Common use of Physical Fitness Clause in Contracts

Physical Fitness. 23.1 The parties hereby recognize that the physical fitness of employees vitally affects the efficient, safe, and productive operation of the Department and the quality of police services provided to the public. Each employee is required to maintain the level of physical fitness necessary to perform the normal duties of his/her position. 23.2 The Chief is authorized to promulgate a rule requiring each employee to undergo a physical fitness testing program on a regular basis beginning July 1984. Said rule shall outline the tests which the employee is required to undergo and tests shall be objective and measurable. Reasonable provision shall be made for any known physical disability of any employee by offering alternative tests or by permitting extensions of time for taking such tests in the case of temporary disabilities. Discipline shall not result from the employee's failure of the initial test or any portion thereof. However, the City may then order the employee into a remedial or structured program at the City's expense as necessary. The Chief shall determine appropriate discipline in the event of subsequent full or partial test failure with the following exception: So long as the program coordinator certifies that said employee has been diligently participating since entering the remedial or structured program, the employee will not be disciplined for failing the physical fitness test. 23.3 The Chief shall consult with the Civil Service Commission and the Association regarding appropriate physical standards and tests prior to promulgation of the rule. In addition, the Association shall be given the draft of the rule and shall have no less than fifteen (15) working days to make written comments on such draft rule prior to its final promulgation. The same procedure as provided in this subsection shall be followed in the event of any amendments to said Rule. 23.4 The City shall provide $100 annually to each employee to be used for a physical examination and/or to maintain their level of physical fitness to perform the normal duties of their position. In no case shall the City be obligated under this Article to spend more than $100.00 per employee per year. Payment of the $100 shall be made as soon as possible after the beginning of each fiscal year, beginning July 1, 1985, but not later than 30 days after the beginning of the new fiscal year. Notwithstanding the above, the payment shall be considered a retroactive payment for the previous fiscal year as provided in the grievance settlement dated September 10, 1985.

Physical Fitness. 23.1 The parties hereby recognize It shall be the responsibility of each employee to maintain the standards of physical fitness required for performing his job. Whenever a department or division head feels that the physical fitness condition of employees vitally affects the efficient, safe, and productive operation of the Department and the quality of police services provided to the public. Each an employee is required to maintain endangering his own health, or the level safety of physical fitness necessary to perform the normal duties of his/her position. 23.2 The Chief is authorized to promulgate a rule requiring each employee to undergo a physical fitness testing program on a regular basis beginning July 1984. Said rule shall outline the tests which the employee is required to undergo and tests shall be objective and measurable. Reasonable provision shall be made for any known physical disability of any employee by offering alternative tests or by permitting extensions of time for taking such tests in the case of temporary disabilities. Discipline shall not result from the employee's failure of the initial test or any portion thereof. However, the City may then order the employee into a remedial or structured program at the City's expense as necessary. The Chief shall determine appropriate discipline in the event of subsequent full or partial test failure with the following exception: So long as the program coordinator certifies that said employee has been diligently participating since entering the remedial or structured programhis fellow workers, the employee may be requested to submit to a medical examination by a physician without expense to the employee which shall only be for the purpose of determining his physical condition relative to City employment. The employees covered by this agreement shall be required to submit to t he Physical Perfor ma nce Test set forth below once each y ear. All bargaining unit members are required to complete this test and have their completion time validated by the Training Captain and a member of the City Fire Management staff. The completion time shall remain confidential. Bargaining unit members that complete the test in three minutes and 38 seconds (3:38) or less shall receive an additional twelve (12) hours of CTO added to the annual allotment for the next year to be scheduled after all regular vacation scheduling has been completed and subject to the regulations of Article XIII (Consolidated Time Off ) of this Agreement. A bargaining unit member may choose to cash-in any or all of these twelve (12) hours of CTO during the next calendar year in addition to the 96 hours of allowable CTO cash-in outlined in Section 13.4 of this Agreement. Bargaining unit members who fail to complete the test, or whose completion time is in excess of seven minutes (7:00) shall be required to complete the Physical Performance Test every three (3) months until they reach a completion time below seven (7:00) minutes. If a bargaining unit member fails to complete the in seven minutes or less in three successive quarters, that information will be forwarded to the department physician to assist in recommendations to improve the employee’s fitness level. The failure of a bargaining unit member to complete the test in seven minutes or less shall not be disciplined for failing used in a punitive manner. Testing shall be administered by the physical fitness test. 23.3 The Chief shall consult department and may be monitored by a Union representative with the Civil Service Commission employee’s consent. Testing shall be conducted in a time frame after annual department physicals have been conducted, but prior to annual CTO scheduling. City and the Association regarding appropriate physical standards and tests prior Union agree to promulgation discuss, with the intent of reaching agreement, adjustments to these completion times which may be necessary after conclusion of the rulefirst year of testing. In additionIf the parties fail to reach an agreement regarding adjustment of these times, either party may raise the Association shall issue during negotiations for a successor to this Agreement. Galesburg Fire Department Physical Performance Test Required Gear Full turnout gear (including gloves) with SCBA. Nomex hoods are optional. Extrication gloves may be given worn in place of firefighting gloves. Course Tasks and Rules Task 1 - High-rise Stair-climb Evolution: The course begins at the draft base of the rule stairs on the first floor of the burn tower with one (1) hand touching the accordion hose and shall have no less than fifteen “on air”. Time begins when the hose is raised to the shoulder. Carry a 50’ accordion section of 2 ½” attack line to the fourth (154th) working days to make written comments on such draft rule prior to its final promulgationfloor of the burn tower. The same procedure Running up the stairs and taking as provided in this subsection shall be followed many steps as possible is permitted. After reaching the fourth (4th) floor, carry the hose (walking) toward the window and drop the hose in the event of any amendments to said Ruledesignated location. 23.4 The City shall provide $100 annually to each employee to be used for a physical examination and/or to maintain their level of physical fitness to perform the normal duties of their position. In no case shall the City be obligated under this Article to spend more than $100.00 per employee per year. Payment of the $100 shall be made as soon as possible after the beginning of each fiscal year, beginning July 1, 1985, but not later than 30 days after the beginning of the new fiscal year. Notwithstanding the above, the payment shall be considered a retroactive payment for the previous fiscal year as provided in the grievance settlement dated September 10, 1985.

