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C. In the event that there are multiple requests for withdrawal from the paramedic program, priority shall be based on Department seniority regardless of rank. D. Paramedics wishing to leave the program must either maintain their paramedic license or obtain an Alameda County EMT certification prior to withdrawal and maintain this certification as a condition of employment. E. Paramedics who promote to a higher rank may maintain their paramedic licenses. The Department agrees to cover the costs of licensing and continuing education as outlined in Section 12.4 of this MOU. 12.4 Paramedic Licensing and Continuing Education Paramedics are responsible for maintaining their paramedic licenses and fulfilling all state and county licensure, accreditation and continuing education requirements. The Department will pay all fees and cost associated with paramedic licensure and accreditation for all employees in the paramedic program, including application and licensure fees tuition and textbooks for required courses and certifications, and approved overtime to complete continuing education classes outside an employee's normal working hours. The Department agrees to provide on duty continuing education classes whenever possible. 12.5 Paramedic Pay Paramedics will receive additional compensation while serving in the assignment. Effective the first full pay period following Union ratification of this MOU, the compensation received shall be equal to ten percent (10%) of the employee's base pay ("paramedic premium pay"). Paramedics who promote to Engineer or Captain (i.e. paramedics of rank) will receive paramedic premium pay only when assigned or serving as the Company paramedic, not the additional four -percent (4%) paramedic of rank premium as noted below. Effective the first full pay period following Union ratification of this MOU, paramedics of rank who maintain their paramedic licenses and participate in the paramedic program will receive an additional four percent (4%) of top step Firefighter base monthly pay. 12.6 Paramedic Preceptor/Field Training Officer (FTO) Pay Paramedics who serve as preceptors/field training officers to paramedic students/trainees/interns shall receive sixty dollars ($60) per shift when precepting/training a paramedic students/trainee/intern. Section 13. Vacations 13.1 Vacation Eligibility All employees accrue paid vacation leave from their date of hire and may begin using accrued paid vacation leave after six (6) months of continuous service with the Department. 15