Section A

Both Management and the Union recognize the fact that there are no light duty positions in the bargaining unit.

Section B

In order to assist an employee, who is incapacitated due to an on the job injury and unable to perform the full range of duties of his/her position, Management agrees that if the nature of the injury is short term, Management will find work, if it is available for a period of 90 days. During this 90 day period, the employee must obtain a physician’s certificate indicating a date when the employee is expected to be able to return to full duty.

Section C

No employee will be carried in this capacity for more than 180 days unless his/her return to duty can be reasonably expected by his/her physician within a reasonable amount of time commensurate with the injury. Any such extension must be approved by the Fire Chief or his/her designee. If the extension is disapproved, the affected employee must be notified in writing of the reasons thereof.

Section D

After the initial 180 days or as provided in Section C an employee must return to full duty or seek compensation or retirement through the appropriate Agency.