Physical Fitness. 23.1 31.1 The parties hereby recognize that the physical fitness of employees vitally affects the efficient, safe, safe and productive operation of the Department and the quality of police fire services provided to the public. Each employee is required to maintain the level of physical fitness necessary to perform the normal duties of his/her position. 23.2 31.1. 1With the parties understanding outlined in 31.1 above, it is agreed that management and the union will work together through the joint Labor/Management partnership to develop, implement and maintain a Wellness/Fitness program based on the principles of the IAFF/IAFC Joint Labor Management Wellness/Fitness program. The parties further agree that until the program is developed and implemented the provisions outlined below as well as Appendix D will be held in abeyance. The parties understand that if they are not able to mutually develop and implement an acceptable Wellness/Fitness program by the end of this contract the provisions in this Article will be reinstated unless the parties mutually agree to extend the abeyance period or other provisions are negotiated through collective bargaining. 31.2 The Physical Fitness Rule promulgated by the Chief as amended is authorized to promulgate a rule requiring each employee to undergo a physical fitness testing program on a regular basis beginning July 1984. Said rule shall outline the tests which the employee is required to undergo and tests shall be objective and measurable. incorporated herein as Appendix D. Reasonable provision shall be made for any known physical disability of any an employee by offering alternative tests or by permitting extensions of time for taking such tests as defined in the case of temporary disabilities. Discipline shall not result from the employee's failure of the initial test or any portion thereof. However, the Appendix D. 31.3 The City may then order require an employee to have a physical examination if the employee into a remedial elects to exercise the 2% retirement option by continuing to work beyond twenty or structured program at the City's expense as necessarytwenty- five years of service. The Chief City shall determine appropriate discipline in pay up to $75 for the event cost of subsequent full or partial test failure with such a physical. The City agrees that the following exception: So long as the program coordinator certifies that said employee has been diligently participating since entering the remedial or structured program, the employee requirements for a physical examination will not be disciplined for failing the physical fitness testexercised in a discriminatory manner. 23.3 The Chief shall consult with the Civil Service Commission and the Association regarding appropriate physical standards and tests prior to promulgation of the rule. In addition, the Association shall be given the draft of the rule and shall have no less than fifteen (15) working days to make written comments on such draft rule prior to its final promulgation. The same procedure as provided in this subsection shall be followed in the event of any amendments to said Rule. 23.4 31.4 The City shall provide $100 75.00 annually to each employee who is subject to the provisions of Appendix D. This payment is to be used for a physical examination and/or to maintain their level of physical fitness to perform the normal duties of their position. In no case shall the City city be obligated under this Article article to spend more than $100.00 75.00 per eligible employee per year. Payment of the $100 75.00 shall be made as soon as possible after the beginning of each fiscal year, beginning July 1, 1985, but not later than 30 days after the beginning of other the new fiscal year. Notwithstanding the above, the payment shall be considered a retroactive payment for the previous fiscal year as provided in the grievance settlement dated September 10, 1985.

