Common use of Firefighter Clause in Contracts

Firefighter. Paramedics attending training during the duration of this contract utilizing funding either from the Department or an outside entity will be expected to remain with the Department, utilizing these skills, for a period of no less than three years from date of accreditation by the County. In order to facilitate this, both management and labor, at accreditation, will agree upon the dollar amount for such training items as tuition, books, etc. invested in each student. If the Firefighter/Paramedic leaves the Department to work for another Department within the first year after accreditation, then the entire amount will become due and payable to the funding entity. If the Firefighter/Paramedic leaves the Department to work for another Department within the second year after accreditation, then two-thirds of the amount will become due and payable to the funding entity. If the Firefighter/Paramedic leaves the Department to work for another Department within the third year after accreditation, then one third of the amount will become due and payable to the funding entity. All such payments shall be on a prorated basis and be deducted from any final separation check. All personnel affected by this section will be required to sign a statement to the above stipulation prior to the entry into any such Paramedic program.