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Thursday, June 8, 2020
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Call to Order
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. To consider and act upon the May 21, 2020 Meeting Minutes. y
4. Public Comment
5. Consideration and possible action on item referred to committee:
A. Review/Enactment of a Stipend Program for Volunteer Firefighters (RTC
10/07/19)
6. Adjournment

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‘The May m1, 2020 special meeting of the Public Protection & Safety Standing Conimittee of the
RTM was called to order by Chairperson Timothy Condon at 6:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: April Cairns, Timothy Condon, Susan Driscoll, Baird Welch-Collins.
ABSENT: Richard Muckle
ALSO PRESENT: Town Attorney Robert Avena, First Selectman Robert Brule, Town Clerk
David L. Campo, Labor Attorney Bileen Duggan, Director of Fire Services Bruce Miller, Hyman
Resources Director Joyce Sauchuk.
AGENDA ITEM 3: April 30, 2020 Minutes
MOTION by Driscoll, seconded by Welch-Collins, to approve the minutes from the April 30,
2020 meeting.
VOTING IN FAVOR: Unanimous
AGENDA ITEM 4: Review/Enactment of a Stipend Program for Volunteer Firefighters (RTC
10/07/2019)
UPDATE was provided by Labor Attorney Eileen Duggan, Director of Human Resources Jayce
Sauchuk, Director of Fire Services Bruce Miller, Town Attorney Robert Avena.
_ Section by section of the draft document (See Attachment) for an adoption of a new town
ordinance, Chapter 2.36.80-VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS INCENTIVE PROGRAM was
reviewed and questions and suggestions were noted, A full recording of the meeting is available
from the Waterford Town Clerk.
Committee agreed to meet again for a Special Meeting in June, but a specific date was not agreed
upon.
MOTION by Muckle, seconded by Driscoll, to adjourn at 8:11 P.M,
VOTING IN FAVOR: Unanimous
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Title 2 — ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL
Chapter 2.36 - FIRE SERVICE
2.36.080 ~ Volunteer Firefighters Incentive Prograin VOLUNTEER-FIREFIGHTERS
IGENHVE PROGRAM
A. Purpose
Pal Statutes, the Town of
lntaln and regulate the persons
lesigned to provide monetary
compensation to active, volunteer firefighters aig tire) 2 officers in the Town of
Waterford Fire Department, In an effort fo provide-assistape
fiystighter's assist in covering volunteers’ expenses dut
duties, while complying with the federal Fair Labor Standards
amended, 29 U.S.C, §201 et seq., which permits payments forgalmbursement of
expenses, reasonable benefits and nominal fees to volunteers Without impairing
thelr status as volunteers,.éfhis program is in addition to the existing property tax
abatement program for vol uiteet efighters in Title 3, Chapter 3.12 of this Code of
Ordinances of Waterford Fire Department personnel
employed by the Town of Wate us) igible for this Incentive Program.
Pursuant to § 7-448(c)(4)(B) of the Connecticut G
er
_ Waterford may ehact an ordinance to organize,
providing fire protection. This Incentive Progyatr
B, Definitions
1. gram
“Program” means the Vol ger Firefighter Incentive Program.
Prograrigiear:
on Program Yé the fiscal year, le., July 1-June 30.
aw
fective Dale f the Program is July 1, 2020.
4, aM nihgt in Good Standing in the Waterford Fire Department:
7ehy
A Voluntaégiigmber In Good Standing Is defined as:
ade A certified firefighter (Le., State of Connecticut Firefighter ( or higher) who
has participated in the minimum training sessions, Including but not firnlted
- to raquired training, by June 30 of the year preceding the year of eligibility
(e.g., complete traning by June 30, 2020 to be eligible for Incentive
Program for the fiscal year July 1, 2020-June 30, 2021); and/or
ba A member of the Fire Police who has been sworn by the Town Clerk.
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A Volunteer Member in Good Standing dees net Include any member terminated
from volunteer service by the Town of Waterford or otherwise separaling from
volunteer service for any reason, voluntary or involuntary.
‘Active Volunteer Firefighter in the Waterford Fire Department: .
