Volume 2

Question 1

Once transferred into a new spot, how long must you stay in the new spot before requesting another transfer?

Answer 1

8 months

Question 2

Vacancies shall be filled on the basis of seniority, as follows:

Answer 2

1. in pay grade
2. in rank
3. On department

Question 3

Who can request a mutual transfer?

Answer 3

Members of equal rank and pay grade.

Question 4

Single function paramedics will be given priority on primary transfer requests to paramedic ambulances. True or False

Answer 4

True

Question 5

When are transfers made effective?

Answer 5

As of 0800 hours on that Sunday that commences a pay period.

Question 6

Members hired AFTER what date, shall remain non-smokers throughout their employment as a member of the Fire Department.

Answer 6

July 1, 1987

Question 7

If employment verification is needed, who are you told to contact?

Answer 7

Personnel Services Section

Question 8

Is it department policy that all members participate in the organized mess?

Answer 8

Yes

Question 9

When shall a station commander be notified of a member who is not paying mess funds?

Answer 9

5 or more shifts of non payment

Question 10

Payment for house dues SHALL be made even if a member does not wish to partake when _ of the members of any house or company are participants.

Answer 10

1/2

Question 11

How long should receipts for items through house dues be kept for?

Answer 11

3 years

Question 12

What is a “Purpose Statement”?

Answer 12

A statement detailing the specific purpose and logistics concerning House Dues Fund. Each station should have one.

Question 13

Results of all voting for house dues should be posted and a copy of the vote retained for how many months?

Answer 13

6

Question 14

The House Dues coordinator should provide statements to all members regarding relevant accounts how often?

Answer 14

Minimally every 3 months

Question 15

Cash on hand should be confirmed by a minimum of _ members and recorded on a regular basis, minimally every _ weeks.

Answer 15

2,2

Question 16

What two things must be done when doing house dues, a call goes out?

Answer 16

1. Secure cash in a locked cabinet

2. Remove key from lock

Question 17

What does “SOD” stand for? How is it reimbursed?

Answer 17

Scheduled Overtime Duty to help sustain constant staffing: Reimbursed cash or time off.

Question 18

What does “EOD” stand for?

Answer 18

Emergency Overtime Duty for times when planning is not possible (ex. Late relief, recall, unusual major events/incidents): Reimbursed by cash only.

Question 19

Members may cancel a SOD day within a minimum of _ calendar days prior to scheduled overtime date.

Answer 19

5

Question 20

How many “Holiday Codes” are there and what are they?

Answer 20

• 21 lettered columns

- A through U

Question 21

A “floating” holiday many not be scheduled on what days?

Answer 21

• Christmas Eve
• Christmas
• New Years Eve
• New Years
• Easter
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving

Question 22

When a member is working own holiday and goes off NIOD or for illness in the family anytime during 24 hours shift, such time shall be charged against members SK, FE, or “Scheduled Holiday”.

Answer 22

Scheduled Holiday

Question 23

Prior to participation of sports while on duty, members shall perform warm up and flexibility exercise within _ prior to participation.

Answer 23

one- half hour (1/2 hour)

Question 24

What are the two athletic activities approved by the Fire Department?

Answer 24

• Handball

- Racquetball

Question 25

Maximum reimbursement for watches broken while on duty, is what?

Answer 25

$50

**Except if approved by the CAO.

Question 26

When shall performance evaluations be done?

Answer 26

• Annually
• Transfer of a member
• Rookie (every month)
• Unsatisfactory Performance
• Probationary Promotion
• Pay Grade Advancement
• Longevity
• 6th Step

Question 27

What are the three honorary awards given by the department?

Answer 27

• Medal of Valor
• Award of Merit
• Letter of Special Commendation

Question 28

When is a “Medal of Valor” given?

Answer 28

A member performing an act of conspicuous heroism and/ or bravery under extreme personal risk above and beyond the calculated personal risk demands of the fire service.

Question 29

What else does a member receiving a “Medal of Valor” receive?

Answer 29

• Certificate of Valor
• Medal of Valor Pin
• Resolution of Valor
• Name inscribed on the “Roll of Merit.”

Question 30

When is the “Award of Merit” given?

Answer 30

Members taking conspicuous action in rendering aid during a life saving or life threatening situation under circumstances which pose calculated risk to the members, or performing an endeavor which brings significant credit to the Fire Department.

Question 31

What else does a member receiving the “Award of Merit” receive?

Answer 31

• Certificate of Merit

Question 32

When is a “Letter of Special Commendation” from Fire Chief given?

Answer 32

An act performed of unusual character during emergency or nonemergency conditions, requiring initiative or ability worthy of recognition.

Question 33

What is the “Board of Honorary Awards”?

Answer 33

A board consisting of one deputy chief, one additional member from the chief officer rank, and one member from the rank of captain appointed by the fire chief who investigate to determine if the above awards should be granted to a member or not.