Physical Fitness. 23.1 The parties hereby recognize A. Recognizing that the physical fitness of employees vitally affects a member is critical to his/her own health and safety as well as that of his/her fellow members and to the efficientcitizens they serve, safe, and productive operation of the Department Town and the quality of police services provided to the public. Each employee is required Union shall cooperate in efforts to maintain the level of physical fitness necessary of all members covered under the terms of this Agreement. B. The Town shall provide for each member a complete physical examination, to include upon the recommendation of the physician a heart stress test, not less often than once in each twenty-four (24) month period. The Department shall make reasonable efforts to provide a member with a minimum of two (2) weeks prior notice of the date and time of the physical examination and shall not schedule such physical examination on a date that the member has been approved for vacation. A member shall be required to pass the physical examination and be certified as fit to perform the normal duties of his/her positionposition as a condition of continued employment. A member who fails to pass the physical examination shall be placed on a leave of absence and given a reasonable period of time within which to become fit for duty. During the first ninety (90) calendar days of such leave, a member may use accumulated sick leave. After ninety (90) calendar days or exhaustion of accumulated sick leave, whichever comes first, such leave shall be without pay. A member who fails the heart stress test portion of the physical exam and is required by a physician to take a follow up test, the department will schedule the exam within the following 72 hours of the failed heart stress test. The 72 hour window is for the scheduling of the follow up exam, not the actual follow up exam itself. The member may waive their right to such testing. The Department shall pay for this follow up test. If the member passes the first follow up test, the member shall be reimbursed their used sick time, if any, while they were placed on leave. 23.2 C. Members shall make a good faith effort to comply with the guidelines of the height/weight chart of Appendix II. The Chief is authorized to promulgate a rule requiring each employee to undergo a Town shall assist members who fall outside of these guidelines with advice regarding physical fitness testing program programs and/or dietary programs to aid in their efforts to comply with these guidelines consistent with sound medical advice and the member's individual physical characteristics. D. The Town shall expend up to a maximum of ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) during the term of this Agreement for the purpose of providing physical fitness equipment and/or for making other physical fitness facilities available to members. Via the labor/management committee of Article XXIV (J) the Union shall cooperate with the Town in reaching its determinations regarding expenditure of these funds. E. In order to investigate and detect use of illegal drugs and the abuse of otherwise legal drugs or alcohol by members of the Greenwich Fire Department, the procedures set forth in Appendix IV will be effective during the term of this Agreement. F. Members hired on a regular basis beginning or after July 1984. Said rule shall outline the tests which the employee is required to undergo and tests 9, 1992 shall be objective and measurableremain non-smokers as a condition of continued employment. Reasonable provision Such members shall be made subject to progressive discipline for any known physical disability violations of any employee by offering alternative tests or by permitting extensions of time for taking such tests in the case of temporary disabilitiesthis policy. Discipline shall not result from the employee's failure of the initial test or any portion thereof. However, the City may then order the employee into a remedial or structured program at the City's expense as necessary. The Chief shall determine appropriate discipline in the event of subsequent full or partial test failure with the following exception: So long as the program coordinator certifies that said employee has been diligently participating since entering the remedial or structured program, the employee will not be disciplined for failing the physical fitness test. 23.3 The Chief shall consult with the Civil Service Commission and the Association regarding appropriate physical standards and tests prior A member who wishes to promulgation of the rule. In addition, the Association quit smoking shall be given referred to a smoking cessation program through the draft of the rule and shall have no less than fifteen (15) working days to make written comments on such draft rule prior to its final promulgation. The same procedure as provided in this subsection shall be followed in the event of any amendments to said RuleEmployee Assistance Program. 23.4 The City shall provide $100 annually to each employee to be used for a physical examination and/or to maintain their level of physical fitness to perform the normal duties of their position. In no case shall the City be obligated under this Article to spend more than $100.00 per employee per year. Payment of the $100 shall be made as soon as possible after the beginning of each fiscal year, beginning July 1, 1985, but not later than 30 days after the beginning of the new fiscal year. Notwithstanding the above, the payment shall be considered a retroactive payment for the previous fiscal year as provided in the grievance settlement dated September 10, 1985.

