CITY GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES
What is the maximum total length a probationary period can reach, including extensions?
18 months
This combination of time and rank allows a Battalion Chief candidate to substitute experience for a bachelor’s degree without holding any college degree.
What is ten (10) years as a Captain (including one probationary year and nine non-probationary years)?
A probationary firefighter has not yet achieved 3rd Class rank. A mandatory overtime call comes in due to a 12-hour vacancy. Can the probationary firefighter be assigned, and under what condition?
no, unless it is a mandatory overtime, emergency call-back, or to prevent a mandatory holdover, per Section IV.C
Name three pieces of information that must be included on an SCBA repair request form.
company number and shift, full name and shift of the person discovering the problem, and an accurate description of the problem?
A Fourth Class Firefighter struggles in month 11 of probation. Rule 7.2 allows this action to ensure adequate evaluation.
extending the probationary period
How many holiday hours do 24-hour personnel receive annually?
123.2 hours
Which uniform are uniformed employees required to wear in court?
Uniformed employees shall wear the Class B uniform when in court.
If a Lieutenant who has just been promoted to Captain wants to bid back to their old station, this is the minimum period they must work outside their current station before bidding back.
One year.
A non-emergency facility request is made after confirming it was previously submitted. What should you do?
Do not submit a duplicate request; monitor existing request.
A Fourth Class completes rotation two with no issues, but receives a “Needs Improvement” in rotation three. Can they ship out next shift?
no, performance issues suspend ship out until improvement.
Can a personal day be carried over?
No.
Which intentional body modifications are specifically prohibited under the professional appearance policy?
Intentional body mutilation is prohibited, including but not limited to split or forked tongues, and the insertion of foreign objects under the skin to create unnatural shapes, designs, patterns, or enlargements.
A firefighter who left the CSFD for military service for four years returns and wants to bid on their previous position. How does their bid number change?
Their prior time in grade counts for calculating this, but only if their prior performance was considered satisfactory.
A Heavy Rescue tech is promoted after 2 years. How does this affect their time commitment?
Waived due to promotion; may return to complete if operationally needed.
Before any live-fire training, this plan must be submitted to the Training Battalion Chief for review.
the Incident Action Plan (IAP)
What happens if an employee becomes sick while on vacation?
Vacation may be converted to sick leave.
What types of beards are allowed under the professional appearance policy?
soul patches.
A single firefighter cannot access their staffing software, but other personnel can. After attempting basic troubleshooting, the issue persists. According to APM 426, what is the correct course of action?
Follow APM 417 for IT-related issues, as this is an individual problem and not a system-wide outage.
How many High Angle techs are required per program station?
3 per station.
The maximum number of students per instructor allowed during live-fire training.
5:1
For a 24-hour firefighter transitioning to a 40-hour schedule (or vice versa), what exact mathematical adjustment is applied to leave balances, and why is this significant operationally?
Balances are multiplied or divided by 1.4; ensures equivalent leave value across different shift structures.
During a Level 3 Formal Investigation, an employee refuses to answer questions and also attempts to delay the process by requesting multiple unscheduled breaks. The investigator documents the refusal and consults Human Resources and the City Attorney. What did the employee do?
Refuse to cooperate with an investigation and attempt to impede the investigative process?
Within how many days of an event must an aggrieved party notify the other party in writing of dissatisfaction regarding the performance of a mutual aid agreement?
30 days.
A Captain promoted from Lieutenant one month ago wants to bid back to their previous station. They also hold a Priority Bid from completing a 40-hour staff assignment last year. Can they bid back immediately?
No, the Captain must work outside their previous station for a minimum of one year before bidding back. The Priority Bid cannot override this promotion rule but may be used after eligibility if still valid (2 years)
Each member must complete a minimum of 8 hours per year of this type of training in compliance with OSHA 1920.120.
HazMat training