Grapevine Fire Department Disciplinary Process

What is the main purpose of the Grapevine Fire Department's disciplinary process?

• To punish employees

• To maintain department integrity

• To increase workload

• To reduce staff

In the Grapevine Fire Department's policy, employees must conduct themselves in a highly self-disciplined manner to faithfully discharge and perform all duties. What is emphasized as ultimately responsible for all disciplinary action?

• Supervisor

• Employee

• Fire Chief

• Human Resources

What is the first level of discipline according to the City Policy?

• Written Reprimand

• Oral Reprimand

• Suspension

• Termination

In the Counseling/Performance Improvement Policy, the CPIP is designed to counsel, re-train, and/or re-evaluate the performance of members of the GFD. It is used as a ______ tool for the supervisor and not as a disciplinary action.

• Punitive

• Counseling

• Termination

• Reprimand

What is the maximum number of shifts for the counseling time frame as determined by the supervisor?

• Five shifts

• Ten shifts

• Fifteen shifts

• Twenty shifts

During the Performance Improvement Plan (PIP), the employee will not be allowed to sign up for ______.

• Overtime

• Shift trade

• Both A and B

• None of the above

What is one of the reasons mentioned for a proposed termination or demotion?

• Excellent job performance

• Unsatisfactory job performance

• Promotion

• Voluntary resignation.

In any case of proposed termination or demotion, who will review the circumstances to ensure procedures are followed?

• The CEO

• The Human Resource Director

• The Employee

• The Manager