An Active Volunteer Firefighter Is 4 certified firefighter and Member In Good
Standing who, during the year of elighbility, has participated in a minimum number
of approved training drills and maintains the minimunt training requirements as set
forth by the Director of Fire Services. :
Active Volunteor Fire Police Officer In the Waterford Fire Department: ;
‘An Active Volunteer Fire Police Officer Is a Fire Police Offiger-who has been sworn
by the Town Clerk and who maintains the minimum training requirements as set
forth by the Director of Fire Services.
Approved Training Drill:
An Approved Training Drill Is a
approved in advance by thes
towards the Town's Insurance S
Rating.
Milorford Elre Department level drill that is
or of Fire Services and will result In credit
ice Organization, Fire Protection Classification
Required Tralning:
Required Training is State and Federalaminimum requirements to function at
emergency scenes. These requirements shallimay include, but are not be lmited
to, the yearly certiffcattons and re-cerlificationszaleng with the approved training
. drills. The:Dikeotor of Fire Services maintains tenifoverly ay upon a showing
U Bby.the volunteer, to excuse tertiporarily and/or until a date
are of any such certifications, re-certifications and/or
Gills. Tralning ¢hall may Include, but is not limited to, the
State of Cory
Hazardous te
§S-700: Nationalligident Management System
ICS-100: Introductiéffito the Incident Command System
ICS-200; ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
b Mandatory Training:
Attend routina iratning drills (Monthly)
OSHA Mandates
- Haz-Mat Operational Refresher
- Incident Command System Refresher
- Live Fire Training (Annual)
- Blood-borne Pathogens
- SCBA refresher
- Routine Fit Testing
- GPR Gertification
Gh Certified Fire Officer Requirements (Additional): --
State of Connecticut Fire Officer |
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10.
14.
Program Config jents
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18-800: National Response Framework
ICS-300; Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents -
{CS-400: Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff
a. Fire Police Requirements:
Hazardous Materials — Awareness Level
{S-700; National Incident Management System
ICS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System
Stipend: Ss
A Stipend Is an amount of maney awarded to any Active Volunteer Flrefighter who
meets the point criteria set forlh below and as may be modified, from time to tne,
by the Director of Fire Services,
Point:
A polnt represents participation by. a@fpActive Volunteer Firefighter or Active Fire
Police in an emergency fire res! @'or Approved Training Drills as described
in paragraph B7. To receivasaoint, an Active Volunteer Firefighter or Active
Fire Police must actually atten incident and/or respond to and arrive at an
activated station before the Incidgnt Complander dismisses the assignment
and/or attend and complete Approved Drills.
Incident Commander:
The Incldent Commander sets priorities
System organization for the particular response
accountaly -and welfare of personnel through 4
defines the Incident Command
is responsible for the safely,
i ident.
Stipend Sclied
Active Volunteetieifetighte?: Who, meet the point criteria set forth below are eligible
for quarterly stipend Stipends's ail be divided Into four periods and issued ona
quarterly basis, = *
First Quarter w S25 July through September (Issued In October)
Second Quarter a October through December (Issued In January)
Third Quarter = January through March {issued In April)
Fourth Quarter a April through June (Issued in July)
Reporting Requirements:
a 4 An Incident report shall be generated and completed for every
- dispatched incident. .
bh. 2 All Activa Volunteer Firefighters and Active Volunteer Fire Police
must sign the report within 15 minutes of the last vehicle returning
to the station at the termination of the event.
& & If an Active Volunteer Firefighter or Active Volunteer Fire Police
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is not able to sign the report within the allotted time, he or she must
{ile a report with 24 hours of the Ineldent. *
d. 4: Anyone documenting another member's name on the report shall
initial next to that entry 4 for validation purposes.
& & Attendance records shall be recorded and maintained on the
Town's approved records management soflware.
f. & The Offices Coordinator shall prepare ihe quarterly reporis for
payment, : a
a and approved by the Director
Gg # , All quarterly reports will be reyl
proval of issuance of quarterly
of Fire Services prior to {he
Stipend. 4
3, Stipend Eligibility and Amount:
An Active Volunteer Firefighter or Active Volunteer Fi lice Officer shall not
receive any Stipend until receiving a minimum of fifty (0)'Boints during that fiscal
year, The Active Volunteer Firefighter or Active Volunteer FirgiRolice Offieer- will
then be provided a Siipend at the rate $7 for each prior and stibgequent Point for
the remainder of thatsiSéa}yyear (e.g. an Active Volunteer Firefighter who has 55
points will receive $3 live Volunteer Firefighter with 20 points will receive
$0). The Director of FlresiServices may propose changes to the
mandatory/minimum eligibility orilen ss andfor Point value (Increase or decrease),
Stipend rate or amount (iitgrease igproase) to the RTM, which may act on
such proposed changes by rege! ‘ote. As part of its determination,
the RTM must evaluate combi: & with the federal Falr Labor
Standards Act.
