Adverse Weather Coniditions
I. Actual language negotiated by Local 1547, Luke AFB
1. The parties agree that extreme temperatures and other adverse weather conditions are valid health and safety concerns. When temperatures exceeding 90 degrees, outside activities shall be restricted to those efforts, which support the flying mission or actual emergencies. Any activities started must be completed prior to the temperature exceeding 90 degrees or as soon as possible thereafter.
2. When weather/temperature extremes dictate, management shall prevent or restrict participation in outside training, which is planned or directed by authorities other than the Fire Department
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II. Language proposed by Local 1770, Fort Bragg:
Outside Work. The Employer recognizes that it is imperative to maintain a refreshed firefighting force ready to respond to any incident. The Employer recognizes that firefighters exposed to any long periods of inclement weather and other severe conditions reduce the capacity of the suppression forces to respond to emergencies. To this end, the Employer agrees that weather considerations such as extreme cold, extreme heat, high winds, bad air quality, other inclement weather, and the normal tour of duty, will be factors of consideration when conducting fire/rescue training and outside work. The Employer will comply with appropriate laws, rules or regulations as they relate to performing outside work and/or training for bargaining unit employees. Care will be exercised by incident commanders/instructors to utilize personnel within their physical capacities.