chapter 4 Flashcards
HR MNGT
who are the most important human resources available to fire services
employees
Co’s must consider the’’ of their personnel above all else
safety, health and well being
Co’s must be familiar with local P,P,P x3 and labor/mngt agreement as well as state/provincial/federal HR laws
local polices, practices, procedures
Co’s can use the following steps to solve problems or make decision: x5
I
S
D
I
E
Step 1 identify
Step 2 select
3 - design
4 - Implement
5 – evaluate p-76
CO’S are required to PLAN x4 during shifts
- stations task, duties ..
- preincident planning
- training
- inspections
to make recommendations for modifications the cos should document x4
- situation descrption
- recommended alteration
- justification for recommendation
- projected outcome of alteration
who should have knowledge of following Org policies:
duty
- retention
- duty exchange
- substance abuse
- discipline
- promotion
- performance eval
- leaves( vaca, sick)
- absenteeism
p.76
Company officer
initial ‘’’ can affect a responder’s Development, motivation, and retention it can also affect depts Reputation and ability to recruit new FF
impressions/ experience
New CO’s must also learn the duties and task required in performing ‘’’ activities:
- apparatus / equip care and cleaning
- building cleaning
- standing radio watch
- INTERACTING W/ EXTERNAL CUSTOERS
- Community risk reduction actives
- Outreach activates
nonemergency
Probie Programs can be home long
6-18 months p. 77
During probation time Co’s provide guidance while’‘x 3 O,D,E performance against standards, policy’s, procedures and practices Expectations should be explained to new members in’’ x3 terms C,C,U
observing, documenting and evaluating
clear, concise and understandable
New members should be provided with a list or summary of these expectations in writing form to ensure that’’
expectations are understood
A ‘’ work environment includes compliance w/ org polices, practices, procedures and law.
favorable
Per us equal employment opportunity commission the employer will be laible for harassment by non supervisory employees or non employees for whom it has control if “”
it knew or should have known about the harassment and failed to take appropriate corrective actions p. 78
an what ‘’ environment occurs when employees in workplace are subject to a pattern of offensive conduct or behaviors such s sexual harassment or hazing
unfavorable work
Co’s must know and understand regarding sexual harassment:
- laws that ‘’
- behaviors that constitute ‘’ environment
- local ‘’ process for sexual harassment
- ‘’ rights in such cases
govern workplace behaviors
sexual harassment/hostile
reporting
employee/members
Possible signs that ‘’’ is occurring:LAAC
sexual harassment:
- lack of engagement
- avoidance of certain coworkers
- absenteeism
- change in behavior
’’’ must monitor their own actions , as well as those of there subordinates in order to :
ensure sexual harassment policy is cleary stated and posted in high visible location in the station
Be aware of possible warning, signs and sexual harassment is happening
Take corrective actions immediately
Inform members who are engaging in inappropriate behavior that it is an infraction of the organizations policy will not be tolerated
co’s
Performance eval’s may be
informal or formal
difference b’tw formal / informal
f- generally in writing
I- can be oral or written
according to nfpa 1021 responsibility for formal performance evaluation rest w/ level ‘’ officers
2
FMLA – to be eligible employees must
Work at least:
‘’ months
‘’ hours
‘’ miles
‘’ weeks within ‘’ months
12 months
work as least 1250 hours
work within 75 miles
work 12 work weeks w/in 12 months p. 82
what ‘’ provides referral services for employee in need of counseling or other assistance
EAP
signs and symptoms with excessive ‘’’ may include :
- concentrating or staying focused
temp loss of short term memory
obsessive thoughts
loss of mental flexibility
tendency to withdraw or become isolated
fantasy or wishful thinking
autopilot mind focus
abuse of alcohol
sleep disorders
suicidal ideas p. 83
stress
