(a) In accordance with the provisions of Ohio R.C. 4115.02, the Fire Chief is hereby authorized and directed to divide the uniform force of the Fire Division into three (3) platoons and operate such Division as a three position system by, at all times, keeping one platoon on duty twenty-four (24) consecutive hours, after which the platoon so serving shall be allowed to remain off duty for at least forty-eight (48) consecutive hours, except in cases of extraordinary emergency. However, all officers and members of the Fire Division, who are assigned or perform duties other than that of fire fighters and whose work does not require them to be on duty continuously for a platoon period, shall not be required to work more than forty (40) hours in any one week. The schedule of work of such Fire Division shall be so arranged that such officers and members shall not be required to work more than eight (8) consecutive hours in a twenty-four (24) hour period and so that no more than forty (40) hours shall be worked within five (5) consecutive twenty-four (24) hour periods, except in cases of extraordinary emergency.
It is further provided in cases of sickness, death or other necessary occasion, the Fire Chief may permit the exchange of working hours between officers and members of the Division.
Nothing contained in this section shall affect the provisions of any other existing ordinance or custom granting vacations, rates of pay or leaves of absence. (Ord. 2314. Passed 11-4-52.)
(b) The Safety-Service Director and Fire Chief are hereby directed to continue the operation of the Fire Division under the three platoon system in the manner and as provided for herein until further order by ordinance of Council.
The past operation of the Fire Division under such three platoon system is hereby approved and ratified.
(Ord. 228-59. Passed 10-12-59.)