TABLE OF CONTENTS Article 1 – Preamble Article 2 – Recognition and Unit Section 2.1 – Recognition
Section 2.2 – Unit Description
Section 2.3 – Probationary Employees
Section 2.4 – Printing and Distribution of Agreement
Article 3 – Non-Discrimination Section 3.1 – Union Activity
Section 3.2 – No Discrimination
Article 4 – Management Functions Section 4.1 – Exclusive Rights
Section 4.2 – Conditional Rights
Article 5 – Maintenance of Membership and Dues Deduction Section 5.1 – Modified Agency Shop
Section 5.2 – Payroll Deduction Authorization
Section 5.3 – Union to Indemnify County
Article 6 – Grievance Procedure Section 6.1 – Definition of Grievance
Section 6.2 – Grievance Procedure
Section 6.3 – Time Limitations
Section 6.4 – Written Presentation
Section 6.5 – Grievance Meetings
Section 6.6 – Individual Rights to Grievances
Section 6.7 – Waiver
Article 7 – Union Stewards Section 7.1 – Union Stewards
Section 7.2 – Union to Notify County
Article 8 – No Strikes or Lockouts Section 8.1 – No Strikes
Section 8.2 – Lockouts
Article 9 – Employment Right Section 9.1 – Definition
Section 9.2 – Termination of Seniority
Section 9.3 – Seniority Roster
Section 9.4 – Personnel Reduction
Section 9.5 – Layoffs
Article 10 – Vacancies, Promotions, ALS Training and Certification, and Expenses Associated with Training and Certifications Section 10.1 – Filling of Vacancies
Section 10.2 – Transfers
Section 10.3 – Transfer Restrictions
Section 10.4 – ALS Training and Certifications
Section 10.5 – Training and Certifications Expenses
Article 11 – Hours of Work Section 11.1 – Hours of Work
Section 11.2 – Shift Schedule Deviation
Section 11.3 – Shift Exchange
Article 12 – Wages and Premiums Section 12.1 – Purpose of Article
Section 12.2 – Pay Schedule
Section 12.3 – Merit Pay Advancements
Section 12.4 – Overtime Pay
Section 12.5 – Call-In Pay
Section 12.6 – Acting Out of Classification Pay
Section 12.7 – Shift Differential Pay
Section 12.8 – Pyramiding of Wages
Section 12.9 – On-Call Pay
Article 13 – Leaves Section 13.1 – Annual Leave
Section 13.2 – Disability Leave
Section 13.3 – Jury Leave
Section 13.4 – Court Leave
Section 13.5 – Civic Leave
Section 13.6 – Military Leave
Section 13.7 – Bereavement Leave
Section 13.8 – Maternity/Paternity Leave
Section 13.9 – Leave Sharing Program
Section 13.10 – Leave Forms
Section 13.11 – Family Leave
Section 13.12 – Miscellaneous Leave
Article 14 – Union Business Section 14.1 – Administration of Agreement
Section 14.2 – Negotiations
Section 14.3 – Union Lapel Insignia
Section 14.4 – Union Office
Section 14.5 – Union Business
Article 15 – Union Visitation and Bulletin Boards Section 15.1 – Union Visitation
Section 15.2 – Bulletin Boards
Article 16 – Rules and Regulations Section 16.1 – Discipline
Section 16.2 – Availability of Regulations
Section 16.3 – Personnel Rules and Regulations
Section 16.4 – Personnel Files
Section 16.5 – Education Assistance
Section 16.6 – Committee Representation
Article 17 – Safety Section 17.1 – Safe Working Conditions
Section 17.2 – Safety Committee
Section 17.3 – Staffing Information and Notice
Section 17.4 – Wellness Committee
Section 17.5 – Smoking Prohibition
Article 18 – Uniforms and Allowances Section 18.1 – Uniforms, Protective Clothing and Protective Devices
Section 18.2 – Uniforms and Safety Equipment
Section 18.3 – Clothing Allowance
Section 18.4 – Personal Hygiene
Section 18.5 – Service Weapons Allowance
Section 18.6 – Field Training Allowance
Section 18.7 – Detail Allowance
Section 18.8 – Physical Fitness Allowance
Section 18.9 – Special Training Allowance
Section 18.10 – Certification Allowance
Article 19 – Insurance Section 19.1 – Operator's Insurance
Section 19.2 – Health Insurance
Section 19.3 – Life Insurance
Section 19.4 – Funeral Expenses
Article 20 – Pension Plan Section 20.1 – Pension Plan
Section 20.2 – Pension Information
Section 20.3 – Deferred Retirement Option Program
Section 20.4 – Pension Study Committee
Article 21 – Appendices and Amendments Section 21.1 – Identification of Appendices and Amendments
Section 21.2 – Merger
Article 22 – Duration of Agreement Section 22.1 – Effective Period
Section 22.2 – Amendments
Section 22.3 – Savings Clause
Section 22.4 – Ratification
Article 23 – Entire Agreement Appendix I – Step I Grievance Documentation Form
Appendix II – Fire Service Pay Schedule
Appendix III – Health Insurance Rate Schedules
Appendix IV – Deferred Retirement Option Program | 
