Supervisors. If unable to secure replacement from off duty Fire Dispatchers and
Dispatch Supervisors, the dispatch center will operate with the remaining two
members for the remainder of the shift. This language only applies if a member
must leave after their shift has begun.
F.1. If three Fire Dispatchers are working on a shift, the most senior of the
three Fire Dispatchers working will receive Article 34 Working Out of
Classification pay for performing the duties of a Dispatch Supervisor. As the
Dispatch Supervisor salary grids do not have a probation rate column, the “2
years” column will be used as the probationary rate for that position. The specific
pay in the “2 year” column will be based on any Dispatch Supervisor certifications
that the Fire Dispatcher has.
G. The Department will implement and fund an “Infectious Disease
program that will provide employees who choose to, the opportunity to receive:
-Hepatitis — A inoculation.
-Hepatitis — B titer for those members who have had the Hepatitis — B series
and are not aware of their immunity.
-Hepatitis — C baseline screening.
-Tuberculosis screening annually.
Article 13 - SALARIES
A. — Effective July 1, 2019, a 3.5% cost of living increase in wages will be
added to the payroll grade and step grid by the City. All eligible members in those
grades will also be placed on the payroll grade and step grid as determined by
classification and certification as set forth in Appendix A of this Agreement.
B. — Effective July 1, 2020, a 3.5% cost of living increase in wages will be
added to the payroll grade and step grid by the City. All eligible members in those
grades will also be placed on the payroll grade and step grid as determined by the
classification and certification as set forth in Appendix B of this Agreement.
C. — Effective July 1, 2021, a 3.5% cost of living increase in wages will be
added to the payroll grade and step grid by the City. All eligible members in those
