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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012/09/11 Item 08CITY COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT -1 ,~ ~„~w'-~ c1TV OF CHULAVISfA September 11, 2012 Item ITEM TITLE: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND IAFF LOCAL 2180 REGARDING AN ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT PROGRAM AND AMENDING THE COMPENSATION SCHEDULE AND CLASSIFICATION OF EMS NURSE COORDINATOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ADDITION OF THIS POSITION TO THE AUTHORIZED POSITION COUNT OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT SUBMITTED BY: FIRE CHIEF REVIEWED BY: CITY MANAGER S ~ ~'- T f 4/STHS VOTE: YES NO X SUMMARY The creation of an Advanced Life Support (ALS) program that deploys City pazamedics as first responders is a mutual interest of both the IAFF Local 2180 and the City of Chula Vista. The parties entered into negotiation on the financial and working condition impacts of the program and have come to an agreement. The agreement defines a training scholazship program, how an employee may separate from the program, scope of practice for a pazamedic, paramedic program expenses, paramedic progazn compensation, and continuing education requirements. The funding for the ALS program, including all of the fiscal impacts of this agreement will be provided entirely through pass-through fees collected through the City's agreement with American Medical Response (AMR). This agreement, and the compensation defined within, is contingent upon future City Council approval of an agreement with AMR to imp]ement this enhanced service that includes the necessazy funding for the program. This resolution also approves the creation of the EMS Nurse Coordinator position within the Fire Department. This approval allows for the Fire and Human Resources Departments to begin the 8-1 Item Page 2 recruitment phase for this position. The actual hiring of this position will occur after the funding has been approved through the amendment of the AMR agreement. All program costs, including purchasing of equipment, training, personnel compensation, and the EMS Nurse Administrator position are expected to be recovered out of transport rates and therefore cost neutral to the general fund. The term of this agreement between the City and IAFF Local 2180 will remain until September 30, 2014. The Fire Chief, subject to City Council approval, has the sole and unfettered discretion to terminate the enhanced ALS program at any time and for any reason. In the event the ALS program is so terminated the related compensation to City staff will also cease immediately. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW The Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act [CEQA] and has determined that the activity is not a "Project" as defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines because it does not involve a physical change to the environment; therefore, pursuant to Section 15060[c][3] of the State CEQA Guidelines the activity is not subject to CEQA. Thus, no environmental review is necessary. RECOMMENDATION That Council approve the resolution. BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION Not Applicable. DISCUSSION Approximately two years ago, the City and IAFF Local 2180 entered into negotiations for the establishment and implementation of an Advanced Life Support (ALS) program that would deploy City pazamedics at first response. This agreement outlines the financial considerations and impacts to IAFF Local 2180 members with regazds to the City implementing such an enhanced ALS program. The agreement defines that when needed by the City, the program will sponsor Firefighters to attend Paramedic specific training. The City will also pay for all associated fees with Paramedic license, certifications, and accreditation. However, all costs associated with the paramedic program will be paid from reimbursements for services provided to the Fire Department from the City's Ambulance Transportation Contract with American Medical Response (AMR). Members of Local 2180 will receive Paramedic Program Specialty Compensation in addition to their base pay during the term of this agreement. This includes: Firefighter Paramedic 15.0 Fire Engineer or Captain -Paramedic 7.5 Firefighter, Fire Engineer, Captain, and Battalion Chief- EMT 1.5 8-2 ism ~ Page 3 Pazamedics will be compensated for their certification and additional duties under the ALS program. Paramedics shall carry out duties as defined by the San Diego County and State of California Emergency Medical Services (EMS) agencies. EMT's will be compensated for their additional duties required to transition the Fire Department from providing Basic Life Support (BLS) to Advanced Life Support (ALS). A requirement of the agreement with IAFF is that all such compensation will be reimbursed from the services provided through the City's Ambulance Transportation Contract with AMR. This agreement is currently being negotiated with AMR. The ALS program also defines the need to establish a new position within the Fire Department to coordinate and manage the Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) programs. This