Physical Fitness. 23.1 The parties City and the Union hereby recognize that the physical fitness of employees vitally affects the efficient, safe, and productive operation of the Department and the quality of police services provided to the public. Each employee Employee is required to maintain the level of physical fitness necessary to perform the normal duties of his/her position. 23.2 . The Chief is authorized to promulgate a rule requiring each employee Employee to undergo a an annual physical fitness testing program on a regular basis beginning July 1984basis. Said rule shall outline the tests which the employee each Employee is required to undergo and tests shall be objective and measurable. Reasonable provision shall be made for any known physical disability of any employee Employee by offering alternative tests or by permitting extensions of time for taking such tests in the case of temporary disabilities. Discipline shall not result from the employeeEmployee's failure of the initial test or any portion thereof. HoweverUpon failure of the test, or any portion thereof, the City may then order the employee into require an Employee to attend a remedial or structured program at the City's expense as necessaryprogram. The Chief shall determine appropriate discipline in the event of subsequent full or partial test failure with the following exception: So long as the program coordinator certifies that said employee Employee has been diligently participating since entering the remedial or structured improvement program, the employee Employee will not be disciplined for failing the physical fitness test. 23.3 . Employees, hired before July 1, 2004, shall only be disciplined for refusing to take the physical fitness test or for refusing to participate in a remedial program. No such grandfathered Employee shall be disciplined for failing said test or for failing to make progress in the remedial program. Employees hired after July 1, 2004 may be subject to discipline, including termination, after 18 months, for failing the program. Prior to implementing the program and annually thereafter, the Chief shall review the recommendation provided by the Physical Fitness Committee established by the Labor‐Management Team. The Chief shall consult with will make any changes necessary and give the Civil Service Commission and final draft to the Association regarding appropriate physical standards and tests prior to promulgation of the rulefor review. In addition, the The Association shall be given the draft of the rule and shall will have no less than fifteen (15) working days to make any written comments on such draft rule prior to its final promulgation. The same procedure as provided in this subsection Any changes (after the initial adoption) to the testing standards of the program shall be followed in reviewed and approved by the event of any amendments Labor‐Management Committee prior to said Rule. 23.4 The City shall provide $100 annually to each employee to be used for a physical examination and/or to maintain their level of physical fitness to perform the normal duties of their positionimplementation. In no case shall the City be obligated under this Article to spend more than $100.00 per employee per year. Payment All Employees of the $100 shall department covered by this Agreement will be made as soon as possible after required to take a complete medical examination at least biennially from the beginning of each fiscal year, beginning July 1, 1985, but not later than 30 days after department designated physician at the beginning City's expense. The results of the new fiscal year. Notwithstanding examination will be provided to the above, Police Chief on the payment shall be considered a retroactive payment for the previous fiscal year as provided in the grievance settlement dated September 10, 1985forms provided.

Physical Fitness. 23.1 The parties hereby recognize X. Recognizing that the physical fitness of employees vitally affects a member is critical to his/her own health and safety as well as that of his/her fellow members and to the efficientcitizens they serve, safe, and productive operation of the Department Town and the quality of police services provided to the public. Each employee is required Union shall cooperate in efforts to maintain the level of physical fitness necessary of all members covered under the terms of this Agreement. B. The Town shall provide for each member a complete physical examination, to include upon the recommendation of the physician a heart stress test, not less often than once in each twenty-four (24) month period. The Department shall make reasonable efforts to provide a member with a minimum of two (2) weeks prior notice of the date and time of the physical examination and shall not schedule such physical examination on a date that the member has been approved for vacation. A member shall be required to pass the physical examination and be certified as fit to perform the normal duties of his/her positionposition as a condition of continued employment. A member who fails to pass the physical examination shall be placed on a leave of absence and given a reasonable period of time within which to become fit for duty. During the first ninety (90) calendar days of such leave, a member may use accumulated sick leave. After ninety (90) calendar days or exhaustion of accumulated sick leave, whichever comes first, such leave shall be without pay. 23.2 C. Members shall make a good faith effort to comply with the guidelines of the height/weight chart of Appendix II. The Chief is authorized to promulgate a rule requiring each employee to undergo a Town shall assist members who fall outside of these guidelines with advice regarding physical fitness testing program programs and/or dietary programs to aid in their efforts to comply with these guidelines consistent with sound medical advice and the member's individual physical characteristics. D. The Town shall expend up to a maximum of ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) during the term of this Agreement for the purpose of providing physical fitness equipment and/or for making other physical fitness facilities available to members. Via the labor/management committee of Article XXIV (J) the Union shall cooperate with the Town in reaching its determinations regarding expenditure of these funds. E. In order to investigate and detect use of illegal drugs and the abuse of otherwise legal drugs or alcohol by members of the Greenwich Fire Department, the procedures set forth in Appendix IV will be effective during the term of this Agreement. F. Members hired on a regular basis beginning or after July 1984. Said rule shall outline the tests which the employee is required to undergo and tests 9, 1992 shall be objective and measurableremain non-smokers as a condition of continued employment. Reasonable provision Such members shall be made subject to progressive discipline for any known physical disability violations of any employee by offering alternative tests or by permitting extensions of time for taking such tests in the case of temporary disabilitiesthis policy. Discipline shall not result from the employee's failure of the initial test or any portion thereof. However, the City may then order the employee into a remedial or structured program at the City's expense as necessary. The Chief shall determine appropriate discipline in the event of subsequent full or partial test failure with the following exception: So long as the program coordinator certifies that said employee has been diligently participating since entering the remedial or structured program, the employee will not be disciplined for failing the physical fitness test. 23.3 The Chief shall consult with the Civil Service Commission and the Association regarding appropriate physical standards and tests prior A member who wishes to promulgation of the rule. In addition, the Association quit smoking shall be given referred to a smoking cessation program through the draft of the rule and shall have no less than fifteen (15) working days to make written comments on such draft rule prior to its final promulgation. The same procedure as provided in this subsection shall be followed in the event of any amendments to said RuleEmployee Assistance Program. 23.4 The City shall provide $100 annually to each employee to be used for a physical examination and/or to maintain their level of physical fitness to perform the normal duties of their position. In no case shall the City be obligated under this Article to spend more than $100.00 per employee per year. Payment of the $100 shall be made as soon as possible after the beginning of each fiscal year, beginning July 1, 1985, but not later than 30 days after the beginning of the new fiscal year. Notwithstanding the above, the payment shall be considered a retroactive payment for the previous fiscal year as provided in the grievance settlement dated September 10, 1985.

