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who is the contract agreement entered into by and between?
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the City of Hollywood, referred to as the "City" and the Local 1375, international association of fire fighters, the "Union"
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What is the intent and purpose of the Agreement?
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to assure sound an mutually beneficial working and economic relationships
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the intent of the contract is to provide and orderly, prompt and peaceful means of?
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resolving and misunderstandings or differences concerning pay wages, hours of employment and other terms
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The city is engage in furnishing essential public services which vitally affect?
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the health, safety, comfort and general well being of the public
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who does the city recognize as the exclusive bargaining agent for all employees in the bargaining unit with respect to?
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wages, hours, and all other terms/conditions of employment
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the bargaining unit includes what positions?
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ff,de,lt,cp,Ti,To,Fpo's 1,2,3
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Who does the bargaining unit exclude?
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BC's including deputy fire marshalls, division chiefs, deputy chiefs, fire chief and civilian employees
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in the event new positions are created in the city that satisfy sec 3b, ff,, emt, or pm personnel and in the absence of any other specific agreement the City agrees to?
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have said positions in the bargaining unit
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if new positions are created and the city agrees to including them in the union the parties shall immediately ?
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begin impact bargaining to establish wages, hours and working conditions
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new jobs created for ff,emt,pm must have a substantial portion of their job responsibilities?
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correspond to the delivery of emergency and non emergency care, transport and or medical supervision to private citizens
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the parties agree that the provision of adding new job positions are not limited to who?
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Marine safety officers
community service officers |
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the city will deduct from the employees pay the amount owed to the union for dues upon receipt ?
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of written authorization from an employee
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how will former members of the union who want to remain dues paying members of the union have their dues dedcuted?
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in accordance with a memorandum of understanding between the City and Union
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where does a Memorandum of Understanding get filed for the payment of union dues?
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city finance dept
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the city will remit to the union dues within?
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30 days
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how will changes in the Unions membership dues rate will be certified how?
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to the City in writing over the signature of the authorized officers 30 days in advance of effective date of change
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the city's remittance will be deemed correct if?
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the union doesn't give written notice to the City within 2 calendar weeks after remittance is received
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What will the union do if any claim ins made against the city on account of any check-off of union dues?
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indemnify
defend and hold the city harmless |
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how may an employee revoke his authorization for dues deduction?
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at any time
processed through the union if done through city the city will notify union asap |
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no deduction will be made from an employees pay in any period where the net earnings for that period?
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after other deductions are less than amount of dues to be checked off
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the city and union agree the basic intent of the agreement is?
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to provide a fairs days work for a fairs day pay and conditions that are suitable to maintain a competent work force
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employees shall have the right to join the union and engage in lawful concerted activites for what purpose?
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of collective bargaining
mutual aid an protection express grievances, complaints or opinions in good taste |
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the article 3 Non Discrimination applies to who?
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all employees by the city and union
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all rights and privileges and working conditions enjoyed by the employees at the present time which arent included in the agreement shall remain in force unless?
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changed by mutual consent
Prevailing Rights |
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if an employee chooses to use article 4 Prevailing rights he must bear?
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the burden of proof the such right, privilege or working condition existed prior to contract date
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which rules and regs shall be part of this contract?
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in effect on Oct 1, 1992 or mutually agreed upon after Oct 1 1992
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fire admin shall have authority to create what additonal rules?
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those that are outside section 1 and 2 of article 5 Rules and Regs
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If the union contends that any new rule created by fire admin conflicts with or changes, impacts any mandatory subject of bargaining, the union shall?
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have 14 days to file a grievance
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the 14 day grievance period for acceptance of a new rules and regs begins?
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begins when president or designrr officially signs or refuses to sign for the unions copy
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New rules shall not become effective until?
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the conclusion of grievance and arbitration procedures
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it is understood that all discipline is subject to?
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just cause
employee may be discipline for just cause |
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the complete salary range for each pay classification is?
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37 consecutive steps labeled
step A to step O followed by step O1-022 |
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each step in full salary range is?
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2 1/2% greater than the preceding step and less than the next step
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Step A and O reflect?
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base salary ranges for each pay class
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Step O1 and O22 represents?
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rates of pay that exceed the base ranges due to longevity, certification, assignment and or educational pay
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effective Oct 1, 2005 all pay classifications within the bargaining unit will be defined and paid in accordance with?
