Public Protection & Safety Standing Committee of the RTM Special Meeting Agenda (PDF)

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AGENDA
_ PUBLIC PROTECTION & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE OF THE RTM
Special Meeting
Thursday, May 21, 2020
6:00 P.M.
Waterford Town Hall
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Call to Order
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. To consider and act upon the April 30, 2020 Meeting Minutes.
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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MINUTES (*Amended)
PUBLIC PROTECTION & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE OF THE RTM
Special Meeting
Thursday April 30, 2620
5:00 P.M. - Waterford Town Hall, Zoom Remote Access Only
The April 30, 2020 special meeting of the Public Protection & Safety Standing Committee of the
RIM was called to order by Chairperson Timothy Condon at 5:01 P.M.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: April Cairns (Departed 6:05 P.M.), Timothy Condon, Susan Driscoll, Richard
Muckle Departed 5:55 P.M.), Baird Welch-Collins
ABSENT: None
ALSO PRESENT: Town Attorney Robert Avena, First Selectman Robert Brule, Town Clerk
David L. Campo, Labor Attorney Eileen Duggan, Director of Fire Services Bruce Miller.
AGENDA ITEM 4: April 22, 2020 Minutes
MOTION by Welch-Collins, seconded by Driscoll, to approve the minutes from the April 22,
2020 meeting with the following correction: Human Resources Director Joyce Sauchuk was
present.
VOTING IN FAVOR: Unanimous with one member abstaining. (Cairns)
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
AGENDA ITEM 6-A: Review/Enactment of a Stipend Program for Volunteer Firefighters (RTC
10/07/2019)
" First Selectman Robert Brule made a statement.
UPDATE was provided by Labor Attorney Eileen Duggan, Director of Human Resources Joyce
Sauchuk, Director of Fire Services Bruce Miller, Town Attorney Robert Avena.
A draft of the proposed ordinance was discussed. (See Attachment). ,
6-B: Passed Over.
Committee agreed to meet again for a Special Meeting on May 21, 2020.
MOTION by Driscoll, seconded by Weich-Collins, to adjourn at 6:24 P.M.
VOTING IN FAVOR: Unanimous
Respectfully Submitted,
David L. Campo, Town Clerk-
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*Noted an abstention under Item 4

TOWN OF WATERFORD
NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE OS 2
Notice is hereby given that the Representative Town Meeling of the Town of Waterford. at as
regular meeting held ___ , 2020 adopted the following Ordinance. i .
ORDINANCE NO. 2:38.080.
ORDINANCE NO. 2:46.080, TO ESTABLISH A VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERINCENTIVE | -
+ PROGRAM , “ .
THE TOWN OF WATERFORD HEREBY ORDAINS:
WHEREAS, the Town of Waterford Fire Department is comprised of paid and volunteer
members; and .
Heir personal services and time to train and
WHEREAS, volunteer firefighters selflessly provi
d’prompt firefighting services within the Town
maintain their preparation to provide competen
of Waterford, and
WHEREAS, volunteer firefighters expend substa “of personal time, resources, and
funds to maintain thelr individual qualifications, and
he time, resources and funds
WHEREAS, volunteer firefighters receive no compensatici
he proper level of qualifications,
they expend in providing volunteer services and in maintain
and
alr Laka andards Act of 1938 as amended, 29 U.S.C, § 201 et seq.,
i bursemént of expenses, reasonable benefits, and nominal fees to
ing their digtus as volunteers, and
WHEREAS, the fed
permits payments f ae
volunteers without impa
Rept: tive Town Meeting pursuant to § 7-148(c){4) of
BS. gsires {0 an ordinance to organize, maintain and
regulate the persons providing fir ction and’t0 provide benefits by way of an annual
stipend to qualifying Town of Watert¢ olunteer Firefighters and Volunteer Fire Potice Officers
in recognition of their loyal and dedica
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Representative Town Meeting of the Town of
Waterford that, . : . .
VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS INCENTIVE PROGRAM
A. Purpose
The Town of Waterford recognizes the sacrifices made by its volunteer fire service
personnel to the Town of Waterford Fire Department. This program is designed to provide
monetary compensation to active, volunteer firefighters in the Town of Waterford Fire -
Department in an effort to provide assistance to cover the firefighter’s expenses during the
execution of their duties, This program is in addition to the existing property tax abatement
program in Ordinance 3.12.60. Town of Waterford Fire Department personnel employed
by the Town of Waterford are not eligible for this Incentive Program.
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B, Definitions
_ Program: , -
The term “Program” means the Volunteer Firefighter Incentive Program.
Program Year:
Program Year is the fiscal year, j.¢., July 1-June 30.
Effective Date:
The Effective Date of the Program is July 1, 2020.
Volunteer Member in Good Standing in the Wat
A Volunteer Member in Good Standing is defiried”as:
4. A cettified firefighter (i.e., State of Connecticu
has participated in the minirnum training session Uncluding but not limited
fo required training, by June 30 of the year preceding:the year of eligibility
(e.g., complete ‘training by June 30, 2020 to be ble for incentive
eS iscal year July 1, 2020-June 30, 2021); and/or
Program for t Hie
2, Amember of the FEBwlice who has been sworn by the Town Clerk.
ot iféltide any member terminated from
“A Volunteer Member in Good Stand es el
‘Gr otherwise Separating from volunteer service
volunteer service by the Town of Wate
for any reason, voluntary or involuntary.
e
r Firefighter in the Waterfoid Fire Department:
le er Firefighter is a certified firefighter and Member in Good Standing who,
re esligibilily, has participated in a minimum number of approved training
d maintaln® ein training requirements as set forth by the Director of Fire
Active Véllinteer Fire Police Officer in the Waterford Fire Department:
An Active Voluiieer Fig lice Officer is ‘a Fire Police Officer who has been sworn by the
Town Clerk atid; ugtains the minimum training requirements as set forth by the
Director of Fire Se ,
, Approved Training Drill: . :
An Approved Training Drill is a Waterford Fire Department level drill that will result in credit
towards the Town’s Insurance Service Organization, Fire Protection Classification Rating.
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Required Training:
Required Training is State and Federal minimum requirements to function at emergency
scenes. These requirernents shall include but not be limited to the yearly certifications and
re-certifications along with the approved training drills. Training shall include the following:
Minimum Certifications:
State of Connecticut Firefighter |
Hazardous Materials - Operational Level
1$-700: National incident Management System
ICS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System
ICS-200: ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
Mandatory Training:
Attend routine training drills (Monthly)
OSHA Mandates
- Haz-Mat Operational Refresher :
- Incident Command: System Refreshenécs,
- Live Fire Training (Annual)
- Blood-borne Pathogens
- SCBA refresher
- Routine Fit Testing
- CPR Certification
Certified Fire Officer Requirements (Additional):
State of Connecticut Fire Officer !
{$-800: National Response Framework
Stipend: | ; .
_ AStipend is an amount of monsy:awarded to any Active Volunteer Firefighter who meets
the point criteria set forth below and’as may be modified, from time fo time, by the Director
of Fire Services.
Point: :
A point represents participation by an Active Volunteer Firefighter in an emergency fire
response. To receive a.point, an Active Volunteer Firefighter must actually attend an -
incident and/or respond to and arrive at an activated station before the Incident
Commander dismisées the assignment.
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. — . : -
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C, Program Components
Stipend Schedule:
Active Volunteer Firefighters who meet the point criteria set forth below are eligible for -
quarterly Stipends. Stipends shall be divided into four periods and issued on a quarterly
basis,
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:
1. An incident report shall be generated and completed for every dispatched incident.
ign the report within 15 minutes of the last
ermination of the event.
2. All Active Volunteer Firefighters mus
vehicle returning to the station at
snot able to,sign the report within the allotted
3. If an Active Volunteer Firefight
24 hoy the incident.
time, he or she must file a report witl
El
4, Anyone documenting another members nat gon the report shall initial next to.that
> entry to validation purposes. °
ecords shall be recorded and maintained on the Town's approved
it software.
