Common use of PHYSICAL TRAINING PROGRAM Clause in Contracts

PHYSICAL TRAINING PROGRAM. The City and the Union have agreed to a physical training program. This program will be under the direction of the Department Physician. The Physical Training Committee will make the decision on the type of equipment with concurrence by the Department Physician. The City and the Union agree that the details relative to the physical training program will be specified in a written Fire Department policy. This policy shall be established and can be modified by mutual agreement of both parties. When the City and the Union have agreed upon the policy, its terms shall be binding upon the City and all Sworn Firefighter Personnel. To evaluate the physical fitness of department personnel for active duty, a program of physical examinations is established. These physical examinations will include, but not be limited to, the following: health history and office physical examination, cardiovascular stress test, chest X-ray, stool examination for blood, blood chemistry screen, and urinalysis. Additional tests will be performed at the recommendation of the Department Physician chosen by the City and the Union. Approximately one-third (1/3) of the department personnel will be evaluated each year. Through rotation, each individual shall be evaluated once every three (3) years. The City may require more frequent evaluation of any individual. Nothing in this section is intended to restrict the City’s rights under the Employee Handbook.

PHYSICAL TRAINING PROGRAM. The City and the Union have agreed to a physical training program. This program will be under the direction of the Department Physicianphysician advisor. The Physical Training Committee will make the decision on the type of equipment with concurrence by the Department Physicianphysician advisor. The City and the Union agree that the details relative to the physical training program will be specified in a written Fire Department policy. This policy shall be established and can be modified by mutual agreement of both parties. When the City and the Union have agreed upon the policy, its terms shall be binding upon the City and all Sworn Firefighter Personnel. To evaluate the physical fitness of department personnel for active duty, a program of physical examinations is established. These physical examinations will include, but not be limited to, the following: health history and office physical examination, cardiovascular stress test, chest X-ray, stool examination for blood, blood chemistry screen, and urinalysis. Additional tests will be performed at the recommendation of the Department Physician physician chosen by the City and the Union. Approximately one-third (1/3) of the department personnel will be evaluated each year. Through rotation, each individual shall be evaluated once every three (3) years. The City may require more frequent evaluation of any individual. Nothing in this section is intended to restrict the City’s rights under the Employee Handbook.