Go 29 Probationary Reports

Front 1

How will probationary reports be forwarded?

Back 1

electronically using the "Probation Rpt" tab in the Personnel System.

Front 2

How long is the reporting cycle?

Back 2

30-day increments - may not coincide with the calendar months.

Front 3

The Fire Chief will receive the final report ___ days prior to the end of the probationary period.

Back 3

15 days

Front 4

Probationary report form number

Back 4

200.70 - has several sub depending on job

(i.e. 200.70CO-SI for company officer)

Front 5

Explain the rating system.

Back 5

1 to 7 scale

3,4, and 5 is "acceptable" range

1,2 or 6,7 requires further explanation in the "Comment Section".

Front 6

What evaluation rating of ___ may be used for a task that has just been introduced but not yet demonstrated mastery.

Back 6

3 - this is not a negative or a unacceptable unless prior score was higher.

Front 7

One signed report will be signed and issued to the probationer and one signed report will be signed and forwarded to:

a. Fire Chief

b. BC

c. EOPS Deputy Chief

d. PF&R HR Section (139/302)

Back 7

d. only the signed "hard" copy is send in the mail to HR. An electronic version is sent thru channels.

Front 8

What color of envelope is used for the printed probationary report.

Back 8

blue is used excusively

Front 9

Members on probation will be initially evaluated by their __________ _________.

Back 9

immediate supervisor

Front 10

While in training, probationary trainees / recruits will be evaluated by:

a. immediate supervisors

b. chief training officer

c. fire chief

d. all of the above

Back 10

d. all of the above

Front 11

Probationary firefighters (phase III) assigned to a station will be evaluated by their _______ _______.

Back 11

immediate supervisor - The station captain retains ownership but can assign the report o an appropriate officer. The captain will review and forward them through channels

Front 12

How can chief officers add comments?

Back 12

by utilizing the "Note" text box in the "Edit Report" window in the Personnel System.

Comments made in the "note" box will not be inserted into the report.

The evaluating supervisor must be informed of any changes and comments and they must inform the probationer of changes.

Front 13

After completion and review of the electronic report with the probationer, the evaluator shall click_______ ________.

Back 13

click "Report Done" button and select the appropriate supervisor from the "Station Captain" or "BC" pick list.

Front 14

Any newly appointed member on probation who fails to meet minimum required standards may be _________

Back 14

dismissed without recourse

Front 15

Any probationary member who fails to meet the standards for a higher classification may be _____

Back 15

reduced to the former grade without recourse

Front 16

What report is used when a probationer demonstrates a significant deficiency?

Back 16

Interim Probationary Report

Front 17

What does the interim probation report included?

Back 17

1. official notification of the deficiency
2. expected corrective action
3. time-line to be corrected

Front 18

T/F - the interim report is processed the same way as a probation report.

Back 18

true - one is signed and forwarded to HR, one is sent through channels electronically, one is given to probationer

Front 19

When a probationer is transferred during probation who does the report?

Back 19

• less than 15 days left in the cycle - current supervisor (do it at time of transfer and forward per GO)
  • more than 15 days new supervisor - at proper time

Front 20

Ownership of traveling and Kelly relief firefighters and officers shall be assigned to the appropriate supervisor by ____-

Back 20

C-103 Deputy Chief

Front 21

What does FTEP stand for?

Back 21

Field Training and Evaluation Program for paramedics.

Front 22

What is the minimum amount of time a new paramedic will be assigned to a PF&R ALS unit?

a. 8 weeks

b. 10 weeks

c. 12 weeks

d. 16 weeks

Back 22

c. 12 weeks 0- could go longer depending on how long it takes them to complete the FTEP program

Front 23

When does the paramedic's seniority start?

a. hire date

b. date of completion of paramedic school

c. date they started FTEP program

d. date they finish FTEP program

Back 23

d. date they finish FTEP program and can work independently - they can then work call shift and trade times as a medic too.

Front 24

For non-uniform employees which report shall be submitted in time to reach HR and how many day prior to the completion of probation?

Back 24

6th report to reach PF&R HR 15 days prior to end of probation

Front 25

Who has the final review for a paramedics probation report?

Back 25

Fire Chief or designee

Front 26

Any member on leave of absence, long term injury or sick leave, backed off or laid off during probation will have a report done if there are less than ____ days remaining in the reporting period.

Back 26

less than 15 days remaining - shall count as one probationary period

Front 27

If a recruit becomes unable to continue training due to injury what happens?

Back 27

Chief Training Officer shall decide whether the length of leave is a severe disadvantage to training progress. If so recruit will be reinstated on another crew's equivalent cycle of training.

Front 28

Does the 15 day annual military leave impact the length of a members probation?

Back 28

No - but extended military leave does

Front 29

Regarding the Lt. development notebook upon completion of the ____ month of probation all task should be signed off.

Back 29

11th month

Front 30

The last page of the Lt. development notebook contains a signature page. This should be signed by both the Lt. and Captain and forwarded when?

Back 30

upon completion of the 11th month of probation

Front 31

Who is the Lt. development signature page sent to?

Back 31

through channels to Division Chief of EOPS