: the reviewed and approved by the Director of Fire Services
Pot i8stiahge of quarterly Stipend.
Stipend Eligibility and Amidunt:
An Active Volunteer Firefight@Ror Active Volunteer Fire Police Officer shall not receive
any Stipend until receiving am io of fifty (50) Points during that fiscal year. The Active
Volunteer Firefighter or Active Volunteer Fire Police Officer willthen be provided a Stipend
at the rate $7 for each prior and subsequent Point for the remainder of 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 and/or Point value (increase
of decrease) to the RTM, which may act on such proposed changes by resolution. As part
of its determination, the RTM must évaluate continued compliance with the federal Fair
Labor Standards Act.
‘Discretionary Decisions on Awarding of Points: :
The Director of Fire Services has the ability to make discretionary decisions regarding the
awarding of Points. These decisions shall be documented in the quarterly report.
Higher Level of Training Stipend: a :
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 (Le., State of Connecticut Fire Officer 1; 1S-800: National Response Framework;
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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 for the initial 50 Points. - :
ineligibility Due to Misconduct or Separation from Waterford Fire Department:
Any Active Volunteer Firefighter or Active Volunteer F ire Police Officer tampering or
falsifying run.reports, atlendance dala, etc. shall be suspended from the Prograrn and
will not receive any Stipend for at least the current quarter,
Any Active Volunteer Firefighter or Active Volunteer Fire Police Officer tampering or
falsifying run reports, attendance data, etc. for the secofid offense, will be expelled from
the Program and will not receive any Stipend for thedGrfént quarter and remainder of
the current year. 
eo
Any Active Volunteer Firefighter or Active Vol
from volunteer servicé by the Town of Waterford as of thee
for a Stipend for that quarter. The Director of Fire Services ary
Director shall evaluate and determine, in their discretion, the el
Active Volunteer Firefighter or Active Volunteer Fire Police Officer
separated from volunteer service as of the end of a quarter.
WE 9 voluntarily
D. Funding and Administration
Funding: ;
To fund the Program, the Town shall,
through its annual budget process. 7,
and $50,000. f
o;more than $50,000 per fiscal year
pmay ap ropriate anywhere between $0
7
Any portion of the annual appropriation ne ie pended during a fiscal year does not carry
fe) fiscal year.
gpriation authorized for the Prograrn exceed the annual
ie,quarterty Stipends for the then-current quarter will be prorated fo .
ailable for distribution for that quarter.
‘ight through the Representative Town Meeting to terminate the
Hb the.ordinance process. .
Separability: ;
if any provisions of this Program shall be held illegal or invalid for any reason, said
illegality or invalidity shall not affect the remaining parts of the Program but the Program
shall be construed and endorsed as if said illegal or invalid provisions had never been
inserted herein.
Applicable Law:
The validity of the provisions of this Program shall be determined under said provisions
shall be construed according to the laws of the State of Connecticut.
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Title 2—- ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL
Chapter 2.36 — FIRE SERVICE
2.36.080 - Volunteer Firefighters Incentive Program VOLUNTEER-FIREFIGHTERS
INCENTIVE PROGRAM
A. Purpose
Pursuant to § 7-148(c)(4)(B) of the Connecticut Genefal Statutes, the Town of
Waterford may enact an ordinance to organize,7 in and regulate the persons
providing fire protection. This incentive Pro signed to provide monetary
compensation to active, volunteer firefighters a jlice officers in the Town of
Waterford Fire Department, in an effort to previde-assistanes-te-cover- the
firefighters assist in covering volunteers’ expenses during:the execution of their
duties, while complying with the federal Fair Labor Stand ct of 1938 as
expenses, reasonable benefits and nominal fees to volunteers without impairing
their status as volunteers...This program is in addition to the existing property tax
irefighters in Title 3, Chapter 3.12 of this Code of
jwn of Waterford Fire Department personnel
a4; A certitied firefighter (.e., State of Connecticut Firefighter | or higher) who
has participated in the minimum training sessions, including but not limited
to required training, by June 30 of the year preceding the year of eligibility
(e.g., complete training 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 does not include any member terminated
from volunteer service by the Town of Waterford or otherwise separating from
volunteer service for any reason, voluntary or involuntary.
