SOPs Flashcards
What is the purpose of a memo?
To address administrative policies and alter or clarify routine practices but may not alter or amend SOPs or Rules and Regulations. Posted for 30 consecutive days.
Letters and appreciation and commendation shall be discarded from the bulletin board after how many days?
30 days. Other items discarded as appropriate.
Who is authorized to discipline members?
Staff and line officers
Who can invoke discipline up to and including suspension?
Fire chief, deputy chiefs, and assistant/battalion chiefs
How much notice does a member needs to receive prior to discipline?
24 hours
Suspensions can be issued up to how long before being referred to the Board of Fire and Police Commission?
12 hours-5 days
How much advance do you need to provide to the Shift Commander to use sick leave?
60 minutes prior to scheduled work day when possible
Who can release information pertaining to cause and origin of an incident to the media?
Fire chief, deputy chiefs, battalion chiefs, PIO, or Fire investigator assigned to the incident
A retiring member should contact HR how soon before retirement?
At least 6 months prior to retirement date
What information should the seniority list contain?
Member name, employee number, shift assignment/rank, rank date, and employment date
How long does a volunteer request for shift transfer need to be posted?
7 calendar days
What is the injury reporting window provided by IDOL?
45 days
What is the number for MEDCOR?
1-800-775-5866
How should injuries be documented from emergency calls?
As a Fire Service Casualty in the ImageTrend report
Recommendations from injury/incident investigations should be sent to who?
DC of Operations
Who is responsible to notify HR of work restrictions or work release?
The employee
Preference for union meeting attendance should be given to who first?
Union officers and committee members
Who makes the decision to lay off a firefighter?
City Manager
Who should be notified immediately regarding a citizen complaint?
The Battalion Chief
How must an employee request administrative duty for sick and injury leave?
In writing to the Fire Chief
What uniform is required for administrative duty?
Class C uniform
If a member is given an order believed to be unjust and informs the officer, the officer must make a decision by:
Rescinding, revising, or reaffirming the original order
How must sideburns be groomed?
May not protrude more than 1/4” when extending past the middle of the ear, and must not extend past the bottom of the ear
How far can a mustache extend vertically and horizontally from the corner of the mouth?
1/2”