council action will establish the position within the Department and allow the recruitment of this position to begin. As with the other components of the program, this position is funded through the AMR agreement and is cost neutral to the general fund. Position Description for EMS Nurse Coordinator This position develops and implements continuous quality improvement (CQI) programs by reviewing and analyzing EMS effectiveness, system trends, and needs in an effort to ensure EMS system excellence; develops and assists in the formulation of policies and procedures. They also will serve as the Designated Officer (DO) for the departments Infection Control Program; to ensure adequate employee protection, post-exposure care and follow-up, coordinates with hospitals to obtain follow-up data, and compliance with federal, state, and ]ocal regulations. In addition, this position serves as a liaison for EMS-related issues with State and Local regulatory agencies, base hospital personnel, pazamedic receiving center personnel, CVFD Training Division, other fire agencies, private ambulance providers, medical equipment suppliers, paramedic training institutes, citizens, and other agencies /individuals associated with pre- hospital care. Other essential functions include: Coordinates and supervises the delivery of EMS continuing education programs, certification and licensure requirements for EMT-1 and Paramedic personnel; Participates in a variety of county committees as a representative for CVFD to ensure the departrnent's interests are represented; Assists in evaluating and selecting equipment and supplies appropriate for pre-hospital emergency medical care; Participates in direct observation of field response, including review of patient Gaze reports to provide feedback to EMS personnel; and performs Firefighter Rehab duties at emergency incidents. This position would be a new classified position at the Professional Group level. The implementation of ALS Program will be occur over the next several months. The next steps after the adoption of this agreement will be to: • Negotiate a new agreement with AMR, securing adequate funding for the program 8-3 Item Page 4 • Purchasing the necessary equipment and materials for the program • . Conducting refresher training for existing Pazamedics within the Department • Hiring six new FireFighter/Pazamedics to augment current staffing for the program • The initial Fire Deparhnent companies which are fully staffed to provide paramedic services are expected to begin by July 2013. DECISION MAKER CONFLICT Staff has reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and has determined that it is not site specific and consequently the 500 foot rule found in California Code of Regulation section 18704.2(a)(1) is not applicable. No other conflicts have been identified by staff or Councilmembers. CURRENT YEAR FISCAL IMPACT Adoption of this resolution will approve a memorandum of understanding between the City and lAFF Loca12180 regarding an Advanced Life Support Program. The proposed start date of the ALS program is July 1, 2013, therefore there is no anticipated fiscal impact resulting from the changes in compensation for IAFF in the current fiscal year. If approved, the addition of the Paramedic Program Specialty Compensation will be added to the fiscal year 2013-14 budget as part of the normal budget process. As part of the agreement negotiated with AMR, patient transport rates will need to be adjusted accordingly to fund the ALS program. In addition to the changes to IAFF compensation, approval of the resolution will also create the new classification of EMS Nurse Coordinator. This position will be added to the authorized count for the Fire Deparhnent, which will allow the Department to begin the recruitment process. However, funding for this position will be brought forward to Council through a separate agenda statement later this fiscal year. Once he the agreement with AMR has been approved by the city council. This new classification will have an E-Step salary of $108,347.98 and will be a part of the Professional Group. ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT The Pazamedic Program compensation will have an ongoing fiscal impact of approximately $520,000 the first year and continue to rise as more Pazamedics are hired or trained. The annual fiscal impact of the EMS Nurse Coordinator is $153,200 including benefits. These impacts are not to the general fund and will fully be reimbursed through the amended AMR Agreement. As part of the agreement negotiated with AMR, the ongoing fiscal impact will include adjusting the patient transport rates collected as more Paramedics aze added to the program and full implementation is achieved. