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Question 1

From the Order Book:

Where do rules for annual leave come from?

Answer 1

DPM

Question 2

From the Order Book:

In operations division how is much leave is accrued biweekly with less then 3 years employed?

Answer 2

4.5 hours per pay period

Question 3

From the Order Book:

In operations division how is much leave is accrued biweekly with more then 3 years but less than 15 employed?

Answer 3

7 hours per pay period

Question 4

From the Order Book:

In operations division how is much leave is accrued biweekly with more than 15 years employed?

Answer 4

9 hours per pay period

Question 5

From the Order Book:

In divisions other then operations how is much leave is accrued biweekly with less then 3 years employed?

Answer 5

4 hours per pay period

Question 6

From the Order Book:

In divisions other then operations how is much leave is accrued biweekly with more then 3 years but less than 15 employed?

Answer 6

6 hours per pay period

Question 7

From the Order Book:

In divisions other then operations how is much leave is accrued biweekly with more than 15 years employed?

Answer 7

8 hours per pay period

Question 8

From the Order Book:

members/officers in non-pay status for a full pay period (80 or 84 hours) will make arrangements to pay who keep health benefits?

Answer 8

DC treasury

Question 9

From the Order Book:

If benefits are lost when are you eligible again?

Answer 9

Open season enrollement

Question 10

From the Order Book:

What is the maximum # of annual leave hours allowed to be carried over to next year in operations division?

Answer 10

264

Question 11

From the Order Book:

What is the maximum # of annual leave hours allowed to be carried over to next year in divisions other then operations ?

Answer 11

240

Question 12

From the Order Book:

How far back can annual leave be requested to be restored?

Answer 12

One year only other then special circumstances determined by the fire/ems cheif

Question 13

From the Order Book:

what f&emsd form is sumitted for restoration of leave and when is it due by?

Answer 13

F&EMSD form 11.2 no later then Feburary 15th for submission to DC controller by March 31st

Question 14

From the Order Book:

How long does a member have to use restored leave and when does it expire?

Answer 14

a member has 2 years to use restored leave, time limit doesn’t start until member is in a duty status to use leave

Question 15

From the Order Book:

What form must be submitted to use restored leave?

Answer 15

SF71

Question 16

From the Order Book:

WIll members be charged annual leave on offical holidays recognized by DC government?

Answer 16

no

Question 17

From the Order Book:

What are the hours which are considered holiday?

Answer 17

0700-1900

Question 18

From the Order Book:

What may members take in lieu of holiday pay?

Answer 18

comp time

Question 19

From the Order Book:

What happens to personnel who are in excess of minimum staffing on legal holidays, days designated as holidays by Executive and Mayor’s order and on days which holiday benedfits are applicable?

Answer 19

division heads excuse said personnel from duty

Question 20

From the Order Book:

Are EAL requests automatic?

Answer 20

no

Question 21

From the Order Book:

How is EAL granted?

Answer 21

In increments of 1 hour and up to the full tour of duty

Question 22

From the Order Book:

How soon before members tour of duty can EAL be granted?

Answer 22

Not more then 6 hours before members tour of duty

Question 23

From the Order Book:

In reference to EAL, when is a special report required?

Answer 23

both if the request is approved or denied

Question 24

From the Order Book:

What happens if a members is abusing EAL?

Answer 24

the BFC or DFC may place on leave restrictions as in ch 12 of DPM

Question 25

# From the Order Book: What form must be submitted to use annaul leave?

Answer 25

SF71

Question 26

# From the Order Book: What form must firefighters submit for sick leave?

Answer 26

F&EMSD form 44, except for optical or dental a SF71 can be used

Question 27

# From the Order Book: What form must civilians submit for sick leave?

Answer 27

reverse side of SF71

Question 28

# From the Order Book: Who assigns leave periods for operations division?

Answer 28

batallion for ranks of captain and below. officers listed by rank only not name

Question 29

# From the Order Book: How are leave assignements arranged?

Answer 29

No two battalion commanders of any one battalion shall be assigned to annual leave at any one time. no two company officers in same company shall be assigned to annual leave at any one time. no two company officers in the same platoon, in the same battalion shall be assigned to annual leave at any one time. no two members in the same company , on the same platoon shall be assigned to annual leave at any one time

Question 30

# From the Order Book: Do you have to take your leave period?

Answer 30

No

Question 31

# From the Order Book: What form must be submitted whether you use your leave period or not?

Answer 31

F&EMSD form 11 at least 7 days prior to date of your leave period starting

Question 32

# From the Order Book: When are additions leave periods assigned by batallion and division commanders?

Answer 32

members who have excess leave due to urgency of public business, illness, administrative error, additional leave assignments will be issued regardless of whether there is adequate time remaining to consume all excess leave or not

Question 33

# From the Order Book: What happens if your transfer but have already put in for leave?

Answer 33

a member transferred to another unit shall be assigned to leave period of the member they replace, however if the member in question has already submitted a leave request based on previous assignment, the new supervisor or BFC should try to honor the original request

Question 34

# From the Order Book: How are leave period changes approved?

Answer 34

exchange involving firefighters of one battalion- approved by BFCexchange involving DFC or acting DFC approved by fire/ems chief or AFC as appropriateexchange other than those should be approved by DFC of FFD

Question 35

# From the Order Book: How many leave periods do uniformed personnel assigned to a 42 hour week week have?

Answer 35

assigned 3 leave periods if biweekly they earn 4.5 hours leave. assigned 4 leave periods if biweekly they earn 7 hours leave. assigned 5 leave periods if biweekly they earn 9 hours leave

Question 36

# From the Order Book: How many leave periods do civilians and uniformed personnel assigned to a 42 hour week week have?

Answer 36

assigned 3 leave periods if biweekly they earn 4 hours leave. assigned 4 leave periods if biweekly they earn 6 hours leave. assigned 5 leave periods if biweekly they earn 8 hours leave

Question 37

# From the Order Book: If a request isn't made in writing prior to 3 pay periods before the end of the year are hours over the max carry over able to be used?

Answer 37

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