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Appendix II and provide raises of
Oct 1, 2005 2% Apr 1, 2007 3% Oct 1, 2006 2% April 1, 2008 2% |
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no member shall be paid in excess of?
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O22 for a particular pay class
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normal rate of pay is defined as?
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members base rate of pay plus all applicable adjustments excluding the adjustments in question
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each merit increase shall result in?
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2 step increase to normal rate of pay until the reach step O
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Upon promotion employees will be slotted into their new pay class in the lowest pay step that satisfies?
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at least 5% net pay increase above previous normal rate of pay
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employees shall be subject to promotional merit review after an initial period of?
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6 months and on an annual basis thereafter
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each favorable merit review will result in a promotional merit increase of?
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2 additional steps above normal rate of pay until employee reach's O
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Annual merit reviews shall be discontinued when?
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employee reaches step O
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Employees will receive a 2 steps longevity increase for?
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10, 15, 20 years of service max six steps
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Job related degrees shall be broadly interpreted and generally consistent with?
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secton 8 from the insurance commissioners trust fund
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Final approval of "job related" for degree purposes is determined by?
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the fire chief
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Fire Certificate prior to Oct 1 2002 will receive?
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one step increase
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no member will receive step increase for Fire Science certificates after?
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Oct 1 2002
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anyone who has completed a Municiple Fire officer course before Oct 1 1999 shall?
After Oct 1 1999? |
one step increase
after Oct 1 99 you must pass state exam |
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steps for AS in fire science or emt?
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2 steps
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steps for Bachelor (job related)?
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3 steps
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steps for Bachelor (not related)
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1 step
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Masters related?
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5 steps
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Masters not related?
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2 steps
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an employee arriving early at assigned work place and assigned to go to another station, emergency call shall be?
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subject to overtime for actual time worked
not call back pay |
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after a detail or alarm after change of shift the employee will have a reasonable time period not to exceed____to clean up?
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30 min to clean up
Company officer determines length and need of time |
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members transferred to another shift will be put where on the OT list?
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based upon last day they accepted or rejected an opportunity to work an overtime assignment or extra duty detail
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members promoted will be put where on overtime?
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on the bottom of list
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overtime assignments are defined as?
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those work assignments used to supplement routine daily staffing levels on apparatus based out of stations
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extra duty details are those work assignments that are pre schedules based upon events like?
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fire watch, ems coverage at festivals
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who determines whether a work detail is OT or extra duty?
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fire chief or designee
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pre scheduled extra duty details are administered who?
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in the same manner as ot
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Who is eligible for OT
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shift personnel
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who is eligible for extra duty details?
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qualified non shift personnel
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members who accumulate more than_______hours of over time worked during two or more assignments will be?
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12 hours or more
moved to the bottom of the list |
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members who decline OT based upon scheduling conflicts with college level EMS or fire science will be permitted to?
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retain position on list
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to retain position on the ot list due to school conflicts you must first?
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advise the fire chiefs office prior to utilizing
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OT assignments may be offered based upon?
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emt,pm, inspector, or hazmat certs
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assignments in an operational situation for non shift personnel is based upon ?
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their highest rank held with in the ops division
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members taking required classes that conflict with ot scheduling must advise who
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scheduling officer
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members who use blood time, comp time, pl for attending monthly paramedic meeting will only receive?
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ceu credit for attendance
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if you attend a paramedic meeting via an eot you will be?
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compensated
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when ot commences after 12 am or later of a shift and are contiguous with the start of the following shift then said ot will be offered?
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appropriate oncoming personnel
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in accordance to the Fair labor standards act the city claimed a limited exemption and established?
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limited exemption and established a 21 calendar day work period for all bargaining members
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comp, blood or pl will be denied if it?
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requires involuntary ot
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to accommodate requests for pl, bt, comp on contractually recognized holidays the fire dept may schedule?
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voluntary OT 10 calendar days out of said holiday
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anyone declining a holiday ot assignment in advance shall~
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retain position on list
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anyone who accepts an overtime assignment will be moved to bottom of list?
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day of acceptance
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any one called back to attend a fire dept function authorized by the chief will be paid?
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min 3 hours
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40 hour call back pay
90-180 minutes? 30-89 minutes? 1-29 minutes? |
3 hours
2 hours 1 hour |
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the graduated call back pay does not apply to fire prevention officers that?
