Firefighter. Paramedics requesting to transfer into a Firefighter status shall receive a reduction in compensation equivalent to the differential between Firefighter/Paramedic and Firefighter at equivalent steps at the time of transfer. Firefighter/Paramedics may only change status to Firefighter if there is a current approved Firefighter vacancy.
Firefighter. In the absence of a Captain and/or Engineer, temporary upgrades may be utilized.
Firefighter. Uniform tunic 1 only every seventh year Work jacket 1 only every second year Cold weather coat 1 only every fifth year Raincoat 1 only every tenth year Trousers 2 pair every year Shirt, dress 1 only every fifth year Shirt, work 3 each every year Shirt, winter 1 only every year may be substituted for a "Shirt, work" Necktie 1 only every fifth year
Uniform cap 1 only every second year Coveralls 1 pair every fifth year Work boots 1 pair every year
Firefighter. Shift xxxxxxx is mandatory. For purposes of this article only full-time, qualified, career District employees represented by this CBA will be used to meet staffing levels listed above. Staffing levels for any additional station(s) or apparatus that may be placed in service shall be subject to negotiations and be placed in the Article.
Firefighter. Paramedics attending training during the duration of this contract utilizing funding either from the Department or an outside entity will be expected to remain with the Department, utilizing these skills, for a period of no less than three years from date of accreditation by the County. In order to facilitate this, both management and labor, at accreditation, will agree upon the dollar amount for such training items as tuition, books, etc. invested in each student. If the Firefighter/Paramedic leaves the Department to work for another Department within the first year after accreditation, then the entire amount will become due and payable to the funding entity. If the Firefighter/Paramedic leaves the Department to work for another Department within the second year after accreditation, then two-thirds of the amount will become due and payable to the funding entity. If the Firefighter/Paramedic leaves the Department to work for another Department within the third year after accreditation, then one third of the amount will become due and payable to the funding entity. All such payments shall be on a prorated basis and be deducted from any final separation check. All personnel affected by this section will be required to sign a statement to the above stipulation prior to the entry into any such Paramedic program.
Firefighter. (1) The “A” Step shall be the beginning rate for Firefighter.
(2) An employee shall be advanced by the City to the “B” Step effective on the employee’s anniversary date upon the completion of a total of one (1) year of active full-time service from date of hire.
(3) Advancement to Step “C”, “D” and “E” shall occur by completion of succeeding years of full-time service, such that an employee shall be placed in “E” Step after completion of four (4) years of active full-time service. Said Step advancement shall be automatic from year to year unless the Safety Director delays any Step advancement for no more than a one (1) year period due to unsatisfactory service on the part of the employee.
(4) Should any step advancement be delayed, the employee has the right to appeal the Safety director’s decision by filing an appeal in writing to the Mayor. Said appeal shall be made not later than ten (10) calendar days after receipt of the notice of disapproval, and the Mayor’s decision on the appeal shall be final.
(5) The burden of proof shall be on the employee to establish abuse of discretion on the part of the appointing authority in disapproving a pay step advancement. The City Auditor is hereby prohibited from approving and/or paying any rate based on the assignment of any class to a pay range not specifically authorized by City Council.
Firefighter. All employees hired in the position of Firefighter on or after January 1, 1976, shall obtain performance step increases in accordance with the following proficiency schedule:
1. An employee shall advance to Step 2 upon satisfactory completion of six (6) months’ probation which shall include the fire training academy.
2. An employee shall advance to Step 3 upon completion of twelve (12) months in Step 2 and certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).
3. An employee shall advance to Step 4 upon completion of twelve (12) months in Step 3 and continued certification as a valid EMT.
4. An employee shall advance to Step 5 upon completion of twelve (12) months in Step 4, and maintenance of a valid EMT Certificate, as provided by the Department while such employee is on an on-duty status. An employee hired between the 1st and the 15th of the month will be given the step raise on the 1st of the month. An employee hired after the 16th of the month will be given the step raise on the 1st of the following month. It is the intent of these requirements that all employees above Step 2 maintain a valid EMT. For employees who have achieved Step 5 in the above schedule, failure to maintain a valid EMT Certificate shall result in a one-step reduction in pay until such time as the employee reestablishes their certificate.
Firefighter. The following bargaining unit positions have been, and continue to be, a part of the promotional career path of firefighters. As such, the positions are required to maintain their State of Florida Firefighter Minimum Standards certification:
Firefighter. Firefighters shall perform any and all duties that the Chief or their superior officers may direct. They shall familiarize themselves with the rules and regulations of the Fire Department and shall obey all orders and commands.
Firefighter. Rates Start 6 Months 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years 4 Years Annual $40,050 $43,148 $49,563 $53,620 $56,627 $59,624 Hourly $14.67 $15.81 $18.15 $19.64 $20.74 $21.84 Engine Operator Rates Start 6 Months 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years 4 Years Annual $55,229 $58,326 $61,413 Hourly $20.23 $21.36 $22.50 Lieutenant Inspector Rates 4 Years Annual $64,394 Hourly orig hourly calc 22.58 $23.59 Captain Rates 4 Years Annual $67,375 Hourly orig hourly calc 32.39 $24.68
