HomeMy WebLinkAboutAmendment to Fire Union Agreement with I.A.F.F. Local #4627 for Training Captain Appendix E Memo (2)MEMORANDUM AGREEMENT
AMENDMENT TO COLLECTIVE LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF MERIDIAN AND MERIDIAN FIREFIGHTERS I.A.F.F. LOCAL 4627
FOR WAGE SCHEDULE
FROM OCTOBER 1, 2009 UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, ZO10
WHEREAS the City of Meridian (CITY) and I.A.F.F. Local #2311 (UNION)
have a current Collective Bazgaining Agreement (AGREEMENT) that expires on
September 30, 2010; and
WHEREAS the Meridian Chapter has now become I.A.A.F. Local #4627; and
WHEREAS the parties when the AGREEMENT was executed in 2007 the parties
agreed to negotiate "wages only" in 2009; and
WHEREAS the parties have met and negotiated wages for the period of time from
October 1, 2009 until September 30, 2010; and
WHEREAS the parties have mutually agreed upon the attached Appendix "D";
and
THEREFORE, the parties agree to incorporate by reference as an attachment to
the original Agreement of 2007.
This Memorandum Agreement shall be effective upon approval by the Union and
the Mayor and approved by the City Council.
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Tyler tree, President Date
Local #4627
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this ~~day of
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APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this day of
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MEMORANDUM AGREEMEN , ': l NT®'~ LECTIVE LABOR AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF MERID e ~ FIREFIGHTERS I.A.F.F. LOCAL 4627 FOR
WAGE SCHEDULE FROM OCTOBER 1, TIL SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
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APPENDIX D
Introductory/Probationary Firefighter positions are eligible for promotion to Firefighter I after six
months of service with the Meridian Fire Department. Firefighter I and II designated below are
State of Idaho Certification levels and in addition to achieving that certification the individual
must serve for one (1) continuous year each before being eligible for promotion pursuant to
Article 15 of this Agreement.
As of October 1, 2009 Firefighter III is a certification level of the Meridian Fire Department,
pursuant to the standards established by the Department and in addition to achieving that
certification must also be served for one (1) continuous year before being eligible for promotion
pursuant to Article 15 of this Agreement. Firefighters that possess an existing Firefighter III
certification from the State of Idaho are also eligible for this promotion and in addition must also
serve in this position for one (1) continuous year before being eligible for promotion pursuant to
Article 15 of this Agreement.
Promotions shall take effect on the next pay period following the completion of the time of
service. (Intro/Prob-6 months; FFI - 1 year; FFII-2 years; FFIII-3 years)
Wage Scale -The wages for the regular rate of pay for all positions except the Captain Fire
Inspector are based upon 2756 hours worked per year. The Captain Fire Inspector wage is based
upon 2080 hours worked per year.
The job classification and wage rates for employees covered by this Agreement shall be as
follows:
EFFECTIVE DATES
Job Titles 10/1/2009 (+1%) 4/1/2010 (+1% ~Contingentl
Introductory/Probationary
Firefighter I
Firefighter II
Firefighter III
$14.60 hourly
$40,237.60 annually
$15.77 hourly
$43,462.12 annually
$18.51 hourly
$51,013.56 annually
$20.42 hourly
$56,277.52 annually
$14.75 hourly
$40,651.00 annually
$15.93 hourly
$43,903.08 annually
$18.70 hourly
$51,537.20 annually
$20.62 hourly
$56,828.72 annually
Driver
Captain of Suppression
$22.03 hourly
$60,714.68 annually
$24.52 hourly
$67,577.12 annually
$22.25 hourly
$61,321.00 annually
$24.77 hourly
$68,266.12 annually
Captain Fire Inspector $32.49 hourly $32.82 hourly
$67,579.20 annually $68,265.60 annually
Annual Wages is the member's (base rate x 2756 hours) of straight time excluding overtime and
any additional compensation. The annual wages for the Captain Inspector is the member's (base
rate x 2080 hours) of straight time excluding overtime and any additional compensation.
* -Contingent upon the City realizing certain budgeted target values specifically- property taxes,
state revenue sharing, and building permits revenue. If the City realizes at least 95% of the
targeted value of $11,415,853.00 (or at least $10,845,060.00) [1/2 of the total projected amount
from the three targeted values] then the additional one percent (1 %) will be added to the April
2010 paycheck.
Education or Certification Pay: All employees that have furthered their education or expertise,
at their own expense, and have acquired the following degrees that are related to the fire service.
The additional hourly amount shall be added to the firefighter's base rate of pay.
Associate's Degree: $.11 cents per hour
Bachelor's Degree: $.22 cents per hour
EMT Advanced: $.22 cents per hour
Master's Degree: $.33 cents per hour
The educational degree shall be from a certified institution of higher learning and approved by the
Chief. The EMT Advanced Certification shall be from the State of Idaho. The additional hourly
amount shall be added the firefighter's base rate of pay.
Paramedic Pay: All employees's that are Certified Paramedics by the State of Idaho shall
receive the following amount monthly in addition to the salaries listed above:
$1.74 per hour
This amount shall only be available from Introductory/Probationary level up to and including
Driver. Captains and above shall not receive Paramedic pay. The additional hourly amount shall
be added to the firefighter's base rate of pay.
All employees that were hired as paramedics shall be required to maintain their certification as a
continuing job requirement until they reach the Captain position.
Standards for Meridian Fire Department Certification of Firefighter III shall include the
following subject areas, but are not limited to a specific class of courses:
I.C.S. 100 (4-hrs)
I.C.S. 200 (4-hrs)
I.C.S. 300 (16-hrs)
Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) (16-hrs)
Safety (16-hrs)
Tech Rescue Operations (50-hrs)
Building Construction (16-hrs)
400-Additional hours of practicum (In-house documented training)
* All decisions as to whether a class meets the required objectives and hours for the
classes listed above will be made by the Chief or his/her designee and all decisions are
final.