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are working pre schedule early inspections
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employees requested to appear on behalf of the city or any depts for inquires, investigations are entitle to minimum 3 hours ot provided?
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the Chiefs office is notified prior to appearance
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witness fees are the property of the city less?
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travel fee
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personnel shall respond to subpoena on what basis?
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as needed to minimize waiting time
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who is subject to immediate call back>?
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Dade,Broward, Palm Beach
within 1.5 hours |
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for each contractually recognized holiday the primary on call inspector shall be paid?
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on call compensation
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if a holidays date of legal recognitiions is different than its date of calendar recognition the on call compensation shall be paid?
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both dates
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call back pay for on call inspectors commences when?
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on scene arrival time
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sick leave accrual
shift? 40 hours? |
5.54 per pay
4.62 per pay |
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sick time is charged on an?
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hour for hour basis
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sick time can be used for?
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personal illness
provide care for immediate family hospital visits medical lab dental, chiropractor psychological provided visits cant be arrange off duty |
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prolonged absence is defined as?
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3 or more consecutive shifts or
5 or more consecutive days for forty hour requires physician explanation |
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employee absent from work due to work related or caused illness or injury will continue to accrue leave for?
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8 weeks
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all employees terminating employment with the city for any reason are entitled to what _____leave?
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unused sick leave
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sick leave payment is based upon?
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full years of service
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who receives 80% of sick leave?
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members who receive a normal retirement based upon age or years of service
or those who separate with 20 or more years |
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who receives 40% of sick leave
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members with 10 or more years but less than 20
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who receives 20% of sick leave?
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members who separate with less than 10 years
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members with a disability get how much sick time paid out to them?
work related? non related? |
more than 20years gets 80% work or not work related
less than 20 years get 80% related 40% not related |
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all sick leave is paid out based upon what rate?
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hourly rate effective on date of separation
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There is no limit to the number of exchanges except for?
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probationary ff's
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during initial _____months of employment probationary ff may only exchange with who?
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8 months
only exchange with personnel on same shift |
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time exchanges are not permitted for personnel on?
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extra duty work details
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exchanges must be made within ranks, submitted in writing and approved by?
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the shift commander at least 48 hours in advance
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EOT less than 48hours of noticed may be approved for?
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unforeseen reasons a shift commander with approval of a division chief may grant approval
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exchanges of 8 hours or less will require that the form be completed?
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prior to member leaving duty
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eot's of 8 hours or less dont require?
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immediate written approval of Shift Commander
Verbal approval |
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eot's of 8 hours or less dont require advanced notice unless?
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time is to start at beginning of shift or when employee is to report to duty
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if eot is less than 8 hours but is for the start of a shift you must advise the shift commander by?
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2300
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employees denied an EOT will be notified how?
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in writing as to why it was denied
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denial of individual shift exchange is not subject to?
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provisions of Article 23
grievance procedure |
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time off for deaths?
in state? out of state? |
in state
1 shift (24 hours) shift 3 consecutive days off (40 hours employee) out of state 2 consecutive shifts 48 hours off (shift) 5 consecutive days (40 hour) |
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immediate family is?
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father
mother spouse father in law mother in law brother sister son daughter grandparents grand parent in laws step children (who were legal dependents at one time) |
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consideration is given for bereavement leave for ?
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grandchildren
step father step mother half brother/sister or any other relative who is a legal resident of employees household at the time of death |
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if additional time is needed for bereavement leave employee should use?
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emergency leave
repayment at fire chiefs discretion |
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what are the legal holidays?
13 holiday |
new years
mlk presidents memorial day any other holiday the city adopts independence day labor day veterans day thanksgiving day after thanksgiving Christmas Eve Christmas New years eve employees birthday |
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all shift employees receive what during recognized holidays ?
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12 hours holiday pay
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holiday pay is paid how>?
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last pay in November or last payday prior to employees vacation
request (4 weeks prior to date the check is received)` |
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all non shift personnel including recruits receive what for holiday pay?
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12 hours of holiday leave
used toward time of during holiday. extra hours is paid in november or prior to vacation |
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your birthday is a floating holiday for>?
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forty hour employees
approval of division head |
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all regular full time employees are eligible for paid vacation following?
