Ea-152 Firefighter Bill of Rights Process

Question 1

Since FBOR, there is no longer “_________”. Counseling, verbal admonishment and instruction are non-punitive and therefore not discipline.

Answer 1

“Informal Discipline”

Question 2

Formal discipline is now known as “__________”

Answer 2

Punitive Action

Question 3

Managers, supervisors and/or covered employees shall verbalize “ _______” when information gathering could lead to punitive action against the employee.

Answer 3

“Time out”

Question 4

Any action that may lead to dismissal, demotion, suspension, reduction in salary or written reprimand is called_______.

Answer 4

Punitive Action

Question 5

Probationary employees, Call and inmate firefighter, and recurrent ocean lifeguards are _____ covered by FBOR.

Answer 5

NOT

Question 6

FBOR is limited to _______ conduct

Answer 6

on-duty
(However, off-duty conduct may be covered by Fbor if the offense affects the employees ability to perform the duties of their position)

Question 7

FBOR does not apply when a covered employee is only a________ in an investigation?

Answer 7

witness

Question 8

FBOR does not apply when a covered employee is in the normal course of duty, is being provided _____, __________, or ___________ by a supervisor.

Answer 8

counseling, instruction, or verbal admonishment

Question 9

FBOR does not apply when a supervisor is conducting “____________” until and unless a supervisor or employee calls a “Time Out”

Answer 9

“Information Gathering”

Question 10

FBOR does not apply to ____________ conducted by autherized agencies.

Answer 10

criminal investigations

Question 11

Roles and responsibilites of Captain/Supervisor with FBOR in order. (7 points)

Answer 11

• Ensure ALL employees IMMEDIATLElY report misconduct
• Notify BC immediately of Misconduct
• Mentor Firefighters on Roles & Responsibilities
• Call “Time Out” whenever “information Gathering” could lead to punitive action
• Allow Covered employees “Time out “ whenever requested
• Communicate “ Time out” immediately to BC
• Exercise counseling, instruction or verbal admonishment of FBOR covered employee and notify first level of management through channels

Question 12

The employee must be informed of the rank, name and assignment of the person in charge of the interrogation within a _______ prior to the interrogation.

Answer 12

reasonable time (usually two business days)

Question 13

Mandatory lie detector test are __________.

Answer 13

Not Allowed

Question 14

_____ is the statue of limitation(SOL) for a department to complete their investigation and notify employees of proposed discipline.

Answer 14

One year

Question 15

In a fire station who must be present when it is necessary to perform a locker search?

Answer 15

Fire Captain and Battalion Chief