etionary Decisions on Awardit
ctor of Fire Services has the abilily to make discretionary decisions
g awarding of Points, These decisions shail be documented In the
BH
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ner Level dftraining Stipend:
WAgtIVe Voluntea) Firefighter who racatves at least 50 Points during a fiscal year
andiwho Is alsoaitertitied Fire Officer and meets all the additional requirements
outlinddabove AREY, State of Connecticut Fire Officer I; [S-800: National Response
Framawoike4Gse300: Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents; IGS-400;
Advanced I6Sifor Command and General Staff), will receive an additional $150 on
an annual basis in recognitions of his/her high level of training. This $150 stipend
will be Issued at the same time as the stipend for the initial 50 Points. The Director
of Fire Services may propose changes to the Higher Level of Training
Stipend amount (increase or decrease) to the RTM, which may act on such
proposed changes by majority vote.
2h
6. Ineligibtllty Due to Misconduct or Separation from Waterford Fire
Department: 2 . :
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D. Funding and Administration
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Any Active Volunteer Firefighter of Active Volunteer Fire Police Officertampering
ot falsifying run reports, attendance data, ete. shall be suspended from the
Program and will not receive any Stipend for at least the current quarter,
Any Active Volunteer Firefighter or Active Vokinteer Fire Police Officer tampering
or falsifying run reports, attendance data, ate. for the second offense, will be
expelled from the Program and will not receive any Stipend for the current
quarter and rernainder of the current year.
Any Active Volunteer Firefighter or Active Volunteer Fite Police Offiser-who is
terminated from volunteer service by the Town of Waterford as of the end of a
quarter is not eligible for.a Stipend for that quarter, The Director of Fire Services
and the Human Resources Director shail evaluate and determine, in their
discretion, the ellgibllity for a Stipend of an Active Volunteer Firefighter or Active
Volunteer Fire Police Officer who voluntarlly separated from volunteer service as
of the end of a quarter,
Funding:
Through {ts normal, annual budget pi
whether or not to fund the Program andy
, the Town shall determine
so, In what amount.
Fe-fund-the Pregramrthe-Fewn-shall-app ere-than-$50,000-peHiseal
yearihrough-lie-annual-budget-pre ; propHate-anyarhere
Any soiicn of the-annual appropriation not expended during a fiscal year does
nee ext fiscal year.
Should the total Geysprialion authorized for the Program exceed the annual
appropriation, hetithe quartéfl:Sitpends for the then-current quarter will be
prorated to reflect" otal amotiiitavailable for distribution for that quarter.
Termination: ae
The Town shall have the VGAt through the Representative Town Meeting fo
terminate the Program at any time through the ordinance process.
Separabliitys .
iLaneprevisiens-of-this-Rregram-shall-be-held-llegal-or invalid fer-any-+reasony
sald-ilegalily-orinvalidily-shall-net-affee-the-ramalnlng-parte-of-the-Program bat
the-Pregran-shal-be-eenstrued-and-endersed-ast-saiddlegaloravalld
provisions-had-never-been inserted herelty
Applicable Law:
The valldity of the provistons of this Program shall be determined under sald
provisions and shall be construed according to the laws of the State of
Connecticut.
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Title 2— ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL
fe
Chapter 2.36 — FIRE SERVICE ~
Poo
2.36.080 — Volunteer Firefighters and Fire Police Incentive Program
A. Purpose es
Pursuant to § 7-148(c}(4)(B) of the Connecticut General Statutes, the Town of. Watetford
may enact an ordinance to organize, maintain and regulate the persons providing fire
protection. This Volunteer Firefighters and Fire Police incentive Program ig designed
to provide monetary compensation to active, volunteer firefighters and fire police fiers
members in the Town of Waterford Fire Department, in an effort to assist in covering
volunteers’ expenses during the execution of their duties, while complying with the
federal Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 ag amended, 29 U.S.C. §201 et seq.