Physical Fitness. 23.1 The parties hereby recognize that the physical fitness of employees vitally affects the efficient, safe, and productive operation of the Department and the quality of police services provided to the public. Each employee is required to maintain the level of physical fitness necessary to perform the normal duties of his/her position. 23.2 The Chief is authorized to promulgate a rule requiring each employee to undergo a physical fitness testing program on a regular basis beginning July 1984. Said rule shall outline the tests which the employee is required to undergo and tests shall be objective and measurable. Reasonable provision shall be made for any known physical disability of any employee by offering alternative tests or by permitting extensions of time for taking such tests in the case of temporary disabilities. Discipline shall not result from the employee's failure of the initial test or any portion thereof. However, the City may then order the employee into a remedial or structured program at the City's expense as necessary. The Chief shall determine appropriate discipline in the event of subsequent full or partial test failure with the following exception: So long as the program coordinator certifies that said employee has been diligently participating since entering the remedial or structured program, the employee will not be disciplined for failing the physical fitness test. 23.3 The Chief shall consult with the Civil Service Commission and the Association regarding appropriate physical standards and tests prior to promulgation of the rule. In addition, the Association shall be given the draft of the rule and shall have no less than fifteen (15) working days to make written comments on such draft rule prior to its final promulgation. The same procedure as provided in this subsection shall be followed in the event of any amendments to said Rule. 23.4 The City shall provide $100 annually to each employee to be used for a physical examination and/or to maintain their level of physical fitness to perform the normal duties of their position. In no case shall the City be obligated under this Article to spend more than $100.00 per employee per year. Payment of the $100 shall be made as soon as possible after the beginning of each fiscal year, beginning July 1, 1985, but not later than 30 days after the beginning of the new fiscal year. Notwithstanding Not withstanding the above, the payment shall be considered a retroactive payment for the previous fiscal year as provided in the grievance settlement dated September 10, 1985.

Physical Fitness. 23.1 31.1 The parties hereby recognize that the physical fitness of employees vitally affects the efficient, safe, safe and productive operation of the Department and the quality of police fire services provided to the public. Each employee is required to maintain the level of physical fitness necessary to perform the normal duties of his/her position. 23.2 31.1. 1With the parties understanding outlined in 31.1 above, it is agreed that management and the union will work together through the joint Labor/Management partnership to develop, implement and maintain a Wellness/Fitness program based on the principles of the IAFF/IAFC Joint Labor Management Wellness/Fitness program. The parties further agree that until the program is developed and implemented the provisions outlined below as well as Appendix C will be held in abeyance. The parties understand that if they are not able to mutually develop and implement an acceptable Wellness/Fitness program by the end of this contract the provisions in this Article will be reinstated unless the parties mutually agree to extend the abeyance period or other provisions are negotiated through collective bargaining. 31.2 The Physical Fitness Rule promulgated by the Chief as amended is authorized to promulgate a rule requiring each employee to undergo a physical fitness testing program on a regular basis beginning July 1984. Said rule shall outline the tests which the employee is required to undergo and tests shall be objective and measurable. incorporated herein as Appendix C. Reasonable provision shall be made for any known physical disability of any an employee by offering alternative tests or by permitting extensions of time for taking such tests as defined in the case of temporary disabilities. Discipline shall not result from the employee's failure of the initial test or any portion thereof. However, the Appendix C. 31.3 The City may then order require an employee to have a physical examination if the employee into a remedial elects to exercise the 2% retirement option by continuing to work beyond twenty or structured program at the City's expense as necessarytwenty- five years of service. The Chief City shall determine appropriate discipline in pay up to $75 for the event cost of subsequent full or partial test failure with such a physical. The City agrees that the following exception: So long as the program coordinator certifies that said employee has been diligently participating since entering the remedial or structured program, the employee requirements for a physical examination will not be disciplined for failing the physical fitness testexercised in a discriminatory manner. 23.3 The Chief shall consult with the Civil Service Commission and the Association regarding appropriate physical standards and tests prior to promulgation of the rule. In addition, the Association shall be given the draft of the rule and shall have no less than fifteen (15) working days to make written comments on such draft rule prior to its final promulgation. The same procedure as provided in this subsection shall be followed in the event of any amendments to said Rule. 23.4 31.4 The City shall provide $100 75.00 annually to each employee who is subject to the provisions of Appendix C. This payment is to be used for a physical examination and/or to maintain their level of physical fitness to perform the normal duties of their position. In no case shall the City city be obligated under this Article article to spend more than $100.00 75.00 per eligible employee per year. Payment of the $100 75.00 shall be made as soon as possible after the beginning of each fiscal year, beginning July 1, 1985, but not later than 30 days after the beginning of other the new fiscal year. Notwithstanding the above, the payment shall be considered a retroactive payment for the previous fiscal year as provided in the grievance settlement dated September 10, 1985.

