STEP INCREASE PROCESS FOR FIREFIGHTERS Sample Clauses

STEP INCREASE PROCESS FOR FIREFIGHTERS. A. Firefighter 3rd Class - Step II Firefighter 3rd Class - Step II shall serve a training period of twelve (12) months. At the end of the one-year (1) training period, he shall either have successfully completed the training period (and been promoted to Firefighter 3rd Class — Step I) or his services can be terminated. For a Firefighter 3rd Class to complete their training period, he must successfully pass a practical skills assessment as developed by the Chief or his designee. In the event a Firefighter 3rd Class does not successfully complete the practical skills assessment, said firefighter may retake the practical skills assessment no less than forty-five (45) days after his initial attempt or subsequent attempt(s). If a Firefighter 3rd Class does not successfully complete said assessment after three (3) attempts, the employee may have his services terminated. After having completed all required training based upon the NFPA FF I, NFPA FF II and any other training requirements set forth by the Chief, a Firefighter 3rd Class may be assigned to a shift and count towards minimum staffing levels after ninety (90) days from date of hire. They will then be eligible for overtime and order-ins. B. Firefighter 3rd Class - Step I A Firefighter 3rd Class - Step I shall serve in that position for twelve (12) months.