(“FLSA”).-whieh- The FLSA permits pa nis for reimbursement of expenses,
reasonable benefits and nominal fees:to vc lunteers without impairing their status as
volunteers. Fhis-sregramts These benefit ition to the existing property tax
abatement program for volunteer firefighte hapter 3.12 of this Code of
Ordinances. Town of Waterford Fire Depart rsonnel employed by the Town of
Waterford are not eligible for this Volunteer Firefi ters and Fire Police Incentive
Program. .
B. Definitions
1. Prograt
Program.
2. Program Yea'
Program Year is t
3. Effective Implementation Date:
The Effective Implementation Date of the Program is July 1, 20201.
4. Volunteer Member in Good Standing in the Waterford Fire Department:
A Volunteer Member in Good Standing is defined as:
a. A certified firefighter (i.e., State of Connecticut Firefighter | or higher) who
has participated in the minimum training sessions designated by the
Director_of Fire Services; and including, but not limited to Required
Training (as set forth in paragraph B8), by June 30 of the year preceding
the year of eligibility (e.g., complete training by June 30, 2020 to be eligible
for incentive the Program for the fiscal year July 1, 2020-June 30, 2021,
absent a modification of the June 30 date by the Director of Fire
Services on an individual basis pursuant to paragraph B8); and/or
1 Depending on the date of enactment of this Ordinance, the Implementation Date may be retroactive to July 1,
2020.
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b. A member of the Fire Police who has participated in the minimum
training sessions desiqnated by the Director of Fire Services and,
including but not limited to, Required Training (as_set forth in
Paragraph B8 d), by June 30 of the year preceding the year of
eligibility (e.g., complete training by June 30, 2020 to be eligible for
the Program for the fiscal year July 1, 2020-June 30, 2021, absent.a
modification of the June 30 date by the Director of Fire Services on
an individual basis pursuant to paragraph B8); and who has been
sworn in by the Town Clerk
include any member terminated
A Volunteer Member in Good Standing does
rd or otherwise separating from
from volunteer service by the Town’
volunteer service for any reason, volun
An Active Volunteer Firefighter is a certified firefighter |
Standing who, during the year of eligibility, has partpeted'
Standing who has been
minimum training requireme
Approved Training Drill:
An Approved Training Drill is terford Fire Department level drill that is
of Fire Services and will resuit in credit
is State and Federal minimum requirements to function at
These requirements may shall include, but are not limited to,
ions and re-certifications along with the approved training drills.
é Services maintains the discretion, upon a showing of good
inteer, to excuse temporarily and/or until a date certain, the
Such certifications, re-certifications and/or approved training drills.
Training may shall include, but is not limited to, the following titles and
substantive content (training titles and reference numbers may change from
time to time):
a. Minimum Certifications:
State of Connecticut Firefighter |
Hazardous Materials — Operational Level
IS-700: National Incident Management System
ICS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System
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10.
11.
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ICS-200: ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
db. Mandatory Training:
Attend routine training drills (Monthly)
OSHA Mandates
- Haz-Mat Operational Refresher
- Incident Command System Refresher
- Live Fire Training (Annual)
- Blood-borne Pathogens
- SCBA refresher
- Routine Fit Testing
- CPR Certification
Cc. Certified Fire Officer Requirements (Additional):
State of Connecticut Fire Officer |
1S-800: National Response Framework
iCS-300: Intermediate for: Expanding Incidents
ICS-400: Advanced IC. Command and General Staff
d. Fire Police Requirements:
Hazardous Materials - Aware
int of money awarded to any Active Volunteer Firefighter or
lember who meets the peint criteria set forth below and as
ime to time, by the Director of Fire Services.
an Active Volunteer Firefighter or Active Fire
Police member in emergency fire response or Approved Training Drills as
described in paragrap ‘BZ. To receive a Point, an Active Volunteer Firefighter or
Active Fire Police member tust actually attend an incident and/or respond to and
arrive at an activated station before the Incident Commander dismisses the
assignment and/or attend and complete Approved Training Drills.
A Point represen
Incident Commander:
The Incident Commander sets priorities and defines the Incident Command
System organization for the particular response and is responsible for the safety,
accountability, and welfare of personnel through an incident.
Program Components
1.