Physical Fitness. 23.1 The parties hereby recognize It shall be the responsibility of each employee to maintain the standards of physical fitness required for performing his job. Whenever a department or division head feels that the physical fitness condition of employees vitally affects the efficient, safe, and productive operation of the Department and the quality of police services provided to the public. Each an employee is required to maintain endangering his own health, or the level safety of physical fitness necessary to perform the normal duties of his/her position. 23.2 The Chief is authorized to promulgate a rule requiring each employee to undergo a physical fitness testing program on a regular basis beginning July 1984. Said rule shall outline the tests which the employee is required to undergo and tests shall be objective and measurable. Reasonable provision shall be made for any known physical disability of any employee by offering alternative tests or by permitting extensions of time for taking such tests in the case of temporary disabilities. Discipline shall not result from the employee's failure of the initial test or any portion thereof. However, the City may then order the employee into a remedial or structured program at the City's expense as necessary. The Chief shall determine appropriate discipline in the event of subsequent full or partial test failure with the following exception: So long as the program coordinator certifies that said employee has been diligently participating since entering the remedial or structured programhis fellow workers, the employee may be requested to submit to a medical examination by a physician without expense to the employee which shall only be for the purpose of determining his physical condition relative to City employment. The employees covered by this agreement shall be required to submit to the Physical Perform anc e Test s e t forth belo w onc e ea ch ye ar. All bargaining unit members are required to complete this test and have their completion time validated by the Training Captain and a member of the City Fire Management staff. The completion time shall remain confidential. Bargaining unit members that complete the test in three minutes and 38 seconds (3:38) or less shall receive an additional twelve (12) hours of CTO added to the annual allotment for the next year to be scheduled after all regular vacation scheduling has been completed and subject to the regulations of Article XIII (Consolidated Time Off) of this Agreement. A bargaining unit member may choose to cash-in any or all of these twelve (12) hours of CTO during the next calendar year in addition to the 96 hours of allowable CTO cash-in outlined in Section 13.4 of this Agreement. Bargaining unit members who fail to complete the test, or whose completion time is in excess of seven minutes (7:00) shall be required to complete the Physical Performance Test every three (3) months until they reach a completion time below seven (7:00) minutes. If a bargaining unit member fails to complete the in seven minutes or less in three successive quarters, that information will be forwarded to the department physician to assist in recommendations to improve the employee’s fitness level. The failure of a bargaining unit member to complete the test in seven minutes or less shall not be disciplined for failing used in a punitive manner. Testing shall be administered by the physical fitness test. 23.3 The Chief shall consult department and may be monitored by a Union representative with the Civil Service Commission employee’s consent. Testing shall be conducted in a time frame after annual department physicals have been conducted, but prior to annual CTO scheduling. City and the Association regarding appropriate physical standards and tests prior Union agree to promulgation discuss, with the intent of reaching agreement, adjustments to these completion times which may be necessary after conclusion of the rulefirst year of testing. In additionIf the parties fail to reach an agreement regarding adjustment of these times, either party may raise the Association shall issue during negotiations for a successor to this Agreement. Galesburg Fire Department Physical Performance Test Required Gear Full turnout gear (including gloves) with SCBA. Nomex hoods areoptional. Extrication gloves may be given worn in place of firefighting gloves. Course Tasks and Rules Task 1 - High-rise Stair-climb Evolution: The course begins at the draft base of the rule stairs on the first floor of the burn tower with one (1) hand touching the accordion hose and shall have no less than fifteen “on air”. Time begins when the hose is raised to the shoulder. Carry a 50’ accordion section of 2 ½” attack line to the fourth (154th) working days to make written comments on such draft rule prior to its final promulgationfloor of the burn tower. The same procedure Running up the stairs and taking as provided in this subsection shall be followed many steps as possible is permitted. After reaching the fourth (4th) floor, carry the hose (walking) toward the window and drop the hose in the event designated location. Task 2 – Hoist Evolution: With Hand-over-hand motion, pull a 50’ rolled section of any amendments 2 ½” attack line attached to said Rule. 23.4 The City shall provide $100 annually ½” utility rope to each employee the fourth (4th) floor of the burn tower. Place the hose in the designated location just inside the window opening. Walk back down to be used for a physical examination and/or to maintain their the first (1st) level of physical fitness the burn tower making contact with each step. After returning to perform the normal duties of their position. In no case shall first (1st) level, walk to the City be obligated under this Article chopping simulator located just outside the opening to spend more than $100.00 per employee per year. Payment of the $100 shall be made as soon as possible after the beginning of each fiscal year, beginning July 1, 1985, but not later than 30 days after the beginning of the new fiscal year. Notwithstanding the above, the payment shall be considered a retroactive payment for the previous fiscal year as provided in the grievance settlement dated September 10, 1985burn tower.

