Shift Exchange Policy Flashcards
What is the primary purpose of the Shift Exchange Policy?
a. To limit shift exchanges
b. To ensure the safety of operations
c. To maximize the efficiency of the fire department
d. To prohibit personnel flexibility
C
Who does the Shift Exchange Policy apply to?
a. Fire Chief only
b. District Chiefs and Assistant Division Chiefs
c. All Brampton Fire and Emergency Services personnel
d. Coordinators only
C
What is a requirement for a shift exchange to be permitted according to the policy?
a. It must involve three employees
b. It must be on a reciprocal basis only
c. It must have prior approval from the Fire Chief
d. It should impact negatively on service delivery
B
When can a third employee be allowed to participate in a shift exchange?
a. Always, without any restrictions
b. With the approval of affected District Chiefs/Assistant Division Chiefs and Coordinators
c. If the Fire Chief deems it necessary
d. Only on weekends
B
How is a personnel’s failure to fulfill their commitment to a shift exchange handled?
a. Immediate termination
b. Progressive discipline by the Platoon Chief/Division Chief
c. A meeting with the Fire Chief
d. A review by the Fire Chief or designate
D
What is the consequence for a personnel’s first incident of failing to fulfill a shift exchange?
a. Immediate termination
b. A requirement to provide a MAF upon return
c. A warning letter
d. Six months suspension
B
What is the consequence for a personnel’s second incident who report sick and fail to fulfill a shift exchange?
a. Immediate termination
b. Meeting with PC/DC
c. Written reprimand
d. A meeting with the Fire Chief
B
What is the consequence for a personnel’s second offense within a twenty-four (24) month period of failing to fulfill a shift exchange?
a. Immediate termination
b. Prohibition from working any other shift exchanges for one (1) year, loss of one lieu day, and required to work the missed shift exchange at a suitable time
c. Written reprimand
d. Six months suspension
B
What is the consequence for a personnel’s third offense within a twenty-four (24) month period of failing to fulfill a shift exchange?
a. Immediate termination
b. Prohibition from working any other shift exchanges for two (2) years, loss of one lieu day, and required to work the missed shift exchange at a suitable time
c. Written reprimand
d. Twelve months suspension
B
Who reserves the right to apply progressive discipline for employees failing to report for a shift exchange, and under what circumstances?
a. District Chief/Division Chief in consultation with the Platoon Chief
b. Fire Chief or designate; extenuating circumstances will be considered
c. The Association President
d. The Fire Chief only
B
What is the maximum duration allowed for a shift exchange in terms of consecutive hours?
a. 48 hours
b. 12 hours
c. 24 hours
d. 36 hours
C
When can acting time be permitted during Association Standbys, according to the policy?
a. Always, without any restrictions
b. When on-duty acting list is exhausted
c. At the discretion of the Fire Chief or Deputy Fire Chief or designate
d. Only during active fire incidents
B and C
Under what conditions will overtime result from the arrangement of a shift exchange for Fire Fighting personnel?
a. Always
b. Only during Association Standbys
c. Only if waiting for a late replacement
d. Only if it’s the result of an active fire incident
C and D
What is the maximum duration for partial shift exchanges (less than ten (10) hours) according to the policy?
a. 5 hours
b. 8 hours
c. 10 hours
d. 12 hours
C
Who is responsible for repaying all shift exchanges, and within what timeframe must they be repaid?
a. Platoon Chief; within six (6) months of the original exchange
b. Division Chief or District Chief; within three (3) months into the New Year
c. Fire Chief; within the same calendar year as the original exchange
d. The employee; within the same calendar year as the original exchange
D
What is the primary rule regarding rank compatibility for shift exchanges?
a. Only higher-ranking personnel can exchange shifts
b. Shift exchanges can only be arranged with a person of an equivalent rank
c. Officers cannot participate in shift exchanges
d. Rank does not matter in shift exchanges
B
What is the rule regarding partial shift exchanges and scheduled training or assignments?
a. Partial shift exchanges are not allowed
b. They can interrupt scheduled training or assignments
c. They must not interrupt scheduled training or assignments
d. Only full shift exchanges are permitted
C
Who is responsible for arranging transportation for shift exchanges, and what is the condition regarding the use of department vehicles?
a. Corporation; department vehicles can be utilized
b. Personnel; department vehicles are not to be utilized
c. Officers; department vehicles can be utilized
d. Corporation; department vehicles must be utilized
B
What is the advice given to personnel wishing to do partial shift exchanges regarding notifying their Officers?
a. Notify Officers on the day of the exchange
b. Notify Officers at the last minute
c. Notify Officers well in advance
d. Officers do not need to be informed
C
Which of the following rank exchanges is permitted according to the policy?
