Common use of Paramedic Clause in Contracts

Paramedic. Effective July 1, 2023, certified paramedics (those paramedics who have successfully completed the Portland Fire and Rescue Field Training Program), up to and including the rank of Fire Captain who are assigned to the Emergency Operations Division, Medical Services, and Training Division (“assigned paramedics”) shall receive a premium of twelve percent (12%) of top step Fire Fighter base hourly rate over their regular rate while assigned as a paramedic. The number of assigned paramedics receiving this premium shall be limited to 170 as determined by seniority. In the event a certified Paramedic not regularly assigned to the EOPs division works in the division, they shall receive a premium of twelve percent (12%) of top step Fire Fighter base hourly rate if they would have been considered in the “cap” based on seniority if regularly assigned to EOPs division. Effective July 1, 2024, the certified paramedic premium shall increase to thirteen percent (13%). a) Certified paramedics up to and including the rank of Captain who are assigned to divisions other than Emergency Operations, Medical Services, and Training Division shall receive a premium of three percent (3%) of top step Fire Fighter base hourly wage rate over their regular rate. b) Battalion Chiefs who maintain their paramedic certification shall receive a premium of three percent (3%) of top step Fire Fighter base hourly wage rate over their regular rate of pay. c) Paramedics assigned to the EMS Section as an EMS Specialist or EMS Coordinator will be included in the cap of 170 paramedics. However, FF/Paramedics and Lt./Paramedics assigned to the EMS Section as EMS Specialists will not receive the 12% (13% after July 1, 2024) premium as it is already figured into their wage structure. This cap of 170 paramedics may increase or decrease depending on whether additional companies are opened, or existing companies are closed. In the event a certified unassigned paramedic substitutes for an assigned paramedic, they shall receive the 12% premium (13% after July 1, 2024) on an hour‐for‐ hour basis. Vacancies in the assignment of paramedics in EOPs shall be filled by the most senior certified paramedic indicating an interest in such an assignment. d) Certified paramedics who are not assigned as paramedics may maintain their certification by attending training provided by PF&R. Such training must be done on off‐duty hours and paramedics will not be compensated for attending training.

Paramedic. Effective July 1, 2023, certified paramedics (those paramedics who have successfully completed the Portland Fire and Rescue Field Training Program), up to and including the rank of Fire Captain who are assigned to the Emergency Operations Division, and the Medical Services, Services and Training Division (“assigned paramedics”) shall receive a premium of twelve percent (12%) of top step Fire Fighter base hourly rate over their regular rate while assigned as a paramedic. The number of assigned paramedics receiving this premium shall be limited to 170 as determined by seniority. In the event a certified Paramedic not regularly assigned to the EOPs division works in the division, they shall receive a premium of twelve percent (12%) of top step Fire Fighter base hourly rate if they would have been considered in the “cap” based on seniority if regularly assigned to EOPs division. Effective July 1, 2024, the certified paramedic premium shall increase to thirteen percent (13%). a) Certified paramedics up to and including the rank of Captain who are assigned to divisions other than Emergency Operations, and Medical Services, Services and Training Division shall receive a premium of three percent (3%) of top step Fire Fighter base hourly wage rate over their regular rate. b) Battalion Chiefs who maintain their paramedic certification shall receive a premium of three percent (3%) of top step Fire Fighter base hourly wage rate over their regular rate of pay. c) Paramedics assigned to the EMS Section as an EMS Specialist or EMS Coordinator will be included in the cap of 170 paramedics. However, FF/Paramedics and Lt./Paramedics assigned to the EMS Section as EMS Specialists will not receive the 12% (13% after July 1, 2024) premium as it is already figured into their wage structure. This cap of 170 paramedics may increase or decrease depending on whether additional companies are opened, or existing companies are closed. In the event a certified unassigned paramedic substitutes for an assigned paramedic, they shall receive the 12% premium (13% after July 1, 2024) on an hour‐for‐ hour basis. Vacancies in the assignment of paramedics in EOPs shall be filled by the most senior certified paramedic indicating an interest in such an assignment. d) Certified paramedics who are not assigned as paramedics may maintain their certification by attending training provided by PF&R. Such training must be done on off‐duty hours and paramedics will not be compensated for attending training.

Paramedic. Effective July 1, 2023, certified Certified paramedics (those paramedics who have successfully completed the Portland Fire and Rescue Field Training Program), up to and including the rank of Fire Captain Captain, who are assigned to the Emergency Operations Division, Medical Services, and Training Division (“assigned paramedics”) shall receive a premium of twelve eleven percent (1211%) of top step Fire Fighter base hourly rate over their regular rate while for the period of time assigned as a paramedic. The number of assigned paramedics receiving this the eleven percent (11%) premium shall be limited to 170 150 as determined by seniority. In the event a certified Paramedic not regularly assigned to the EOPs division works in the division, they he/she shall receive a premium of twelve eleven percent (1211%) of top step Fire Fighter base hourly rate if they he/she would have been considered in the “cap” based on seniority if regularly assigned to EOPs division. Effective July 1, 2024, the certified paramedic premium shall increase to thirteen percent (13%). a) Certified paramedics up to and including the rank of Captain who are assigned to divisions other than Emergency Operations, Medical Services, and Training Division shall receive a premium of three percent (3%) of top step Fire Fighter base hourly wage rate over their regular rate. b) Battalion Chiefs who maintain their paramedic certification shall receive a premium of three percent (3%) of top step Fire Fighter base hourly wage rate over their regular rate of pay. c) Paramedics assigned to the EMS Section as an EMS Specialist or EMS Coordinator will be included in the cap of 170 150 paramedics. However, FF/Paramedics and Lt./Paramedics assigned to the EMS Section as EMS Specialists will not receive the 1211% (13% after July 1, 2024) premium as it is already figured into their wage structure. This cap of 170 150 paramedics may increase or decrease depending on whether additional companies are opened, opened or existing companies are closed. In the event a certified unassigned paramedic substitutes for an assigned paramedic, they shall receive the 1211% premium (13% after July 1, 2024) on an hour‐for‐ hour-for-hour basis. Vacancies in the assignment of paramedics in EOPs shall be filled by the most senior certified paramedic indicating an interest in such an assignment. dc) Certified paramedics who are not assigned as paramedics may maintain their certification by attending training provided by PF&R. Such training must be done on off‐duty off-duty hours and paramedics will not be compensated for attending training.