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Tentative Agreement 8-4 RESOLU'T'ION NO. 2012- RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND IAFF LOCAL 2180 REGARDING AN ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT PROGRAM AND AMENDING THE COMPENSATION SCHEDULE AND CLASSIFICATION PLAN TO ADD THE CLASSIFICATION OF EMS NURSE COORDINATOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ADDITION OF THIS POSITION TO THE AUTHORIZED POSITION COUNT OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, an Advanced Life Support ("ALS") Program, inter alia, consists of providing paramedic services to the public; and WHEREAS, American Medical Response ("AMR") currently provides paramedic services for the City's ALS program; and WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista desires that its Fire Department personnel provide the paramedic services; and WHEREAS, the City and IAFF (Local 2180) have engaged in labor negotiations to have City Fire Department Personnel represented by IAFF provide pazamedic services for the City of Chula Vista; and WHEREAS, the City and IAFF have reached a tentative agreement ("ALS Agreement") with respect to providing such paramedic services and which is attached hereto as Exhibit A; and WHEREAS, the ALS Agreement provides that the Fire Chief, subject to City Council approval, shall have the sole and unfettered discretion to terminate the ALS program wherein City Fire Personnel provide paramedic services; and WHEREAS, the ALS Agreement further provides that the costs of the program, including the compensation terms set forth in the ALS Agreement, shall be recovered entirely from the pass-through fees collected from the City's agreement with AMR and, as a result, the impact of the ALS program shall be cost neutral to the City's General Fund; and WHEREAS, the ALS Agreement, including the compensation set forth therein, is contingent upon future Council approval of an agreement with AMR to implement and fund the ALS program wherein City Fire Department personnel provide paramedic services; and WHEREAS, the ALS program requires the creation of an EMS Nurse Coordinator to develop and implement a myriad of ALS and Basic Life Support ("BLS") paramedic training functions; and 8-5 Resolution No. Page 2 WHEREAS, the cost to fund the EMS Nurse Coordinator position will also be recovered from the aforementioned pass-through fees. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista as follows: Section 1. That the foregoing Recitals are incorporated into this Resolution by this reference. Section 2. That the Memorandum of Understanding attached hereto as Exhibit A between the City of Chula Vista and IAFF (Local 2180) is hereby approved and the City Manager or his designee is authorized to execute the aforementioned Memorandum of Understanding. Section 3. The creation of the position EMS Nurse Coordinator is hereby authorized. The compensation schedule and classification plan is hereby amended to add the classification of EMS Nurse Coordinator and the Fire Department is authorized to add the aforementioned position to its position count. Presented by Dave Hanneman Fire Chief Approved as to form by Glen R. Googins City Attorney 8-6 THE ATTACHED AGREEMENT HAS BEEN REVIEWED AND APPROVED AS TO FORM BY THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE AND WILL BE FORMALLY SIGNED UPON APPROVAL BY THE CITY COUNCIL /~~-„ /~ Glen R. Googins City Attorney Dated: Q ` ~ ' ~ Z TENTATIVE AGREEMENT MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CI"['Y OF CHULA VISTA AND IAFF LOCAL 2180 AUGUST 24, 2012 8-7 TENTATIVE AGREEMENT MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND .IAFF LOCAL 2180 August 24, 2012 The City of Chula Vista and IAFF (Local 2180) tentatively agree to the following: The creation of an Advanced Life Support (ALS) program is a mutual interest of both IAFF Local 2180 and the City of Chula Vista. Continuation of the ALS program will be at the discretion of the Fire Chief and based on the need and adequate funding of the program via solely the use of pass through/transport fees. This ALS program will become effective upon the completion of an_agreement between the City and American Medical Response (AMR) and City Council approval. Continuation of the ALS program will be at the discretion of the Fire Chief with City Council approval, and based on the need for said program as determined by the City or adequate funding of the program. Continuation of the program is further contingent upon adequate and complete funding through the American Medical Response (AMR) agreement or AMR successor. No General Fund monies will be used to fund the ALS program. The term of this Agreement shall be until September 30, 2014. The ALS program goal is to initially have five (5) companies staffed to provide paramedic services and starting in the third year adding two (2) companies staffed to provide paramedic services per year until all the companies are able to provide paramedic services. The Fire Chief shall determine which stations and companies will provide paramedic services. Assignment to the paramedic stations and companies shall take precedence over seniority-based assignment to the specific station and company. The City and IAFF will work collaboratively in the assignment of paramedic trained personnel. The Fire Chief shall have final authority to determine which paramedic trained personnel will be assigned to the specific station and company. The Department will create an ALS Committee ("Committee") to advise the Fire Chief on matters related to this MOU, including development of ALS program polices and procedures. The Committee shall