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first anniversary date
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all vacation hours are accumlated?
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from first pay in January through last pay in December
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what may employees use to round of their last vacation shift?
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8 hours of accrued vacation time
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who establishes the vacation selection procedure?
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dept
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any employee absent from work due to work related reason shall accrue vacation for?
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8 weeks
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if an injure/ill employee retires due to injury/illness he or she will receive payment for all vacation time that accrued?
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before the injury or illness
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annual accrual of vacation times will be determined by?
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employees weekly hours of work and his seniority
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how are annual accruals of vacation prorated and credited to an employees account?
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on a biweekly basis
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non shift vacation accrual?
104 hours 144 hours 168 hours |
less than 8 full years(104hours)
8 years but less than 18(144 hours) 18 or more years (168 hours) |
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shift employee vacation?
200 hours? 224 hours? |
200 hours <10 full years
224 hours 10 or more years |
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how much can an employee convert of his annual vacation accrual into a lump sum?
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30%
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converted annual leave shall be paid ?
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last pay period in November
base upon hourly rate at that time |
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shift employees who convert 30% of vacation will take the remainder how?
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in a single block (1 pick)
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an employee on workers comp will receive supplemental benefits from the city for?
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8 weeks
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the amount of supplemental compensations for workers comp is based upon?
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the difference between employees gross pay (including education but not uniform allowance, ot) and amount received by workers comp
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the supplemental benefit for workers comp can be extended beyond?
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beyond 8 weeks by city manager upon recommendation of Fire Chief
for as long the employee is unable to perform regular job duties or employee receives disability pension |
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if city manager fails to extend the 8 weeks of supplemental benefits the employee will be given?
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one weeks written notice prior to curtailment of benfits
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if employee files an appeal to extend supplemental benefits the compensation will continue until?
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arbitrator makes a determination
may have to pay back through mutual arrangement |
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if the denial of extension of supplemental benefits is grieved both parties agree the arbitration procedure will be?
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expedited and award will be made without written opinion
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Seniority lists which includes seniority in rank is prepared?
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month of October each year
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objection to seniority list must be filed with the?
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Fire Chief within 30 days of posting
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seniority is determined by?
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rank
time in rank time in service |
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ties for time in rank are determined by?
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high rank on eligibility list
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ties for time in service are broken by?
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date of application was submitted
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seniority is used to determine?
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order of vacation selections
layoffs and reductions |
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who is to be laid off first?
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person with the least fire dept seniority regardless of rank
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seniority is lost upon?
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termination
resignation failure to report when recalled from layoff |
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seniority will accrue during?
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approved leave of absence, sickness, or disability
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work week for shift personnel?
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46.6
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Kelly day grant time off every?
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6 shifts
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shift employees shall accrue _____hours toward a kelly day?
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4 hours per 24 hours worked
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a kelly day added to a vacation period shall be construed as?
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3 consecutive days off
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personnel on vacation should voluntarily make themselves available for?
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emergency call back during vacations
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who obtains a new test for each examination administered?
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Recruitment and selection officer
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the test shall not be opened prior to>?
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seating of the candidates
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exam sheets (question/answer? will only contain?
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number for identification purposes
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tests will be acquired from any recognized test agency excluding?
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state fire colleg
and community college |
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except for provisions in article 45 Career ladder, all promotions are filled through ?
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tests
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test scores are calculated to ?
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2 decimal places
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seniority points?
first six months? second six months thru 4th year? fifth year thru 10 years? each additonal year after 10? |
0 first six months
2 second six month thru 4th year 1 point 5 years thru 10 1/2 every year after 10 |
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ties on a test list are broken first by?
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highest score excluding points
longevity on dept earliest date of application |
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promotions are made in what rules?
DE LT Capt |
DE rule of 1
Lt rule of 3 Capt rule of 3 |
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skill sign offs shall be effective for max of?
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2 years before requiring renewed skills demonstration with corresponding sign offs
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consideration for appointment or rejection shall be based upon?
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personnel performance and material in candidates file
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any candidate passed over for promotion may request an explanation to who/
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in writing directly to fire chief
Fire chief shall make written response in a timely manner |
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a candidate who is passed over upon receipt of Fire Chiefs response has______days to file?
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10 days to file an appeal with civil service board
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eligibility lists remain in effect for_____years and can not be?
