How much do you know about firefighter benefits and policies?

• Members are entitled to payment of accrued sick leave when they retire or resign with at least 20 years of service and proper notice.
• Members discharged for just cause or resigning while charges are being investigated are not eligible for compensation.
• The maximum sick leave accrual is 480 hours, and compensation for accrued sick leave is paid within 30 days of termination.
• Members can choose to have all accrued sick time paid out at 50% or 60% or deposited into their Retirement Healthcare Funding Plan.
• Notification of absence and the reason for the request must be given at least one hour prior to the start of the member's duty shift.
• The District may require a physician's verification of illness or proof of visit for consecutive duty shift absences.
• Abuse of sick leave may result in discipline.
• Members who sustain an on-the-job illness or injury qualifying for Workmen's Compensation benefits shall be granted benefits.
• Each member receives 24 hours of personal time, which can be used for personal emergencies or scheduled vacations.
• Extended sick leave can be taken from vacation time, and additional sick time can be donated or loaned under certain conditions.
• Members receive paid time off for funerals of immediate family members
• Members summoned for jury duty can be released from shift duty for up to 10 shifts and must sign over compensation received for that time to the District
• Disability due to pregnancy is treated like any other disability illness or injury
• FMLA leave must utilize accrued sick leave benefits and accrued vacation leave benefits can be substituted after sick leave benefits have been exhausted
• No smoking or tobacco use allowed on Fire District vehicles and designated smoking areas shall be posted with appropriate signs
• Members receive an initial supply of uniforms and an annual allotment of up to $350 for replacement items
• There is no residency requirement for members
• Mass shift transfers can occur once every 2 years and involuntary transfers result in compensation for extra hours worked
• Members can request voluntary transfers once each year in January
• Promotional transfers are conducted based on the District's need and may occur during mass shift transfer years.
• Section 23.4-A of Mass Shift Transfers sets the dates and procedures for transfers.
• The District will repair or replace damaged eye wear or watches for firefighters on duty.
• The maximum amounts for repair/replacement are $150 for eyeglass frames and lenses, and $75 for watches.
• The District is not responsible for personal items lost or damaged due to negligence or neglect of the member.

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