Fitness. A. Consistent with the emphasis upon physical fitness, use of tobacco shall be prohibited within all Department vehicles and on all City property, except that tobacco use, including smoking, shall be permitted at designated outdoor locations at each fire station and at other outdoor locations designated by the Fire Chief, not to be within 20 feet of any entranceway. A fire fighter shall not smoke on duty when interacting with the public or at a rescue or fire scene, except when a fire fighter is at a fire scene for four (4) hours or more. Further, the chewing of tobacco may occur inside the firehouse subject to rules promulgated by the Chief. B. Employees shall engage in physical exercise either in the morning or in the afternoon at times fixed by the Chief and placed on the daily work schedule. However, said scheduled exercise times may on occasion be interrupted to meet the needs of the Department. In addition, each employee shall be evaluated annually by a qualified exercise specialist, and given an individualized training program to assist in achieving and maintaining the required level of fitness. Results of the annual evaluation shall be made available to both the employee and the Chief. C. The City shall pay on behalf of each employee at least 60% of the cost of individual membership in the EastSide Centre fitness/health club.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