consist of two representatives assigned by the Fire Chief and two representatives assigned by IAFF Local 2180. The Committee's role shall be advisory unless otherwise noted. Nothing in this provision shall be interpreted in any manner that intrudes upon City Management's rights, unless otherwise expressly specified herein. A. PARAMEDIC TRAINING SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Annually, the Fire Chief will determine if there is a need to provide a scholarship program. It is the Fire Department's goal to meet the paramedic staffing level set forth above under those time frames, or sooner if possible. Chula Vista City Negotiating Team-ALS Program 4/2011 8-8 TENTATIVE AGREEMENT MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND IAFF LOCAL 2180 2. The Chula Vista Fire Department (Department) will use an application and interview process for those paramedic candidates interested in attending a department-sponsored paramedic school scholarship program. The department will establish an eligibility list for those paramedic candidates based on their overall score. If two candidates receive the same score, their selection will then be based on seniority. a. During the paramedic candidate selection process, priority will be given to the firefighter rank. The basis for this is because each paramedic company is based on the firefighter-paramedic position. The Fire Chief will make the determination if prospective paramedic candidates in higher suppression ranks will be included in the scholarship program. b. All scholarship candidates must be in "good standing" with the department, San Diego County EMS, and California EMSA. Any active or pending certification/licensure action or legal proceedings against an employee as described in Health & Safety Code, Section 1798.200 will disqualify that individual from the scholarship program. 3. The eligibility list will be established and utilized annually for the paramedic class that begins each September. The eligible list may be extended as determined by the Fire Chief. 4. A paramedic scholarship candidate must successfully complete all prerequisite requirements for the Southwestern College paramedic school on their own time and expense. This includes completing and submitting all required paramedic training applications and forms, and being accepted into the programs next class. 5. An employee who is unsuccessful in completing his/her department- sponsored paramedic training program may have up to one additional opportunity to complete the program. The individual will be placed at the bottom of the following eligibility list. This does not guarantee a sponsorship in the next round. Sponsorship eligibility is based on the number of qualified applicants each year. a. An employee who does not successfully complete EMT-P training will not be obligated to reimburse the Department for any fees. b. An employee who is unsuccessful in completing his/her paramedic training will not face disciplinary action, unless a violation of an established law, regulation, or City or Department policy has occurred. If such a violation is Chula Vista City Negotiating Team-ALS Program 4(2011 2 $-9 TENTATIVE AGREEMENT MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND IAFF LOCAL 2180 deemed to have taken place, the candidate may be disqualified from further consideration for department-sponsored paramedic training. 6. The Department will offer the following in support of employees who wish to attend paramedic school: The Department will pay all tuition fees (registration, exams, health, parking pass, finger-print, etc.) associated with attendance in paramedic school at Southwestern College or a school designated by the City. The Department will purchase and provide all required textbooks. Optional textbooks are the responsibility of each employee. However, the City may, in its discretion, purchase optional textbooks. c. The Department will provide early release from duty to employees who are attending paramedic classes when necessary. Force-hire procedures for staffing will bump down to the next employee during scheduled paramedic training. Didactic and Clinical Phases: The need for future paramedic classes is determined by the Fire Chief and the minimum didactic hours (608 hours) required by the program will be covered. For clinical time, the minimum hours required (160 hours) by the program will be covered. e. Ride-a-Long Hours: The Department will cover the minimum hours of the required time (108 hours) for ride-a-long experience (as determined by Southwestern College's .paramedic training curriculum). All additional non- mandatory ride-a-long hours are at the employee's expense. If further hours are mandated by the program/department those mandated hours shall be covered. Field Internship: The Department will cover the full minimum hour requirement (480 hours) of the field internship phase. B. SEPARATION FROM THE CVFD PARAMEDIC PROGRAM A Firefighter-Paramedic will have the option of leaving the paramedic program under the following conditions: 1. The Department will maintain a sufficient minimum number of firefighter- paramedics to meet the operational needs of the Fire Department as Chula Vista City Negotiating Team-ALS Program 4/2011 3 a-1o TENTATIVE AGREEMENT MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND IAFF LOCAL 2180 determined by the Fire Chief, with consideration of input from the ALS Committee. 