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Docusign Envelope ID: 45060F3D-C86D-4163-9351-F1564A01C80A 30.7 Continuity of Operations The Union, its members and representatives, agree that they will not engage in, authorize, sanction, or support any strike, slowdown, stoppage of work, curtailment of production, concerted refusal to work overtime, refusal to operate designated equipment (provided such equipment is safe and sound), or concerted refusal to perform customary duties during the term of this MOU. Further, neither the Union nor any representative thereof shall engage in any job action for the purpose of effecting changes in the directives, decisions, personnel or operations of the Department or Employer, nor in sympathy or support of employees not covered by this MOU. Section 31. Hazardous Material Response Team The Department intends to provide the ability to respond to and mitigate hazardous materials (Haz- Mat) incidents above the first responder level. To accomplish this, the Department will staff each shift with up to five (5) Hazardous Materials Specialists. 31.1 Hazardous Materials Staffing and Assignments A. The parties have agreed to maintain the "Company" concept of the Haz-Mat team (i.e. Captain, Engineer, Firefighter/Paramedic and Firefighter). The maximum number of Haz-Mat team members per shift is five (5). Four (4) of the team members (Haz-Mat Captain, Engineer, Firefighter/Paramedic and Firefighter) are assigned to the designated Haz-Mat station. The fifth team member, determined by Department seniority, is not rank specific and may be assigned to the Haz-Mat station based on organizational need using the bid process whenever possible. B. The four (4) team member positions (Haz-Mat Captain, Engineer, Firefighter/Paramedic, and Firefighter) at the designated Haz-Mat Station will only be filled and back-filled by Haz-Mat Team members or individuals holding the appropriate Haz-Mat certification. C. Procedures regarding staffing, assignments, training, withdrawal and other Haz-Mat specific topics are included in the Department's Haz-Mat program policy. 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 Withdrawal Process A Haz-Mat team member as defined in Section 31.1 shall be permitted to withdrawal from the Haz-Mat program following one (1) year of Haz-Mat service and with the approval of the Fire Chief. Withdrawal from the Haz-Mat program is governed by the Department's Haz-Mat program policy. 51