FIREFIGHTER BILL OF RIGHTS

Question 1

FFBOR

The FPBRA does not apply to any employee who has not what?

Answer 1

Successfully completed the probationary period

Question 2

FFBOR

The firefighter under investigation shall be informed of ___________________ prior to any interrogation.

Answer 2

Nature of the investigation

Question 3

FFBOR

The employer shall provide to, and obtain from, an employee a formal ______ __ _________ from criminal prosecution, in writing, before the employee may be compelled to respond to incriminating questions in an interrogation.

Answer 3

Grant of immunity

Question 4

FFBOR

The employee shall be advised that they have the right to ______ _______ at the interview/interrogation and shall be given a reasonable amount of time to contact and obtain representation.

Answer 4

Union representation

Question 5

FFBOR

The employee shall have ______ to file a written response to any adverse comment and the written response shall be attached to the _______ ________.

Answer 5

30 days; adverse comment

Question 6

FFBOR

The investigation of the allegation must be completed within ______ of discovery by the employing fire department.

Answer 6

1 year

Question 7

FFBOR

A firefighter shall not have any comment adverse to his or her interest entered in his or her personnel file without the firefighter having first _____ and ______ the instrument containing the adverse comment.

Answer 7

Read; signed

Question 8

FFBOR

Upon requesting that the mistaken or unlawful portion of a personnel file be corrected or deleted, how long does the employer have to respond?

Answer 8

30 calendar days

Question 9

FFBOR

A firefighter shall not have his/her locker or other space for storage that may be assigned to him/her searched except in what 4 circumstances?

Answer 9

In their presence; with their consent; a valid search warrant has been obtained; they have been notified that a search will be conducted

Question 10

FFBOR

The fire department shall, for each and every violation (of the FPBRA) be liable for a civil penalty not to exceed _____ dollars to be awarded to the firefighter whose right or protection was denied.

Answer 10

$25,000

Question 11

FFBOR

The rights and protections described in this chapter shall only apply to a firefighter during events and circumstances involving the performance of his or her _____ ______.

Answer 11

Official duties