Fire Department Upkeep and Maintenance
I. Actual language negotiated by Local 1770, Fort Bragg.
The normal upkeep, indoor and outdoor maintenance, cleanliness, and improvement of all Fire Stations will be performed by Firefighters of the Fire Department (Except on the occasions when a military community service worker is assigned to perform community services). The Fire Department classroom will be cleaned after each use by the using organization or group. Such cleaning will include, but is not limited to, sweeping, emptying wastebaskets and straightening.
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I. Language proposed by Local 1770, Fort Bragg:
A. Living Areas. The Employer recognizes the necessity of providing and maintaining reasonably comfortable living spaces for unit employees on duty, such as air conditioning, heating, and adequate furniture, drapes, or blinds. To this end, the Employer agrees to provide the following at each Fire Station:
1. Adequate bedding
2. Refrigeration for storage of employee's food.
3. Cooking and eating utensils.
4. Dishwasher.
5. Washer and dryer.
6. TV and a DVD/VCR or DVD/VCR combo (for training and recreational purposes).
7. Suitable lounge furniture.
B. The Employer agrees to extend the same considerations to the living conditions in the fire station as is extended to other living quarters throughout the Garrison when utilities and/or appliances break down or need replacing. Maintenance problems will be called to the attention of the chief on duty who will notify the appropriate maintenance authorities and request action to correct the problem.
C. The Employer agrees to instruct the Safety Department to inspect the living quarters of all stations on an annual basis for discrepancies in Federal health and safety regulations to include inspection for mold. The Employer agrees to supply the Union with a copy of the inspection report by the Safety Department along with its recommendations. The Employer further agrees to initiate abatement action to correct any discrepancies found within ten (10) days.
D. The Employer and the Union recognize that the living quarters in the fire stations represent space allocated as rest, washrooms, and sleeping areas are for Fire Fighters and agree not to use these areas as public facilities, with the exception of scheduled fire protection tours.
E. The Employer agrees to discuss proposed changes or improvements to living spaces with the Union and agrees to consider the recommendations submitted by the Union. The Employer further agrees that the Union will negotiate all considerations before approval is granted for any self-help project by bargaining unit employees to improve the fire station facilities, which would cause disruption in the use of existing facilities.