Paramedic Premium Pay. The City shall pay a ten percent (10.0%) premium pay in addition to the unit member’s base pay to bargaining unit members who are licensed by the State of California as an EMT-P (paramedic), accredited by the Local EMS Agency to practice as a paramedic in Sonoma County, and who are filling a regular paramedic assignment.
Paramedic Premium Pay. At the Fire Chief’s sole discretion, the Fire Chief may designate bargaining unit employees as Firefighter/Paramedic. Employees so designated must possess and maintain valid certification as a Paramedic. An employee designated as Paramedic shall receive additional compensation equal to twelve percent (12%) above their base pay in their classification as long as the employee is designated as Paramedic. The number of employees designated as Paramedics shall be at the sole and exclusive discretion of the City, but shall be at least nine (9) employees. In the event of a reduction in the number of Paramedics, the Paramedic with the least amount of service with the City shall be removed from the Paramedic assignment. The City shall pay the cost of required training, tape reviews and recertification expenses for employees assigned as Paramedics. Scheduling for training, tape reviews and recertification requirements shall be approved by the Fire Chief. Whenever possible, such scheduling shall be accomplished while the employee is on duty.
Paramedic Premium Pay