Active Volunteer Firefighter in the Waterford Fire Department:
An Active Volunteer Firefighter is a certified firefighter and Member in Good
Standing who, during the year of eligibility, has participated in a minimum number
of approved training drills and maintains the minimum training requirements as set
forth by the Director of Fire Services.
Active Volunteer Fire Police Officer in the Waterford Fire Department:
An Active Volunteer Fire Police Officer is a Fire Police Officer-;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 ;
approved in advance by the
towards the Town’s Insurance
Rating.
faterford Fire Department level drill that is
tor of Fire Services and will result in credit
ice Organization, Fire Protection Classification
Required Training: :
Required Training is State and Federal
emergency scenes. These requirements shall
to, the yearly certifications and re-certifications with the approved training
. drills. The-Director of Fire Services maintains the discretion, upon a showing
the volunteer, to excuse temporarily and/or until a date
nimum requirements to function at
ay include, but are not be limited
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)
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 |
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10.
11.
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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 - Awareness Level
IS-700: National Incident Management System
ICS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System
Stipend:
A Stipend is an amount of money awarded to any Active Volunteer Firefighter who
meets the point criteria set forth below and as may be modified, from time to time,
by the Director of Fire Services.
Point:
A point represents participation by.a
Police in an emergency fire respot
in paragraph B7. To receive
Fire Police must actually atte
activated station before the Inci
and/or attend and complete Approve
ctive Volunteer Firefighter or Active Fire
or Approved Training Drills as described
nt, an Active Volunteer Firefighter or Active
n incident and/or respond to and arrive at an
snt Commander dismisses the assignment
ing Drills.
Incident Commander: :
The Incident Commander sets priorities a
System organization for the particular respons
accountabilityzand welfare of personnel through
defines the Incident Command
is responsible for the safety,
| incident.
e et the point criteria set forth below are eligible
for quarterly Stipend i “shall be divided into four periods and issued on a
quarterly basis. ~
® July through September (Issued in October)
First Quarter
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. a An incident report shall be generated and completed for every
: dispatched incident.
b. 2 All Active 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.
c. 3 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
file a report with 24 hours of the incident.
d. 4 Anyone documenting another member’s name on the report shail
initial next to that entry te for validation purposes.
e. & Attendance records shall be recorded and maintained on the
Town's approved records management software.
f. & The Office Coordinator shall prepare the quarterly reports for
payment.
ed and approved by the Director
proval of issuance of. quarterly
g. & Ail quarterly reports will be r
of Fire Services prior to
Stipend. .
Stipend Eligibility and Amount:
An Active Volunteer Firefighter or Active Volunteer
receive any Stipend until receiving a minimum of fifty (50)
year. The Active Volunteer Firefighter or Active Volunteer Fir lice Officer will
then be provided a Stipend at the rate $7 for each prior and subsequent Point for
the remainder of th ear (e.g., an Active Volunteer Firefighter who has 55
points will receive $3 Volunteer Firefighter with 20 points will receive
$0). The Director vices may propose changes to the
mandatory/minimum elig andier Point value (increase or decrease),
Stipend rate or amount (in tease} to the RTM, which may act on
such proposed changes by vote. As part of its determination,
the RTM must evaluate cot compliance with the federal Fair Labor
Standards Act.
Police Officer shall not
ts during that fiscal
ionary Decisions on Award 1g of Points:
or of Fire Services has the ability to make discretionary decisions
awarding of Points. These decisions shall be documented in the
regardit
quarterly
‘aining Stipend:
Firefighter who receives at least 50 Points during a fiscal year
Sertified Fire Officer and meets all the additional requirements
' State of Connecticut Fire Officer I; |S-800: National Response
00: Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents; ICS-400:
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.