Physical Fitness. 23.1 The parties hereby recognize A. Recognizing that the physical fitness of employees vitally affects a member is critical to his/her own health and safety as well as that of his/her fellow members and to the efficientcitizens they serve, safe, and productive operation of the Department Town and the quality of police services provided to the public. Each employee is required Union shall cooperate in efforts to maintain the level of physical fitness necessary of all members covered under the terms of this Agreement. B. The Town shall provide for each member a complete physical examination, to include upon the recommendation of the physician a heart stress test, not less often than once in each twenty-four (24) month period. A member shall be required to pass the physical examination and be certified as fit to perform the normal duties of his/her positionposition as a condition of continued employment. A member who fails to pass the physical examination shall be placed on a leave of absence and given a reasonable period of time within which to become fit for duty. During the first ninety (90) calendar days of such leave, a member may use accumulated sick leave. After ninety (90) calendar days or exhaustion of accumulated sick leave, whichever comes first, such leave shall be without pay. 23.2 C. Members shall make a good faith effort to comply with the guidelines of the height/weight chart of Appendix II. The Chief is authorized to promulgate a rule requiring each employee to undergo a Town shall assist members who fall outside of these guidelines with advice regarding physical fitness testing program programs and/or dietary programs to aid in their efforts to comply with these guidelines consistent with sound medical advice and the member's individual physical characteristics. D. The Town shall expend up to a maximum of ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) during the term of this Agreement for the purpose of providing physical fitness equipment and/or for making other physical fitness facilities available to members. Via the labor/management committee of Article XXIV (J) the Union shall cooperate with the Town in reaching its determinations regarding expenditure of these funds. E. In order to investigate and detect use of illegal drugs and the abuse of otherwise legal drugs or alcohol by members of the Greenwich Fire Department, the procedures set forth in Appendix IV will be effective during the term of this Agreement. F. Members hired on a regular basis beginning or after July 1984. Said rule shall outline the tests which the employee is required to undergo and tests 9, 1992 shall be objective and measurableremain non-smokers as a condition of continued employment. Reasonable provision Such members shall be made subject to progressive discipline for any known physical disability violations of any employee by offering alternative tests or by permitting extensions of time for taking such tests in the case of temporary disabilitiesthis policy. Discipline shall not result from the employee's failure of the initial test or any portion thereof. However, the City may then order the employee into a remedial or structured program at the City's expense as necessary. The Chief shall determine appropriate discipline in the event of subsequent full or partial test failure with the following exception: So long as the program coordinator certifies that said employee has been diligently participating since entering the remedial or structured program, the employee will not be disciplined for failing the physical fitness test. 23.3 The Chief shall consult with the Civil Service Commission and the Association regarding appropriate physical standards and tests prior A member who wishes to promulgation of the rule. In addition, the Association quit smoking shall be given referred to a smoking cessation program through the draft of the rule and shall have no less than fifteen (15) working days to make written comments on such draft rule prior to its final promulgation. The same procedure as provided in this subsection shall be followed in the event of any amendments to said RuleEmployee Assistance Program. 23.4 The City shall provide $100 annually to each employee to be used for a physical examination and/or to maintain their level of physical fitness to perform the normal duties of their position. In no case shall the City be obligated under this Article to spend more than $100.00 per employee per year. Payment of the $100 shall be made as soon as possible after the beginning of each fiscal year, beginning July 1, 1985, but not later than 30 days after the beginning of the new fiscal year. Notwithstanding the above, the payment shall be considered a retroactive payment for the previous fiscal year as provided in the grievance settlement dated September 10, 1985.

