Suppression Training. (a) The Department may require employees to move from the 24 hour shift schedule to straight days, for training purposes, but not to exceed forty eight
Suppression Training. All members assigned to the Fire Suppression Division shall be provided up to twelve (12) hours of off-duty fire training annually. Such training shall be paid for at one and one-half (1½) times the normal hourly rate. If an employee is unavailable for such training when it is offered, due to vacation, sick leave or injury leave, the failure of such employee to receive the training shall not be subject to the grievance procedure and no compensation shall be received for the twelve (12) hours. All employees mandated or approved to become instructors and inspectors shall be compensated at the rate listed above for all CE hours required to maintain said certification, online or onsite.
Suppression Training. All members assigned to the Fire Suppression Division shall be provided up to (24) hours of off-duty fire training annually. Such training shall be paid for at one and one- half (1½) times the normal hourly rate. If an employee is unavailable for such training when it is offered, due to vacation, sick leave or injury leave, the failure of such employee to receive the training shall not be subject to the grievance procedure and no compensation shall be received for the (24) hours. Online fire continuing education shall only be completed and turned in for pay during the month of December.
