Regular Schedule Hours for Firefighters and Captains. An example of work schedules is attached as Appendix “B” to this contract. The work shift for 24-hour shift employees shall commence at 0800 and follow through to 0800 the following day. The hours of 0800 to 1800 hours will generally be structured hours. Effective January 1, 2016, the structured work schedule is as follows, subject to change to meet the needs of the department: Monday through Friday = 0800-1800 Saturday = 0800 – 1700 Sunday = 0800 – 1300 The hours of 0700 to 800 will generally be structured hours in preparation for the next shift. Generally structured hours may be changed based on changed circumstances. These structured hours need to be flexible so as to accomplish the goals of the Sunnyside Fire Department (e.g. repairs to equipment or station, taking public blood pressures, general information to the public and EMS and fire suppression training to include regularly scheduled drills, etc.). Certain other activities are part of structured hours, such as standbys for public fireworks displays, community events, and medical standbys for football games during each calendar year. The holidays observed by other City staff resulting in the close of business at City Hall will have structured hours of 0800 to 1200 hours. For non-24-hour shift employees, Appendix “B”, Work Schedule 3, is an example.
