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minimum requirements for the benchmark classes are comparable among the survey agencies, not merely classification titles. Six (6) months prior to the expiration of the Memorandum of Understanding, LPFD will meet and confer with the Union as to the Agencies from the Bay Area be surveyed. Total Compensation arrays will be provided to the Union representative three (3) months prior to the expiration of the Memorandum of Understanding. Section 31. Hazardous Material Response Team The Department intends to maintain the ability to respond to and mitigate hazardous materials (Haz Mat) incidents above the first responder level. To accomplish this, the Department will train and staff each shift with four Hazardous Materials Specialists. 31.1 Hazardous Materials Staffing Each shift will be staffed with, 1 Hazardous Materials Captain, 1 Hazardous Materials Engineer, 1 Hazardous Materials Firefighter/Paramedic and 1 Hazardous Materials Firefighter. 31.2 Compensation Personnel assigned to the Hazardous Materials Response Team will be compensated at five percent(5%) above their respective base rates of pay, subject to MOU Section 5.1. 31.3 Training The Department shall provide a minimum of twenty-four(24) hours training for Haz Mat Team members per year. This training can be a combination of in house and outside training. However, the twelve Primary team members will train together eight (8) hours a year(as part of the minimum 24 hours), as a complete team. The balance of training may be with Primary and Back-up team members or as individuals with assigned study. Haz Mat continuing education hours do not count towards promotional career development continuing education requirements. The Hazardous Materials Team Coordinator shall determine the specific type of training. 31.4 Hazardous Materials Assignments Minimum staffing shall be two (2) specialists on duty at all times. Of this one (1) specialist must be one of the twelve Primary team members. The Local understands that it is beneficial to its membership and the Department to maintain a reserve pool of trained Hazardous Materials response personnel. As such, the local will agree to the Department maintaining such a pool of trained personnel. The Department may maintain up to four members per shift of any rank for the Hazardous Materials Back-up Team. These personnel may be specialists or technicians and will be chosen by seniority in rank. 34