Ineligibility Due to Misconduct or Separation from Waterford Fire
Department: .
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D. Funding and Administration
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Any Active Volunteer Firefighter or Active Volunteer Fire Police Officertampering
or falsifying run reports, attendance data, etc. shall be suspended from the
Program and will not receive any Stipend for at least the current quarter.
Any Active Volunteer Firefighter or Active Volunteer Fire Police Officer tampering
or falsifying run reports, attendance data, etc. for the second offense, will be
expelled from the Program and will not receive any Stipend for the current
quarter and remainder of the current year.
Any Active Volunteer Firefighter or Active Volunteer Fire Police Officer-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 shall evaluate and determine, in their
discretion, the eligibility for a Stipend of an Active Volunteer Firefighter or Active
Volunteer Fire Police Officer who voluntarily separated from volunteer service as
of the end of a quarter.
Funding:
Through its normal, annual budget
not to fund the Program an
$$, the Town shall determine
o, in what amount.
Should the 1 re in authorized for the Program exceed the annual
appropriation, thé the quarterly:Stipends for the then-current quarter will be
prorated to reflect the.total amotint available for distribution for that quarter.
Termination:
The Town shall have the right through the Representative Town Meeting to
terminate the Program at any time through the ordinance process.
Applicable Law:
The validity of the provisions of this Program shall be determined under said
provisions and shall be construed according to the laws of the State of
Connecticut.
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Title 2— ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL
Chapter 2.36 — FIRE SERVICE
2.36.080 — Volunteer Firefighters Incentive Program
A.
PAS
4D
Ry
\
oo
14ng
Purpose
Pursuant to § 7-148(c)(4)(B) of the Connecticut General Statutes, the Town of WatéHord ©
may enact an ordinance to organize, maintain and regulate the persons providing five ~
protection. This Incentive Program is designed to provide monetary compensation to
active, volunteer firefighters and fire police officers 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., which permits payments for reimbursement of
expenses, reasonable benefits and n fees to volunteers without impairing their
status as volunteers. This program is dition to the existing property tax abatement
program for volunteer firefighters in Title:3;;Chapter 3.12 of this Code of Ordinances.
Town of Waterford Fire Department person by the Town of Waterford are
not eligible for this Incentive Program.
Definitions
1.
:od Standing in the Waterford Fire Department:
rin Good Standing is defined as:
irefighter (i.e., State of Connecticut Firefighter | or higher) who
ted in the minimum training sessions, including but not limited
(e.g:7:60mplete training by June 30, 2020 to be eligible for Incentive
Program for the fiscal year July 1, 2020-June 30, 2021); and/or
b. A member of the Fire Police who has been sworn by the Town Clerk.
A Volunteer Member in Good Standing does not include any member terminated
from volunteer service by the Town of Waterford or otherwise separating from
volunteer service for any reason, voluntary or involuntary.
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Active Volunteer Firefighter in the Waterford Fire Department:
An Active Volunteer Firefighter is a certified firefighter and Member in Good
Standing who, during the year of eligibility, has participated in a minimum number
of approved training drills and maintains the minimum training requirements as set
forth by the Director of Fire Services.
Active Volunteer Fire Police in the Waterford Fire Department:
An Active Volunteer Fire Police is a Fire Police 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 Waterford
approved in advance by the Director o}
towards the Town's Insurance Service Organiz
Rating. ~
Department level drill that is
services and will result in credit
, Fire Protection Classification
Required Training:
Required Training is State and Federal minimum requiréments to function at
emergency scenes. These requirements may include, but ‘are=not limited to, the
yearly certifications and re-certifications along with the approv ining drills. The
Director of Fire Servic intains the discretion, upon a showing of good cause
by the volunteer, to e) temporarily and/or until a date certain, the absence of
a
PB
1S-700: National Incident Management System
.(CS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System
lent Command System Refresher
Fire Training (Annual)
- Routine Fit Testing
- CPR Certification
c. Certified Fire Officer Requirements (Additional):
State of Connecticut Fire Officer i
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:
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41.