2. The department-sponsored paramedic employee will serve a minimum four (4) year obligation as a paramedic with the CVFD (from the time they receive California EMT-P licensure) prior to requesting to leave the program. 3. The employee may resign provided there is another eligible paramedic to fill their position and will not impact other operational needs. If there is no available paramedic to fill the position then the resignation will not go in effect until an eligible paramedic is in place. The employee will_submit a written letter of resignation from the paramedic program at least ninety (90) days in advance of the date they wish to leave the program. In case of simultaneous resignation requests, resignation will be based on seniority. The notification requirement may be shortened under appropriate circumstances. 4. Upon resigning from the paramedic program; EMT-P compensation and reimbursements will end. The employee must maintain and limit their scope of practice to that of an EMT. 5. Department-sponsored employees who voluntarily resign from either City employment, or from the paramedic program before the four year obligation is complete will be obligated to reimburse the City for all tuition costs associated with the EMT-P training. The aforementioned department-sponsored employees may receive credit against the amounts due on a pro-rated basis based on the amount of time completed during the four year obligation. 6. Extenuating circumstances that require an individual to leave the paramedic program prior to completing his/her four-year commitment will be considered on a case-by-case basis. The Fire Chief may on acase-by-case basis excuse part of or all of the aforementioned required reimbursement based on upon extenuating circumstances. 7. "Other-Paramedic" personnel do not have to comply with sections B1 and B3 above. C. SCOPE OF PRACTICE 1. Any employee who possesses the qualifications as an EMT-P, but expressly chooses not to participate in the Departments paramedic program will not be compensated as an EMT-P, and will be limited in their scope-of-practice to provide patient care at the level of an EMT. Chula Vista City Negotiating Team -ALS Program 412011 4 5-11 TENTATIVE AGREEMENT MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND IAFF LOCAL 2180 2. Employees who actively participate and function as paramedics for the Chula Vista Fire Department shall successfully meet all State and San Diego County certification, licensure and accreditation requirements. D. PARAMEDIC PROGRAM EXPENSES All costs of the paramedic program are paid from reimbursements for services provided to the Fire Department from the City's Ambulance Transportation Contract. Costs are to include EMT-P licensing, continuing education, paramedic training, supplies, administration, and any other costs directly attributed to the program. The Department will pay for all fees associated with Paramedic license, certifications, and accreditation as set forth by local, county, state and federal agencies. a. Employees must submit the original receipt along with the reimbursement form, and a copy of their ACLS card, and California and San Diego County EMT-P licenses to the EMS Division. E. PARAMEDIC PROGRAM SPECIALTY COMPENSATION 1. A Paramedic Company shall be defined as a fire apparatus with advanced life support (ALS) capability. The (firefighter ranks on this compariy shall be trained to the level of EMT-Paramedic and two members trained to the level of EMT as a minimum. Paramedics on the ALS Company shall carry out duties as defined by the appropriate San Diego County and State of California Emergency Medical Services (EMS) agencies. 2. A "Firefighter Paramedic" shall be defined as an employee assigned by the department to functionally ride and qualified to carry out the duties in the .Firefighter-Paramedic position. 3. The Fire Chief will determine if there is a need to have additional suppression ranks certified as Paramedics. These other positions will be considered as "Other Paramedic". 4. In order to be eligible for paramedic specialty compensation, an employee must: a. Possess a valid current State of California EMT-Paramedic license. b. Possess a valid current County of San Diego EMT-Paramedic Accreditation card Chula Vista City Negotiating Team -ALS Program 4/2011 5 8-12 TENTATIVE AGREEMENT MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND IAFF LOCAL 2180 c. Possess a valid current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACES) card d. Possess a valid current CPR card e. Attend a Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) course or equivalent every four years (at a minimum). f. Attend aPre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) course or equivalent every four years (at a minimum). g Successfully pass Department EMT-P skills assessment. stations and general protocol /knowledge test (initial start-up of the paramedic program). Maintain and provide the Department copies with proof of certification, licensure and accreditation. While the employee is responsible for maintaining certification, licensure, and accreditation, the Department will assist employee by providing notices of required certifications, licensure, and accreditation. The Department will designate from which group certification, licensure, accreditation is required. The Department shall make a list of such groups available to employee. 