Fire Captains. All Fire Captains who meet the eligibility requirement to take the Battalion Chief-Operations promotional exam may work out of class as Battalion Chief-Operations. When working out of class as Battalion Chief-Operations, Captains will be paid the appropriate out-of-class compensation for each full shift completed. They will be paid at the same step as their regular position, i.e., Step C-Captain is paid at Step C–Battalion Chief–Operations.
Fire Captains. Each employee shall be responsible for the coverage of the work assignment he/she accepts. If the employee who agrees to work for another employee fails to show for the swap, and provides proper medical verification, he/she shall be subject to repaying the actual length of the shift (e.g., eight [8] hours for an eight [8] hour shift, or ten [10] hours for a ten [10] hour shift). The swap sheet shall inform the individuals swapping that the employee who fails to pay back the swap shall be subject to repaying the actual length of the shift. The State shall first use the appropriate, accrued time credits for the repayment; then use “accounts receivable” should time credits be insufficient for the repayment. Once reimbursement is made by the employee, the employee may not be subject to adverse personnel action for this incident.
Fire Captains. (1) A Captain who is required to furnish and wear uniforms prescribed by the appointing authority in the performance of their duties shall be reimbursed as listed below, payable every six months in arrears, the first biweekly pay periods in January and July. A Captain who is eligible for a uniform allowance for less than the full six-month period shall receive a prorated payment. Reimbursement shall be included in the regular salary payment.
(2) Effective June 24, 2007, the reimbursement for uniform allowance (covering all clothing, boots, and jackets) shall be discontinued and each eligible employee shall receive a uniform allowance payment of $30.77 biweekly included in the regular paycheck subject to taxation. If the County requires an employee to provide additional items of uniform clothing, the initial cost shall be borne by the County.
Fire Captains. 13 3.4.1 Paramedic Certification 13 3.4.2 Paramedic Liaison 13 3.4.3 EMT I Ambulance Drivers 13 3.4.4 ALS Transport Units 13 3.4.5 BLS Transport Unit 14 3.5.1 Uniform Allowance 14 3.5.2 Call-Back Pay 14
Fire Captains. Any Driver Engineer, or EMS Captain, who has served one
(1) year in grade and has attained permanent status and has taken and completed with a passing grade “Fire Service Tactics and Strategies” (FFP2410) or its equivalent, shall be eligible to participate in the promotional examination for Fire Captain. Effective October 1, 2023, all officers must obtain their Florida State Fire Officer 1 certification and maintain it in order to be eligible for promotion. All applicants who possess an Associate’s Degree or higher in Fire Science Technology, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Administration, or equivalent program approved by the Fire Chief shall be awarded five (5) additional points on their final score at the conclusion of the testing process. The examination for the position of Captain shall include a written examination and assessment center process. Candidates must pass the written portion to be eligible to participate in the assessment center portion of the exam. Candidates must pass both portions of the exam with a score of at least 70% to be eligible for promotion. Placement on the eligibility list will be based upon the average of the scores of each exam.
Fire Captains. Fire Captains who possess a California Community College Associate Degree (any major), or an equivalent degree from an accredited post- secondary institution, or have earned an equivalent number of units (i.e., sixty (60) semester units or ninety (90) quarter units in fire service and/or public safety courses) at an accredited post-secondary institution, have completed at least two (2) classes of the State Fire Xxxxxxxx educational requirements offered by State Fire Training for Chief Officer certification and have served at least two (2) years in grade shall be compensated five percent (5%) of base salary. Fire Captains hired prior to November 25, 2012 who possess a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree or a Chief Officer certificate shall be compensated five percent (5%) of base salary. Members hired on or after November 25, 2012 and those not already holding a Chief Officer certificate must meet State Fire Xxxxxxxx educational and experience requirements for Chief Officer as most recently published by the State Fire Xxxxxxxx at the time of submission (January 2015, Associate Degree or higher, five (5) years’ full-time paid experience in a California Fire Department as a fire fighter performing suppression duties and having two (2) years’ experience at the officer level). In no case shall these incentives exceed a total of ten percent (10%) of base salary.
Fire Captains. Research, develop and conduct both technical and manipulative instructions and drills in firefighting, rescue, hazardous materials, emergency medical services, driving and other required subjects to paid and paid call staff. Will be responsible for and maintain Training Bureau equipment and materials, training records, establish and coordinate monthly Paid Call Firefighters (PCF) drills. Test and certify employees for competence. Evaluate employees during training sessions and/or drills. Prepare written documentation of deficiencies as necessary. Conduct research and assist in the evaluation and implementation of the new material and technologies. Attend training sessions, meetings and other related activities.
Fire Captains a A Fire Captain, upon hire, is entitled to 105 hours of vacation leave per calendar year, accrued at the rate of 8.75 hours per month.
Fire Captains already qualified by examination as of the signing date of this Agreement shall be promoted to Fire District Chief in order of Departmental seniority as determined by the Department Eligibility List.
Fire Captains and Firefighter/Paramedics shall accrue an additional .92 hours for each full biweekly pay period of duty owing to the current minimum staffing requirements for these positions. Should the Employer discontinue the minimum staffing requirement, leave accrual will revert to that listed in Subsection D F Seasonal and Long Term Temporary employees working a 42 hour work week shall accrue four hours of personal leave for each full biweekly period of work. There shall be no leave accrual during partial pay periods worked. Personal leave accrual shall be prorated for pay periods where the employee has authorized leave without pay.
