R2026-82 Resolution Authorizing the Approval of an Agreement with I.A.F.F. Local 505, from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2028

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(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. In the event the number of certified EMT-Is falls below the established minimum, employees with less than 15 years job seniority will be offered the opportunity to voluntarily attend EMT-I training, regardless of rank, in descending order by job seniority. If an employee has previously dropped their licensure status below the EMT-I level, they are not eligible to volunteer. If there are not enough volunteers to satisfy the minimum number of EMT-Is established by the Fire Chief, employees may be required to attend by ascending order of job seniority, regardless of rank, beginning with the least senior employee who has completed their probationary period. (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 a calendar year, must be resubmitted. On October 1, the shift commanders will forward all downgrade requests to the Fire Chief for prioritizing. The Fire Chief and Union President will review and prioritize the requests. The most senior employee who has completed the two (2) license certification periods (8 years) timely submitting a request for downgrade shall have first priority. (c) If at any time, due to retirement, resignation, or extended disability, the number of EMT-Is fall below the number specified by the assignments on Exhibit D on a battalion, the Fire Chief will have the option to transfer the least senior EMT-I from a sufficiently 31