§ 15-146 Annual report on equal employment opportunity complaints.

   a.   Definitions. For purposes of this section, the following term has the following meaning:

      EEO complaint. The term "EEO complaint" means a complaint filed with the equal employment opportunity office of the department regarding a potential violation of the city's equal employment opportunity policy.

   b.   No later than 30 days after the end of each fiscal year, the department shall submit to the mayor and the speaker of the council, and post on the department's website, a report regarding EEO complaints.

   c.   Such report shall contain the following information:

      1.   The number of EEO complaints filed during the previous fiscal year;

      2.   The number of EEO complaints resolved during the previous fiscal year;

      3.   Of the EEO complaints provided pursuant to paragraph 2 of this subdivision, the average time elapsed between the filing and resolution of such complaints;

      4.   Of the EEO complaints provided pursuant to paragraph 2 of this subdivision, the number of EEO complaints withdrawn prior to a final determination;

      5.   Of the EEO complaints provided pursuant to paragraph 2 of this subdivision, the number of EEO complaints resolved through mediation;

      6.   Of the EEO complaints provided pursuant to paragraph 2 of this subdivision, the number of EEO complaints not substantiated, further disaggregated by reason the complaint was not substantiated, including but not limited to:

         (a)   a determination that there was insufficient evidence to establish that the alleged conduct occurred;

         (b)   a determination that the conduct subject to the complaint occurred but did not violate the city's equal employment opportunity policy; or

         (c)   a determination that conduct subject to complaint occurred and violated the city's equal employment opportunity policy but the identity of the offending party was unable to be ascertained;

      7.   Of the EEO complaints provided pursuant to paragraph 2 of this subdivision, the number of EEO complaints substantiated;

      8.   Of the EEO complaints provided pursuant to paragraph 7 of this subdivision, the number of EEO complaints that resulted in corrective action taken by the department, further disaggregated by the form of corrective action, including but not limited to: formal reprimand, fine, loss of pay or benefits, transfer, suspension, demotion, and termination; and

      9.   Staffing information of the department's equal employment opportunity office, disaggregated by job title, further disaggregated by budgeted and actual headcount.

   d.   All information on EEO complaints reported pursuant to subdivision c of this section shall be disaggregated by whether an employee subject to such complaint served in the department's bureau of fire operations, bureau of emergency medical services, or in another civilian position; further disaggregated by the type of misconduct alleged to have occurred, including but not limited to, harassment, bullying, or sexual misconduct.

   e.   No report required pursuant to this section shall contain personally identifiable information or other information that is required by law to be kept confidential.

(L.L. 2022/120, 11/28/2022, eff. 11/28/2022)

§ 15-147 Powered mobility device education and outreach.

   a.   Definitions. For purposes of this section, the term "powered mobility device" means: (i) a bicycle with electric assist as defined in section 102-c of the vehicle and traffic law or any successor provision; (ii) an electric scooter as defined in section 114-e of the vehicle and traffic law or any successor provision; (iii) a motorized scooter as defined in section 19-176.2; or (iv) any other personal mobility device powered by a lithium-ion or other storage battery. The term does not include wheelchairs or other mobility devices designed for use by persons with disabilities, or any vehicle that is capable of being registered with the New York state department of motor vehicles.

   b.   The department, in consultation with the department of consumer and worker protection, shall develop an informational campaign to educate the public on the fire risks posed by powered mobility devices and safety measures that mitigate such risks. Such campaign shall address both commercial and personal use of powered mobility devices and include, but not be limited to, guidance on: (i) purchasing mobility devices and battery equipment that meet established fire safety standards; (ii) maintenance and care information for powered mobility devices and lithium-ion batteries; and (iii) storage and charging precautions for powered mobility devices and lithium-ion batteries. Such campaign shall include, but not be limited to, the use of print, online and social media advertisements, public service announcements, and public forums.

(L.L. 2023/038, 3/20/2023, eff. 3/20/2023)

§ 15-148 Provision of body armor.

   a.   The commissioner shall provide body armor to all employees of the department within the bureau of emergency medical services who provide emergency medical services. Such body armor shall be of the type that the commissioner determines would be most suitable for the protection of such employees, and shall meet ballistic and stab resistance standards of the national institute of justice or any successor standards.

   b.   No employee of the department shall be permitted to retain or use the body armor provided pursuant to subdivision a of this section after leaving the employment of the department or moving to a position that does not involve the provision of emergency medical services.

(L.L. 2024/060, 5/1/2024, eff. 5/1/2024)