Stipend Schedule:
Active Volunteer Firefighters and Fire Police members who meet the point criteria
set forth below are eligible for quarterly Stipends—Stipends-shall-be-didedinte
fourperieds-and issued on a quarterly basis as follows: :
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First Quarter = July through September (Issued in October}
Second Quarter = October through December (Issued in January)
Third Quarter = January through March (Issued in April)
Fourth Quarter April through June (Issued in July)
Reporting Requirements:
a. An incident report shall be generated and completed for every
dispatched incident.
b. All Active Volunteer Firefighters and Active Volunteer Fire Police
members must sign the report within 15 minutes of the last vehicle
returning to the station at the termination of the event.
c. If an Active Volunteer:Firefighter or Active Volunteer Fire Police
member is not able to”sign the report within the allotted time set
forth in subparay ‘aph b, he or she must file a report with 24 hours
of the incident.
d.
e Attendance records shall orded and maintained on the
sinent software.
f.
g.
Stipend Eligibility :
An Active Volunteer Firefig hter or Active Voiunteer Fire Police member shall not
receive any Stipend until receiving a minimum of fifty (50) Points during that fiscat
year. The Active Volunteer Firefighter or Active Volunteer Fire Police member will
then be provided a Stipend at the rate of $7 for each prior and subsequent Point
for-the+emainderef earned during that fiscal year (e.g., an Active Volunteer
Firefighter who has 55 Points will receive $385; an Active Volunteer Firefighter with
20 Points will receive $0). The Director of Fire Services may propose changes to
the mandatory/minimum eligibility criteria, Point value (increase or decrease),
Stipend rate or amount (increase or decrease) to the RTM, which may act on such
proposed changes by majority vote. As part of its determination, the RTM must
evaluate continued compliance with the federal Fair Labor Standards Act.
Discretionary Decisions on Awarding of Points:
The Director of Fire Services, in the exercise of his/her discretion, will decide
any disputes regarding the awarding of Poirits under paragraph B 10. The
Director of Fire Services, in the exercise of his/her discretion, also may hastke
: ¥ award Points for
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reasons other than those expressly set forth in paragraph B 10. These
decisions shall be documented in the quarterly report.
Higher Level of Training Stipend:
An Active Volunteer Firefighter who receives at least 50 Points during a fiscal year
and who is also a Certified Fire Officer and meets all the additional requirements
outlined above (i.e., State of Connecticut Fire Officer |; IS-800: National Response
Framework; ICS- 300: Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents; ICS-400:
Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff), will receive an additional $150 on
an annual basis in recognitions of his/her high level of training. This $150 stipend
will be issued at the same time as the stipend forthe initial 50 Points. The Director
of Fire Services may propose changes to the figher Level of Training Stipend
amount (increase or decrease) to the RTM. ich may act on such proposed
changes by majority vote.
Ineligibility Due to Misconduct
Department:
Director of Fire Services retains the discretion to determine the status of
oints (e.g., forfeited, retained) at the time of suspension.
determine, in their discretion, the eligibility for aT atipend of an Active Volunteer
Firefighter or Active Volunteer Fire Police member who voluntarily separated
from volunteer service as of the end of a quarter.
Funding and Administration
Funding:
Through its normal, annual budget process, the Town shall determine whether or
not to fund the Program and, if so, in what amount.
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Any portion of the annual appropriation not expended during a fiscal year does
not carry over to the next fiscal year.
Should the total apprepriaties-autherized expenses for the Program exceed the
annual appropriation, then the quarterly Stipends for the then-current quarter will
be prorated to reflect the total amount available for distribution for that quarter. If
the Program exceeds the annual appropriation in a quarter other than the
last quarter of the fiscal year, the Program may be unfunded for quarters
foliowing the pro-rated quarter.
2. Modifications:
Any modifications allowed under this Ordinance without an Ordinance
amendment (e.g., change in the Stipend rate) will be recorded in an annual
Program update each July and:maititained on file in the office of the
Director of Fire Services.
2:3. Termination: :
The Town shail have the right through: resentative Town Meeting to
terminate the Program at any time thro ordinance process.
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Title 2—- ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL
Chapter 2.36 — FIRE SERVICE
2.36.080 — Volunteer Firefighters and Fire Police Incentive Program
A.
