screening

210
Q

The initial screening for steroids will be at _____.

A

10 ng/ml

211
Q

The confirmation screening for steroids will be at _____.

A

1 ng/ml

212
Q

Employees hired after _____ are prohibited from any smoking or use of tobacco.

A

Feb 22, 2005

213
Q

If an employee has not been involved in a chargeable accident between ___ and ___, he will have ___ added to ___.

A

a. October 1 and Sept 30
b. 8 hours added to annual leave (shift)
c. 3 hours added to annual leave (non-shift)

214
Q

Who is eligible for the safety days benefits?

A

Regularly assigned by the Fire Chief to drive

215
Q

The contract can be reopened with a notice of ___ days. (Reopener)

A

30 days

216
Q

Within how many days will parties meet for a replacement provision?

A

15 calendar days

217
Q

What is the Florida State Statute for impasse procedures?

A

Chapter 447

218
Q

Which employees are eligible for FMLA?

A

1 year of employment and at least 1,250 hours over 12 months

219
Q

Who is contacted to request FMLA?

A

Personnel Director

220
Q

What is the maximum for FMLA?

A

a. 12 weeks

b. extended to one year (will not be FMLA leave)

221
Q

An employee can donate annual leave to a co-worker but must maintain a minimum of _____ annual leave of their own personal use.

A

1 week

222
Q

If an employee is not eligible for coverage under FMLA for adoption leave, the Personnel Director can grant:

A

40 hours unpaid leave

223
Q

Does the employee have to tell why they are using FMLA when caring for a loved one?

A

Yes, need to give medical certificate

224
Q

How much sick leave is allowed to be used to care for a loved one?

a. Shift
b. Non-shift

A

a. 4 shifts, 96 hours (shift)

b. 80 hours (non-shift)

225
Q

Leave due to a personal health condition can be extended by _____ for up to _____.

A

a. Personnel Director

b. A maximum of 1 year

226
Q

Personnel appointed to the special response team shall be paid _____ per pay period.

A

$80.00

227
Q

What is the minimum number of personnel appointed to the Special Response Team?

A

30

228
Q

What is the training for a Hazmat Tech? (statue)

A

29 CFR 1910.120

229
Q

What is the requirements for a medical exam for the Hazmat Tech? (statue)

A

29 CFR 1910.120

230
Q

When are promotions given?

A

Approx. every 2 years

231
Q

When is the promotional test for R/Lt.?

A

April of odd years

232
Q

When is the promotional test for D/O and Captain?

A

April of even years

233
Q

Promotional exams may include: (4)

A

a. Written exam
b. Practical demonstration
c. Assessment center
d. Oral review board

234
Q

The city shall provide a written notice of promotional examinations ____ days in advance.

A

120 days

235
Q

If there are less than 5 names on the promotional list:

A

The fire chief can declare the list depleted

236
Q

If the promotional list is depleted within 6 months of the original expiration date, what happens?

A

a. A replacement examination will be conducted

b. Remain in effect until the end of the next 2 year testing cycle

237
Q

If the promotional list is depleted more than 6 months before its expiration date, what happens?

A

a. The replacement promotional list will be used for remainder of the original 2 year cycle

238
Q

If an employee is unable to participate in a component of the promotional process, the candidate:

A

a. May participate within 3 days of original exam

b. w/ Fire Chief approval

239
Q

How many hours of military leave is granted off for reserve training?

A

Not to exceed 240 hours

240
Q

How much leave are personnel afforded that enlisted during peacetime?

A

a. Not eligible for military leave

b. They are entitled to re-employment within 90 days of release from active duty

241
Q

How much leave are personnel afforded that enlist during wartime?

A

a. Granted military leave

b. Receive pay for working days occurring in the first 30 days of such leave

242
Q

Contract negotiations will begin no later than:

A

120 days prior to expiration date

243
Q

How many days prior to expiration date can the other party add, alter, or amend the agreement?

A

150 days

244
Q

Negotiations will begin no later than:

A

120 days prior to expiration date

245
Q

How is the contract issued to employees? (2)

A

a. City provides 1 copy to each member

b. City provides a computer disk to the union

246
Q

Who is eligible for tuition refund?

A

Full time employee with 1 year of employment

247
Q

Submitting for tuition refund: (2)

A

a. Submit application prior to the initiation of the class

b. And no later than 3 weeks after the first class meeting

248
Q

Who are the applications for tuition refund submitted to?

A

Personnel Director

249
Q

After the class is finished and grades are issued, how soon after does the paperwork need to be submitted to the Personnel Director for pay?

A

90 days

250
Q

An ‘A’ or ‘B’ will give you:

A

100% reimbursement

251
Q

A ‘C’ will give you:

A

50%

252
Q

If the institution only gives credit/no credit, what happens?

A

Credit will be accepted as completion and equal to an ‘A’

253
Q

How long does it take for the Finance Department to pay tuition refund?

A

Approx 3 weeks

254
Q

What is the maximum amount of credit hours eligible for payment in a semester?

A

a. 6 semester hours

b. Unless needed for promotion or previously approved, then remains at 12

255
Q

The employee is expected to remain employed for at least _____.

A

1 year or must reimburse the city

256
Q

What employee performance evaluation must the employee have to receive tuition refund?

A

a. Satisfactory or above

b. If below satisfactory, it will be approved if the course relates to the area of weak performance

257
Q

The tuition refund program covers:

A

Tuition, Books, Lab Fees

258
Q

The city will only pay an amount equivalent to: (approved schools)

A

Tuition of:

a. State Community College
b. State College
c. State University

259
Q

What program is offered by St. Thomas University?

A

Organizational Leadership and Management

260
Q

How many credits per semester is St. Thomas allowed?

A

15 semester credits

261
Q

What is the maximum total of refundable semester credits in a year?

A

48

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