Common use of PARAMEDIC TRAINING Clause in Contracts

PARAMEDIC TRAINING. Replace existing 2125.96 with the following: The Parties recognize the importance of providing the citizens of Toledo advanced life support (“ALS”) protection. To do so there shall be a minimum of two hundred fifty (250) certified Local 92 paramedics. Achieving and maintaining the two hundred fifty (250) minimum number shall be done starting with volunteers and mandating, only if there is an insufficient number of volunteers, by reverse seniority. This training program shall be done according to the following provisions: - As long as there are two hundred fifty (250) certified Local 92 paramedics becoming a paramedic shall be voluntary; - If the total number of Local 92 paramedics falls below two hundred fifty (250), existing Local 92 members first shall have the option of volunteering to become certified; if there is an insufficient number of volunteers then the department shall have the authority to mandate paramedic certification via reverse seniority; - The City shall pay for the paramedic training for Local 92 members who either volunteer or are mandated to undergo paramedic training. The city shall only be required to pay for one (1) paramedic training per Local 92 member; - The City shall reimburse the member for up to three (3) NREMTP exam attempts if necessary. Any refresher course or subsequent exams shall be at the expense of the member; - Local 92 members who either volunteer or are mandated and elect to undergo their paramedic certification through the TFRD Paramedic Program shall be detailed to a life- squad on duty as a “3rd” rider, to satisfy the certification ride time of the program. Local 92 members also may opt to complete ride time hours on their own time (ie, scheduled days off). It is understood that all other paramedic training, other than ride time, shall be completed off duty, on the member’s own time. - A joint committee shall recommend a list of outside paramedic programs. Any approval of an outside program shall be at the Chief’s discretion; - A Local 92 member who opts to receive paramedic training from an approved program outside of TFRD’s programs shall be reimbursed after successful completion of NREMTP certification; members who attend an approved program that is semester or quarterly based will be reimbursed on a semester or quarterly basis but will not be reimbursed for the final semester or quarter until furnishing a valid NREMT-P Card. Members must pass each semester or quarter to be reimbursed. The City shall reimburse the member for up to three (3) NREMTP Exam attempts if necessary. Any refresher course or subsequent exams shall be at the expense of the member. - The Department shall offer and provide paramedic training within four (4) years of hire date, including but not limited to the class of 2012, and all classes thereafter; - Local 92 members hired prior to December 31, 2001 shall have the right to drop their paramedic classification at any time; - Local 92 members hired after January 1, 2002 will be required to maintain and work as a paramedic unless the total number of Local 92 paramedics is greater than two hundred fifty (250). If so, members shall be allowed to drop their paramedic classification by seniority on a one-for-one basis, maintaining the two hundred fifty (250) minimum threshold; - Local 92 members mandated to undergo paramedic training and who fail to successfully pass NREMTP, shall lose their current bid and bid rights for a period not to exceed of 1 year. That 1-year period shall commence from the date that it is determined that the member will not successfully complete the paramedic training. There shall be no other discipline and/or job action for those failing to successfully complete NREMTP. This provision does not apply to Local 92 members who volunteer for certification. Volunteer members who fail shall not lose their bid rights and/or be disciplined in any other way. All firefighters agreeing to paramedic training may be temporarily assigned to a different shift.

PARAMEDIC TRAINING. Replace existing 2125.96 with the following: ‌ The Parties recognize the importance of providing the citizens of Toledo advanced life support (“ALS”) protection. To do so there shall be a minimum of two hundred fifty (250) certified Local 92 paramedics. Achieving and maintaining the two hundred fifty (250) minimum number shall be done starting with volunteers and mandating, only if there is an insufficient number of volunteers, by reverse seniority. This training program shall be done according to the following provisions: - As long as there are two hundred fifty (250) certified Local 92 paramedics becoming a paramedic shall be voluntary; - If the total number of Local 92 paramedics falls below two hundred fifty (250), existing Local 92 members first shall have the option of volunteering to become certified; if there is an insufficient number of volunteers then the department shall have the authority to mandate paramedic certification via reverse seniority; - The City shall pay for the paramedic training for Local 92 members who either volunteer or are mandated to undergo paramedic training. The city shall only be required to pay for one (1) paramedic training per Local 92 member; - The City shall reimburse the member for up to three (3) NREMTP exam attempts if necessary. Any refresher course or subsequent exams shall be at the expense of the member; - Local 92 members who either volunteer or are mandated and elect to undergo their paramedic certification through the TFRD Paramedic Program shall be detailed to a life- squad on duty as a “3rd” rider, to satisfy the certification ride time of the program. Local 92 members also may opt to complete ride time hours on their own time (ie, scheduled days off). It is understood that all other paramedic training, other than ride time, shall be completed off duty, on the member’s own time. - A joint committee shall recommend a list of outside paramedic programs. Any approval of an outside program shall be at the Chief’s discretion; - A Local 92 member who opts to receive paramedic training from an approved program outside of TFRD’s programs shall be reimbursed after successful completion of NREMTP certification; members who attend an approved program that is semester or quarterly based will be reimbursed on a semester or quarterly basis but will not be reimbursed for the final semester or quarter until furnishing a valid NREMT-P Card. Members must pass each semester or quarter to be reimbursed. The City shall reimburse the member for up to three (3) NREMTP Exam attempts if necessary. Any refresher course or subsequent exams shall be at the expense of the member. - The Department shall offer and provide paramedic training within four (4) years of hire date, including but not limited to the class of 2012, and all classes thereafter; - Local 92 members hired prior to December 31, 2001 shall have the right to drop their paramedic classification at any time; - Local 92 members hired after January 1, 2002 will be required to maintain and work as a paramedic unless the total number of Local 92 paramedics is greater than two hundred fifty (250). If so, members shall be allowed to drop their paramedic classification by seniority on a one-for-one basis, maintaining the two hundred fifty (250) minimum threshold; - Local 92 members mandated to undergo paramedic training and who fail to successfully pass NREMTP, shall lose their current bid and bid rights for a period not to exceed of 1 year. That 1-year period shall commence from the date that it is determined that the member will not successfully complete the paramedic training. There shall be no other discipline and/or job action for those failing to successfully complete NREMTP. This provision does not apply to Local 92 members who volunteer for certification. Volunteer members who fail shall not lose their bid rights and/or be disciplined in any other way. All firefighters agreeing to paramedic training may be temporarily assigned to a different shift.three