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Purpose
Pursuant to § 7-148(c)(4)(B) of the Connecticut General Statutes, the Town of Walérford
may enact an ordinance to organize, maintain and regulate the persons providing fire
protection. This Volunteer Firefighters and Fire Police Incentive Program js designed to
provide monetary compensation to active, volunteer firefighters and fire police members
in the Town of Waterford Fire Department, in an effort to assist in covering volunteers’
expenses during the execution of their duties, while complying with the federal Fair
Labor Standards Act of 1938 as amended,29:U.S.C. §201 et seq. (“FLSA”). The FLSA
permits payments for reimbursement enses, reasonable benefits and nominal fees
to volunteers without impairing their st s volunteers. These benefits are in addition
to the existing property tax abatement pro: teer firefighters in Title 3,
Chapter 3.12 of this Code of Ordinances. rford Fire Department personnel
employed by the Town of Waterford are not is Volunteer Firefighters and
Fire Police Incentive Program.
Definitions
firefighter (i.e., State of Connecticut Firefighter | or higher) who
has participated in the minimum training sessions designated by the
Director of Fire Services and including, but not limited to Required Training
(as set forth in paragraph B8), by June 30 of the year preceding the year
of eligibility (e.g., complete training by June 30, 2020 to be eligible for the
Program for the fiscal year July 1, 2020-June 30, 2021, absent a
modification of the June 30 date by the Director of Fire Services on an
individual basis pursuant to paragraph B8); and/or
1 Depending on the date of enactment of this Ordinance, the Implementation Date may be retroactive to July 1,
2020.
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b. A member of the Fire Police who has participated in the minimum training
sessions designated by the Director of Fire Services and, including but
not limited to, Required Training (as set forth in Paragraph B8 d), by June
30 of the year preceding the year of eligibility (e.g., complete training by
June 30, 2020 to be eligible for the Program for the fiscal year July 1,
2020-June 30, 2021, absent a modification of the June 30 date by the
Director of Fire Services on an individual basis pursuant to paragraph
B8); and who has been sworn in by the Town Clerk.
A Volunteer Member in Good Standing does not.include any member terminated
from volunteer service by the Town of Wat or otherwise separating from
volunteer service for any reason, voluntary.6 untary. ;
Department:
hter and Member in Good
ted ina minimum number
hing requirements as set
Active Volunteer Firefighter in the W; rfor i
An Active Volunteer Firefighter is a fi
Standing who, during the year of eligibility, has p:
of approved training drills and maintains the minimum tr
forth by the Director of Fire Services.
Active Volunteer Fire.Police Member in the Waterford Fire’Dép
An Active Voluntee' ice member is a Member in Good Standing who has
been sworn in by th Clerk and who maintains the minimum training
requirements as set fort! by irector of Fire Services.
Approved Training Drill:
An Approved Training Drillis
approved in advance by th
towards the Town’s Insurance
de, but is not limited to, the following titles and substantive
itles and reference numbers may change from time to time):
a. Minimum Certifications:
State of Connecticut Firefighter |
Hazardous Materials — Operational Level
IS-700: National Incident Management System
ICS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System
ICS-200: ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
Db. Mandatory Training:
Attend routine training drills (Monthly)
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OSHA Mandates
- Haz-Mat Operational Refresher
- Incident Command System Refresher
- Live Fire Training (Annual)
- Blood-borne Pathogens
- SCBA refresher
- Routine Fit Testing
- CPR Certification
C. Certified Fire Officer Requirements (Additional):
State of Connecticut Fire Officer |
1S-800: National Response Framework
ICS-300: Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
ICS-400: Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff
d. Fire Police Requirements: —
Hazardous Materials — Aw:
IS-700: National Incide:
ICS-100: Introduction to'the.|ncident Command System
Stipend: .
A Stipend is an amount of money awarded to any Active Volunteer Firefighter or
iteria set forth below and as may be
‘e Services.
participation by an Active Volunteer Firefighter or Active Fire
an emergency fire response or Approved Training Drills as
‘aph B7. To receive a Point, an Active Volunteer Firefighter or
nen must actually attend an incident and/or respond to and
ion before the Incident Commander dismisses the
omplete Approved Training Drills.
Incident Commande
The Incident Comman sets priorities and defines the Incident Command
System organization fo: particular response and is responsible for the safety,
accountability, and welfare of personnel through an incident.
