Fire Training Incentive Award Program Sample Clauses

Fire Training Incentive Award Program. Cont’d) 2. Eligible employees who do not possess a valid Fire Science/Fire Service Technology Certificate or an Associate of Arts Degree in Fire Science/Fire Service Technology and who have successfully completed six quarter units or four semester units during the calendar year (January through December) shall be entitled to receive twenty-five dollars ($25) per month for twelve months beginning the first pay day of the month the subsequent January. To be eligible for this award, an employee must receive a grade of C or better in courses at an accredited college or university previously approved by the Chief of the Department. In addition, eligible employees who attend courses offered through the California Fire Service Training and Education System (CFSTES), sponsored by the State Fire ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇’▇ Office, may convert 10 lecture hours to one quarter unit, or 18 lecture hours to one semester unit to be used toward the six quarter units or four semester units during the calendar year. 3. Eligible employees who possess either a valid Fire Science/Fire Service Technology Certificate or an Associate of Arts Degree in Fire Science/Fire Service Technology and who have successfully completed six quarter units or four semester units during the calendar year (January through December) shall be entitled to receive forty-five dollars ($45) per month for twelve months beginning the first pay day of the month the subsequent January. To be eligible for this award, an employee must receive a grade of C or better in courses at an accredited college or university previously approved by the Chief of the Department.