Common use of SCHEDULE, WORK WEEK AND OVERTIME Clause in Contracts

SCHEDULE, WORK WEEK AND OVERTIME. 22.1 Work Schedule and Shift Starting and Ending Time A. The current schedule of twenty-four (24) hours on duty and forty-eight (48) hours off duty shall be continued for Fire Suppression and EMS Division employees covered by this Agreement, except that every seventh (7th) shift will be scheduled time off (R-day). This will provide an average work week of forty-eight (48) hours. Articles 22.1-22.5 (A-E) do not apply to those employees on a 42-hour schedule (see Article 22A for details about Peak Load Unit Schedule, Workweek and Overtime). B. Twenty-four (24) hour shifts for Fire Suppression and EMS Division employees shall begin at 0800 and end at 0800 the following morning. Other shift positions that currently have different starting and ending times may continue to work a different schedule. C. The work hours and work week of employees assigned to other divisions or activities of the Fire Department shall be determined by the Fire Chief to meet the needs of the Department and provide the most efficient service to the community.