Volume 2 Flashcards
Employee Administrative Details shall secure approval how often?
Weekly with a letterhead in duplicate to admin office, (1) copy returned approved or disapproved.
Meeting with On-Duty members should require __ (Who’s) consent?
Supervisor
Employee Organization Literature should have reasonable amount of space for posting bulletins, must concern employee relations and may not ___ operations?
Disrupt
Any dispute concerning the interpretation of application of a written MOU or Department Rules & Regulations governing personnel practices or working conditions is call a ___?
Grievance (See Administrative Bulletin #7)
What form is used for Report of informal grievance discussion?
F-226-A
What form is used for a Formal statement of grievance?
F-226-B
What form is used to reply to statement of grievance?
F-226-C
True or False, Members have the right to represent themselves during a grievance?
True
True or False, Members will have a reasonable amount of time off (without pay) to process?
False - Members get paid time off
True or False, Members must be of the same union as the grievant and the designated representative.
True
Normally when a member request a transfer they will remain in that assignment for a minimum of __ months?
8
Vacancies are filled according to the need of what 3 things?
- Special Qualification
- Personal Development
- To improve performance and effectiveness
Vacancies are filled on seniority in what order?
- Grade
- Rank
- Time On
What are the (5) reasons for a Primary Vacancy?
- Promotions
- Death
- Retirement
- Separation
- Transfer of Paramedic to Fire Suppression Training
(F-18A is a request for transfer)
Members of equal rank and pay grade may request to swap assignments, this is referred to as a __ __?
Mutual Transfer
A copy of request returned to requesting employee is call a __ __ __?
Copy of Transfer
When requesting an explanation for denying transfer, you must submit what form?
F-225
Duplicate (2) to Bureau
Primary Vacancies transfer selections are made by who?
Bureau Commander
After the 10th day of being published
Primary Vacancies shall be published by __ notice over teletype.
Special Notice
Primary Vacancies are to be posted on the Official Business Board under “Primary Vacancies Filled” for how long?
5 Days
Who do you submit transfer request to?
To members regular supervisor when possible.
Receiving Officers of the transfer request are to enter the date and time of the request into the __?
Journal
The officer at transfer requesting members assignment will be notified __ or __ notice via portal. Then submit journal entry.
Verbally or Information Notice
Transfer date is effective at 0800 on the __ that commences a pay period.
Sunday
You must contact Personnel Services Section __ days in advance for pension information before you separate from the department.
30 days
Who provides service pins?
Civil Service Commission
Can you include years of services with other fire department on your service pin/stripe?
Yes
Who plans retirement dinners and events?
Relief Association
The smoking policy was implemented on what day?
July 1, 1987
Emergency salary advance is available through the Relief Association up to $__ per occurrence?
$2,000
Members shall not have weapons or restraining device in possession on City Property, this does not apply to who?
Arson Unit Personnel
Female members who are pregnant are assigned to ___ by MLU?
Light Duty
If you are on-call for jury duty, do you still get paid from the City?
Not unless you appear in court.
Any Jury fees are paid to __ unless the time is members day off?
City
Send you summons, jury duty check, and verification of attendance to payroll before or after completion of Jury Duty?
After completion of Jury Duty
If served with a subpoena for Non-duty related court appearance, will you be granted time off with pay?
Yes, if court is 150 miles of residence
A Class “B” Drivers License is required for all members below the rank of a ___?
Battalion Chief
Arson, Helicopter, Fireboat Pilots, Mates and non-fire certified members are exempt
Who is required to maintain a class “A” license?
Tractor Transport or Heavy Rescue
Restricted license shall be noted in RED INK in the members ___?
PRB
True or False, ALL members are required to join?
False, no member is required to join.
True or False, No member shall be excluded from payment of dues or enjoyment of benefits if at least half of the members are participating.
True
How long is the house dues coordinator’s term?
Minimum of 6 months
How long should you retain the deposit receipt of the house dues?
3 years
How long do you have to pay back an IOU to house dues?
30 days
The United Way Standard of Giving donations are made how many times a year?
24 times a year
What form is Notice of Commendation?
Form 79
What notice is used to correct deficiency?
F-1104
What is the maximum amount of days a member can take a leave of absence?