Program Components
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Hazardous Materials - Awareness Level
IS-700: National Incident Management System
1CS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System
Stipend:
A Stipend is an amount of money awarded to any Active Volunteer Firefighter who
meets the point criteria set forth below and as may be modified, from time to time,
by the Director of Fire Services.
Point:
A point represents participation by an Active Volunteer Firefighter or Active Fire
Police in an emergency fire response or Approved Training Drills as described in
paragraph B7. To receive a point, an Active Volunteer Firefighter or Active Fire
Police must 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.
Incident Commander:
The Incident Commander sets priorities and defines the Incident Command
System organization for the particular, respons and is responsible for the safety,
accountability, and welfare of person
July through September (Issued in October)
ictober through December (Issued in January)
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter
a. An incident report shall be generated and completed for every
dispatched incident.
b. All Active 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.
G. if an Active Volunteer Firefighter or Active Volunteer Fire Police
is not able to sign the report within the allotted time, 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.
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@. Attendance records shall be recorded and maintained on the
Town’s approved records management software.
f. The Office Coordinator shall prepare the quarterly reports for
payment.
g. All quarterly reports will be reviewed and approved by the Director
of Fire Services prior to the approval of issuance of quarterly
Stipend.
3. Stipend Eligibility and Amount:
An Active Volunteer Firefighter or Active Volunteer Fire Police shall 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 will then be
provided a Stipend at the rate $7 for each prior and subsequent Point for the
remainder of that fiscal year (e.gg an Active Volunteer Firefighter who has 55
points will receive $385; an Active Volunteer Firefighter with 20 points will receive
$0). The Director of Firé:Services may propose changes to the
mandatory/minimum eligibility criteria, Point value (increase or decrease), Stipend
rate or amount (increase or decre; RTM, which may act on such
proposed changes by majority vote. its determination, the RTM must
evaluate continued compliance with th Fair Labor Standards Act.
4. Discretionary Decisions on Awarding of Poi
The Director of Fire Services has the ability
regarding the awarding of Points. These decisio
quarterly report.
ake discretionary decisions
Shall be documented in the
5. Higher Level of Training Stipend:
An Active Volunteer Firefighter who receives at least 50 Points during a fiscal year
is also a Certified Fire Officer and meets all the additional requirements
ove (i.e., State of Connecticut Fire Officer |; iS-800: National Response
1 recognitions of his/her high level of training. This $150 stipend
7e same time as the stipend for the initial 50 Points. The Director
y propose changes to the Higher Level of Training Stipend
r decrease) to the RTM, which may act on such proposed
6. Ineligibility®: jue to Misconduct or Separation from Waterford - Fire
Department:
Any Active Volunteer Firefighter or Active Volunteer Fire Police tampering or
falsifying run reports, attendance data, etc. shall be suspended from the Program
and will not receive any Stipend for at least the current quarter.
Any Active Volunteer Firefighter or Active Volunteer Fire Police tampering or
falsifying run reports, attendance data, etc. for the second offense, will be
expelled from the Program and will not receive any Stipend for the current
quarter and remainder of the current year.
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Any Active Volunteer Firefighter or Active Volunteer Fire Police 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 shall evaluate and determine, in their discretion, the
eligibility for a Stipend of an Active Volunteer Firefighter or Active Volunteer Fire
Police who voluntarily separated from volunteer service as of the end of a
quarter.
D. Funding and Administration
1.
Funding:
Through its normal, annual budget proces:
not to fund the Program and, if so, in WI
wn shall determine whether or
Any portion of the annual appropriation expen ed. during a fiscal year does
not carry over to the next fiscal year.
Xceed the annual
t quarter will be
it quarter.
Should the total appropriation authorized for the Progra
appropriation, then the quarterly Stipends for the then-cur
prorated to reflect the.total amount available for distribution for
Termination:
The Town shall have t
terminate the Program at
ough the Representative Town Meeting to
Applicable Law:
The validity of the provisions
provisions and shail be consirué
Connecticut.
cording to the laws of the State of
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