SANTA ANA FIREMEN'S BENEVOLENT ASSOC 1

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1. As civilian Paramedics are converted to Suppression personnel, that number of included in the Operations Suppression strength. positions Division shall be authorized 2. Vacancies or absences shall be filled by overtime on a rank-for-rank basis in accordance with the existing provisions of the voluntary overtime program and the provisions of the Force Hire Program (for specifics of the Force Hire program, please refer to Departmental policy). To allow for the reassignment of personnel and equipment for the purposes of training, attending meetings, and the smooth operation of the Department, employees shall be allowed to work out-of-rank for periods of less than 12 hours. 3. Adequate Department Program. funds shall budget for be provided in the Voluntary the Fire Overtime 4. The Fire Chief shall retain the right to determine the staffing of an effective response force in the Field Operations Division. C. Staffing Levels. 1. During the term of this Agreement, the minimum staffing level (without Battalion Chiefs) Suppression and EMS shall be as follows: daily for . July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2006: 64 personnel . July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007: 65 personnel . July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008: 66 personnel The hiring practice will be to hire Firefighters as follows: . July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2006: When the staffing level reaches 192 permanent employees assigned to Suppression, the City will then hire to a staffing level of 198 permanent employees assigned to Suppression. . July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007: When the staffing level reaches 195 permanent employees 44