H-3 - Resolution 2023-037 - Modifying Tiffin Fire Department Stipend Program for SAFER

SAFER Stipend Programs Station Time Incentive <table> <tr> <th>Certification Level</th> <th>Stipend Rate Per Hour</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Firefighter I</td> <td>$6.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Firefighter I & EMT</td> <td>$8.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Firefighter II & EMT</td> <td>$8.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Firefighter II, Driver Operator, EMT</td> <td>$9.00</td> </tr> </table> Non-certified recruits and non-certified members are not eligible for the station time incentive program. A max of 20 hours per month of scheduled station time may be permitted per certified recruit or member. Standby time outside of the station may be approved on a case by case basis, such as for events where apparatus are staffed, so long as the member is able to respond for calls. The availability of hours for scheduling may be capped by the Program Manager (Fire Marshal) and Grant Administrator based on the needs of the department. Additional rules and restrictions apply. See SAFER Program Policies. Duty Officer Incentive A volunteer command officer who staffs the command vehicle may earn points towards a stipend incentive for duty officer coverage in accordance with the SAFER program rules and regulations and Duty Officer Program guideline. For the purposes of this program, a command officer means the Fire Chief, an Assistant Chief or Deputy Chief, or a Captain who is a qualified volunteer that lives in the City of Tiffin and who may staff the department’s command vehicle when it is available. A volunteer duty officer may earn points towards a monthly incentive for serving as a duty officer as follows: One (1) point equals two (2) hours of duty officer coverage. <table> <tr> <th>Minimum Points Needed To Earn Duty Officer Incentive for Non-Certified Fire Officer I</th> <th>Max Stipend Incentive Amount</th> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>$200</td> </tr> </table>