Michigan Association of Fire Fighters

CONTRACT

“We clarified language that allows a firefighter to take Fire Officer I and II classes (and all pre-requisites) prior to a Sergeant's position being posted. The class will be paid for by the Employer. Once promoted to an Officer's position, the member will be reimbursed for the hours spent attending the class,” said MAFF Labor Relations Specialist Jim Steffes. “Firefighters participating in unpaid public relations and fire prevention events who missed a run will be paid for the run now. Firefighters who do 20 hours or more of Community Engagement events in a calendar year will receive a $200 bonus the first pay period in January. Fire Officers receive a $100 increase each year to their annual Officer salaries.”

"I'm thankful for collective bargaining. United we stand, divided we fall,” said Clark Barton IV, Augusta Township Paid-on-Call Firefighters Local Union President. “I'm thankful for MAFF and their Rep. Jim Steffes, who were very influential in helping this contract get ratified in a timely manner. I believe in being proactive instead of reactive. This contract made a leap forward for Local 911 to be proactive in helping its membership further their education. Having eligible members being offered Instructor I and Officer I and II courses is fantastic! I was also pleased to see an increase in the bonus for all three levels of run/training quotas."

Contract Duration: 3-year agreement ratified Sept. 28, 2021 and effective 4-1-21 to 3-31-24.

Wage Increases:
3% increase effective April 1, 2021.
3% increase effective April 1, 2022.
3% increase effective April 1, 2023.

Manning & Safety: Clarified language for Employer to pay for firefighters to take Fire Officer 1 and Fire Officer II classes and prerequisites prior to Sergeant’s position being posted. Once promoted to an Officer’s position, the member will be reimbursed their hourly rate for the hours spent attending class. Firefighters completing FF/EMS/Training Instructor I will receive a bonus of $200 upon completion and receiving their certificate.

Fringe Benefits: Added shirt, tie and shoes to the dress uniform allowance provided by the Employer.

  • Firefighters participating in unpaid public relations and fire prevention events who miss a run because of this will be paid for the missed run.
  • Firefighters who perform 20 hours or more of community engagement events during a calendar year will receive a $200 bonus the first pay period in January of the following year.
  • If a Township owned vehicle is needed to attend off-site training, fire academy or EMS training, Employees will be paid their hourly wage from the time of vehicle pickup to the time of return, directly to and from the training location.
  • Fire Officers will receive $100 increase each year of the contract to their annual Officer salaries.
  • Run percentage pay was adjusted so the first pay period in November would be for the previous year’s quarterly quotas. Computation will be based on the first pay period in October through the last pay period of September the following year. Firefighters who reach the following percentages will receive bonuses as follows:
  1. 31% to 39% = $150 bonus.
  2. 40% to 49% = $350 bonus.
  3. 50% or more = $500 bonus.

Bargaining Team: MAP Labor Relations Specialists Jim Steffes, Local Union President Clark Barton IV, Vice President Wayne Witt, Secretary Greg Hawkins and Treasurer Brian Howell.