Non-Scheduled Overtime. If, through unforeseen circumstances, a shortfall in staffing occurs (i.e., unanticipated sick leave, etc.), with twenty-four (24) hours or less of the needed coverage, then the overtime list shall be utilized. When the overtime list is utilized the FF/SO with the lowest overtime hours shall be called first. This procedure will be followed until the next assignment is filled or the list is exhausted. Calls only need to be made until the assignment is fulfilled. If the list is exhausted, the Chief will use his or her discretion to fulfill the mission by holdover or order back. Call back messages shall not be left when calling an employee for unscheduled overtime (twenty-four (24) hours or less). Person to person contact must be made. There will be no distinction between FF/SO and Captain FF/SO in terms of overtime call back. The individual with the lowest overtime totals shall be called first, regardless of rank.
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