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2 years
can not be extended |
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the joint safety and health committee is composed of?
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6 members
3 appointed by the union 3 appointed by Fire Chief |
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the safety committed meets?
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quarterly
once each three months or at time mutually agreed on |
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the purpose of the safety and health committee?
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to inspect facilities
apparatus equipment and clothing and forward recommendations to fire chief with copies to city manager |
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who is the sold exclusive reviewer of all accidents and injuries suffered in the line of duty?
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safety and health committee
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who can perform maintenance on scba and personal protective devices?
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those trained by manufacturer or applicable agency
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scba glasses are approved by both city and union glasses but employee must obtain?
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prescription at his own expense
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anytime off duty personnel are needed the dept will have who oversee health and safety/rehab?
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a training officer
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dept physicals are done?
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off duty
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each dept physical exam consists of?
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ekg (interpreted by cardiologist)
blood hearing vision lung volume tread mill stress if recommended tb, meningitits, hepatitis, hiv upon employee request chest xray option of employee mammogram upon employee request prostate upon employee request |
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any irregularities in physical shall sent to employee in writing within?
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21 days
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complete results of medical exam are given to employee withing?
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30 days
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if seeking a light duty assignment due to test results you must?
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provide findings to fire chief and risk manager
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substance abuse by members will be address in what manner?
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proactive manner through rules and regs
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hep c screening are to be administered at option of employee. The city will offer baseline for all employees and new hires and then>
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as needed basis following significant communicable disease exposures involving blood products
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when a budgeted position is vacated in any unit position it will be filled?
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asap but no more than 14 days following the official severance of the employee
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it is the right of the City to soley and exclusively determine the purpose of?
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each of it constituent agencies, set standards or services and exercise control and discretion over operations including the right to sub contract
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the sole and exclusive method for resolving disputes relating to the application and interpretation of the contract is?
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Article 23 Grievance procedure and aribirtration
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grievances is defined as a claim reasonably and suitably founded on?
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violation of the terms and conditions of the contract and civil service system
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any grievance filed will refer to?
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the provisions of the Agreement violated with facts pertaining to the violations and include corrective action
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when a grievance arises the aggrieved party shall have how many days from event to process the first step?
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14 day from events or where grievant knew or should have known of event
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the parties agree that the time frames described in the grievance procedure may be extended how?
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by mutual written consent of the parties involved
excluding filing the initial grievance |
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the aggrieved employee or union shall present their grievances to?
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their immediate supervisor
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discussions in step one of the grievance procedure will be informal for the purpose ?
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settling differences in the simplest and most direct manner
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in step one of the grievance process who reaches a decision on the matter?
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the immediate supervisor with the division or deputy chief
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the immediate supervisor, division or deputy chief shall reach a decision in step one of the grievance and communicate it in writing to the union with in?
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7 calendar days from the date of informal discussion with a copy to the employee
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if the employee/union is not satisfied with decision in step one they will present it to?
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present it to the fire chief within 7 calendar days from date of decision in first step
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the fire chief or designee will acknowledge receipt of the grievance by?
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stamping it with the time and date with a copy to the union
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upon receiving the grievance the chief will obtain facts and within _________days do what?
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7 days meet with employee/union
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after the Chief meets with union/employee he has ________days to give a decision in writing to?
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7 days
the union and copy to the employee |
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if greivance is not settle at step 2(Chief) the Union/Employee will?
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within 7 days from receipt of decision forward grievance to the City Manager
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The City Manage will meet with aggrieved parity within?
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10 calendar days
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The city manage will furnish his decision in writing within?
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7 days after meeting
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if employee is not satisfied with decision at step 3 (city manager) he can?
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within 10 days of receipt from city manager submitt it to arbitration under the Rules of the American Arbitration assoc
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the award of the arbitrator is?
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final and binding for all parites
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a grievance not advanced to the next step with in the time limit provided is considered?
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resolved by last decision renedered
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if the supervisor, division or deputy dont answer with in specified time does what?
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advances grievance to next step
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failure on the part of the city within step 2 or 3 will render grievance to be resolved in favor of ?
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greivant
all parties abide by suggested correction on form |
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a grievance forfeiture (not responding in time) will not set?
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a precedent of future grievance resolution
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who agrees to the statement of Grievance to be arbitrated?
