IAFF Local #46 4/26/2021 - Laserfiche WebLink

Memorandum of Understanding Between The City of Everett and IAFF Local#46 • Regarding Washington State Mobilization, Out-of-State Mobilizations, and Washington Department of Natural Resources Requests Background: Everett Fire Department units and personnel respond to state mobilizations, out-of-state mobilizations, DNR requests for wildland fires, and other all-hazard events (hereinafter generally referred to as "mobilizations") as directed by the Fire Chief. Agreement:The following is a mutual agreement between the City of Everett and IAFF Local#46. 1. Member compensation while participating in mobilizations shall be in accordance with the current Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan,Washington State Military Department Intergovernmental Agreement, and DNR Forest Land Response Agreement, unless specifically outlined in this agreement. 2. Mandatory Back Fill—All mobilized positions shall be mandatorily backfilled as per the current Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan funding schedule. 3. It shall be the responsibility of fire administration to submit mobilization rosters; all resulting overtime positions will be filled as per the current overtime procedure. All mobilization requests shall be filled on a voluntary basis. 4. Members whose mobilization start time occurs during or immediately following their scheduled shift may elect to use vacation hours without restrictions, or emergency leave for the night shift prior to their muster time. Emergency leave hours will be repaid within 12 months of the occurrence. 5. The mobilizing authority will be responsible for ordering crew swaps. In the event of exceptional circumstances, the Fire Chief or their designee may authorize or order an individual, or entire crew swap. Members shall be provided a department vehicle and will be compensated for swap- out travel time. 6. The City of Everett shall provide all personal protective equipment necessary to perform work functions and sustain the reasonable working conditions of its members while mobilized. Members will provide their own personal effects. 7. Members may fill positions on equipment from other jurisdictions provided there is an existing agreement. 8. Wildland team members who are dispatched in response to a mobilization may fill any position for which they are qualified. Positions to be filled shall be based on the needs of the Mobilization and Resource Request. All positions for wildland mobilizations shall be filled by members with a current Red Card.Any member filling a position shall be current with department requirements for that position.