This handbook is presented to the employees of the Tully Fire/EMS District.
We feel that it is important for everyone to know in as much detail as possible
what we believe in. Every job is important, and we depend on you no matter
what your job is. We have avoided establishing rigged rules and regulations
to govern your behavior. We will rely rather on your good sense and judgment;
everyone likes to be treated courteously, so establish guidelines. As we continue
to grow, the need may arise to make changes.
In all matters pertaining to the hiring, the Career Fire Captain will
do placement and termination of employees. Each employee will be classified
in one of the following categories based on the conditions under which they
are employed:
A. Probationary. The probationary employee is one who is
hired to fill a regular job, but has not yet completed one year of employment.
B. Regular. The regular employee is one who has satisfactorily
completed the probationary period and is performing the duties of a full-time
job with the Town.
C. Temporary. The temporary employee is one who is hired
for a specific purpose or job for a period of not more than four months. This
temporary employment may be extended for limited periods with the approval
of the Career Fire Captain. The status of a temporary employee may be changed
to that of a probationary employee or regular employee, provided that there
is an opening for a full-time job, and the person is qualified to fill the
job.
D. Part time. The employee who is hired for work part of
a day or part of a week, on a regular or irregular schedule and does not exceed
30 hours per week shall be considered a part-time employee.
Performance reviews will be conducted after the one-year probationary
period and then annually thereafter.
The entire fire station is designated as a no-smoking facility. Smoking
is not allowed in any fire apparatus or EMS units.
The kitchen is available for your use if you wish to have a hot meal.
Dinnerware and utensils are available for your use but must be cleaned and
returned to their proper location prior to the end of your shift.
Employees are paid on an hourly basis. Every job is assigned a wage
classification having a minimum and maximum rate. The Career Fire Captain
can provide you with information concerning your wage rate if you have any
questions. The assigned wage rates below are for the job classification and
not necessarily years of service with the Town.
B. Fire fighter/paramedic five years: $_________.
C. Fire fighter/paramedic four years: $_________.
D. Fire fighter/paramedic three years: $_________.
E. Fire fighter/paramedic two years: $_________.
F. Fire fighter/paramedic one year: $_________.
G. Fire fighter/paramedic new hire: $_________.
H. Fire fighter/EMT: $_________.
I. Municipal training officer stipend: $_________.
Under the laws of the state and federal governments, several procedural
devices are available to assist an unpaid creditor or family dependent in
collecting a portion of the earnings or other income of any employee debtor.
The Town of Tully will follow all laws as outlined under state and federal
status. Employees affected by any type of deduction will be notified for confirmation.
The normal workday and workweek will depend on each employee's job titles.
A. Captain: any combination of days and/or nights so as
to equal a total of 42 hours in one payweek.
B. Fire fighter/EMT: Monday through Friday 07:30 to 16:00;
one shift or 8 1/2 hours for five consecutive days followed by two days
off. A normal workweek will consist of 42 hours.
C. Fire fighter/paramedic, full-time: four consecutive shifts,
which break down as follows: two-day shifts, 07:30 to 17:30 followed by two
night shifts, 17:30 to 07:30 followed by four consecutive days off. A normal
workweek will average 42 hours.
D. Fire fighter/paramedic, part-time: day and/or night shifts
as needed.
After one year of employment, each employee is granted an annual, noncumulative
personal leave not to exceed 24 scheduled work hours for full-time fire fighters.
Personal leave shall be granted only at the request of the employee prior
to the time taken, specifically stating the reason on the request for time
off form. Personal leave shall only be granted at the discretion of the Captain.
It is the intent of the District that such personal leave be granted only
for the conduct of personal affairs or for meeting an appointment that cannot
be scheduled except during regular working hours. Personal leave shall not
be used in lieu of vacation or sick leave. There shall be no requirement that
a full scheduled workday be used at any time for personal leave, but it must
be for no less than one hour.
Leave shall be granted for not more than three scheduled work days for
fire fighters and fire officers at the time of bereavement, for the death
of a spouse, child, father, mother, brother, sister, grandparent, grandchild,
mother-in-law, or father-in-law. This leave is noncumulative and is subject
to Captain's discretion.
The Town will grant leave, without loss of pay, for up to five shifts
to an employee who is serving as a juror. The employee will remit to the Town
any pay received as a juror during this period.
The Town shall grant leave, without loss of pay, to any employee required
to appear before a court, judge, justice, magistrate, coroner, plaintiff,
or defendant, when such appearance specifically relates to the Town of Tully,
or the Tully Fire District business. If such appearance occurs while the employee
is off duty, the employee shall be compensated at their calculated overtime
rate.