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the city and member/union prior to hearing
if not agreed to statement in step 2 is used |
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the arbitrator will not have authority to ?
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change, amend. subtract or supplement the Agreement/contract or amend.
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The arbitrator shall not consider or rule upon any matter which is stated?
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in the Agreement (contract)
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in matters of discharge, suspension or demotion the City shall bear?
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the burden of proof to demonstrate that the action taken is consistent with existing discipline practice
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the arbitrator has no authority to modify or alter the discipline imposed or substitute his own judgment for that of?
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the city
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If the burden of proof is not satisfied the arbitrator shall have full authority to?
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modify the action with his best judgement
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the arbitrators bill is paid by?
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losing party
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a grievance general in nature it applies to?
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a number of members not a single member
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a grievance general in nature is signed by the union president with the names of all aggrieved parties and forwarded?
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directly to the chief
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probationary employees shall have the right to utilize the grievance and arbitrations procedure except for?
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appealing termination/demotion
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if the union feels at any step the grievance should not be pursued due to lack of merit....the aggrieved employee can?
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Not pursue it on his own
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the employee can grieve the dropping of his grievance by the union and will be given an extension of____to appeal?
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30 days
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if a non union employee wishes to process a grievance he shall request help from?
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the union
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if union denies helping a non member with a grievance they will?
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notify in writing with copy to the City.
employee can file on his own |
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grievance procedures should be held in rooms provided by>
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the city other than city hall at no charge to union
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a copy of the grievance is appendix?
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I
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the city and union will have the option of mechanically recording through audio/video all steps including?
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arbitration hearing
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a grievance may be advanced to the next point by?
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hand delivery
certified mail (return receipt) |
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hand deliveries of grievances will be documented?
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by a date stamped photo copy or dated signature or recipient
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grievances delivered via certified mail are considered properly forward as of postmark but not received until?
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until actual date of delivery or refusal
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what grievances are submitted directly to step II?
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alleging discrimination based on
race age gender ethnicity religion national origin marital status veteran status or disability fire admin forwards copy to office of Equal Opporunity general |
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if part of the contract is deemed invalid the remaining parts will?
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remain in full force and effect
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if the agreement is modified due to state legislation the parties agree to?
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re open negotiations on that part
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the union/members agree they have no right to engage in?
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work stoppage
slow down or strike similar activities |
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the only question to be raised concerning a work stoppage is if any proceeding, grievance or judicial is?
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whether the provision preventing work stoppage, slow down or strike was violated by employee
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acts that are unlawful and are expressly prohibited?
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distributing literature in public area of work
soliciting the support of an employees organizational activities during work |
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violations of article 25 Managment Security can be enforced by?
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injunction and contempt from court having jurisdiction
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for matters of collective bargaining
the city is represented by? the union is represented by? |
city by City Manager
Union by Union President |
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a temporary medical disabling condition not attributable to work may be granted?
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upon written request for unpaid leave of absence
initial period of 6 months Chief can extend for additional 6 monhts |
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total absence allowed for unpaid leave is?
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12 months
must present letter that employee is fit/unrestricted duty |
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unpaid leave for a medical problem can be used for?
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pregnancy
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accrued leaves are not used charged during?
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unpaid leave of absence
sick and vacation balances are frozen |
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while on unpaid leave you will not accrue?
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vacation or sick or other benefits
except health and life insurance |
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upon the birth of a child a male may request
(or female in case of adoption) |
unpaid leave of absence
2 consecutive shift (shift) 1 week (40 hour) |
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the city agrees that there will be no working out of class for who?
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for any fire dept rank or position
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how many long sleeved dress shirts?
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2
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how many short sleeved uniform shirts?
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4
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how many trousers?
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4
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how many jumpsuits?
for rescue/hazmat personnel? |
4
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jumpsuits for all other emt and paramedics?
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2
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necktie
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1
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leather belt?
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1
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short sleev haines beefy t shirt?
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6
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long sleeved t shirts
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2
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ball cap
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1
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winter jacket
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1
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rain gear
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1
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footwear
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1
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until sept 30 1999 personnel may continue to purchase what at own expense?
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foot wear
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after sept 30 1999 all personnel must wear city issued?
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foot wear
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uniform items will be replaced on what basis?
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as needed
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emt an paramedic ems field guide?
