Test Your Knowledge on Firefighter/Paramedic Compensation and Overtime Policies

Study Notes

Article XVI defines normal work hours and overtime payment
Work schedules for bargaining unit members are established by the District
Members on 24-hour shifts work from 0700 to 0700 the next day, followed by 48 hours of off-duty time
Regular and basic hourly rate of pay is determined by dividing annual salary by scheduled annual hours
Work reduction day can be moved within a work cycle if minimum staffing requirements are met
Normal work cycle for members on 24-hour shifts is 27 days after Jan 1, 2003
Overtime for hours worked in excess of 204 in a 27-day cycle is paid at 1.5 times regular hourly rate
Overtime is first offered on a voluntary basis, then required if necessary
Overtime list is a rotating seniority list where hours worked in excess of 12 hours are accumulated
Mandatory overtime guarantees a minimum of two hours of overtime and may require work up to 48 continuous shift hours.

The text describes the overtime and compensation policies for firefighters and paramedics in a particular district.
Mandatory overtime is required when necessary, with a list of personnel ranked by seniority to fill the shifts.
Compensation for overtime is at one and a half times the basic hourly rate, with a minimum of one hour guaranteed.
Light duty assignments are offered based on physician approval for members who are unable to perform full duties.
The salary schedule is based on years of service with the district, with different steps and pay rates for firefighters/paramedics and lieutenants.
The salary schedule includes a 2.5% increase each year for the next three years.
Lieutenants must obtain OFSM Advanced Fire Officer or equivalent certification to move out of Step 2.
Members are assigned to a 40-hour workweek for training that is 40 hours or longer in duration in a seven-day period.
The text includes specific pay rates for each step in the salary schedule for firefighters/paramedics and lieutenants.
The policies and procedures described are subject to change in the event of an emergency or other circumstances.

Employees who undergo a 40-hour workweek training will receive regular compensation.
The regular pay periods are every two weeks.
The pay period ends at 1900 hours on Saturday.
Checks are received on Friday of the following week.