65 Days
What is the maximum amount of banked SOD hours according to LAFD and according to MOU?
LAFD - 216
MOU - 432
What are the 4 types of extended leaves?
Military Leave - More than 30 days
Civil Service Leave - More than 15 days
Disciplinary Leave
Family Leave
What is the maximum amount of days you can use your vacation?
65
How long can you receive compensation for IOD?
No longer than 1 year
When returning to duty from leave leave, what form must be turned in?
F-49
How many shifts can you take off for bereavement leave?
(2) 24 hour shifts per death. Simultaneous deaths will be considered one occurrence.
How many hours of preventative sick leave can members take a year?
12 Hours a year (Platoon Duty)
16 Hours a year (Special Duty)
How many paid hours can a member take off to vote?
2 hours at the beginning or end of shift.
What is the maximum amount of family leave can a member take?
4 months during a 12 month period.
Must be employed for 1 year and has worked at least 1,040 hours during the last 12 months
What are the reasons a member can take Family Leave?
Childbirth, Adoption, Foster Care, Serious Health conditions of family member, or unable to perform the functions of their position.
2 Employees of the same family may use Family leave but is limited to __ months total between the both members.
4 months
If an employee fails to return from a Leave of Absence, that member may be required to ___ the city?
Reimburse
Does the City pay for your medical if you are away on Pregnancy Leave Act?
No
School activity leave will be approved no more than 12 hours in a month and a total of __ hours annually.
40 hours
Disciplinary Leave is considered suspension from duty not exceeding __ months?
6 months
How many days/shifts of vacation should you get with 9 years of service?
16 days or 8 shifts
How many days/shifts of vacation time should you get with 10 - 30 years of service?
24 days or 12 shifts
Upon completion of 30 years of service, how many days/shifts of vacation time should you receive?
25 days or 12 1/2 shifts
Definition: Unable to perform assigned duties because a sickness or injury is called ___?
Disabled
Initial treatment for an injury or illness, where does that member report to?
First Care
If a member gets pneumonia, it must be confirmed by what kind of doctor and what procedure?
Radiologist and X-Ray
How many times may you donate blood a year?
4 times a year
Members shall be shaven by __ what time?
0800am
What are the exceptions to wearing jewelry?
Religious or Medical alerts can be worn but not showing outside of uniform.
What are the 4 approved colors of sunglasses and watches that we are allowed to wear?
Black, Brown, Silver, Gold
The tattoo, scarification and branding policy came in effect on what date?
May 1, 2008
You must cover tattoo with what if it shows?
Cover with 4”x4” bandage
There are 6 reasons you are required to wear your work uniform, what are those reasons?
When appearing for
- Fire Commission
- Fire Chief
- Board of Rights
- Court when representing the City
- Administrative hearing
- Any time Directed or when appropriate
On your uniform jacket, the zipper cannot be any lower than ___?
Bottom of shirt pocket or name plate.
What kind of hydrant is a SFH?
Single Fire Hydrant 2 1/2” or 4”
What is a DFH hydrant?
Double Hydrant
What is a SSFH hydrant?
Sub-surface Fire Hydrant
What is a BUFH hydrant?
Built Up Fire Hydrant (4” or 6”)
What is a Angle Valve?
6” pipe surmounted with 2 1/2” or 4” outlet
Who determines if the Hydrant is over 200 psi?
Station Commanders
Initial painting of a hydrant over 200 psi is done by who?
Station members
What are the 3 reasons hydrants have reflectors (botts dots)?
Hill Side Flat land (only mid-block) Hydrants obstructed by view
Replacement hydrant reflectors (Botts Dots) are installed by who?
Station Members
Who is responsible for flushing hydrants?
DWP
Who do you report an in operable or illegal use of hydrant to?
Construction Services or Metro if unable to contact them.
Large water GPM training shall notify Construction Services at least __ hours in advance?
48 hours
What form is the Hydrant Test Record?
F-70
New hydrant request are sent to construction services on what form?
F-367 or F-366
What is the F-366 for?
Private Hydrants
What (2) districts have the Hard Suction hydrants
FS 86 and 91
Shutting down a hydrant may require how many turns?
18 - 26 turns