a. Captain for District Chief
b. Acting Captain for Captain
c. Acting District Chief for Firefighter
d. Firefighter for Acting Captain
B
What should an Acting Captain do if the shift exhausts all Acting positions during a shift change involving a Firefighter?
a. Assume position as Firefighter
b. Continue acting as Captain
c. Request a replacement Acting Captain
d. End the shift change
A
In a shift exchange between Acting District Chief and District Chief, what should the Acting District Chief assume during the shift change?
a. District Chief position
b. Firefighter position
c. Captain position
d. Act as a Captain
A
If a Captain is off on a shift change, and the Acting Captain would have been acting if not off work, what position does the Captain fill during the shift change?
a. Captain position
b. Firefighter position
c. District Chief position
d. Acting Captain position
A
Under what circumstances can an employee who reported for duty on shift exchange be transferred to another station?
a. Only with the employee’s consent
b. At the discretion of the District Chief in consultation with the Platoon Chief
c. Only during emergencies
d. If requested by the TeleStaff administrator
B
When are shift exchanges considered final?
a. When entered into TeleStaff and approved
b. After approval by the Fire Chief
c. When initiated by the TeleStaff administrator
d. Shift exchanges are always final
A
What is the maximum number of shift exchange hours personnel are allowed per calendar year?
a. 200 hours
b. 168 hours
c. 216 hours
d. 150 hours
B
Who has the discretion to restrict the number of shift exchange hours if it jeopardizes efficiency or individual training?
a. Fire Chief
b. District Chief
c. Platoon Chief
d. TeleStaff administrator
B
In extreme circumstances, who can grant requests for shift exchanges above 216 hours?
a. Platoon Chief
b. District Chief
c. Fire Chief
d. TeleStaff administrator
A
What requirement must personnel meet regarding their driver’s license when arranging a shift exchange?
a. Possess a valid driver’s license appropriate to their rank
b. Only a learner’s permit is required
c. No driver’s license is needed
d. Possess a commercial driver’s license
A
When the respective Officer is not available to approve a shift exchange in TeleStaff, who can approve an emergency shift exchange?
a. Fire Chief
b. District Chief
c. Platoon Chief
d. On-duty District Chief
D
For Staff Division personnel, who has the authority to approve shift exchanges?
a. District Chief
b. TeleStaff administrator
c. Assistant Division Chief/Coordinator
d. Platoon Chief
C
What is the maximum number of shift exchanges allowed per calendar year for Staff Division personnel?
a. 14
b. 18
c. 17
d. 20
A
What is the primary purpose of the Shift Exchange Policy?
a. To limit shift exchanges
b. To ensure the safety of operations
c. To maximize the efficiency of the fire department
d. To prohibit personnel flexibility
C
Who does the Shift Exchange Policy apply to?
a. Fire Chief only
b. District Chiefs and Assistant Division Chiefs
c. All Brampton Fire and Emergency Services personnel
d. Coordinators only
C
What is a requirement for a shift exchange to be permitted according to the policy?
a. It must involve three employees
b. It must be on a reciprocal basis only
c. It must have prior approval from the Fire Chief
d. It should impact negatively on service delivery
B
When can a third employee be allowed to participate in a shift exchange?
a. Always, without any restrictions
b. With the approval of affected District Chiefs/Assistant Division Chiefs and Coordinators
c. If the Fire Chief deems it necessary
d. Only on weekends
B
How is a personnel’s failure to fulfill their commitment to a shift exchange handled?
a. Immediate termination
b. Progressive discipline by the Platoon Chief/Division Chief
c. A meeting with the Fire Chief
d. A review by the Fire Chief or designate
D
What is the consequence for a personnel’s first incident of failing to fulfill a shift exchange?
a. Immediate termination
b. A meeting with Platoon Chief/Division Chief and a requirement to provide a MAF upon return
c. A warning letter
d. Six months suspension
B
What is the consequence for a personnel’s first incident of failing to fulfill a shift exchange?
a. Immediate termination
b. Prohibition from working any other shift exchanges for six months, loss of one lieu day, and required to work the missed shift exchange at a suitable time
c. Written reprimand
d. A meeting with the Fire Chief
B
What is the consequence for a personnel’s second offense within a twenty-four (24) month period of failing to fulfill a shift exchange?
a. Immediate termination
b. Prohibition from working any other shift exchanges for one (1) year, loss of one lieu day, and required to work the missed shift exchange at a suitable time
c. Written reprimand
d. Six months suspension
B
What is the consequence for a personnel’s third offense within a twenty-four (24) month period of failing to fulfill a shift exchange?
