Common use of Fitness Program Clause in Contracts

Fitness Program. The purpose of the Fitness Program is to improve the general health of Fire Department personnel and to help contain the cost of insurance. The Fitness Program shall be a non-punitive program. Personnel on duty (stations option, Sunday and/or holidays) may work out for a period of time not to exceed one (1) hour. In case of extreme weather and/or working conditions, to be determined by the Chief, Deputy Chief, and/or their designee, personnel may be allowed to workout at their stations. Firefighters while on duty shall not be restricted too only the workout facility provided by the City of Muncie. Personnel while working-out shall be on will-call. Apparatus going out of service must have approval of their Battalion Chief and/or their designee. The City shall provide funding for upkeep and maintenance of the Fire Department gym based upon the recommendation of a representative of the Fire Chief and a representative of the Union President and approved by the Mayor in light of then-current budgetary constraints. Malicious damage by Fire Department personnel will not be the responsibility of the City. The facility shall be only accessible to active and retired fire department personnel, 365 days a year, 24 hours a day. Each station shall be equipped with a minimum of one treadmill and one recumbent bike.