R2023-137 Resolution Authorizing Pay and Benefits I.A.F.F. Local 505, Fire Association

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Law for Cities and the ordinances of the city and the rules of the Civil Service Commission adopted pursuant thereto except as modified by the provisions of Article 18. Section 6. Use of any tobacco products, including but not limited to snuff, chewing tobacco, cigars, cigarettes or pipe, is prohibited while on duty for any employee. Section 7. All newly hired employees shall be required to obtain and maintain certification as EMT-Is subject to the conditions of this section. Such employees shall be assigned to attend classes to secure EMT-I certification in seniority order when directed by the Chief at an available class opening for he is qualified. It is expected that such certification shall ordinarily be completed no later than three (3) years after hiring, subject to the following conditions: (1) An available class opening is defined as one approved by the system resource hospital and in the system resource hospital area. (2) In the event the number of certified EMT-Is is sufficient (i.e., above the minimum number determined and set forth in writing by the Chief), the Chief may delay such training to avoid certifying a number of EMT-Is in the excess of the minimum number established by the Fire Chief. Employees with 12 years or more job seniority, that are up next to be sent to EMT-I class, may refuse. Those with less than 12 years will still be expected to obtain their EMT-I license based on job seniority from the most senior to the least senior. (3) Prior to exercising the exception specified in (1) above, the Fire Chief shall survey the EMT-Is who are eligible to downgrade (completed 2 license certification periods) to determine whether downgrades are planned within the next twelve (12) months. No delay shall be allowed to the extent that it would directly delay the downgrade of an eligible EMT-I planned within the next twelve (12) months. Downgrades: (a) The Chief shall determine the number of EMT-Is to be maintained at all times in order to provide service to the citizens. EMT-I assignments shall be distributed equally so that there are an equal number assigned to each battalion. There shall be a sufficient number of employees certified as EMT-Is (or greater) to continuously staff the number of EMT-I vehicles as described by Exhibit D in this Agreement. (b) Any eligible EMT-I (one who has completed two license certification periods) wishing to downgrade to an EMT-B shall state his/her intentions in writing to his shift commander prior to October 1 of each year.All requests shall be prioritized by department seniority regardless of when and the number received. Downgrade requests shall only be allowed until the department total reaches the minimum number established and set forth in writing by the Chief. Any other requested downgrades will have to wait until there is an EMT-I available so that the minimum staffing is maintained. Any request not honored in 30