a. Immediate termination
b. Prohibition from working any other shift exchanges for two (2) years, loss of one lieu day, and required to work the missed shift exchange at a suitable time
c. Written reprimand
d. Twelve months suspension
B
Who reserves the right to apply progressive discipline for employees failing to report for a shift exchange, and under what circumstances?
a. District Chief/Division Chief in consultation with the Platoon Chief
b. Fire Chief or designate; extenuating circumstances will be considered
c. The Association President
d. The Fire Chief only
B
What is the maximum duration allowed for a shift exchange in terms of consecutive hours?
a. 48 hours
b. 12 hours
c. 24 hours
d. 36 hours
C
When can acting time be permitted during Association Standbys, according to the policy?
a. Always, without any restrictions
b. When on-duty acting list is exhausted
c. At the discretion of the Fire Chief or Deputy Fire Chief or designate
d. Only during active fire incidents
B and C
What is the maximum duration for partial shift exchanges (less than ten (10) hours) according to the policy?
a. 5 hours
b. 8 hours
c. 10 hours
d. 12 hours
C
Who is responsible for repaying all shift exchanges, and within what timeframe must they be repaid?
a. Platoon Chief; within six (6) months of the original exchange
b. Division Chief or District Chief; within three (3) months into the New Year
c. Fire Chief; within the same calendar year as the original exchange
d. The employee; within the same calendar year as the original exchange
D
What is the primary rule regarding rank compatibility for shift exchanges?
a. Only higher-ranking personnel can exchange shifts
b. Shift exchanges can only be arranged with a person of an equivalent rank
c. Officers cannot participate in shift exchanges
d. Rank does not matter in shift exchanges
B
What is the rule regarding partial shift exchanges and scheduled training or assignments?
a. Partial shift exchanges are not allowed
b. They can interrupt scheduled training or assignments
c. They must not interrupt scheduled training or assignments
d. Only full shift exchanges are permitted
C
Who is responsible for arranging transportation for shift exchanges, and what is the condition regarding the use of department vehicles?
a. Corporation; department vehicles can be utilized
b. Personnel; department vehicles are not to be utilized
c. Officers; department vehicles can be utilized
d. Corporation; department vehicles must be utilized
B
What is the advice given to personnel wishing to do partial shift exchanges regarding notifying their Officers?
a. Notify Officers on the day of the exchange
b. Notify Officers at the last minute
c. Notify Officers well in advance
d. Officers do not need to be informed
C
Which of the following rank exchanges is permitted according to the policy?
a. Captain for District Chief
b. Acting Captain for Captain
c. Acting District Chief for Firefighter
d. Firefighter for Acting Captain
B
What should an Acting Captain do if the shift exhausts all Acting positions during a shift change involving a Firefighter?
a. Assume position as Firefighter
b. Continue acting as Captain
c. Request a replacement Acting Captain
d. End the shift change
A
In a shift exchange between Acting District Chief and District Chief, what should the Acting District Chief assume during the shift change?
a. District Chief position
b. Firefighter position
c. Captain position
d. Act as a Captain
A
If a Captain is off on a shift change, and the Acting Captain would have been acting if not off work, what position does the Captain fill during the shift change?
a. Captain position
b. Firefighter position
c. District Chief position
d. Acting Captain position
A
Under what circumstances can an employee who reported for duty on shift exchange be transferred to another station?
a. Only with the employee’s consent
b. At the discretion of the District Chief in consultation with the Platoon Chief
c. Only during emergencies
d. If requested by the TeleStaff administrator
B
When are shift exchanges considered final?
a. When entered into TeleStaff
b. After approval by the Fire Chief
c. When initiated by the TeleStaff administrator
d. Shift exchanges are always final
A
What is the maximum number of shift exchange hours personnel are allowed per calendar year?
a. 200 hours
b. 168 hours
c. 216 hours
d. 150 hours
B
Who has the discretion to restrict the number of shift exchange hours if it jeopardizes efficiency or individual training?
a. Fire Chief
b. District Chief
c. Platoon Chief
d. TeleStaff administrator
B
In extreme circumstances, who can grant requests for shift exchanges above 216 hours?
a. Platoon Chief
b. District Chief
c. Fire Chief
d. TeleStaff administrator
A
What requirement must personnel meet regarding their driver’s license when arranging a shift exchange?
a. Possess a valid driver’s license appropriate to their rank
b. Only a learner’s permit is required
c. No driver’s license is needed
d. Possess a commercial driver’s license
A
When the respective Officer is not available to approve a shift exchange in TeleStaff, who can approve an emergency shift exchange?
a. Fire Chief
b. District Chief
c. Platoon Chief
d. On-duty District Chief
D