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1
replace as needed |
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bed linen issued?
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4 flat sheets
4 pillow cases replaced as needed |
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uniform laundry should be returned within?
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2 calendar days of being placed in receptacle
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broken prescription glasses or watches damaged in line of duty will be replaced upto cost of?
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125.00
not included in leisure time |
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the city agrees that the best way to maintain discipline is?
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through promotion or cooperation or sustained good working relationships and of the self discipline and responsible performance expected of mature employees
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disciplinary actions should have a?
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constructive effect
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disciplinary actions will be taken for the sole purpose of correcting offending employees and?
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problem situations and maintaining discipline and morale of other employees
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an employee must be charged in writing by his supervisor within?
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30 days of alleged offense or
date the immediate supervisor know or should have known of alleged offense completed police investigation |
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according to sec 2 aritcle 32 Disciplinary action who is a supervisor?
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shift commander
division chief deputy fire chief fire chief |
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where a discipline matter has been referred to a fact finding committee the time may be?
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mutually extended
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once an employee has been officially charged the fire chief has _____days to /
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45 days to render
disciplinary action |
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the city and union may mutually agree to extend the Cheifs 45 day discipline window for a total of?
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15 days
total of 60 |
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when imposed discipline is suspension without pay the employee may elect to?
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forfeit annual leave
waive full right to appeal by choosing this method |
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employee suspensions without pay will not be served until?
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at least 14 days after the final date of notification
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the city agrees to forward a copy of any written disciplinary action notice issued to?
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any employee in the bargaining unit
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employees will receive copies of all document file where?
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personnel files in chiefs office or city human resource office
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the city will not require personnel to perform major maintenance and repairs to?
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building or properties
construction painting carpentry |
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all emts receive ____steps
provide what is current and valid? |
2 steps 5%
emt certification all stated related certificaions cpr evoc florida ambulance drivers standards |
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all Paramedics receive ____steps
provide what is current and valid? |
4 steps additonal 5% total 10%
paramedic certification cpr evoc ambulance drivers standards |
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all qualified , certified and licensed unit personnel who are regularly assigned receive?
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additional 5 steps above normal rate of pay
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temporary assignment of a minimum of ________hours receive?
assigned by who? |
6 hours
receive 24 hour assignment pay by Chief, division chief, battalion, |
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personnel other than_________will receive temporary rescue assignment?
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those regularly assigned to Emergency Rescue division
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who may be assigned to drive the rescue apparatus?
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rescue assign personnel regardless of rank
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the dept offers re certification courses at no charge to employee on a?
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annual basis
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effective may 30 1986 all new hires will be required to become?
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emt before completing probation and maintain it
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Oct 1 1988 new hires shall be required to attain?
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paramedic within 4 years
must maintain emt at least |
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effective oct 1 1993 all new hires will?
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be required to maintain paramedic through out employment
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the city agrees to maintain a public official employees liability insurance policy as well as casualty insurance policy which will provide?
or provide self insurance |
undertake defense of employee or
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the option of self insurance for liability and casualty insurance remains at the option of
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the city
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what is the expense allowance used for?
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250.00
fuel oil insurance telephone tools, equip accessories first pay period in December |
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if in event of transfer of dept the city will require the entity to employ city displace personnel for?
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3 years at the same wages and benefit levels at time of transfer
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the city shall give how much notice in case of dept transfer?
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90 days
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the 3 year transfer agreement provision doesnt apply to/
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non bargain unit personnel
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in event of expansion the city agrees to give preference to?
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those displaced by expansion/extension
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in order to be considered for hiring preference during expansion you must be?
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an employee of other governmental agency at time of expansion
suffer layoff or termination be a ff and paramedic |
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criteria for hiring those laid off due to expansion is decided by?
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mutual agreement of the city and union
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to be eligiable for hire during an expansion you must complete
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normal civil service testing procedures
be cross trained as ff and paramedic been laid off from a full time ff and or paramedic position during past 2 years |
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during a hurricane on duty personnel will be allowed time to secure their homes in what counties?
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broward
palm beach dade or determined by chief |
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during a hurricane the union will collect and assemble all receipts and attach them to?
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a summary statement
submit to city |
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the hurricane food receipts will be remitted to who?
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The union when approved
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in event of dispute over approval of hurricane expenditures the parties will ?
