Advanced EMT. Any employee who is currently classified as a Firefighter/EMT is eligible to be reclassified as a Firefighter/Advanced EMT so long as the employee completes the training and certification requirements. Employees seeking to be reclassified shall be required to submit a letter of request along with proof of licensure/certification to the Fire Chief or his/her designee as a prerequisite to reclassification. Upon confirmation of eligibility, the reclassification shall be effective the first pay period following approval of the request. Any employee who chooses to be reclassified as a Firefighter/Advanced EMT shall be required to maintain their certification to remain in the Firefighter/Advanced EMT labor grade. Employees hired prior to January 20th, 2021 shall be allowed to request reclassification back to Firefighter/EMT and the associated labor grade.
Advanced EMT. [AEMT]. Employees who are sponsored by the District to attend the NYS AEMT training program, shall commit to a minimum term of employment of 24 full months. The 24-month period shall commence from the date of certification by the NYS Department of Health, Bureau of EMS.