Program Components
1.
Stipend Schedule:
Active Volunteer Firefighters and Fire Police members who meet the criteria set
forth below are eligible for Stipends issued on a quarterly basis as follows:
First Quarter = July through September (Issued in October)
Second Quarter = October through December (Issued in January)
Third Quarter = January through March (Issued in April)
Fourth Quarter = April through June (Issued in July)
Reporting Requirements:
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a. An incident report shall be generated and completed for every
dispatched incident.
b. All Active Volunteer Firefighters and Active Volunteer Fire Police
members must sign the report within 15 minutes of the last vehicle
returning to the station at the termination of the event.
Cc. If an Active Volunteer Firefighter or Active Volunteer Fire Police
member is not able to sign the report within the allotted time set
forth in subparagraph b, he or she must file a report with 24 hours
of the incident. :
d. Anyone documenting another member's name on the report shall
initial next to that entry for validation purposes.
e Attendance recor all be recorded and maintained on the
Town's approved records management software.
f. The Director of Fire Services or:his/her designee shall prepare the
quarterly reports for p :
iewed and approved by the Director
pproval of issuance of quarterly
g. All quarterly reports will be
of Fire Services prior to
Stipend.
3. Stipend Eligibility and Amount:
An Active Volunteer Firefighter or Active Volunteer Fire Police member shail not
receive any Stipend until receiving a minimum of fifty (60) Points during that fiscal
year. The Active Volunteer Firefighter or Active Volunteer Fire Police member will
then be provided a Stipend at the rate of $7 for each prior and subsequent Point
fed during that fiscal year (e.g., an Active Volunteer Firefighter who has 55
Lreceive $385; an Active Volunteer Firefighter with 20 Points will receive
Director of Fire Services may propose changes to the
mum eligibility criteria, Point value (increase or decrease), Stipend
increase or decrease) to the RTM, which may act on such
by majority vote. As part of its determination, the RTM must
compliance with the federal Fair Labor Standards Act.
sions on Awarding of Points:
Services, in the exercise of his/her discretion, will decide any
disputes regarding the awarding of Points under paragraph B 10. The Director of
Fire Services, in the exercise of his/her discretion, also may award Points for
reasons other than those expressly set forth in paragraph B 10. These decisions
shall be documented in the quarterly report.
5. Higher Level of Training Stipend:
An Active Volunteer Firefighter who receives at least 50 Points during a fiscal year
- and who is also a Certified Fire Officer and meets all the additional requirements
outlined above (ie., State of Connecticut Fire Officer |; IS-800: National Response
Framework: {CS-300: Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents; ICS-400:
Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff), will receive an additional $150 on
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an annual basis in recognition of his/her high level of training. This $150 stipend
will be issued at the same time as the stipend for the initial 50 Points. The Director
of Fire Services may propose changes to the Higher Level of Training Stipend
amount (increase or decrease) to the RTM, which may act on such proposed
changes by majority vote.
6. Ineligibility Due to Misconduct or Separation from Waterford Fire
Department:
In the event that the Director of Fire Services decides to impose disciplinary
action short of termination against any Active Volunteer Firefighter or Active
Volunteer Fire Police member is necessary, the -Director of Fire Services retains
the discretion to suspend any Active Volunteer Firefighter or Active Volunteer
Fire Police member from the Program, as eitherthe discipline or as a component
of the discipline. The Director of Fire Se tetains the discretion to determine
the status of any existing Points (e.g., ined) at the time of
suspension.
all Points and is not eligible for any Stipend. The Director o:
the Human Resources, Director shall evaluate and determine, in their discretion,
the eligibility for a Stip of an Active Volunteer Firefighter or Active Volunteer
Fire Police member wi tily separated from volunteer service as of the
end of a quarter.
D. Funding and Administration
1. Funding:
Through its normal, annual budget:
und the Program and, if so,
‘ocess, the Town shall determine whether or
Any portic
not carry
2. Modifications:
Any modifications allowed under this Ordinance without an Ordinance
amendment (e.g., change in the Stipend rate) will be recorded in an annual
Program update each July and maintained on file in the office of the Director of
Fire Services.
3. Termination: :
The Town shall have the right through the Representative Town Meeting to
terminate the Program at any time through the ordinance process.
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