8. Compensation under the Paramedic program shall be as follows: a. [Firefighter Paramedics-Specialty Pay] That Firefighters trained as, certified as, and assigned by the Fire Department to perform the duties of a paramedic be compensated by receiving specialty pay in the amount of 15% of their base pay per pay period (hereinafter "FF-Paramedic Specialty Pay'). For example, if the Firefighter is at E-Step ($2515.03 per pay period) and is assigned as a Firefighter Paramedic then his FF-Paramedic Specialty pay would be $377.25 per pay period (2515.03 x .15 = 377.25). b. [Paramedic Trained Fire Engineers and Captains-Specialty Pay] That Fire Engineers and Captains who are trained as, certified as, and that may be assigned by the Fire Department to perform the duties of a paramedic be compensated by receiving specialty pay in the amount of 7.5% of their base pay per pay period. (hereinafter "Paramedic Trained Fire Engineers and Captains Specialty Pay"). The aforementioned specialty pay would be calculated as described in paragraph 8(a). c. [EMT Specialty Pay] That Firefighters, Fire Engineers, Captains, and Battalion Chiefs with current and valid EMT certificates will be compensated Chula Vista City Negotiating Team-ALS Program 412011 6 8-13 TENTATIVE AGREEMENT MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING .BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND IAFF LOCAL 2180 by receiving specialty pay in the amount of 1.5% of their base pay per pay period. The aforementioned specialty pay would be calculated as described in paragraph 8(a). [Not Eligible for EMT Specialty Pay] Fire personnel receiving compensation in paragraphs 8(a) and 8(b) and Prevention Fire Department employees shall not receive the compensation set forth in paragraph 8(c). e. [Compensation Start Date] The compensation described in paragraphs 8(a)- (c) shall begin to be paid the first pay period after the County certifies the first paramedic station as operational. [Term] The terms of this side letter on compensation shall remain in full force and effect from the date the General Conditions below are satisfied and. the City and IAFF sign an agreement for the ALS program until September 30, 2014. The Fire Chief, subject to City Council approval, has the sole and unfettered discretion to terminate the ALS program at any time and for any reason. If the ALS program is terminated under this paragraph, all terms in this compensation side letter shall cease immediately. g. [General Conditions] The compensation proposal offered herein is contingent upon the following: 1. The Parties completion and agreement to the Advanced Life Support ("ALS") procedures for the ALS Paramedic Program (regarding which the parties had also been in informal discussions); and 2. Amendment of AMR's contract to permit and completely fund (via transport fees) the approved ALS Paramedic Program; and 3. City Council approval of the final versions of the AMR contract and IAFF MOU amendments regarding the ALS Paramedic Program. 4. All funding for this agreement shall be from pass through fees from the AMR contract and no use of City General Fund revenues. F. CONTINUING EDUCATION (CE) Continuing education ("CE") is the responsibility of the employee. The Department will provide in-service training as detailed below to meet CE requirements. The Department may in lieu of providing in-service training, approve other CE programs to satisfy CE requirements. In-service training will be the primary means of providing CE and non-in-service trainings should only be used when in-service training is not available or the employee is unable to attend in-service training because of deployment related or other excused Chula Vista City Negotiating Team -ALS Program 412011 7 8-14 TENTATIVE AGREEMENT MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND IAFF LOCAL 2180 absences. To be eligible for reimbursement, all non-in-serve training programs must be approved by the Fire Chief before attendance is permitted. The Department will provide a minimum of 24 hours of continuing education requirements annually. This includes Field Care Audits, and "on-line" CE services available to on-duty employees to assist in satisfying the requirements set forth by the State of California and County of San Diego. 3. A minimum of one Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACES) class will be provided annually by the department. 4. Additional continuing education classes will be provided by AMR (or its successor) at no cost to the employee. 5. Employees shall bear full responsibility for obtaining all required continuing education. cc For the City of Chula Vistla~ /~ For IAFF, Ldcal 2180: 4~ ~~W`~ 1 Name: Name Name: Name Name: Name Name: Name Name: Name Chula Vista City Negotiating Team-ALS Program 4/2011 $ 8-15