When must uniformed members complete a 1 year probation?
Upon initial appointment or promotion to another grade or classification (GO 29)
When must non-uniformed members complete a 6 month probation?
upon initial appointment or promotion to another grade or classification (GO 29)
Where is the probationary report located?
In the personnel system under "Probation Rpt" (GO 29)
What is the reporting cycle for probation reports?
Monthly (30-day increments) (GO 29)
T/F the reporting cycle may not coincide with the calendar months for probation reports.
TRUE (GO 29)
What form is used to evaluate the probation of Academy Trainees?
200.70TFF-MO (GO 29)
What form is used to evaluate the probation of Phase I Academy Recruit?
200.70RFF-MO (GO 29)
What form is used to evaluate the probation of Phase II Station 2 Recruit?
200.70RFF-MO (GO 29)
What form is used to evaluate the probation of Phase III Probationary Firefighters?
200.70FF (GO 29)
What form is used to evaluate the probation of Harbor Pilots?
200.70HP (GO 29)
What form is used to evaluate the probation of Company Officers/Senior Inspectors?
200.70CO-SI (GO 29)
What form is used to evaluate the probation of Chief Officers?
200.70BC (GO 29)
What form is used to evaluate the probation of Fire Inspectors?
200.70INSP (GO 29)
When executing a report for uniform members you should approach the task in a _____ and _____ manner.
Fair and Accurate (GO 29)
All sections of the probation report shall be carefully weighed to form a complete depiction of the probationers strengths and weaknesses to ensure what?
A fair and accurate report (GO 29)
What is the scale rating on the probation form?
1 to 7 (GO 29)
What are the acceptable ratings for a probationer?
3,4,5 (GO 29)
What ranges need further explanation on the probation report?
1,2 or 6,7 (GO 29)
What evaluation rating may be used for a task that has just been introduced to the probationer?
3,4,5 (GO 29)
What does a score of 3 on the probation report indicate?
That the probationer is learning but needs more time to practices (GO 29)
When would a score of 3 be a negative score on the probation report?
When the probationer previously had a score of 4 (GO 29)
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When the probationer previously had a score of 5 (GO 29)
Which categories need comments in the probation report?
Each category listed on the comment section page (GO 29)
What are comments needed for the probation report?
Strengths, improvement in levels of performance, unsatisfactory performance, course of corrective (includes timelines for improvement) (GO 29)
If another supervisor has made comments regarding the probationer how are these documented in the probation report?
It shall include the name of the supervisor and the comment (GO 29)
How are electronic probationary reports transmitted?
They are completed and electronically forwarded through channels (GO 29)
When a probationer signs the report, what are they acknowledging?
They understand the contents and agree that it has been discussed. (GO 29)
Where are signed probations distributed?
One to the probationer, one to HR (139/202) (GO 29)
What color of envelope is used for probation reports?
Blue (GO 29)
Who retains the original probation report?
HR, it goes in personnel file (GO 29)
While in training, who evaluates the probation of trainees/recruits?
Immediate supervisors, chief training officer and fire chief (GO 29)
Who evaluates the probation of Phase III recruits?
Their immediate supervisor and the station captain (GO 29)
Who is responsible for probation reports of a member in the station?
The captain (GO 29)
If a probationary member is not on the station captains shift, who fills out probation report?
The appropriate supervisor officer, it is reviewed by the captain. (GO 29)
How can chief officers add comments to probation reports?
Utilizing the text box in the "edit report" window (GO 29)
If a chief officer makes notes on a probation form after it has been submitted, what notification is made?
The evaluating supervisor must be informed, who in turn notifies the probationer (GO 29)
Any newly appointed member on probation who fails to meet minimum required standards for continuation as a firefighter may be dismissed for what?
Without recourse (GO 29)
Any probationary member who fails to meet minimum required standards of a higher classification may have what done?
They may be reduced to a former grade without recourse (GO 29)
What is issued if a probationer demonstrates significant performance deficiencies?
An interim probation report (GO 29)
What information is included in an interim probation report?
The deficiency, the corrective action and a time-line of when the deficiency is to be corrected (GO 29)
What areas are graded on an interim probation report?
Only the specific problem areas on the form (GO 29)
What happens to the probation report if a member is transferred?
The ownership of the probation reports shall be transferred to the member's new captain/supervisor (GO 29)
T/F when a probationer is transferred, the captains shall never discuss the probationary status of the member.
FALSE (GO 29)
If a member is transferred during probation with less than 15 days remaining in the probationary month, who completes the probation report?
The current supervisor (GO 29)
If a member is transferred during probation with more than 15 days remaining in the probationary month, who completes the probation report?
The supervisor from the new assignment with input from previous supervisor (GO 29)
Who has ownership of traveling firefighters and Kelly relief personnel?
It will be assigned at the discretion of C103 (GO 29)
What provides the structure of the newly minted paramedic?
The FTEP (GO 29)
What is the minimum amount of time that a member is in FTEP?
12 weeks (GO 29)
Where are the FTEP probationary forms?
On the intranet (Training\EMS\FTEP) (GO 29)
When does a paramedic's seniority begin?
When they complete the FTEP (GO 29)
For non-uniformed members, when is the last probationary report submitted?
15 days prior to completion of probation (GO 29)
Who has final review of a non-uniformed member's probation report?
The Fire Chief (GO 29)
If there are less than 15 days remaining in a probationary cycle, if a member goes on leave of absence, long term injury or sick leave, is backed off or laid off, what is done with the probation report?
It shall be completed and count as one reporting period (GO 29)
Who determines if a trainee can return to their crew if they are injured during training?
The training chief (GO 29)
What is done if a trainee/recruit is injured in training and the time off is a severe disadvantage to their progress?
The member will be reinstated on another training crew in the equivalent cycle of training, if necessary the probation will be extended (GO 29)
What happens if a member is put on military leave and is on probation?
They shall fulfill the requirements when they return to service (GO 29)
What attachment is used to train probationary lieutenants?
2 and 3 (GO 29)
By when must a probationary lieutenant complete all tasks in the lieutenant task list of GO 29?
By the end of the 11th month (GO 29)
Upon completion of probation as a lieutenant, what is submitted along with the final probation report?
The signature page of GO 29, attachment #3 (GO 29)