R & R's - Article VI

Question 1

What constitutes tardiness of 30 minutes or more?

Answer 1

Failure to report

District Chief will be notified and charges filed with Fire Chief.

Question 2

What must be recorded in the Morning Report after 0800?

Answer 2

All tardiness

Must also notify District Chief.

Question 3

What are the reasons sick leave shall be granted?

Answer 3

• Illness
• Off-duty injury
• Assist with family illness, injury, or medical appointment

Question 4

What is the call-in procedure for notifying the District Chief?

Answer 4

Notify between 0700-0730 by telephone

Must speak with D/C and give symptoms.

Question 5

What should personnel do if both District Chiefs are out of quarters?

Answer 5

Notify Shift Supervisor of 911 Center

Call (815) 987-5809.

Question 6

What is required if 51-hour personnel miss 2 consecutive days?

Answer 6

A doctor’s release

For 40-hour personnel, 3 days missed requires a doctor’s release.

Question 7

What happens if an individual has more than 3 occurrences of sick leave in 120 days for 51-hour personnel?

Answer 7

May be required to see a doctor

Department will cover medical expenses.

Question 8

What is the requirement for an employee with more than 4 occurrences of sick leave in a calendar year?

Answer 8

Must see a doctor and present an explanation of illness

Question 9

What is considered extended sick leave?

Answer 9

More than 3 duty shifts

Employee must report to respective D/C office by 0900 on specified days.

Question 10

What form must be presented upon returning from extended sick leave?

Answer 10

Completed #517A, signed by a doctor

Question 11

Who must the completed #517A form be turned into before returning to duty?

Answer 11

D/C or A-1

Question 12

For whom can employees use sick leave due to illness or medical appointments?

Answer 12

• Child/step-child
• Spouse/domestic partner
• Sibling
• Parent
• Mother-in-law/Father-in-law
• Grandchild
• Grandparent/Step Parent

Question 13

What information is required when reporting absence for family medical reasons?

Answer 13

• Name of family member
• General reason for absence
• Required length of absence

Question 14

When should notification of absence be made?

Answer 14

As soon as possible, generally at least 1 duty day prior

Written verification may be required.

Question 15

What are the benefit limits for sick leave for 51-hour employees?

Answer 15

144 hours/year

Question 16

What are the benefit limits for sick leave for 40-hour employees?

Answer 16

48 hours/year

Question 17

What are the benefit limits for sick leave for 12-hour employees?

Answer 17

72 hours/year

Question 18

What is required whenever eligible for sick leave?

Answer 18

FMLA