Physical Fitness. 23.1 ‌ The parties City and the Union hereby recognize that the physical fitness of employees vitally affects the efficient, safe, and productive operation of the Department and the quality of police services provided to the public. Each employee Employee is required to maintain the level of physical fitness necessary to perform the normal duties of his/her position. 23.2 . The Chief is authorized to promulgate a rule requiring each employee Employee to undergo a an annual physical fitness testing program on a regular basis beginning July 1984basis. Said rule shall outline the tests which the employee each Employee is required to undergo and tests shall be objective and measurable. Reasonable provision shall be made for any known physical disability of any employee Employee by offering alternative tests or by permitting extensions of time for taking such tests in the case of temporary disabilities. Discipline shall not result from the employeeEmployee's failure of the initial test or any portion thereof. HoweverUpon failure of the test, or any portion thereof, the City may then order the employee into require an Employee to attend a remedial or structured program at the City's expense as necessaryprogram. The Chief shall determine appropriate discipline in the event of subsequent full or partial test failure with the following exception: So long as the program coordinator certifies that said employee Employee has been diligently participating since entering the remedial or structured improvement program, the employee Employee will not be disciplined for failing the physical fitness test. 23.3 . Employees, hired before July 1, 2004, shall only be disciplined for refusing to take the physical fitness test or for refusing to participate in a remedial program. No such grandfathered Employee shall be disciplined for failing said test or for failing to make progress in the remedial program. Employees hired after July 1, 2004 may be subject to discipline, including termination, after 18 months, for failing the program. Prior to implementing the program and annually thereafter, the Chief shall review the recommendation provided by the Physical Fitness Committee established by the Labor Management Team. The Chief shall consult with will make any changes necessary and give the Civil Service Commission and final draft to the Association regarding appropriate physical standards and tests prior to promulgation of the rulefor review. In addition, the The Association shall be given the draft of the rule and shall will have no less than fifteen (15) working days to make any written comments on such draft rule prior to its final promulgation. The same procedure as provided in this subsection Any changes (after the initial adoption) to the testing standards of the program shall be followed in reviewed and approved by the event of any amendments Labor Management Committee prior to said Rule. 23.4 The City shall provide $100 annually to each employee to be used for a physical examination and/or to maintain their level of physical fitness to perform the normal duties of their positionimplementation. In no case shall the City be obligated under this Article to spend more than $100.00 per employee per year. Payment All Employees of the $100 shall department covered by this Agreement will be made as soon as possible after required to take a complete medical examination at least biennially from the beginning of each fiscal year, beginning July 1, 1985, but not later than 30 days after department designated physician at the beginning City's expense. The results of the new fiscal year. Notwithstanding examination will be provided to the above, Police Chief on the payment shall be considered a retroactive payment for the previous fiscal year as provided in the grievance settlement dated September 10, 1985forms provided.

Physical Fitness. 23.1 21.1 The parties hereby recognize that Employer agrees to reimburse employee monthly membership dues for all eligible participants at a health club spa or self-defense studio in an amount up to forty dollars ($40) per month. However, employees must utilize the services of the health club a minimum of ten (10) times per month to qualify for reimbursement of membership dues. For purposes of minimum use requirements for this section, vacation, sick leave, or temporary disability periods shall not constitute non-compliance with this section. 21.2 Corrections Deputies of the Skagit County Sheriff's Office shall submit to the physical fitness test set forth herein, or a modification thereof, pursuant to 21.3 of this Article provided that there shall not be more than two (2) such tests per calendar year for employees vitally affects who meet the efficient, safe, and productive operation of the Department and the quality of police services provided to the public. Each employee is required to maintain the level of physical fitness necessary to perform the normal duties of his/her positionstandards established herein. 23.2 The Chief is authorized to promulgate a rule requiring each employee to undergo a physical fitness testing program on a regular basis beginning July 1984. Said rule shall outline the tests which the employee is required to undergo and 21.3 Special tests shall be objective and measurabledevised for employees who have physical handicaps or limitations which interfere with the ability to do one (1) or more of the regular tests. Reasonable provision Special tests shall be made for any known physical disability of any employee devised by offering alternative tests or by permitting extensions of time for taking such tests the HCP, consultant, and assigned Guild representative. 21.4 Employees shall be compensated in the case of temporary disabilities. Discipline shall not result from the employee's failure of the initial test or any portion thereof. However, the City may then order the employee into a remedial or structured program pay at the City's expense as necessaryapplicable straight time or overtime rate when required to take fitness tests. The Chief Exercise and conditioning shall determine appropriate discipline in the event of subsequent full or partial test failure be on an individual and voluntary basis without compensation. 21.5 Employees shall cooperate with the following exception: So long as HCP in efforts to experiment with and improve the program coordinator certifies that said employee has been diligently tests and standards contained herein. 21.6 All employees shall be protected against loss of pay for time off due to any injuries sustained while participating since entering the remedial or structured program, the employee will not be disciplined for failing the in authorized physical fitness testtests. 23.3 The Chief shall consult with the Civil Service Commission and the Association regarding appropriate physical standards and tests prior to promulgation of the rule. In addition, the Association 21.7 Every three (3) years each employee shall be given the draft option to obtain a blood scan and treadmill test from a HCP designated by the Employer. These tests will be provided at the Employer's expense. Employees shall not be compensated for the time involved in these tests. 21.8 Any medical records generated shall be maintained in the office of the rule examining HCP, and shall have no less than fifteen access to the files (15in compliance with ADA and HIPAA) working days to make written comments on such draft rule prior to its final promulgation. The same procedure as provided in this subsection by the Sheriff or his designee shall be followed in the event of any amendments allowed only for purposes pertaining to said Ruleoccupational qualifications. 23.4 The City shall provide $100 annually to each employee to be used for a physical examination and/or to maintain their level of 21.9 Employees that fail the physical fitness test shall not be subject to perform discipline. Employees passing the normal duties of their position. In no case physical fitness test shall the City be obligated under this Article to spend more than $100.00 per employee per year. Payment of the $100 shall be made as soon as possible after the beginning of each fiscal year, beginning July 1, 1985, but not later than 30 days after the beginning of the new fiscal year. Notwithstanding the above, the payment shall be considered a retroactive payment for the previous fiscal year as provided in the grievance settlement dated September 10, 1985receive any additional compensation.