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meet to discuss and resolve matter
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if conditions require additonal staffing the city will?
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have fold away cots and blankets
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the employees of the bargaining unit will contribute to an organized mess at the stations as per
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current practice
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safe staffing levels is determined by?
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the fire chief
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member who attend college level course in pursuant of a job related degree will be eligiable for how much reimbursement?
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100% for cost of books and tuition if pre approved by chief prior to start of classes
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tuition reimbursement requires what grades?
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c or better 100%
d or lower 0% |
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if reimbursed for educational leave the employee must remain employeed for how long?
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24 months after the conclusion date of any course
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max accrued comp time?
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93.2 hours
excess paid at overtime rate |
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how many hours of comp time can you use at one time?
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93.2
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comp time request must be made within?
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68 hours in advance of date requested
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comp time will be approved as long as it does not cause _____and leaves____?
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overtime and leaves one extra employee on duty regardless of rank
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comp time can not be used in less than ____hours?
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3 hours
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blood time accumulation will be limited to?
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12 hour every fifty six days
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maximum annual blood time contribution?
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6 whole
4 pherisis |
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maximum blood time accumulation?
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93.2
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employee may use how much sick leave for personal leave each year?
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48 hours
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pre schedule personal leave must be at least____hours?
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3 hours
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PL requests must be submitted within?
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68 hours in advance
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un scheduled PL may be used in blocks equal to?
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employees full tour of duty on that day
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unscheduled pl is reported how?
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same a sick time
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Pl requests are honored by Combat Battalion how?
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one captain
one lt two drivers three ff |
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after maximum levels of PL are approved further approval is from?
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the fire chief
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once an employee chooses comptime over Paid the decision is?
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irrevocable
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accumulated comp time paid when you drop is____hours max?`
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48 max
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blood, comp, pl requests will be submitted no soon than?
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30days
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order in which blood, comp and pl are approved?
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pre schedules
additional pre scheduled unscheduled considered last |
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provisions of Article 44 came into effect?
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Oct 1 1992
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when promoted from Fpo 1 to Fpo 2 and Ti i to To it is considered?
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upgraded position not a vacancy
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automatic advancement is obtained when the candidate for advancement satisfies the minimum?
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requirements for the next position
Ti to To Fpo I to Fpo II |
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what may be substituted for the one year requirement for minimum experience ?
except for? |
an as degree in fire science
except for Lt or Capt |
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requirements for DE
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3 years as ff
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requirements for Lt
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one year as driver
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effective 10-1-93 lt must obtain?
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emt prior to 10-1-94
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after 10-01-1994 lt must maintain
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emt or paramedice
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after 10-01-1995 Lt must maintain a?
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paramedic license
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requirements for Capt.
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1 year as Lt
must maintain PM or Emt |
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if demoted from Capt to Lt you must obtained Emt or PM with in?
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emt 1 year
Paramedic 2 years or be further demoted |
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qualification for FPO I?
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5 years as ff/de
must obtain broward and state certs within on year |
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requirements for Training instructor?
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5 years as ff/de
emt ARC or AHA cpr instructor |
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requirements for FPO II
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2 years as fpo I
broward and state certs plans examiner must have served as fpoI |
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requirements for TO
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2 years as Ti with requirements
paramedic Fire instructor must be serving as Ti |
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requirements for FPO III
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2 years as Fpo II (1 with fscience degree)
broward and state certs plans examiner under south florida building code |
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if demoted from FPO/TO to a lower FPO/Ti rank you have how long to get certs?
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1 year
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denial of division transfers is not?
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grievable
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who can serve as an incident commander or other form of on scene command authority for direct combat operations?
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only those with experience in operations division of HFD in position the are to assume.
except for fire chief |
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at the discretion of who can a member receive a light duty position?
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Direction of the City
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if the city's medical advisor disagrees with your doctor when seeking a light duty assignment you can request?
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a third doctors opinion
decision is binding |
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light duty personnel shall work what schedule?
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5 day
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shift personnel who incur a work related injury will be granted an additional 8 hours of time off during each?
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recognized holiday that occurs during light duty
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NO member returning from light duty will be required to return?
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on a holiday or weekend
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no member of HFD will expose themselves to further risk by serving as a paid or non paid member of?
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another municiple or private agency providing emergency fire or rescue services
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